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Annually, the SAISD Foundation supports more than 150 students scholarships to pursue higher education and Emergency Gap Funding awards to reduce our students’ barriers to stepping on the campus for their first semester. The SAISD Foundation accepts donations, planned gifts and bequests from alumni, businesses, and community donors to support the dreams and aspirations of SAISD students pursuing all forms of post-secondary education. The scholarships and gap funding managed by the SAISD Foundation are done so in partnership with the SAISD College and Career Readiness Team, lead counselors and College Bound Advisors at SAISD’s 14 high schools. New scholarships established for 2020 include: The Joe A. Gamez Scholarship, Detective Clifton J. Martinez Memorial Scholarship, Colonel Marjorie Ann Fernandino Scholarship and Joan Fischer Comer Scholarship. For a full listing of named scholarships click HERE!
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We're thrilled to share exciting updates from our students who are currently enrolled in college and have received scholarship and/or emergency gap funding support from the SAISD Foundation.
Gabriel Longoria
University of Texas San Antonio
SAISD Foundation Scholar
My first semester at UTSA went exceptionally well. I joined various organizations, such as Aeronautics and Rocketry Club, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. Through my involvement in Aeronautics and Rocketry Club, I am now considering a career in Aerospace. I look forward to the new rigorous courses I will take next semester and everything I will learn.
My first semester at Loyola Marymount University was everything I dreamed of and more. In the beginning, it was a big adjustment for me. I had the most trouble during freshman orientation. I didn’t know anyone who was also attending LMU so I had to make new friends and put myself out there, more than I thought I was going to. However, as soon as I met my best friends and classes started, I knew I had picked the right choice.
Claryssa Pacheco
Loyola Marymount University
SAWHOF Scholar
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Innovative Grant Applications are now being accepted!
The SAISD Foundation is committed to funding opportunities for employees of SAISD to implement innovative ideas to increase student success. Over the past ten years, tens of thousands of students have benefited directly from the implementation of Innovative Grants across our schools and many successful grants have been replicated in other schools through this process. Results from these grants have included increased grades, test scores, attendance, parental involvement, and student engagement. Learn more about our grant program HERE! For information on how to apply click HERE!
Vibrant uniforms are crucial in the success of any program, like the Highland Hills Baile Folklorico.
The SAISD Foundation is proud to support uniforms for this elementary group through our grant program.
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College Care Packages - You Can Help!
In just a few weeks SAISD Alumni Advisors will be bringing donated care packages on their February visits to colleges and universities across Texas to distribute to first-year enrolled students from SAISD. We welcome companies to join us along with the City of San Antonio, Whataburger and other local businesses in supporting this project.
Email info@saisdfoundation.com if you are interested in participating.
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The SAISD Foundation, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce invite you to join Superintendent Pedro Martinez for a discussion on the State of SAISD. As part of the discussion, Superintendent Martinez will update us on student and district progress and SAISD's new goals for 2025. The business community continues to play a critical role in helping redefine excellence and ensuring our students are prepared for the workforce needs of today and tomorrow. Sponsorship opportunities are available for more information and to purchase individual tickets click HERE!
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We believe in SAISD students! Infinite possibilities begin with the opportunity to envision a thriving future for themselves in our communities!
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