The Alexx Flores Opportunity Scholarship

The Fall 2024 application is now closed. Finalists will be announced soon.

The Alexx Flores Opportunity Scholarship is a tribute to Alexx’s love of learning and optimistic curiosity. While Alexx did not attend university, he was dedicated to advancing himself personally and in his career. Alexx overcame substantial challenges in his life, and this scholarship is meant to aid those who have done the same. We don’t care much about GPA or standardized test scores. What we are looking for is someone who demonstrates the following values: grit, determination, perseverance, honesty and humility.

This scholarship is available to any incoming college student from Los Angeles or Orange County, regardless of degree path, who meets the following criteria:

  1. Graduating from a Los Angeles or Orange County high school or transferring from a Los Angeles or Orange County community college;

  2. Anticipated enrollment at a four-year university for the Fall 2024 semester, regardless of location*; and

  3. Demonstrates outstanding moral character, grit and perseverance

* Proof of enrollment to a four-year university for the Fall of 2024 academic year will be required.

Instructions

  1. Answer all questions completely and truthfully

  2. Both essay questions are required and each has a 300-word limit

  3. A recommender is not required, but applicants are encouraged to apply with a recommender, if possible

  4. If you would like to apply with a recommender, simply follow the steps in the application. If your application is selected as a finalist, AFF will reach out to your recommender separately using the information provided

  5. Your recommender can be anyone that you feel can speak best to your demonstration of the values listed above except for an immediate family member (i.e., mother, father, brother, etc.)

Please be sure to review our Terms & Conditions before applying.

For more information, visit our FAQs section or contact us at info@afloresfoundation.org.