Scholars & Alumni
Once a VAMOS scholar,
always a VAMOS scholar.
More than 1,400 alumni: doctors, dentists, attorneys, engineers, teachers, and business owners. Most of them still know each other, and still pick up the phone when a younger scholar calls.
Our Scholars
Faces of the Valley’s future.
Each spring, our scholars cross the stage as the first in their families to earn a degree. Here are a few of those moments.
Featured Alumni
VAMOS Class of 2009
Dr. Lauro Tijerina
Founder, Tijerina Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
Named one of America's Top 40 Under 40 Dentists by Incisal Edge. Gave the keynote at the 2025 VAMOS banquet.
"Back in 2009, I didn't fully grasp just how much that support would mean. That scholarship wasn't just financial help — it was encouragement. It said, 'We believe in you.' And I carried that with me."
Get Involved
Pay it forward.
Whether you're a VAMOS alumnus or a Valley supporter, there are four ways to help the next class of scholars.
Stay Connected
Join the VAMOS alumni network.
Annual reunions. Job referrals. Mentor matches. Banquet invitations. And the quiet satisfaction of staying in touch with the people who walked the same road.
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