Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Changing LivesSince 1996.
When a first-generation student graduates from college, an entire family’s future can change. Parents witness the fulfillment of sacrifices made over many years. Younger siblings and relatives gain a role model who demonstrates that higher education is attainable. As graduates enter meaningful careers, they gain opportunities for greater financial stability, economic independence, and the ability to support their families. VAMOS alumni are healthcare professionals, educators, engineers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders contributing to the very communities that helped shape their futures. This is the extraordinary ripple effect of the generosity of our donors, sponsor, and supporters. One scholarship can change a student’s life. One college graduate can transform a family’s future. Together, we can strengthen an entire community for generations.
Thank You Sponsors
City of Pharr
Chick-fil-A RGV
DHR Health
H-E-B
Lone Star National Bank
North Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley
Texas Regional Bank
Vantage Bank
The Impact
Over 1,450 students supported through VAMOS Scholarships.
What began as a vision to expand educational opportunities has grown into an extraordinary legacy of hope, achievement, and transformation. Over the past three decades, VAMOS has awarded more than $27M in four-year renewable scholarships to students throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Through scholarships, mentorship, and comprehensive student support services, VAMOS Scholars have achieved a remarkable 96% graduation rate.
From a VAMOS Alumnus
"The scholarship paid for school, but the part that stuck with me was knowing a group of people back home believed I could finish. I didn't want to let them down."
Our Story
It started with a few
Valley leaders in 1996.
In 1996, a group of Valley civic and business leaders came together in McAllen. NAFTA had just passed, the region was changing fast, and they were convinced the Valley needed more local students earning college degrees.
Thirty years later, over 1,450 students have gone to college with VAMOS behind them. A lot of them are still part of the same network they joined as scholars.
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Scholarships
Three scholarships
for Valley students.
Our Partners
Built by the Valley,
for the Valley.
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helps most.
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