The Foundation Communities is awarding $1,000 scholarships to at least 140 students bound for college.

Here are the eligibility requirements:

• First-time college student starting Fall 2016
• 2.5 High School GPA or higher
• Mexican immigrants, children of Mexican immigrants, Latino immigrants (other than Mexican) & children of Latino immigrants
• Enrolling in college Fall 2016 at least half time (minimum 6 credit hours)
• Show financial need
• Reside in the following Texas counties: Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Brown, Burnet, Caldwell, Coryell, Comanche, Coleman, Falls, Fayette, Hamilton, Hays, Llano, Lampasas, Lee, McLennan, Milam, Mills, Limestone, San Saba, Travis, Williamson

For more information, and to apply, please visit their official website: MEXAUSTIN Scholarship 

The deadline to apply is April 30, 2016

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