Navigating Bexar County Scholarships: A Comprehensive Guide
Pursuing higher education can be significantly aided by scholarships, and Bexar County offers a diverse range of opportunities for students with varied backgrounds, interests, and academic pursuits. This article provides a comprehensive overview of available scholarships, eligibility criteria, and application processes to help students in Bexar County navigate the scholarship landscape effectively.
San Antonio Area Foundation Scholarships
The San Antonio Area Foundation manages over 90 scholarship opportunities for students seeking degrees, skills, or specific career training. These scholarships cater to high school seniors, current college students, and returning adult learners.
EPIC Scholars Application
The EPIC Scholars Application streamlines the scholarship application process by matching students with eligible scholarships based on their background, experiences, and goals.
How it Works:
- Complete the EPIC Scholars Eligibility form.
- Based on your answers, you will be matched with scholarships you are eligible to apply for.
- Upload your transcript (unofficial or official).
- Answer any extra questions or essays each scholarship might ask for.
- Submit! (Make sure to click the submit button for each scholarship opportunity!)
Individual Scholarships
In addition to the EPIC Scholars Application, the San Antonio Area Foundation also offers individual scholarships that require separate applications. Specific eligibility criteria and award details for each scholarship can be found on the Foundation's website.
Specific Scholarship Examples
Several organizations offer scholarships with specific eligibility requirements and application timelines. Here are a few examples:
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Enterprise Products Company Employee Dependent Scholarship
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a child(ren) (by birth, adoption or legal guardianship) of a current Enterprise Products Company employee who has at least 3 years of service by close of the application.
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited not-for-profit two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school in the U.S.
- Application Period: December 1, 2025 - February 24, 2026
Valero Dependent Children Scholarship
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be dependent children of full-time, active employees of Valero its subsidiaries or affiliates.
- Must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Involved in extracurricular, community service, and/or leadership activities.
- Plan to attend school full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours) as an undergraduate student at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university.
- Application Period: January 8 - March 1, 2026
CITGO Petroleum or ABC 13 Employee Dependent Scholarship
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a junior in high school at time of application.
- Must be enrolled in a high school within ALIEF ISD, HOUSTON ISD or SPRING BRANCH ISD.
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale.
- Planning to enroll/attend a 2- or 4-year college or university.
- CANNOT be a dependent of a CITGO Petroleum employee or an ABC 13 employee.
- Application Period: February 1 - March 31, 2026
Rodeo Scholarships
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo offers scholarships to students through competitive events and educational partners.
Two ways to receive a scholarship:
- By winning one through our competitive events during rodeo.
- By applying through one of our education partners that handles the application and selection of the scholarship recipient.
Approximately 200 scholarships, ranging in the amounts of $1,000 to $16,000, will be awarded to graduating Texas 4-H members.
Application Requirements:
To apply for this scholarship, you must turn in a completed recordbook (original and 3 copies) for the current year, completed Scholarship Verification form, SALE Scholarship Application form, a copy of your degree plan and SAT/ACT scores.
Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program - Rural Youth Awards
The San Antonio Livestock Exposition provides up to 20 Rural Youth Awards to the members of the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program.
Eligibility Criteria:
These awards are designed for active and enrolled Texas 4-H Members who are at least 16 years of age (as of August 31, 2012) and a junior or senior in high school. The award includes a $1,000 scholarship.
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Bexar County 4-H Horse Leaders Scholarships
The Bexar County 4-H Horse Leaders give scholarships to graduating seniors each year.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be an active member of Bexar County 4-H, shown at the Bexar County Junior Livestock Horse Show and one Bexar County 4-H Open Qualifying Horse Show, submit an essay giving the background and extracurricular involving equine activities, official high school transcript, two (2) letters of recommendation and a completed recordbook.
Twelve $1,000 scholarships are available for graduating seniors. 4-H applicants must meet eligibility requirements listed here. Application is a Texas 4-H Recordbook and a TEEA 4-H Scholarship Application form. Guidelines are also available.
