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About Scholarships with Boys & Girls Club San Antonio

Turning experience into knowledge, we prepare students for college and for life.

At Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio (BGCSA), we value the importance of education in the lives of the youth we serve. We enjoy celebrating their academic success and providing paths for them to achieve their college education or career goals.

We are proud to offer scholarships to graduating high school seniors and full-time undergraduate students. These scholarships are designed to assist BGCSA members with academic study at an accredited 4-year university. Scholarships are available to BGCSA seniors and alumni through funds raised at our Leadership for Education Wine Tasting.

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How to Apply for a Scholarship

Eligibility

Recipients must meet all of the following requirements to be eligible for scholarship awards:

  • Regular membership with Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio for at least two (2) years
  • Current enrollment as a high school senior or full-time undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college/university
    • If full-time undergraduate student, must maintain GPA of 2.5 or higher

Amount of scholarship awarded is based on funds raised during annual fundraising events and tier level each applicant is assigned:

 

  • Tier 1 (lowest award amount): 2-3 years of cumulative Club membership
  • Tier 2: 4-5 years of cumulative Club membership
  • Tier 3 (highest award amount): 5+ years of cumulative Club membership

Tier level can be increased through the following options:

  • Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Active engagement in the Youth of the Year Program in high school
  • New Student Application Form
  • Scholarship Agreement
  • Financial Statement Form
  • Official Transcripts
  • 500-word essay describing how the Club or specific BGCSA program has impacted your: plans for higher education; goals and/or plans after high school graduation; and vision on where you see yourself in four (4) years; and how the scholarship will help you become a successful student.
  • Submit one letter of recommendation from Club or BGCSA Professional Staff. Please have this person include their signature, title, and agency email address. Additionally, the following information needs to be included: 
    • Level of student’s participation in the BGCSA program 
    • Student’s commitment to leadership, character development, and community service
    • Examples of when/how the applicant exhibited leadership and/or teamwork within the BGCSA Community
    • Student’s values, interest, and goals
  • Fall semester course schedule showing full-time status (12 hours or more per term). This is due before disbursement if not available at time of submission.
  • All recipients are required to submit a transcript report twice per year. These reports must be received by April (official copy) and December (unofficial copy) respectively. The reports must include the student’s semester or final grades and student ID number. 

Application packets must be completed and mailed or emailed to the following address no later than 5PM on August 15th.

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio

123 Ralph Avenue

San Antonio, Texas 78204

[email protected] 

  • Returning Student Application Form
  • Financial Statement Form
  • Official Transcripts
  • Fall semester course schedule showing full-time status (12 hours or more per term). This is due before disbursement if not available at time of submission.
  • All recipients are required to submit a transcript report twice a year. These reports must be received by December (unofficial copy) and May (official copy) respectively. The reports must include the student’s semester or final grades and student ID number. 

Application packets must be completed and mailed or emailed to the following address no later than 5PM on August 15th.

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio

123 Ralph Avenue

San Antonio, Texas 78204

[email protected]

Non-Discrimination Policy

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio awards scholarships on the basis of merit and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, or disability. 

For questions, concerns, or additional details on the application process, please email [email protected].

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