Long time Isla Mujeres Scholarship Program student sponsor Rose had this to say about what the program means to her.  - Sponsoring our first university student Alejandra  In a message dated 7/9/2009 Rose wrote: “Hey Homebrewl - please send me the details. I work at a college in Northern MN and am most interested in doing my part to sponsor someone....Adult learners in the US have paid my salary for the past 26  years and I would like to give something back.....” January 2010 Alejandra and family meeting with sponsors Sponsor Rose Toldo “I have been a part of this program for man ..read more

Jana Epperson, Isla Mujeres Scholarship Program’s financial administrator and banker explains “Why we do our yearly fundraiser? Thanks for asking!” Although our students each have a wonderful team of sponsors to cover most of their monthly education and living expenses, there are a lot of additional expenses involved.  * Sometimes we have a new student who needs registration fees, a new laptop and glasses to get started and we haven't yet formed a team for them.  * Sometimes a student is using an old broken down phone or laptop and they need to be upgraded.  * Graduation fees ar ..read more

This is Loyda. Her educational path has been different than most of our scholarship students. Loyda first became a scholarship program student when she was 16 and enrolling in a technical prep high school in Valladolid to study nursing. The technical prep nursing course was three years in classroom followed by a one year internship. After the internship Loyda received a technical degree.  Loyda is now doing a second internship in Merida. This internship she has gone out into the communities consulting on visual, hearing, and dental health, and pregnancy risks. Loyda will complete this int ..read more

​Geovanny Avalos de la O was born and raised on Isla Mujeres. In his youth, he worked as a waiter, property manager, boat repairman, lanchero and more. His dream was always to become a psychologist and use his considerable people skills to help people in distress. He became a medic/EMT and volunteered at the Red Cross on Isla Mujeres. Ten years ago he became involved with the Isla Diabetes Clinic, and continues to give his time and dedication to it, currently as the co-director of this very important non-profit.  At age 40, through the help of the Isla Scholarship Program, he began his un ..read more

Tamara came to us part way through her university education, asking for help to finish. She was close, but had piled up unpaid tuition debt by continuing to attend classes even though she had not paid the tuition. Tamara was that determined to get this education and degree!  We were able to step in, get a team formed, and through the combination of her sponsors and our general fund, pay her debts and support her through graduation. Her perseverance and hard work paid off! We are proud to have helped.   ..read more

Isabel who recently graduated with a Law degree is a single mom with two young children, (one is special needs). Isabel is pictured here with her proud Mom, who raised this amazing woman. She is already working on her Master’s degree. Besides going to university and raising her two children, Isabel volunteers with DIF, the social assistance agency on Isla Mujeres. Isabel is an amazing woman. She is an inspiration and she is force of nature.  and her sponsors gave Isabel the opportunity to make her dreams come true ..read more

A Every year we gather all who can come to our annual celebration of the Scholarship Program - the students and graduates with their families, and the sponsors!  As a thank you for what the program does for their children, the moms prepare a variety of local foods to serve everyone. Thank you, ALL of you who participated. It couldn't be done without the ongoing support of many, many sponsors and donors to the Scholarship Program! Enjoy the photos, and consider helping sponsor a student for as little as $25 a month ..read more

I realize that not everyone is a fan of tattoos. When tattoos are done right, they are amazing pieces of art. has donated two gift certificates to the Isla Mujeres Scholarship Program’s fundraiser drawing.  I hope that the winners of these certificates will be pleased to have beautiful pieces of work done by Yami and her staff.  To learn more about our fundraiser drawing and purchase tickets click here “The sea moves the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul…” Beautiful works inspired by marine life made by Yami?    ..read more

The Isla Mujeres Scholarship Program’s annual fundraiser drawing is coming soon.  ?️ Tickets for your chance to win a prize will be on sale 2/20 - 3/4/24. Drawing will be held on 3/6/24.  Stay tuned for previews of some of those fabulous prizes ..read more

Alumni Paloma is doing great and is working at Garrafon as an accountant and really enjoying it. In January she will be going back to university for her masters in Accounting specializing in Tax Accounting. Paloma has taken the initiative to do the research and has chosen the masters program that will work the best for her. The degree will take 1 year and 4 month. She will need to cross over to Cancun once a week, on Saturdays, so she will still be able to work. The Isla Mujeres Scholarship Program will be supporting Paloma with funds for to cover her semester tuition. fees. We are so proud o ..read more