Walter and Hannelore Schwindt Trust Grant

Walter and Hannelore Schwindt Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation
Last Updated: September 02, 2025

Summary

The Walter and Hannelore Schwindt Trust, managed by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports students pursuing degrees in various scientific and technical fields. Eligible applicants include current high school seniors and college students from specific Texas counties, with a minimum GPA requirement. This renewable scholarship covers tuition and living expenses for full-time students, emphasizing academic excellence and commitment to fields such as astronomy, medical research, and biochemistry.

Overview

San Antonio Area Foundation We Are San Antonio's Community Foundation We are in the business of building community. We help people make meaningful gifts to improve the quality of life today and for generations to come. We provide a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving so your contributions can have an everlasting impact on the community. We contribute through grants and scholarships fueled by you, helping nonprofits further and strengthen their mission, and providing leadership for key community issues. Since 1964, the Area Foundation has distributed millions in grants and scholarships to educate youth, preserve the environment, protect animals, fund research and provide services that enhance the quality of life for people living in and around San Antonio. Walter and Hannelore Schwindt Trust Course of Study: Agricultural Research, Astronomy, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Linguistics, Math, Medical Research, Music, Physics Geographic: USA Enrolment status: Full-time Degree Level: Associate, Bachelor's, Graduate Degree, Technical/Vocational Certificate or Degree Renewable: Yes Renewal Term: 3 Years Funding Type: Tuition, Room & Board

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who Can Apply:Current High School Senior furthering their education, Current college student seeking a Bachelor's Degree, Current college student seeking an Associate's Degree or Technical/ Vocational Certificate or Degree, Graduate Student seeking advanced degree (Master's, PhD, M.D., etc) Application Criteria:Will graduate from or has graduated from a high school in the following counties: Bexar, Blanco, Comal, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Llano, or Mason Minimum cumulative 95 GPA of 100/4.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale Plan to major in or majoring in astronomy, physics, math, medical research, chemistry, biochemistry (and other scientific and/or technical fields), linguistics, music, or agricultural researchStudents pursuing an advanced degree (master's, Ph.D, etc.) may apply Renewable Criteria:Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Full-time enrollment Major in physics, math, astronomy, medical research, chemistry, biochemistry (and other scientific and/or technical fields), linguistics, music, or agricultural researchContinuous enrollment in any accredited U.S. college, university, or technical/vocational school"