Scholarship | Vamos

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Personal Details

Title

Name

First Middle Last

Date of Birth(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Birth City(Required)

Birth State(Required)

Primary Email(Required)

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Primary Address (If different than above)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Cell Phone(Required)

Home Phone

Alt Phone

Are You a Texas Resident?(Required)

Yes

County(Required)

Hidalgo

Cameron

Starr

Resident for 5 or More Years?(Required)

Yes

Academic Information

Have you been accepted to a college or university?(Required)

Yes

Name of College or University that you plan to attend.(Required)

Will enroll and attend?(Required)

Fall 2026

Spring 2027

Major

High School Name

High School Counselor

Counselor Phone Number

Expected graduation date (from High School)(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

High School graduation plan(Required)

Distinguished

Recommended

Minimum

Class Rank as of January 2026(Required)

Class Size(Required)

G.P.A.(Required)

Do you plan to return to your hometown after graduation from college?(Required)

Yes

Test Scores

Please write the highest scores for all tests taken. Applications lacking this information will not be considered. Please attach a copy of your official SAT or ACT score report.

ACT Composite Score

ACT Documentation

Max. file size: 512 MB.

SAT Verbal

SAT Math

SAT Total

SAT Documentation

Max. file size: 512 MB.

Personal Essay and Certification

Submit a 600 word typed essay describing the following topics. This information gives the scholarship committee an understanding of your background and interests and allows you to illustrate in your own words what sets you apart from other applicants. (Please use 12pt, double spaced, Times New Roman)

Personal Statement

What are your academic and career goals?
Why do you believe it is important to obtain a higher education?
Did you experience any obstacles or special circumstances that inspired you to pursue a post-secondary education?
Closing Statement

If essay is not ready to submit please use the "save and continue later" option and submit within 30 days.

Upload Essay(Required)

Max. file size: 512 MB.

Additional Academic Information

Did you take AP Courses, Dual Enrollment, or Current Enrollment?

Yes

AP Credits

Concurrent Enrollment Credits

Dual Enrollment Credits

Are you or a member of your immediate family migrants?

Yes

Will there be more than one student enrolled in college in the upcoming year?

Yes

Is your family currently receiving government assistance? (TANF, Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, CHIP, CEAP, WIC)

Yes

Do you live in a single parent household?

Yes

Is there only ONE household income provider?

Yes

Is anyone in the family disabled or have special needs?

Yes

Is a member of the family serving or veteran of the armed forces?

Yes

Are you currently working while also attending high school?

Yes

If you work, please explain the nature of your work and how long you have been employed?

Have you volunteered in the community? Please describe the nature of your volunteer efforts and how many total hours you volunteered.

List your top 3 honors, scholarships or awards throughout high school. Indicate if the award is local, state or national

List at least one high school activity you were involved in: Did you hold a position of leadership in that organization? Did you hold a district, state, or national leadership role in the organization? Please indicate years involved.

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Vamos Scholarship Application

Personal Details

Academic Information

Test Scores

Personal Essay and Certification

Additional Academic Information