Adelante Scholarship Grant

The Adelante Scholarship, offered by Education Forward Arizona in partnership with the Helios Education Foundation and Aliento, aims to empower young adults pursuing higher education. Recipients receive financial support of up to $5,000 annually for bachelor's students and $2,500 for associate degree students, along with comprehensive programming including coaching and peer networking. This scholarship is renewable for one year, focusing on supporting eligible DACA and undocumented students who have graduated from Arizona high schools.

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.
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

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 2025 semester.Community college students and university students are eligible.