Impact

Scholarships

Alamo Heights School Foundation scholarships carry forward the legacy of educators and community members who believed in investing directly in students. Explore the opportunities below and find the one that fits your path.

Application window: Scholarship applications for the 2027-28 school year open Monday, January 4, 2027. Sign up for the Foundation's e-newsletter to receive updates and announcements as the window approaches.

Oma E. Vordenbaum Scholarship

$2,000 (awarded to two recipients)

Awarded to two Alamo Heights High School graduating seniors for college tuition, based on both merit and need. Award money is sent directly to the recipient's institution in two installments of $1,000 per semester, for a total of $2,000 over one year.

The recipient reflects the qualities Mrs. Vordenbaum, who taught English at Alamo Heights for 27 years, exemplified and valued in her students: intellectual curiosity, a love of learning, an honest and direct approach, sincerity, trustworthiness, respect for others, a wholesome attitude toward school and education, and a positive approach to life.

To be eligible, an applicant must:

  • Be a graduating senior at Alamo Heights High School
  • Have attended Alamo Heights High School for at least the last 2 years
  • Have achieved a minimum total score of 900 on the SAT verbal and math sections, or 19 on the ACT
  • Meet the minimum enrollment requirements of the college selected
  • Rank in the top quarter of the high school graduating class
  • Have participated in extracurricular activities
Apply for the Oma E. Vordenbaum Scholarship

W.W. & Anna May Campbell Scholarship Fund

$15,000 to $30,000 annually, split among winning applicants

The total award amount varies year to year depending on the endowment's performance. The scholarship application opens each spring to graduates of Alamo Heights High School. Students who meet the eligibility requirements below may apply, and may be selected to receive the scholarship each year they remain eligible.

To be eligible, an applicant must:

  • Have achieved at least sophomore standing (minimum 30 hours) and be attending a state or other publicly-supported college or university
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Have maintained at least a C average
  • Show other qualities such as leadership, community involvement, work history, and special professional qualifications
Apply for the W.W. & Anna May Campbell Scholarship

Bob Ware Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a graduating senior who has maintained good grades while participating in athletics and extracurricular activities. No application is required. Selection is made by a committee composed of an assistant principal, a teacher, and a representative from the athletic department.

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