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Pell Grant-eligible Hispanic high school seniors in Hidalgo, Cameron, or Starr County, Texas with at least a 2.75 GPA who plan full-time enrollment at an accredited four-year university may apply for the HSF/VAMOS Scholarship through the HSF portal.
Selected students receive up to $5,000 per year for four years, up to $20,000 total. Students attending UTRGV may receive up to $3,000 per year.
Complete the FAFSA and submit the VAMOS application with all required documents by February 22.
The HSF/VAMOS Scholarship awards Up to $5,000/year.
The deadline is February 22, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Hispanic or Latino; Financial need; Full-time. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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