SA

YES FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The San Antonio Youth Education Scholarships Foundation was established to provide educational
scholarships, materials and technology to financially challenged individuals and taxexempt community
organizations in San Antonio and designated South Texas Counties*.

Our Programs purpose is to address South Texas economic development and future workforce needs by
providing educational components that will contribute to a higher productivity and quality of life.

SA YES Scholarships are made available to individuals who wish to continue their studies at an
accredited college, university or educational program in San Antonio and designated South Texas
counties. The SA YES Foundation is committed to assisting individuals in our community become more
employable and productive through education. SA YES Scholarship recipients must currently reside in a
household with an annual gross household income not greater than $40,000 (additional eligibility
standards must be met). Applicants for the SA YES Scholarship may be current high school seniors,
students currently enrolled in college, university or vocational school and students preparing to enroll in
such institutions in years subsequent to high school or GED completion.

The SA YES Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age,
disability, veteran status or any other criterion made unlawful under applicable state or federal law.
Additionally, the employment status of any prospective recipient will not be considered relevant criteria in
the selection process. However, applicants may not be considered if a family member is actively serving on
the SA YES Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee.

The approximate number of eligible individuals and the amount to scholarship awards will be determined
annually through the application process and will be based on revenues generated through donation and
acceptable fundraising practices.

All funds awarded will be sent by registered mail directly to the educational institution declared by the
scholarship recipient. Funds not used for the purposes intended will be forfeited and refunded directly to
the SA YES Foundation.

Eligibility standards are listed on page 2 of this application packet

For further information on the SA YES Foundation, please contact us at 2104931191 or www.sayes.org

*Designated Counties are as follows:
Atascosa, Bexar, Brooks, Comal, Dimmit, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall,
Kerr, Maverick, Medina, Starr, Uvalde, Val Verde and Zavala


The SA YES Foundation scholarship selection committee shall have complete discretion for all scholarship selection.

SAN ANTONIO YOUTH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOUNDATION
7550 IH10 West, Ste. 508 San Antonio, Texas 78229 Phone (210) 4931191 www.sayes.org

The eligibility standards for graduating high school students wishing SA YES Foundation
Scholarship consideration are:

A 90% attendance rate

Official High School transcript
Planning to attend an approved and or accredited college, university, career college or
educational program in San Antonio or South Texas (refer to list of designated counties)
Narrative written by applicant that answers the following questions in 300400 words.
Why are you a good candidate to receive the SA YES Scholarship? and How will your education
change your quality of life?
Federal tax return for previous year showing annual household income of not greater than
$40,000 (form 1040, page 1 & 2 required)
Current pay stub(s) and W2 form for all wage earners in household. For those members in
your family that receive Social Security Benefits you must provide End of Year Social Security
Statement(s)
Two (2) letters of recommendation from persons outside your immediate family
Proof of residency in San Antonio or designated County* (i.e. utility bill)
Application must be completed and submitted by deadline of March 15

The eligibility standards for students who graduated from high school one or more years
prior to submitting this application are:

Official High School (if graduation was within the last 8 yrs) and or College transcript(s)
Planning to attend an approved and or accredited college, university, career college or
educational program in San Antonio or South Texas (refer to list of designated counties)
Narrative written by applicant that answers the following questions in 300400 words.
Why are you a good candidate to receive the SA YES Scholarship? and How will your education
change your quality of life?
Federal tax return for previous year showing annual household income of not greater than
$40,000 (form 1040, page 1 & 2 required)
Current pay stub(s) and W2 form for all wage earners in household. For those members in
your family that receive Social Security Benefits you must provide End of Year Social Security
Statement(s)
Two (2) letters of recommendation from persons outside your immediate family
Proof of residency in San Antonio or designated County* (i.e. utility bill)
Application must be completed and submitted by deadline of March 15

SA YES scholarships may be considered renewable when the recipient maintains a
cumulative 2.5 GPA and meets all scholarship standards.

Renewal applicants please submit the following:

Completed SA YES Application
Official Transcript stating a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher
Tax return for prior year (form 1040, page 1 & 2)
Narrative written by applicant that answers the following question in 200400 words.
How has the SA YES Scholarship impacted your education and assisted in promoting your future
goals
Application must be completed and submitted by deadline

SA YES SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION

Name






Soc. Sec. #


Age


First Middle Last

Address













Number & Street

City


State
Zip

Phone




Email








Name of Elementary



High School


City



Year of H.S.Graduation _____________GPA _________Are you a US Citizen? DOB _________/_________/__________

College Program to be attended:
Name of College/Program

Phone

Address



































Planned Career/Major Course of Study

Parents are Married Single Divorced Separated Remarried Widowed

If Parent(s) are deceased, Please Check:

Father

Mother

Please check if you are a Ward Of The State:

Fathers/Guardians Name



Address






Number & Street


Name & Address of Fathers Employer


Mothers/Guardians Name



Address






Number & Street


Name & Address of Mothers Employer

Foster Program

Age

Home Phone

City

State

Zip

Title/Position

Age

Home Phone

City

State

Zip

Title/Position

Age

Under Guardianship

Applicant is Single


Married

Name of Applicants Spouse (if applicable)








Name & Address of Spouses Employer



Title/Position


Number of Dependents in Family where you are presently living (including yourself, excluding parents)

Number of Family members in college or vocational school next year (including yourself)


Who will be responsible for financing your college education?






Have you applied for the SA YES Scholarship before?


______ Yes



If yes, did you receive Funds from SA YES?


______ Yes



If Yes, years received ___________________


Amount Received $

_____No
_____No

Page 2

Applicants Name

Annual Gross Income of Family: (include the current year estimated income for yourself and parents or spouse with
whom you reside):
___ $50,000 and Up ___$40,000 44,999 ___$30,000 34,999 ___$20,000 24,999 ___$10,00014,999
___ $45,000 49,999 ___$35,000 39,999 ___$25,000 29,999 ___$15,000 19,999 ___Less than $10,000

Total Anticipated need for college expenses in the coming year: $







Contributions toward this years college expenses: Confirmed Scholarships (per year) $

Confirmed Grants

WorkStudy

Contributions from Family

Applicants Income

Other

Total

Employer Name, Address, City

Dates Employed

Job Description

Applicants Employment Record (3 most current)

Activities, Community Service, and Leadership Positions

List in chronological order any verifiable activities you have participated in, including any volunteer or community
service work. List all offices or leadership positions held. Attach an additional page if necessary.

Semester

Activity

Office Held

Information Release

I waive my rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (Buckley Amendment), by allowing the educational
program to release information about me to the donor of the above named scholarship, potential donors and newspapers.







Students Signature

Date

In addition to this application, please submit the following documents:

1. High School and/or college transcript
2. Federal tax return for previous year showing annual household income of not greater than $40,000
3. Current pay stub(s) and W2 form for all wage earners in household. For those members in your family
that receive Social Security Benefits you must provide End of Year Social Security Statement(s)
4. Proof of residency in San Antonio or designated County*
5. Narrative
6. Two (2) letters of recommendation from persons outside your immediate family

DUE MARCH 15

Mail Application to:

San Antonio Youth Education Scholarships Foundation
7550 IH10 West, Ste 508 San Antonio, Texas 78229

SAN ANTONIO YOUTH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOUNDATION
7550 IH10 West, Ste. 508 San Antonio, Texas 78229 Phone (210) 4931191 www.sayes.org