2026 AMCFF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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Scholarship application is OPEN!
Welcome, and thank you for logging into the Andrés y María Cárdenas Family Foundation (AMCFF) online application system through Submittable.
The AMCFF commends you for your decision to pursue a college education. Whether it be a community college, trade or vocational school, four-year university, or private or public school, you are embarking on a great journey. No matter the outcome of this application, you are more than capable of achieving your educational goals and dreams, and AMCFF supports you 100%. Remember that you are eligible to apply for the AMCFF scholarship every year of your college career.
The AMCFF wishes you the best of luck, and please feel free to contact the AMCFF with any questions you may have during the application process. Remember, you MUST complete your application online.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: March 14, 2026
REQUIREMENTS
General Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be a current high school senior attending one of the following high schools in the Northeast San Fernando Valley: Arleta, Cesar Chavez Learning Center Academies, James Monroe, Kennedy, Mc Alister, Mission Continuation, North Hollywood, Panorama, Polytechnic, San Fernando, Sylmar, Sylmar Bio Tech Magnet and Van Nuys.
or
- Must have graduated from one of the above-listed schools and
- Must be accepted or enrolled in a college, trade/vocational school, university, or community college in the fall of 2025 and attendance through the spring of 2026 as a full-time student. As an undergraduate, you must carry at least 12 units.
or
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student at Los Angeles Mission College.
and
- Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
AB540 students are eligible to apply if they meet the above General Eligibility Requirements.
Students can continue to apply for the Andrés y María Cárdenas Family Foundation Scholarship through their collegiate journey if they meet the above General Eligibility Requirements.
Applicants may not be direct descendants of Andrés y María Cárdenas.