Pa’lante! Latinas in STEM Scholarship
“One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.” (Psalm 145:4)
Aura Matilde’s life is a testament to this truth. Through her sacrifice and steadfast commitment to education, she transformed not only her own family’s future but also the lives of countless others she mentored and supported.
Although Aura Matilde only had a third grade education herself, by the time of her passing at age 80, she had earned: 7 bachelor’s, 4 master’s, an MBA and a Juris Doctor by way of her sacrifice and support of her children and grandchildren. And that does not include the dozens, or possibly hundreds, of people she mentored and assisted during her 55 years in the United States, helping recent immigrants, such as herself, find schooling, housing, jobs, and other resources to attain their slice of the “American Dream.” “Your education is the only thing no one can ever take away,” she often said.
To uphold her honor and continue her legacy, her family established the Aura Matilde Memorial Scholarship Fund for the advancement of Latinas attaining higher education across various disciplines. The first scholarship to be awarded through Pa’lante! (a colloquialism encouraging one to keep moving forward!) will be in STEM.
Any Latina in their sophomore, junior, or senior year pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) maintaining a 3.2 GPA or better is encouraged to apply. Applicants must provide expressed financial need, extracurricular activities, first-generation status, and any work experience on their profiles.
To apply, tell us how you have made an impact in your community through STEM. Additionally, submit one recommendation letter from a professor or advisor at your college.
As Aura Matilde saw her responsibility to help others along their way, we look to award this scholarship to women who share that passion to give back and to pull others up as they move forward — Pa’lante!
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The application deadline is Apr 30, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 31, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 31, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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