About the Helios Adelante Scholarship

In partnership with the Helios Education Foundation, Aliento, and Education Forward Arizona have joined forces to re-engage young adults in pursuing higher education through the Adelante Scholarship.

Beyond financial assistance, scholarship recipients gain access to Aliento’s holistic student programming, including guidance, peer networking, and personalized coaching to help them thrive academically and personally.

The scholarship is open to both community college and university students.

Application Closes on March 23, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Scholarship Benefits

  • Financial Support:

    • Award of up to $5,000 per academic year for students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree ($2,500 per semester)

    • Award of up to $2,500 per academic year for students enrolled in an associate’s degree ($1,250 per semester).

  • Comprehensive Support:

    • Access to Aliento’s holistic student programming, network, and coaching.

    • Participation in peer networking sessions, trainings, and workshops.

    • Access to on campus resources.

  • Renewable: Scholarship is renewable for up to one year.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, applicants must:

  • Be eligible for in-state tuition under Prop 308 (DACA or undocumented).

  • Have graduated from an Arizona high school or equivalent.

  • Be enrolled full time (minimum 12 credit hours) for the Fall 2025 semester.

Application Checklist

Be prepared to submit the following:

  1. Federal Student Aid Estimator (copy).

  2. Unofficial transcript (most recent high school or college).

  3. Fall 2025 Enrollment verification.

  4. Two essays.

Questions? We’re Here to Help!

For assistance or inquiries, contact:

  • Pedro Gonzalez-Aboyte (Aliento): pgonzalezaboyte@alientoaz.org

  • Myrna Cardenas (Education Forward Arizona): mentoring@educationforwardarizona.org

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future!