Frequently Asked Questions

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Eligibility

  • Am I eligible to apply?
    Applicants must meet all the following criteria:
    • Currently reside in a North Texas county:
      • Dallas Counties – Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman and Rockwall
      • Fort Worth Counties – Hood, Johnson, Parker, Somervell, Tarrant and Wise
    • Must be 25 years of age or younger as of the application deadline
    • Must be a high school graduate, currently enrolled undergraduate, or currently enrolled graduate school/master’s degree student
    • Plan to enroll in an undergraduate, graduate or master’s course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
    • Plan to enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester for undergraduate or at least 9 credit hours per semester for graduate or master’s leading to a degree
    • Have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
  • Can I apply if I attend a Community College?
    Yes. If you meet scholarship requirements, we encourage you to submit your application the number of years you continue your studies at a Community College.
  • Can I apply if I am not of Mexican descent or Hispanic/Latino?
    Yes. IME Becas HACEMOS DFW Scholarship accepts all applications submitted if students reside and study in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
  • Can I apply if I live or transfer to study outside of North Texas? / Can I apply for the scholarship if I am an international student?
    IME Becas HACEMOS DFW Scholarship will be awarded to applicants who currently reside AND plan to attend college in the listed Dallas-Fort Worth Counties.
  • Can I apply for the scholarship if I obtained this scholarship in previous years?
    Yes. HACEMOS scholarship is not renewable, and you need to reapply. We encourage you to reapply every year to be able to support your studies.

Required Documents

  • What supporting documents do I need to apply?
    Gather the following required materials before applying:
    • Copy of OFFICIAL school transcript.
      • Must have a school seal and/or school signature to be considered an official transcript
      • Transcripts marked “unofficial”, “student copy”, or other unofficial indicator will not be considered
    • Two (2) recommendation letters (Academic or Professional)
    • Copy of ID or other record with proof of DFW address to validate eligibility
    • YouTube video created based on the requirements given on the application
      • Video visibility can either be Public or Unlisted; do NOT set the video as Private or we will not be able to review
  • What is an official transcript?
    This document validates your High School or College courses taken, grades earned, and cumulative grade point average (GPA). Make sure it is an OFFICIAL transcript copy. Official transcripts must have either signature or school seal. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. If the transcript has the words “Unofficial,” “Student Copy,” or other verbiage/markings that clearly indicates it is unofficial, it will not be accepted.
  • Can I submit a copy of my academic records from my school’s student website?
    No. Grade reports and online records do not count as official transcripts. Please follow your school’s process for requesting a copy of your official transcript to submit with your application.
  • Can I submit a picture of my transcript?
    Yes. A copy of the official transcript or picture may be submitted with your application. PDF, JPG/JPEG, and PNG file formats are allowed. We prefer that you provide a document in a PDF format.
  • Do I need recommendation letters?
    Yes, two recommendation letters are required. Letters of recommendation are necessary to better know your academic and personal character from someone else’s perspective. We would appreciate receiving recommendation letters from your teachers, employers (if applicable), religious leaders, or other professionals/community leaders to learn more about you. Please avoid submitting recommendation letters from direct family members. We strongly recommend you request your letters ahead of time to ensure you have it before the application deadline.
  • What do I do if I can only send my official transcript through email? / What do I do if the person writing my recommendation letter wants to send it themselves?
    If you are not able to upload your official transcript or recommendation letters, please select the corresponding option in the form and have documents emailed to submissions@hacemosimebecas-dfw.org. All documents must be received BEFORE the scholarship deadline for your application to be reviewed.
  • Which documents do I need as proof of Dallas-Fort Worth address?
    Applicable documents include State ID, Driver’s License, or any academic records that include your current address.