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Golden Eagle Scholarship Program​​

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Donate Here to the Golden Eagle Scholarship Fund

 

Applicant Eligibility

  • Child or grandchild of Golden Eagle member.

  • Graduating high school senior planning to pursue full-time studies at an accredited two- or four-year college/university in the fall following graduation OR high school graduate taking a gap year in the first year after graduation planning to pursue full-time studies at an accredited two- or four- year college/university in the fall following the gap year.

 

Scholarship Criteria

  • Applies for the first year of undergraduate work.

  • Non-renewable.

  • Funds paid directly to recipient’s educational institution.

  • Funds may be applied to tuition, books, and related instructional fees.

 

Program Funding – Through USAA Serves

  • Member, non-member and Club donations

  • Donation matching by USAA – dollar for dollar up to the approved yearly match cap.

 

Administration

  • Administered by the San Antonio Area Foundation (SAAFDN).

  • Applications reviewed and ranked by SAAFDN.

  • Ranking criteria established by the Golden Eagle Board:

  • Academic merit.

  • Extracurricular activities.

  • Community service.

 

Selection Process

  • Anonymous rankings reviewed by Golden Eagle Board.

  • Available funds considered.

  • Number of Scholarship recipients determined.

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