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Fiesta Scholarships | Becas

Be a part of our Fiesta Scholars program!  If you are a high school senior or already enrolled in an Alabama college or university, consider applying for a Fiesta Scholarship! 

To apply for the Fiesta 2025 scholarship, please click here

The requirements are listed below.

FIESTA SCHOLARSHIP INSTRUCTIONS/ELIGIBILITY

To qualify for the Fiesta Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Demonstrate significant contributions to Alabama’s Latino community through leadership, cultural engagement, volunteerism, and community service.

  • Be a high school senior residing in Alabama or currently attending a college/university/junior college or trade school (not in the last semester).

  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

  • Be accepted to or attending a college/university/junior college or trade school. Preference given to those applying in Alabama, but Alabama residents attending out-of-state institutions may apply.

  • Agree to collaborate with Fiesta, its sponsors, and Board of Directors by allowing the use of your likeness and testimonials, and participating in Fiesta activities as requested.

  • Complete the Fiesta Scholarship Application Form, including a 500-word essay.

  • Submit a video (no longer than 90 seconds) introducing yourself and your goals in a unique and personal way.

IF YOU MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS, YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A FIESTA SCHOLARSHIP!

Fiesta would like to extend a special thank you to our

2024 scholarship donors:

  • Mr. and Mrs. Mike Suco

  • Councilor Hunter Williams

  • Councilor Darrell O'Quinn 

  • Matt and Amanda Ennis

  • The Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau in Memory of Jim Windsor

  • Les Dames D'Escoffier Birmingham

  • Freddy and Leslie Rubio

  • Shipt