GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
For more than 80 years, Junior League of McAllen, Inc. has been committed to improving the McAllen community. In addition to providing trained volunteers throughout the McAllen Community, the Junior League is committed to community outreach through financial support.
Scholarships
Students from high schools within Hidalgo County will be chosen for this scholarship each year. Each scholarship is for the sum of $500-$1,000 and must be used for tuition, housing, books, or other expenses -directly related to school. Applicants must be graduating in May of the year the application is submitted. Deadline to apply is: March 26, 2023 |
2022 Recipients
Community Assistance Fund
The Community Assistance Fund allows JLM to respond to the immediate needs of eligible nonprofit agencies in the Community. The funds should be used in the McAllen area and the nonprofit agency that is applying must have local representation. The request shall not be used for religious instruction or training, fundraising donations/expenses or political activities. Please keep in mind that the funds available for distribution are limited, therefore some requests may not be approved. Applicants may request between $500 and $5,000 for the current Junior League year.
Deadline: Friday, February 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM
The Community Assistance Fund allows JLM to respond to the immediate needs of eligible nonprofit agencies in the Community. The funds should be used in the McAllen area and the nonprofit agency that is applying must have local representation. The request shall not be used for religious instruction or training, fundraising donations/expenses or political activities. Please keep in mind that the funds available for distribution are limited, therefore some requests may not be approved. Applicants may request between $500 and $5,000 for the current Junior League year.
Deadline: Friday, February 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM
2022 Community Assistance Fund Recipients
$1,500 - Special Olympics Texas RGV
$3,500 - The South Texas Literacy Coalition
$1,500 - Special Olympics Texas RGV
$3,500 - The South Texas Literacy Coalition