Programs
The Dream Big Scholarship Fund is dedicated to helping prepare our youth for the future on a social, educational and financial level.
The educational programs are geared towards entrepreneurship, financial literacy and college prep. We will use this opportunity to also inspire our future leaders and at-risk students by serving as source of motivation, valuable information, and encouragement them to become life longer learners and leaders in their community through a seminars, workshops and classes.
DREAM BIG Scholarship
Each year students in the San Antonio and surrounding area will have a opportunity to apply for a Dream Big Scholarship.
Our Scholarship committee will choose the recipients for each of our scholarships using a criterion created by the foundation. Our goal is to provide academic scholarships to San Antonio-area youth who present a financial need.
DBSF empowers youth to achieve their higher education dreams and fulfill their leadership potential by providing them with tuition support and equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities they need to gain entry to higher education and succeed in college and beyond.
DREAM BIG Entrepreneur Camp
Provide students with an opportunity to learn and receive real world experience as an entrepreneur by matching them with local business owners. The camp will provide youth with an opportunity to participate in series of activities such as community service projects, entrepreneurial engagement, group events, and much more..
Camp components
Paired with a mentor/ entrepreneur that owns a business in the industry they want to be in
Education on financial literacy by learning how to “earn a profit”
Professional speaking skills by presenting their business idea and communicating openly throughout the camp
Working together in groups to understand the importance of partnerships and relationship building
Enhance creativity, innovation and confidence through activities, dialog and business case studies
DREAM BIG Look Good Feel Good
If you look good, you feel good, and if you feel good, you do good. Looking good and feeling good go hand in hand. It’s important for young learner to develop confidence and high self-esteem about themselves.
The foundation has partnered with local barbers and hairstylist to provide styling services to youth in low-income homes that have been referred to the foundation by schools, public entities and community members. The parents will receive a voucher to redeem for services. Parents will also have access to other resources such as; school uniforms, back packs and school supplies.