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Walter and Hannelore Schwindt Trust Grant

San Antonio Area Foundation

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • 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)
  • Students pursuing an advanced degree (master's, Ph.
  • Continuous enrollment in any accredited U.S. college, university, or technical/vocational school"

Other requirements

  • 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 research.
  • D, etc.) may apply

Overview

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.

San Antonio Area Foundation
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.
Course of Study: Agricultural Research, Astronomy, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Linguistics, Math, Medical Research, Music, Physics
Enrolment status: Full-time
Degree Level: Associate, Bachelor's, Graduate Degree, Technical/Vocational Certificate or Degree

Eligibility

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
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"

What San Antonio Area Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
379
Total given
$35.42M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$5,081–$3.2M
  • By dollars: Texas 78%, Florida 9%, District of Columbia 6%. Top recipient cities: San Antonio, TX; Austin, TX; New Braunfels, TX.
  • 28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • STEM education

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