2022 Colibrí MX Scholarship

PROGRAM DEADLINE: July 17, 2022 at 11:59 PM PDT (Midnight) - CLOSED

This program is inactive or past the deadline.

Description

In 2019, the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego, in partnership with MAAC, launched the Colibrí MX Scholarship. This program aims to promote access to higher education for immigrant students of Mexican or Latinx descent residing in San Diego County.

We will award a select number of eligible students with a $1,000 USD scholarship. Additionally, students who are eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program can also apply for a supplementary $500 USD scholarship. In addition, a $5,000 needs-based scholarship will be awarded to one student.

Our goal is to provide Mexican or Latinx students with the resources and support needed to start their journey towards a college degree.
The colibrí, or hummingbird, transcends borders as it makes its annual migration from the United States to Mexico. It symbolizes hope, perseverance and personal strength — the same principles that our immigrant families exemplify as they seek greater economic mobility in the United States.

We aim for Colibrí MX to become a catalyst for social networks to support our future Mexican and Latinx Leaders and build healthier and vibrant communities here in San Diego and across the US.

Requirements

Applicant must:

  • Be a first-time college student (No prior enrollment in college)
  • Be enrolled for Fall 2022 semester, minimum 6 credit hours (Must provide proof of enrollment before award is granted)
  • Have a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA or above
  • Be an immigrant of Mexican or Latinx descent or the child of immigrant parents of Mexican or Latinx descent (Must submit a copy of the birth certificate or personal identification)
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Reside within the County of San Diego

As a supplement to your online application, you must:

  • Submit proof of residence in San Diego County (e.g. copy of a utility bill in applicant or parent's name)
  • Submit a copy of your birth certificate or personal identification to demonstrate Mexican or Latinx heritage.
  • Submit your academic transcript that includes your GPA.
  • Submit a copy of your college acceptance letter.
  • Write and submit a 600 word essay that answers one of the following questions:
  • What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?  
  • Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement? 
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