The Borrego Micro Scholarship

On behalf of The Tiny Bexar Coalition

About the Micro Scholarship:

The Borrego Micro Scholarship, offered by Roman and Jennifer Borrego, is designed to support current or former foster youth as they embark on their college journey. Each year, this scholarship will be awarded to two incoming college freshmen, providing $300 for the fall semester and an additional $300 for the spring semester. The goal is to ease the financial burden of higher education, allowing foster youth to focus on their studies and thrive academically and personally. This scholarship honors the resilience and determination of foster youth and serves as a small but impactful way to contribute to their success in college.

To Apply:

  • Must be currently or formerly in foster care

  • Must be an incoming college freshman

  • Must be accepted into an accredited college or university

  • Must submit a 500-750 word essay on resilience

Eligibility:

  • Must maintain a 2.5 GPA to remain eligible for the Spring portion

  • Funds are to be used towards school fees, books, or supplies

  • Funds are to be disbursed after the census date with verification of enrollment

Deadline:

  • Deadline to apply is June 20th, 2025

Notification of Award:

  • Notification of award will be sent out by July 18th, 2025