Scholarships

Mija, Yes You Can 2025 Scholarship

The 2025 Mija Scholarship Program will enable local women and girls to pursue their academic goals by providing necessary funding for required tuition, fees, supplies, and other costs associated with college/university enrollment. We will be offering scholarships for eligible women and girls in the greater El Paso area seeking additional financial support in pursuit of a degree. 

• Class of 2025 Mijas enrolled/ing at a college/university, vocational program, and/or technical schools for summer/fall 2025.
• Collegiate Mijas: Women with continued enrollment at four-year, two-year colleges/universities, vocational programs, and/or technical schools as of fall 2025.
• Mija Scholars: Women currently enrolled or entering into a graduate-level degree program (Masters, Ph.D or professional graduate program) as of summer/fall 2025).

Criteria for choosing the awardees will include:

Career field/path

Fields of study where women make up low percentage of positions, i.e. STEM, law enforcement, law school, med school, research, etc.

Commitment to community involvement/community service

Must demonstrate community engagement

Participation in service oriented groups and activities

Challenges that indicate need for funds.

Demonstrate academic excellence

Minimum GPA requirements

High school seniors: 90/100 or 3.7/4.0

Collegiate: 2.7

Graduate: 3.0

Applications For This Scholarship Have Closed

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Past Scholarship Awards

Take a look at the amazing Mijas who became our 2024 Mija Scholarship recipients:

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