Venezuelan Association in Missouri Scholarships

The purpose of the Scholarship Program of the Venezuelan Association in Missouri (AVMO) is to promote and advance the education of Hispanics/Latinos in the Missouri region. The scholarship program rewards academic achievement by providing funding for higher education.

The AVMO Scholarship Program is funded through the Association’s Scholarship Fund and the annual operating budget. AVMO awards and disburses the money to Hispanic/Latino students who attend an accredited college, university or institution of higher learning.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

  • Be Hispanic/Latino (at least one grandparent must be/have been Hispanic/Latino).
  • Be a full-time student.
  • Be seeking an associate, baccalaureate or graduate degree (college student or high school graduate).
  • Have an official address in the State of Missouri.
  • Be accepted or enrolled in an accredited college, university or institution of higher learning in the United States by June 15th.

Members of the AVMO Board of Directors and their relatives are ineligible to apply.

The scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit, outstanding academic performance and financial need. Selected recipients are strongly encouraged to attend. The AVMO Scholarship Award Event at a date and place to be announced.

Guidelines

1. The scholarship money will go directly to the recipient’s Institution.
2. Previous scholarship recipients are eligible to reapply for a further scholarship award by submitting a current application according to the eligibility and guidelines, as applicable.
3. A scholarship selection committee composed of not less than three members of the local community, including educators, will determine the scholarship recipients based on the selected criteria.

Questions? Contact: avmostl@gmail.com

Donor
Venezuelan Association in Missouri (AVMO)
Award
$1,000
Deadline
05/17/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Where were you born? (City/State/Country)
  2. Are you a U.S. Citizen?
  3. If you are not a U.S. Citizen, how many years have you lived in the U.S.?
  4. Hispanic/Latino Origin
    • Are you a descendent of someone born in a Hispanic/Latino country?
    • If yes, what is your relationship to the person/people born in a Hispanic/Latino country?
  5. What is your Hispanic country of origin?
  6. Do any of your parents (or legal guardians) have an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree?
  7. School Counselor's Name
  8. School Counselor's email address and/or phone number
  9. Describe extracurricular activities (sports, associations, clubs, etc.) in which you have participated in high school and college. Include the dates of participation.
    • 1. Activity
    • 2. Dates of participation
    • 3. Your role
  10. List current sports, associations, community service and volunteer activities.
    • 1. Organization
    • 2. Activity/Service
    • 3. Dates
  11. Please briefly describe your personal involvement in the Hispanic Community.
  12. How did you hear about this scholarship?
  13. Have you previously received an AVMO Scholarship?
  14. If you previously received an AVMO Scholarship, what year did you receive it and what was the scholarship amount?
  15. Upload your 2024-2025 FAFSA Submission Summary.
  16. FINANCIAL AID AWARD LETTER: If you receive a financial aid award letter from your school before the application deadline, upload the document here.
  17. If you did not upload a Financial Aid Award Letter, What is the cost of tuition, books and other tuition-related expenses, for next school year?
  18. If you did not upload a FAFSA Submission Summary, What is your family's total annual income?
  19. List scholarships and financial aid that you already know you will receive for next year.
    • Dollar Amount
    • Program/Scholarship Name
  20. List the names of any siblings, their age(s), and what school(s) they are attending (if any).
  21. Essay: Write a 500 word essay about how receiving this scholarship will help you.
  22. Essay: Write a 500 word essay on your educational and career goals.
  23. If I am awarded a scholarship, I give permission for the use of my name and/or photo in the scholarship provider's newsletter and communication materials.
  24. If you selected "other"on the question above, please let us know your concerns.
  25. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  26. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL SECOND RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  27. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL THIRD RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  28. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize the Venezuelan Association in Missouri and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and/or financial records and other information which applies to the consideration of this application. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and that all information in the application and essays are my own work. I understand that the decisions made regarding my participation in this program are made by the Venezuelan Association in Missouri in reliance upon the truth and correctness of my statements.
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