SAWCC Foundation
Empowering the next generation of leaders through education, opportunity, and community investment.
The San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce Foundation (SAWCC Foundation) mission is rooted in promoting educational advancement and giving back to the community we serve. We are dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders through education, opportunity, and community investment.
As the philanthropic arm of the San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce, the SAWCC Foundation champions nontraditional students, both women and men, who are pursuing higher education and striving to overcome barriers to success.
SAWCC Foundation Future Trailblazers Scholarship Program
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Our Mission
To promote educational advancement and give back to the community we serve by providing performance-based scholarships and support to nontraditional students in San Antonio.
Our Vision
To build a stronger, more educated, and resilient San Antonio by investing in future leaders and removing financial barriers to higher education.
Our Impact
Since its inception, the SAWCC Foundation has raised over $380,000, awarding scholarships and academic bonuses to 32 scholars, with 21 graduates to date – a testament to the power of targeted support and community-driven change.
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Whether through donations, sponsorships, or community partnerships, your support fuels dreams and transforms lives. Together, we can create a legacy of leadership, education, and empowerment in San Antonio.
Join us in empowering the next generation of leaders.
OUR SIGNATURE FUTURE TRAILBLAZERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
Mayor Emeritus Lila Cockrell Scholarship
The Mayor Emeritus Lila Cockrell Scholarship, launched in 2019 with Alamo Colleges Foundation, supports full‑time students working toward associate degrees or certificates.
Rosemary Kowalski Scholarship
The Rosemary Kowalski Scholarship, established in 2023 in partnership with Texas A&M University–San Antonio, provides four-year degree support for students seeking a broader academic path.
Our Scholarship Programs are One-of-a-Kind!
FUTURE TRAILBLAZERS
Scholarship Programs
Empowering the next generation of leaders!
The San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce Foundation proudly advances two performance-based scholarship programs designed for nontraditional students, both women and men, pursuing higher education:
The Mayor Emeritus Lila Cockrell Scholarship Program, launched in 2019 with Alamo Colleges Foundation, supports full‑time students working toward associate degrees or certificates.
The Rosemary Kowalski Scholarship Program, established in 2023 in partnership with Texas A&M University–San Antonio, provides four-year degree support for students seeking a broader academic path.
By supporting these programs, donors invest not only in an individual but in a stronger, more educated, and more resilient San Antonio.
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Every dollar helps pave the way for a Trailblazer.
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Every dollar makes a difference
No gift is too small to change a life. Your contribution, at any level, helps non-traditional women overcome barriers and pursue their educational dreams. Please scan the QR code and enter your contribution.
Your contributions support the students accepted into the SAWCC Foundation Scholarship Program, helping them cover essential college expenses such as tuition, fees, and required course materials.
Whether it’s $50 or $500, your generosity helps remove barriers and open doors to higher education.
Ready to make a difference in a student’s life?
Every dollar helps pave the way for a Future Trailblazer
Making a donation is quick, easy, and secure — just follow the steps below. Email us us with any questions.
Thank you for empowering the next generation of leaders!
Give Online
Scan the QR code to make your payment securely through the Square app.
Pay by Check
Simply make checks payable to
SAWCC Foundation and include a note indicating “Scholarship Fund” and mail your check to:
SAWCC Foundation
ATTN: Scholarship Fund
200 E. Grayson, Ste 210
San Antonio, Texas 78215
Invoice
Request an invoice by contacting Nicole Rubio Ross at: nicole.ross@sawomenschamber.org
The SAWCC Foundation is a 501(c)3 making all donations tax deductible. Receipts will reflect tax ID information.