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About the Colibri MX Scholarship

The Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego, in partnership with MAAC, launched the Colibrí MX Scholarship in December 2019. This scholarship aims to promote access to higher education for students residing in San Diego County.

Colibrí­ MX is a scholarship program that aims to serve first-time college students in achieving academic success. The program offers a minimum $1,000 USD scholarships to eligible students enrolling in Fall 2025.

The colibrí­, or hummingbird, transcends borders as it makes its annual migration from the United States to Mexico. It symbolizes hope, perseverance and personal strength – the same principles that many of our families exemplify as they seek greater economic mobility in the United States.

We aim for Colibrí­ MX to become a catalyst for social networks to support our future leaders and build healthier and vibrant communities here in San Diego and across the US.

Scholarship Status: OPEN
Available: May 1-June 30, 2025

Scholarship Eligibility

Applicant must:

  • Be a first-time college student (No prior enrollment in college)

  • Be enrolled for Fall 2025 semester, minimum 6 credit hours (Must provide proof of enrollment before award is granted)

  • Have a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA or above
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Reside within the County of San Diego

Scholarship Application

As a supplement to your online application, you must:

  • Submit proof of residence in San Diego County (e.g. copy of a utility bill in applicant or parent’s name)

  • If you identify as being of Mexican or Latinx heritage, please upload a copy of your birth certificate or other form of personal identification that reflects your heritage (information will be kept confidential).

  • Submit your academic transcript that includes your GPA.
  • Submit a copy of your college acceptance letter.
  • Write and submit a 600 word essay that answers one of the following questions:

    • What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?
    • Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge.
    • How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?

For questions and technical assistance, please contact [email protected]. Our program staff can support students with completing financial aid applications, editing scholarship essays, building a resume, planning ahead for college, and admissions questions. All support is free!

Support Our Scholarship Program

Help us support even more students in their pursuit of higher education by contributing to our program. Your tax-deductible donation will go directly towards scholarships for eligible students.

For contributions made via check, please make payable to MAAC and include Colibri MX in the memo line. Mail/deliver to:

Colibri MX Scholarship Program c/o MAAC
1355 Third Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91911

You may also contribute via credit card using the button link below. Please select Colibri MX Scholarship Program under listed options before submitting your tax-deductible contribution.

MAAC is the fiscal agent for the Colibri MX Scholarship Program and is recognized as an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 95-2457354.

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About Us

The Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego has the responsibility of safeguarding the welfare of any Mexican national living in San Diego County. The Consulate also provides information and advising about the rights of Mexican nationals and connects them to specific resources.”‹ Click here for more information.

MAAC is the leading provider of comprehensive social services in San Diego County and works to create healthier and stronger communities by providing a space where individuals and families in need can find means to self-sufficiency through advocacy and access to high-quality programs in five key areas of focus: Affordable Housing, Economic Development, Education, Health & Wellbeing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development. Click here for more information.

With Gratitude to Our 2024 Donors

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Congratulations 2023 Scholarship Awardees

Roxana Aguilera
Kelly Amador Villarreal
Justin Arias Chamu
Sofia Arita
Aaron Avila Lopez
Ariel Aviles
Claudia Selene Ayala
Isabela Banuelos
José Maria Barceló
Jenisis Bautista
Norma Blanco Osorio
Perla Bonilla
Adaritzy Budar Luna
Ana Burquez
Belinda Bustos Ayala
Jacqueline Cach
Kras Camacho
Emily Contreras
Angel Cortez
Karen Ileana Coyle
Rebecca Cuadra

David Daza Cortez
Camila De La Torre
Gabriela Diaz-Urrea
Diego Duque
Alejandro Estala
Ariadna Estrada
Fernanda Estrada Zamora
Karina Fernandez
Stephanie Fernandez
Eunice Flores
Edwin Galvan Robledo
Diana Garcia
Alexa Garcia Quevedo
Ahitza Gomez
Ariadna Gomez
Alan Gonzalez
Alejandra Gonzalez
Issis Gonzalez
Luciana Hernandez
Adan Hernandez
Ashley Herrera

Ellery Juarez
Erick Lira
Arturo López Vázquez
Alex Lopwz
Monica Lozada
Marco Lugo
Michelle Luna
Kashlyn Luque Jimenez
Brianna Machado
Alejandro Martinez
Karla Martinez
Minerva Martinez
Angie Martinez Camarillo
Lia M Miron Pavon
Michelle Molina-Lopez
Karen Mottale
Jacqueline Munoz
Daniela Olivera Lopez
Betsaida Ortega
Fernando Ortega
Linette Osuna

Maira Payo
Daniel Pena
Jocelyn Ramirez
Karla Ramirez
Maria Ramirez
Araceli Ramirez Alonso
Jaly Reyes Cortes
Heidi Reymundo
Jade Rodriguez
Carlos Rodriguez Delgado
Sarai Rojas
Krystal Sandria Cortes
Fernanda Sebastian
Elvira Solano Romero
Alexandra Suarez
Esther Turquie
Erick Ulloa
Genesis Vadial
Daniel Ventura
Paulina Zamora