FALL 2026 Proyecto Amigo Points
| 1000 Points |
$300 Dollar Scholarship for Fall Semester (Year 2 Cohort) $250 Dollar Scholarship for Fall Semester (Year 1 Cohort) |
How to Earn Points
Points can be earned through Proyecto Amigo & TAMIU Resources and Events.
- Proyecto Amigo Workshop: 100 points per workshop
- TAMIU Workshops: (Example: ACE, Small Business Center, SOLE Talks, Coffee House Wednesday): 100 points per workshop
- Individual Mentor Meeting with Student Mentor: 25 points per meeting
- Individual Mentor Meeting with Proyecto Amigo Program Manager: 25 points per meeting
- Individual Mentor Meeting with Alumni or Community Mentor: 25 points per meeting
- Study Hours at the Office of Outreach: 10 points per visit
- Tutoring with ACE or TRIO: 10 points per visit
- Attending Professor’s Office Hours: In Person or Virtually: 10 points per meeting
- TAMIU Events: (Example: Welcome Week, It’s on Us Week, Wicked Wellness Week): 50 points per event
- Volunteer at TAMIU or outside of TAMIU: 10 points per volunteer hour (100 points max)
- Experiential Opportunities: Completing an internship this semester, research with a professor, study abroad, or student organization officer this semester: 100 points
- Drop–ins: 5 points per visit
Schedule a 1-1 student success coaching appointment with Ms. Nayeli Lopez to explore tailored resources and opportunities to help you be successful at TAMIU. Contact Ms. Lopez at nayeli.lopez@tamiu.edu or 956.326.2971 to schedule your appointment!
Session topics can include:
- What resources are available on campus
- How to manage academics and personal time
- Searching and applying for scholarships
- Finding experiences to add to your resume: ex. on-campus jobs, volunteering, internships
- Connecting with professionals in your major
- Preparing for graduate school (ex., timelines, essays, interviews)
- Making plans for after graduation
