Mariachi Scholarship Foundation Information

Since 1997 the MSF has provided college scholarships to students who graduate from mariachi and ballet folklórico programs we support. Our scholarship program is quite unique and very powerful: students who participate in mariachi for 2 or more years at a school supported by the Foundation, receive a cumulative "B" average or above, and who go directly into college after graduating high school (or directly to a 4-year university after graduating from Southwestern College) are guaranteed a college scholarship. While scholarships average $1000 per student, we also offer larger, competitive scholarships based on academic achievement, personal statements and teacher recommendations. Over the years the MSF has awarded over $370,000 to more than 350 students to support their higher education.