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