Application Process
The Al Éxito scholarship is based on Mrs. Campos’ principles for active community leaders, civic engagement, volunteerism, empowering the Latino community, and overcoming challenges.
The candidate must be a graduating high school student or college student who actively participates in an Al Éxito program.
Candidate must show their dedication to Al Éxito, community service, education, and their culture.
Those interested in applying for the Al Éxito Mary E. Campos Scholarship must do the following;
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Submit a completed application (download below) and a two-page essay
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Submit a short paragraph biography & headshot photo used for an Al Éxito press release.
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Requirements to participate:
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The applicant is a graduating high school student or college student up through their junior year.
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An active participant of an Al Éxito program
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Has at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale. If the minimum GPA requirement is not met, please provide an explanation in addition to essay questions.
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Has completed application and attachments by online submission by 5PM, February 14, 2025 to AlExitoIowa@gmail.com
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Mail applications to Al Éxito PO Box 93531 Des Moines, IA 50393, postmarked by February 14, 2025.
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Completed at least 10 hours of community service within the past 2024-2025 school year.
Acerca de Mary E. Campos
La Sra. Campos es miembro de varias juntas y consejos como la Comisión de Derechos Civiles de Iowa, la Liga de Ciudadanos Latinoamericanos Unidos (LULAC) y es muy activa en la iglesia. La Sra. Campos también fue una de las fundadoras del National Black and Brown Forum. La Sra. Campos continúa asesorando a jóvenes y adultos y ayudando a innumerables personas a obtener su ciudadanÃa.
Mary E. Campos es una célebre lÃder de derechos civiles en Des Moines, Iowa. Fue la primera latina en ingresar al Salón de la Fama de Mujeres de Iowa. Obtuvo un premio Ohtli, el más alto honor otorgado por el gobierno mexicano a un descendiente de mexicanos cuyos esfuerzos han contribuido significativamente al bienestar, la prosperidad y el empoderamiento de las comunidades mexicanas en el exterior.
How You Can Give Back
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Donate To The Scholarship Program
Donations
Online donations visit here
Check/Cash Donations: Mail to PO Box 93531, Des Moines, Iowa 50317
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