Window of Opportunity Scholarship Grant

The Window of Opportunity Scholarship, established by The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, aims to support Gillespie County high school graduates who rank in the bottom 50% of their class or have participated in the Fredericksburg Academic Boosters Mentoring Program. This scholarship encourages educational advancement by providing financial assistance to those pursuing further education or a GED in the surrounding counties, reinforcing the Foundation's commitment to fostering an inclusive community.

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is dedicated to fostering a thriving and inclusive Texas Hill Country by inspiring philanthropy, celebrating local legacy and heritage, and stewarding charitable resources for present and future generations. Established in 1981 by visionary community members, the Foundation has grown into a trusted philanthropic leader, managing over $100 million in assets to support lasting community impact. Through partnerships with donors, grantmaking to nonprofit organizations, and the administration of academic scholarships, the Foundation serves 10 Central Texas counties—Bandera, Blanco, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Real, and Uvalde—working to ensure a high quality of life and a prosperous future for the Hill Country region.
The Window of Opportunity Scholarship was established to award current or prior Gillespie County high school graduates who have either participated in Fredericksburg Academic Boosters Mentoring Program or who are ranked in the bottom 50% of their class” with:  The Window of Opportunity Scholarship was established to support current or former high school graduates from Gillespie County who have either participated in the Fredericksburg Academic Boosters Mentoring Program, rank in the bottom 50% of their graduating class, or who have earned (or are pursuing) a GED in Blanco, Gillespie, Kendall, or Kerr counties.

Eligibility

Applicants must be current graduating students or past graduates of a high school in Gillespie County, or individuals who have earned or are currently pursuing a GED in Blanco, Gillespie, Kendall, or Kerr counties. Scholarship recipients may reapply for up to three consecutive years, provided they maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. Returning recipients will be given equal consideration alongside new applicants.