Collins Family Aspiraciones Más Grandes Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Newton County Schools graduating seniors

Focus Areas: Support for first-generation Latino college students

Award Details:

• Up to 4 awards of $3,000 each per year
• Funds support freshman year of college
• For graduating seniors from Newton County Schools

Eligibility:

• Aspiring first-generation Latino college students
• Graduating seniors from Newton County Schools
• Planning to attend college or technical school in the fall

Program Background:
Created by Rose and Travis Collins, who were inspired by a neighbor's daughter who immigrated from Mexico and worked hard to become the first in her family to attend college. The Collins family started by funding full four-year scholarships at Wake Forest University, then expanded to include graduating seniors from Rockdale County and Newton County Schools. The scholarship name "Aspiraciones Más Grandes" means "Bigger Aspirations."

Contact Information:

• Newton Education Foundation
• Address: 2104 Washington St. SW, Covington, GA 30014
• P.O. Box 1586, Covington, GA 30015
• Email: [via website contact]
• Phone: 678-532-8232

Application Process

To Apply:

1. Click the application link on the scholarship page (link provided: "To apply for this scholarship, click HERE")

Note: Specific application requirements, deadlines, and submission materials are not detailed on the website pages provided. Applicants should contact the foundation or access the application portal directly for complete instructions.