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

  1. Click the link and make a copy of the application form

  2. Gather the other required documents from the application checklist (high school transcript, letter[s] of recommendation)

  3. In a single email, attach all required documents

  4. Subject line: Scholarship Application - Your Full Name

    (ex. Scholarship Application - John Doe)

  5. Submit to mnfwenatchee@gmail.com

Application due date March 19,2024

central Washington University - TBD (please wait to apply)

annual renewal for up to 4 years

CWU is excited to offer five scholarship awards this year to Mariachi NW Festival participants who meet the criteria. Each scholarship is $2,500 and is renewable for up to a total of 4 years at CWU for true-year students. For running start students or transfers, the scholarship will be renewable for two years only.  Recipients must be a full-time student at CWU and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

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), $500 (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.

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.

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