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Adelante Scholarship

The application for the Adelante Scholarship will open on January 15, 2026 and close on March 22, 2026.

About The 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.

Community college students and university students are eligible.

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 2026 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 2026 Enrollment verification.
  4. Two essays.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prop 308, and who is eligible?

Proposition 308 (Prop 308) is an Arizona law that allows certain non-citizen students to pay in-state tuition at Arizona public universities and community colleges. To qualify, students must meet the following criteria: (1) Attend an Arizona public, private, or homeschool for at least two years. (2) Graduated from an Arizona public, private, or homeschool, or obtained a high school equivalency diploma (GED).

I am not undocumented or a DACA recipient. Am I eligible to apply?

The Helios Adelante Scholarship supports students who have been impacted by the limited resources available to those without citizenship status. Students must be eligible for in-state tuition under Prop 308 (DACA or undocumented).

Is the Federal Student Aid Estimator the same as the FAFSA?

No. The Federal Student Aid Estimator is a short survey that helps students get an estimate of how much aid they are eligible for. The information you provide will not be used to submit a FAFSA application.

What can I submit as enrollment verification?

Students can upload a digital copy of their acceptance letter, a screenshot of their acceptance email, or a screenshot of their student portal.

Do I have to go to a college or university in Arizona?

Yes. The Helios Adelante Scholarship is available to students who will be studying at a community college or university in Arizona.

Am I eligible for the scholarship if I am not a first-year student?

Yes. The Helios Adelante Scholarship is available to all students who will be attending an Arizona community college or university in the fall.