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scholarship

McKinney Día de los Muertos Scholarhsip

We’re excited to team up with Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership to offer a scholarship for students pursuing higher education during the 2025–2026 school year. This opportunity is made possible thanks to the generous support of our community, and we’re incredibly grateful to those who contributed to the fund. If you’re a student looking for help easing the financial burden of college, we invite you to read on and see if this scholarship is the right fit for you.

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what to know

Award Amount

$3,000

Application Deadline

September 12, 2025 at 12:00pm

who is eligible

In order to qualify for the scholarship, you must meet the criteria below:
  • Be a student of age 16-20 years old

  • Plan to use at a trade school, 2-year or 4-year college and university.

  • Have a 3.0 GPA

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how to apply

We’re proud to partner with Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership to offer this scholarship opportunity in celebration of our 5th anniversary. When the time comes, all applications will be submitted and processed through their website.

You will need the following documents to apply:
  • Transcripts

  • 1 Letter of Recommendation

  • Identification

  • Acceptance Letter

  • Resume of Achievements

  • Essay 

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