Have questions? We’re here to help.
Bernice Uresti
Executive Director, Legacy Scholarship and Scholars
Offered to eligible high school Juniors living and attending school in Bexar and Webb Counties
The San Antonio Area Foundation’s Legacy Scholarship program has rapidly expanded, making dreams of higher education a reality for many Bexar and Webb County high school juniors. Founded by an anonymous donor, this program has become one of the largest college scholarship initiatives in the nation. In 2025, $4.4 million was awarded to 110 students.
The San Antonio Area Foundation’s Legacy Scholarship is open to high school junior students in Bexar or Webb County. As one of the nation’s largest scholarships, our vision is to close opportunity gaps for those that need it most. Each student will receive $10,000 per academic year (up to four years).
October 1, 2025 – December 15, 2025
The applications will open soon.
No, unfortunately, you will not be eligible to continue in the process.
Unfortunately, the scholarship is for students living in Bexar or Webb County and attending a high school located in Bexar or Webb counties.
No, the Legacy Scholarship is only for high school juniors who will graduate from high school in the following year after being selected.
While it is possible, it is not recommended. It is easier to upload documents and read the questions being asked on a laptop or desktop.
Once you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email verifying the submission of the application.
Late applications are not accepted.
Both are accepted. Just make sure your transcript includes your name, your school’s name and your cumulative GPA. Applications with transcripts missing required information will not be accepted. Transcripts that cannot be opened will not be accepted.
Not all applicants will receive a scholarship. A limited number of students are selected each year through a scoring process.
Every applicant will be notified by late April with a decision.
Every scholar must attend a one-hour session to learn about the requirements and responsibilities of the scholarship.
If you have additional questions, please contact the Legacy staff at legacyscholarship@saafdn.org.