Empowering Latino Students to Pursue Higher Education
The Vamos Scholarship Minnesota provides direct academic funding and community support for local college students across Twin Cities corridors.
600 Market Street Suite 100 Chanhassen, MN
Phone: (952) 937-9596
Toll Free: (800) 967-2095
Fax: (952) 937-9599
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Locations in Maple Grove, Sleepy Eye, and Chanhassen
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We accomplish great community impact through the Vamos Scholarship Minnesota when we work together.
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providing opportunities where needed
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advancing together as one community
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Creating a more welcoming place for all!
You can join our mission supporting the Vamos Scholarship Minnesota to close the educational gap and foster educational equity across Twin Cities Metro communities.educational gap, equity, diversity, and belonging.
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Student's Frequently Asked Questions: Vamos Scholarship Minnesota
What is the mission and origin of the Vamos Scholarship Minnesota?
The Vamos Scholarship Minnesota provides direct academic grants to Latino students pursuing higher education, removing financial and administrative barriers to college completion. As highlighted in founder Juan Llerena’s feature with Voyage Minnesota, our organization connects educational access with local economic development across Carver County and Twin Cities communities.
Do I have to be a Hispanic/Latino to apply?
Yes. To qualify for this program, students must be at least one-quarter Hispanic/Latino.
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnic category, not a racial category; students may be of any race.
For purposes of the Vamos! Scholarship Fund, students must be from a family whose ancestors came from at least one of these countries: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Spain, Uruguay, or Venezuela.
I do not come from a low income family. Do I have a chance to receive a scholarship?
Yes. Financial need is not considered during selection.
Is there a minimum GPA requirement?
Yes. High school students must have a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA, based on a 4.00 scale (or equivalent).
High School graduating seniors – Cumulative GPA is the average of grades earned from 9th through the first semester/term of the 12th grade (if available).
I completed and passed a General Education Development (GED) test. Am I elegible for the Vamos! Scholarship?
Yes. Students with a GED are eligible.
Do I have to be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for a scholarship?
No. As long as you attend college and satisfy the listed requirements, you are eligible to participate.
Everyone that fits the criteria are welcome to apply.