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Scholarships
Since 2008, with the intention of supporting brilliant and economically disadvantaged students of Mexican descent, COFEM created the Mexican American Dream scholarship. The scholarship aims to promote the importance of higher education among students, particularly AB-540 and DACA recipients, undocumented students, and the members of our federations.
2025-2026 MADS
Application is now closed!
Thank you for your interest in the MADS Scholarship. The application period has officially closed.
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The MADS Scholarship supports first-generation college students, regardless of immigration status, who demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and a commitment to community involvement. This year, the scholarship awards were:
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$500 scholarships for students attending a Community College
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$1,000 scholarships for undergraduate students attending a four-year College/University​
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Although applications are now closed, you can still support future scholars by making a donation. Your contribution helps us continue investing in the education and success of immigrant and first-generation students.
👉 bit.ly/FUNDUNDOCUSTUDENTS
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Please check back for updates on future scholarship opportunities.
Mexican-American Dream Scholarship
Since 2008, COFEM and its affiliated federations, as well as sponsoring partners, have come together to provide scholarships to outstanding students. These scholarships have helped more than 400 students to complete their degree.
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In recent years, the program has delivered over $400,000 in scholarships.
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Each fall, COFEM invites students of Mexican descent who are also AB-540 and DACA recipients, undocumented, and/or members of its federations to apply for the scholarship. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a four-year accredited university or a two-year program at a community college. Through a fundraising and matching collaborative, this scholarship program seeks to award $500 scholarships to community college students and $1,000 to students attending four-year colleges or universities.
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Stay tuned for scholarships opportunities!
Become a Sponsor
COFEM awards scholarships to outstanding students of Mexican descent in our community each year. The majority of our beneficiaries have struggled financially to reach their goal of pursuing higher education and have faced additional barriers due to their immigration status. Your generous donation would allow COFEM to award more scholarships and positively impact the lives of more students.
Contact admin@cofem.org for more information.
Additional Resources
Finding scholarships for college students can be a lengthy process. In order to reduce the cost of an education and save money, you will want to apply to as many as possible to really build up your nest egg. You can get started today by searching the scholarship databases mentioned below!
Scholarships.com
Scholarships.com matches students to scholarships that fit their profile. Our free scholarship search provides students with customized scholarship results tailored to their unique credentials. In addition, Scholarships.com has an abundance of free financial aid and college tuition information.