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Eligibility Requirements in Mexico
Gallagher Scholar Candidates are citizens of Mexico who reflect academic achievement and evidence of leadership potential. Race, gender, and religion are not considered as factors in scholarship selection. Nine Candidates will be selected to interview with Gallagher Foundation Representatives. Individuals selected as Candidates for the Gallagher Scholarship meet the following criteria:
VALUES
A Gallagher Scholar Candidate shows evidence of a high level of ethical values, which include:
- Belief that progress can be achieved without violence
- Commitment to making a difference in their country
- Traits which align with the Gallagher Foundation Traits of Distinguished Leaders
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Gallagher Scholar Candidates possess and show evidence of unusual intelligence and ability:
- Major of Choice:
- Architecture
- Business
- Education
- Engineering
- History
- Law
- Language
- Math
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Science
- Technology
- Minimum GPA: 95
- Minimum PAA: 1400
LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Gallagher Scholar Candidates display evidence of leadership determination and potential through their involvement in leadership activities including, but not limited to:
- Special projects
- Awards received
- Extracurricular activities
- Service work
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Gallagher Scholar Candidates come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds displaying evidence of financial need.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
This application includes four short essay questions and requires the following document uploads:
- Letter of Reference
- Copy of Official High School Transcript
- Proof of Testing Scores
- A Photograph of You
- Proof of Income or Copies of Paychecks
Application Timeline
- October 1st
- Gallagher Foundation application opens
- February 6th
- Gallagher Foundation application closes
- February 14th
- TEC Financial Aid application closes. All Gallagher Scholar applicants must submit a Financial Aid application
- March 30th
- Applicants are informed about whether they receive an interview