SCHOLARSHIPS
Thank you for applying to the Mariachi Northwest Festival scholarships! We are pleased to work with higher education partners and local organizations to provide you with assistance to pursue education with your unique experience as a musician and participant of this festival. Please see the scholarship criteria, application checklist, and main application below.
Application checklist
Completed application form
Most recent school transcript (official or unofficial)
At least 1 (one) letter of recommendation
Review criteria below for additional components
Submission Instructions
Click the link and make a copy of the application form
Gather the other required documents from the application checklist (high school transcript, letter[s] of recommendation)
In a single email, attach all required documents
Subject line: Scholarship Application - Your Full Name
(ex. Scholarship Application - John Doe)
Submit to mnfwenatchee@gmail.com
Application due date March,2025
central Washington University - $2500 (5)
CWU is excited to offer five $2,500 renewable scholarships to high school seniors or transfer students who participate in this year’s festival. Recipients must be full-time students at CWU and maintain a 3.0 GPA. These initial scholarships have the potential to be renewed annually for the student’s undergraduate degree program.
Eastern Washington University - $1000(1)
annual renewal for up to 4 years, up to $12,000
Eastern Washington University is excited to offer an annual mariachi scholarship associated with the Mariachi Northwest Festival. This is typically sponsored by the Nuestras Raíces Hispanic Business Professional Association (HBPA) of Spokane. Preference is given to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA and is dependent on participation in rehearsals and performances. Any incoming freshman or transfer student may apply. With ongoing participation, this initial $1000 award per year has the potential to be renewed annually over the course of entire degree programs taken, including undergraduate and graduate programs, and to be increased in monetary value. Students might be awarded any amount up to $12,000 over four years.
WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE FOUNDATION - $1000 (1)
Applicants must be a high school senior student planning on attending any college or university, have a 2.5 Grade Point Average or Higher, have financial obstacles and needs, and have proven commitment towards goals. Recipients of scholarships, once enrolled in college, must contact Mariachi Northwest Festival. Scholarship awards must be used within the first six months of the school year. If scholarships are not used within first six months, the award will roll over into the Mariachi Northwest Festival Scholarship fund. NO EXCEPTIONS.
CASHMERE VALLEY BANK - $1000 (2)
Applicants must be a high school senior student planning on attending any college or university, have a 2.5 Grade Point Average or Higher, have financial obstacles and needs, and have proven commitment towards goals. Recipients of scholarships, once enrolled in college, must contact Mariachi Northwest Festival. Scholarship awards must be used within the first six months of the school year. If scholarships are not used within first six months, the award will roll over into the Mariachi Northwest Festival Scholarship fund. NO EXCEPTIONS.
wheatland BANK - $500 (2)
Applicants must be a high school senior student planning on attending any college or university, have a 2.5 Grade Point Average or Higher, have financial obstacles and needs, and have proven commitment towards goals. Recipients of scholarships, once enrolled in college, must contact Mariachi Northwest Festival. Scholarship awards must be used within the first six months of the school year. If scholarships are not used within first six months, the award will roll over into the Mariachi Northwest Festival Scholarship fund. NO EXCEPTIONS.
