Window of Opportunity Scholarship

On the detailed page, please replace the first sentence “The Window of Opportunity Scholarship was established to award current or prior Gillespie County high school graduates who have either participated in Fredericksburg Academic Boosters Mentoring Program or who are ranked in the bottom 50% of their class” with:  The Window of Opportunity Scholarship was established to support current or former high school graduates from Gillespie County who have either participated in the Fredericksburg Academic Boosters Mentoring Program, rank in the bottom 50% of their graduating class, or who have earned (or are pursuing) a GED in Blanco, Gillespie, Kendall, or Kerr counties.

Estimated Award Amount

$1,000

Renew or Reapply?

yes

Deadline

February 4, 2026

Eligibility

Applicants must be current graduating students or past graduates of a high school in Gillespie County, or individuals who have earned or are currently pursuing a GED in Blanco, Gillespie, Kendall, or Kerr counties. Scholarship recipients may reapply for up to three consecutive years, provided they maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. Returning recipients will be given equal consideration alongside new applicants.

Selection Criteria

Recipients are selected based on eligibility criteria and demonstrated financial need. Applicants must be accepted for full-time enrollment at an accredited college, university, or trade school before the scholarship is awarded. The scholarship award will be forfeited if not accepted by December 31st of the award year.

Type of Student

graduating or prior high school students or individuals who have earned or are currently pursuing a GED in Blanco, Gillespie, Kendall, or Kerr counties.

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