Investing in the Future
SAAHJ is dedicated to helping Latinos and young professionals of all backgrounds pursue their careers in journalism and other areas of the communications sector. Every year, we help advance these endeavors by awarding tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships to deserving students at our annual scholarship gala.
Beginning at our 2020 gala to at least our 2023 gala, San Antonio native and New York Times best-selling author Shea Serrano provided our organization with funds to offer a $5,000 scholarship in his name to a student who is interested in becoming a journalist or a published author.
Scholarship Application
Applications for SAAHJ's 2026 scholarships are open now through March 1. You can learn more about application requirements below.
Who can apply?
Graduating seniors enrolling in college and current full-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in journalism or communications programs may apply. Students who commit to pursuing a career in the public relations industry may also apply.
Students must live in Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina or Wilson counties OR attend school in San Antonio. They must also be able to demonstrate financial need.
All students, regardless of immigration or citizenship status, are encouraged to apply.
What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies.
How do I apply?
Thanks to a partnership with the San Antonio Area Foundation, SAAHJ has an online scholarship application.
Applicants must create an account via the foundation's website at saafdn.org and log in to fill out the EPIC Scholars Application.
What happens next?
A panel of media and public relations professionals will evaluate applications in the spring, once the window to apply has closed. Winners will be featured at the annual SAAHJ gala in 2026.
Who do I contact with questions?
Jennifer Ballesteros with the San Antonio Area Foundation can be reached at jballesteros@saafdn.org or by calling 210-775-6295.