Opportunity Details

Maestro Cares Scholarships for Undergraduate Students in the United States

The Maestro Cares scholarship financially supports academically talented undergraduate students in the United States (including Puerto Rico). We seek individuals with significant financial need, who despite personal or social setbacks, have a compelling desire to pursue a higher education.

Applicants must be hardworking, resilient, and determined individuals who want to make positive contributions to their local and global communities. The Maestro Cares scholarship aims to make a real impact in the lives of students poised to do great things in their chosen fields of study.

General Eligibility Requirements +

1. Demonstrated commitment to serving Hispanic/Latino communities
2. Be between the ages of 17-24 at the time of the application deadline
3. Provide proof of current enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited 4-year university in the United States (including Puerto Rico)
4. Hold a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (where A = 4.0)
5. Provide proof of community service/volunteering involvement and impact

Required Application Materials +

1. Maestro Cares Scholarship Application
2. Most recent university transcript (may be unofficial).
3. A set of three essays (300-650 words each) discussing your background, personal/academic goals, and financial need
4. Proof of past/current community service or volunteer work (letters of recognition, photographs, record of hours served, or verification letter issued by the organization)
5. Two (2) academic or professional letters of recommendation

Selection Process and Criteria +

Completed applications will be carefully reviewed by the Maestro Cares Scholarship Committee. Applicants who best meet the requirements may be selected to participate in a phone/video interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Preference will be given to applicants with verified financial need, who demonstrate compelling interest in a professional career and with previous experience in community service work empowering others in their specific fields and community.

Award amounts +

Scholarship recipients are eligible to receive up to $4,000 per semester towards tuition based on need. Awards will not exceed $8,000 per academic school year and will be paid in two installments to the university directly from Maestro Cares Foundation.

Upon confirmation of scholarship offer, students must submit their bursar bill with outstanding account balance to determine scholarship amount disbursement each semester.

Scholar’s Commitments +

1. Remain enrolled full-time
2. Maintain a 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher and submit academic record at the end of each semester
3. Complete 20 hours of community service or mentorship support to a younger student per semester. Proof of hours served are to be submitted to Maestro Cares Foundation (recognition, photographs, record of hours and/or verification letter issued by the organization)
4. Follow up with a Maestro Cares Foundation staff member two times per semester via email or phone call

Renewal Process +

Scholarship recipients in good academic standing, who meet their commitments are eligible to renew the scholarship each year of their intended undergraduate degree up until graduation.

Important Dates +

First-time applications may be submitted between March 25th – May 25th, 2026. All applicants will be notified of their application status via email by the end of July. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.