SCHOLARSHIPS
Investing in the next generation.
Alonso Cares provides scholarship opportunities designed to help students from immigrant families pursue their education and build a more stable future.
Applications Opening Spring 2027
Education can change the trajectory of a family.
For many students from immigrant families, pursuing higher education comes with financial barriers that can make an already challenging journey even harder.
Alonso Cares scholarships help ease that burden so students can focus on what comes next. Through financial support and educational opportunities, we invest in students who are working toward greater stability, opportunity, and self-sufficiency for themselves and their families.
How It Works
A simple process to help you take the next step.
Check Eligibility
Review the requirements for the scholarship you’re interested in.
Apply
Complete the online application and submit the required documents.
Application Review
Eligible applications are reviewed using the scholarship’s established selection criteria.
Award
Selected recipients are notified and provided with next steps.
What You Need
Be prepared with the following.
Personal Information
Basic contact and educational information.
Education Information
School, program, enrollment status, academic information, etc.
Financial Information
Information used to help Alonso Cares understand financial need.
Personal Statement
An opportunity to tell us about your goals, experiences, and what this scholarship would mean for you.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be high school seniors or high school graduates in the United States who are enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible college or university. Applicants must also meet the immigration-related eligibility requirements listed above.
Do I have to be undocumented to apply?
Not necessarily. Applicants may qualify if they are or were undocumented during high school, or if they are the child of an immigrant parent who is or was undocumented.
Do I need to be a U.S. citizen?
No. U.S. citizenship is not required to apply for the Sueños Scholarship.
Do I need to already be enrolled?
You may apply as a high school senior or graduate, but scholarship funds will only be awarded for an eligible educational or career training program. Proof of enrollment or acceptance may be required before funds are distributed.
Is financial need considered?
Yes. Financial need is one of the factors Alonso Cares may consider when reviewing applications, along with the applicant’s experiences, goals, essay, and overall application.
How will scholarship funds be paid?
Whenever practicable, tuition and institutional fees will be paid directly to the educational institution or program. Approved expenses for required books, supplies, course materials, or equipment may be paid directly to the provider or reimbursed to the recipient after appropriate documentation and proof of purchase are provided.
What types of educational programs are eligible?
Eligible programs may include accredited colleges and universities, community colleges, trade or technical schools, and qualifying career or vocational training programs.
Help a student take their next step.
Your support helps Alonso Cares expand educational opportunities for students and families in our community.