Since 1967, the League of Mexican-American Women has focused and expanded its efforts in the area of higher education. LMAW has raised and awarded more than 4 million dollars in scholarship funds to deserving students living in the state of Arizona who otherwise would not be able to afford post high school education. 

history

The League of Mexican-American is the result of the pooling of individual activities by a group of civic-minded women in our community.  In 1967, this community action group realized that together, a more concerted effort could be made for the Mexican-American population.

The original purpose of the League of Mexican-American Women was two-fold.  Foremost, it was to encourage involvement in community affairs and thus affect influential roles in the areas of education, political education, civil rights, and business.  Its second original purpose was to provide a cultural means where women from various occupations and interests could come together to exchange ideas and information.  Matters of mutual interest and concerns such as history, traditions, social economics, and education problems, were shared to inspire the individual to greater participation and effort.

The League has focused and expanded its efforts in the area of higher education by encouraging and promoting education beyond high school.  This is accomplished by providing scholarships to those in need.  The League raises funds through various fund raising activities, the principal and biggest fundraiser being the "Fiesta en Xochimilco" Ball. Monies raised have helped many students attend college, universities, trade schools and/or vocational schools of their choice in Arizona.