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Ready to Apply?

Read the requirements below to see if you may be eligible to be granted with a MTS Scholarship Award. 

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Who May Be Eligible?

  • Economically disadvantaged Puerto Rican students who are currently enrolled in a high school at the Department of Education of Puerto Rico. Access the 2021 Poverty Guidelines of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

  • Priority will be given to students enrolled in the following high schools:

    • Dr. Pila (Ponce, PR)

    • Luis Lloréns Torres  (Juana Díaz, PR)

  • Have an overall GPA of 3.33 or higher

  • Be a candidate for graduation for the class of 2023

  • Have applied and been accepted into a higher educational institution in any of the following academic areas: Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, or Public Health.

    • Priority will be given to those students who are accepted in the following institutions:​

      • The University of Puerto Rico (Río Piedras, Ciencias Médicas, Mayaguez)​

      • State universities in the USA

      • Ivy League universities​

Application Procedures:
The following application must be completed in its entirety. Any incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified.
1. Complete the application form (You MUST have a Google account to access the application form)
2. A copy of the latest official high school transcripts
3. Evidence of admission to an accredited higher ed institution
4. Two letters of recommendation from any of the following: teacher, counselor, principal. 
5. An educational commitment essay (500 words max) describing your academic interests, future educational and professional goals, and how the MTS scholarship will help you in furthering your education. 
6. Participate in a 30-min interview with the Martinez-Torres siblings

Application deadline:

  • April 30th, 2023
    All applications must be done through the website. No applications sent through email will be reviewed. 

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