Our Scholars
Meet our scholars.
Academically talented, hardworking students from across the Rio Grande Valley, many of them the first in their families to go to college. 96% of VAMOS Scholars graduate.
The VAMOS Scholar Experience
More than a scholarship.
Students are supported and guided from the initial steps of the scholarship application through graduation.
Four-year renewable scholarships
Financial support that follows scholars through college, renewed each year they stay on track.
A mentor in their corner
Every scholar is paired with a mentor who helps guide them through their college journey.
Academic & student support
Guidance from the first steps of the application through graduation day.
Clear renewal standards
Full-time enrollment, steady grades, community service, and regular mentor check-ins.
Scholar Spotlight
Denisse Serna
Every VAMOS scholar has a story worth telling. Our Scholar Spotlight celebrates the students who carry the Valley with them into college and beyond.
Meet our alumniClass of 2026
