MAES

Student Scholarship Program The purpose of the MAES Scholarship Program is to increase the number of Hispanic students completing their higher education goals. Student Excellence Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to MAES student members in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The scholarship applicants are selected on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, leadership, community service, personal qualities, and completeness of application. Student Excellence Scholarships are announced annually during the MAES International Symposium and Career Fair (IS&CF). The scholarship categories are: Padrino/Madrina Scholarship – Three (3) in the amount of $4,000 Graduate Scholarship – One (1) in the amount of $3,000 Founders Scholarship – One (1) in the amount of $2,500 Presidential Scholarship – One (1) in the amount of $2,500 Pipeline Scholarship – One (1) in the amount of $2,000 or two (2) in the amount of $1,000 General Scholarship – Many in the amount of $1,000 or $2,000 All applicants are eligible to receive a General Scholarship, however, to receive a top award the applicant must be in attendance at the IS&CF during the Medalla de Oro Gala Banquet and the Scholars’ Dinner. Top awards include the categories of Padrino/Madrina, Founders, Presidential, Graduate, and Pipeline.