Scholarships

EWI of San Antonio offers TWO scholarship programs to help qualified applicants achieve their academic goals. The scholarships are open to all qualified adults who reside in San Antonio or its surrounding areas. Applicants must apply online during the application submission period, which opens in early January and closes in late March each year. Chapters award scholarships in the first round of the application process and submit their first-place winners to our Corporate Scholarship Awards committee for an additional scholarship opportunity. The EWI San Antonio Chapter awarded more than $15,000 to the 2024 winners. First-place EWISP winner Diya Bhakta was selected as a recipient of the CORPORATE level EWISP scholarship!

2025 ASIST Scholarship Winners 

The ASIST (Adult Students in Scholastic Transition Scholarship) is available to adults facing economic, social, or physical challenges, who are looking to improve their situation
through educational opportunities.

WINNERS
1st Place — Laurie Miller
2nd Place — Michelle Tovar
Det. Marconi Award — Jessica Autrey

Laurie Miller 
Laurie, a single mother and first-generation American, is returning to school at 50 to become a licensed chemical dependency counselor. Having overcome addiction and loss, she advocates for opioid awareness, especially in immigrant communities facing language barriers. Through education, volunteer work, and sober living initiatives, she empowers women in recovery and helps families heal, striving to uplift her community and build a better future for her children.

Michelle Tovar
Michelle's journey into nursing began as a first-time NICU mother, inspired by the power of compassionate care. Now a future NICU nurse, she supports families facing similar challenges. As a bilingual Latina, she fosters inclusivity while breaking generational barriers. She is committed to uplifting her community and provide stability and opportunity for her son. 

Jessica Autrey
Jessica Autrevs first day in the ER—performing CPR—cemented her passion for emergency medicine. Leaving a corporate career to become an EMT, she found her calling in teamwork, rapid problem-solving, and public health. Experiences during COVID-19 and Hurricane Harvey deepened her drive to serve in critical moments, fueling her path to becoming a physician.

2025 EWISP Scholarship Winners 

The EWISP (Executive Women International Scholarship Program) Scholarship is an annual competition-based program that selects winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extracurricular activities.

WINNERS
1st Place — Anvitha Ellanki 
2nd Place — Bethany Mueller 
Valerie Manns Award — Victoria Scott

Anvitha Ellanki
Anvitha champions inclusive dermatology by bridging research gaps and expanding access, especially for diverse skin tones and underserved communities. Rooted in her family's holistic medical values, she merges dermatology with public health to make skincare a necessity. Through advocacy, mobile clinics, and education, she drives systemic change for equitable, quality care.

Bethany Mueller
Bethany thrives in uncertainty, guided by integrity, excellence, respect, and collaboration. Through hard work, leadership, and academic success, she's committed to meaningful impact, fostering teamwork, and a supportive environment to drive results.

Victoria Scott
Victoria has been a passionate advocate and speaker since age five, growing into a dedicated leader. Through roles in the NAACP Youth Council, Jack and Jill of America, and the National Honor Society, she champions mental health, equality, and empowerment. Aspiring to be a lawyer, she's driven to fight for justice and create lasting change.