Youth Scholarships

Established in 1984, the YEF Scholarship supports full-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited colleges or universities.

DEADLINE

March 28, 2025

ELIGIBILITY

1. Currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
2. Full-time resident of South TexasClassified as an undergraduate/graduate during the 2024-25 school year.
3. High school seniors who are enrolled in a dual credit program are not eligible for this scholarship.
4. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
5. Enrolled in full-time study during the 2025-26 academic year.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

• Character / Leadership / Service / Financial Need / Scholastic Ability

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

Scholarships in the amount of $500 to $2,000 will be awarded.

The award will be made payable to the college/university of choice and will be mailed directly to the college/university once proof of enrollment for the 2025-26 school year has been received by the Rotary office.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Scholarships must be applied for on an annual basis.
• There is no limit to the number of years a person may apply.
• No special consideration will be given to previous winners.
• Recipients of the scholarships will be chosen annually.
• A Rotarian or a dependent child, stepchild or grandchild of a Rotarian and their spouse are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

The following files/documents must be included with your application:

1. Your most current FAFSA or TAFSA.
2. An essay of 500 words describing how you plan to give back to the San Antonio / Bexar county community after graduation.
3. A letter of recommendation from a professor. (Letter must be on school letterhead.)
4. Unofficial Transcript from your College / University.

Contact the Rotary office with any questions:  assistant@rotarysa.org or 210-222-8242, x11