Association of Women in Communications Scholarship
- Are female
- Major in communications
- Are a re-entering student after a minimum of a 3-year lapse
- Will attend college in Bexar CountyAn essay is required. Nominator: Castro Scholarship Committee of Association of Women in Communications
Daugherty Scholarship Committee
- Resident of Bexar County, Texas
- To pursue degree in Journalism
- Extraordinarily talented
- Financial need (One award to editor-in-chief of San Antonio College student newspaper.) Nominator: Daugherty Scholarship Committee
Estelle Beaumont Ellison Scholarship Fund
The Ellison Fund provides assistance to persons canonically resident in the Diocese of West Texas who enroll in an accredited seminary of the Episcopal Church. The average award amount ranges from $500 to $2,500 and awards are renewable annually.
Colburn-Pledge Music Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship awards to students with financial need studying a string instrument at a nationally recognized music school, college or university, or studying with a nationally recognized music teacher, with the intent of becoming a professional musician. Application form required. Funds may be awarded for amounts up to $10,000 per applicant.
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NBAA Charities Scholarship
The scholarship will be redeemable under the conditions established by NBAA and its sponsors. Scholarship recipients must complete all professional/educational training by February 1, 2012, or risk forfeit of the award. NBAA scholarship applicants are limited to receiving one award per person, per year.
A completed application package, which includes application form, one essay, one resume and two letters of recommendation, must be received by NBAA no later than October 30, to be considered for the scholarship.
AlamoPROMISE
The AlamoPROMISE eliminates financial barriers to higher education, making a college degree a reality.
Steps to Apply:
- Complete your admission application on Apply Texas and submit your application online to one of the Alamo Colleges: Northeast Lakeview, Northwest Vista, Palo Alto, St.
- Complete your financial aid application through FAFSA or TASFA and complete any requirements needed to issue your financial aid award.
- Enroll in classes for Fall. The Priority Date for Incoming Students is Feb. Students are encouraged to submit financial aid applications before Feb. 28 in order to be guaranteed review for AlamoPROMISE eligibility.
AlamoPROMISE is open to high school seniors graduating from public, private, charter and home school programs in Bexar County. Once you complete the ApplyTexas and a financial aid application, your information will be reviewed to confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements for AlamoPROMISE.
Additional Scholarship Search Strategies
Beyond specific scholarships, students can employ several strategies to broaden their search:
- Online Scholarship Search Engines: Utilize websites like FastWeb to find scholarships based on interests, hobbies, club affiliations, and academic accomplishments.
- Google Search: Conduct targeted searches using keywords related to specific interests (e.g., "4-H scholarships").
Tips for Maximizing Scholarship Opportunities
- Write Compelling Essays: Scholarships that require essays often have fewer applicants, increasing the chances of selection.
- Avoid Scams: Be wary of websites that charge fees for scholarship searches or sign-ups. Legitimate resources are typically free.
- Avoid Online Writing Services: Scholarship committees can often detect essays that have been written or edited by paid services.
Student Aid Center
Established in 1961, the Student Aid Center provides information through the Student Aid Library regarding college admissions, financial assistance and career planning. Over 2,000 senior college catalogs, both undergraduate and graduate for the United States are available for on-premise use. Specialized catalogs are available for art, music, seminaries, military, law, medical, dental, and nursing schools, as well as directories of schools outside North America. More than 30 reference works on financial assistance are on file. The references list sources of scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans for specialized studies, minorities, and the financially needy. Individuals may also search for financial aid through a computer software program. The Career Development section of the library has occupational literature describing those careers requiring one or more years of college. The Student Aid Center annually distributes the San Antonio/Bexar County Scholarship Opportunities publication. The Bexar County Scholarship Clearing House, established in 1965, as an adjunct to the Library, serves as a liaison between applicants and scholarship donors. Applicants are Bexar County high school seniors who are in the top quarter of their graduating class and are recommended by their counselor. Donors are local organizations who wish to assist high school students in furthering their educational goals.
Maintaining Scholarship Eligibility
Scholarship recipients often have ongoing responsibilities to maintain their eligibility:
- Educational Updates and Transcripts: Regularly communicate with the scholarship department and submit transcripts each semester.
- Gradebook Submission: Current scholarship recipients must submit an unofficial transcript and current class schedule for review at the end of each semester through their Kaleidoscope scholarship profile.
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