Mas Family Scholarships
Mas Family Scholarships · Free to apply
Award
Varies
Varies based on financial need · Renewable in later years
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- January 31, 2027
- closes in 80 days
- Essay
- Yes
- about 1,000 words
- Recommendations
- 3
- plus a transcript
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Time to apply
- ~6.8 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the Mas Family Scholarships, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- GPA of 3.5 or higher (unweighted)
To apply
- An essay, about 1,000 words.
- 3 letters of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
- A transcript, from the school registrar.
- Must have been born in Cuba or be of direct Cuban descent.
- Must plan to enroll full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university or an affiliated institution.
Good to know
- Must demonstrate leadership potential and participation in community service.
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For high school seniors, current college students
Requires 3.5+ GPA
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About the scholarship
The Mas Family Scholarships program offers financial aid and mentorship to students who were born in Cuba or are of direct Cuban descent. Awards are determined based on financial need and academic excellence, and can be renewed for up to four years of full-time undergraduate or graduate study. Applicants must maintain at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA and submit essays, financial records, and recommendations.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Submit an online application between October 15, 2026, and January 31, 2027.
- 2Upload proof of Cuban descent, such as a birth certificate or citizenship certificate.
- 3Submit a personal statement of up to 500 words and a 1,000-word essay addressing the prompt on the form.
- 4Upload a resume, current transcripts, test scores, and financial aid documentation (FAFSA submission summary and/or CSS profile).
- 5Provide contact details for three recommenders to submit completed recommendation forms.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~6.8 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is January 31, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 31 each year. Applications typically open in October.
- Applications open
- October 2026
- Applications close
- January 31, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the Mas Family Scholarships
How much is the Mas Family Scholarships worth?
The Mas Family Scholarships awards varies based on financial need and is renewable in later years.
When is the Mas Family Scholarships deadline?
The current deadline is January 31, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 31 each year. Applications typically open in October.
When do Mas Family Scholarships applications open?
Applications typically open in October, and close January 31, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Mas Family Scholarships?
Key requirements: Open to high school seniors and current college students; GPA of 3.5 or higher (unweighted).
Does the Mas Family Scholarships require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay of about 1000 words, 3 recommendations, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 6.75 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Mas Family Scholarships?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: a long essay is required, and most browsers never finish one and recommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip. Plan on about 6.8 hrs of work.
Is the Mas Family Scholarships free to apply?
Yes. The Mas Family Scholarships is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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