Lo Bello Women’s Association Scholarship Program

“To Strengthen Our Community Through Education”

First Time Applicants

Thank you for applying for The Lo Bello Women’s Association Scholarship Program.

The Scholarship Program is intended to assist and encourage students in obtaining education to further their vocation. The Lo Bello Women’s Association will review the scholarship applications and will determine the scholarship awardees. Please note: Applications are due by June 30th of each calendar year.

TERMS
The Lo Bello Women’s Association will award a scholarship to qualified students who are enrolled or planning to enroll at a college, university or trade school of their choice. The award will be divided into two (2) equal disbursements by August 15 and January 31 of the calendar year.

Scholarship awards will be sent directly to the recipient’s educational institution and deposited in the recipient’s name. The funds will be allocated towards the payment of tuition, academic fees, the purchase of required educational materials and books. The educational institution is the custodian of the funds and will disburse the awards as directed and consistent with the purpose and policies of this program. Any expenses for items that are not listed above will be considered the student’s responsibility.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship:

  • High School Senior pending graduation

  • Must be a student pursuing full-time study

  • Must have a grade point average of at least 2.65 on a 4.0 scale equivalent or have a passing status

  • Lo Bello will only accept paper official and sealed transcripts. E-transcripts will no longer be accepted.  

  • All applicants must be a U.S. Citizen

  • Total scholarships and grants awarded will not exceed expenses

Returning Recipients

DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS
Awarded monies will be distributed as follows:

  • The first half of the Lo Bello Women’s Association Scholarship Fund will be disbursed in the Fall of the awarded year to the educational institution.

  • The second half of the Lo Bello Women’s Association Scholarship Fund will be disbursed in the spring of the awarded year.

  • after completion of each semester, awardees must submit an OFFICIAL transcript.  Semester grades must have a grade point average of at least 2.65 or above on a 4.0 grade scale or achieve passing status.

  • Student must provide a class schedule verifying full-time status of at least 12 hours for the spring semester to receive the second disbursement of the Lo Bello Women’s Association Scholarship.

Application Process

Applicants must complete and submit the following:

• Submit OFFICIAL High School or college transcript with an authorized signature, seal or stamp mailed to LO BELLO WOMENS ASSOCIATION, PO BOX 782163, San Antonio, Texas 78278-0163 on or before June 30th of the calendar year.

• Submit an acceptance letter of the college/university you plan on attending in the Fall

• Three (3) letters of recommendation from adults addressed to Lo Bello Women’s Association, P.O. Box 782163, San Antonio, Texas 78278-0163. Include a complete name, telephone number and mailing address for each reference. (1) Teacher, (2) Employer or Parent of applicant, (3) Neighbor or Family Friend. A possible inquiry might be needed for processing the scholarship application.

• Answer all questions to the best of your ability. Please do NOT leave any questions unanswered. If question is not applicable, explain the omission with DOES NOT APPLY

Application Deadline:

Fall semester: June 30th of the calendar year, funded by August 15
Spring semester: January 10th of the calendar year, funded by January 15th

First Time Applicants:

Please click the button below to fill out our application & submit the required documentation. If you would prefer to mail in your application, please use the “Download PDF” button.