10th Annual Al Éxito's Mary E. Campos Scholarship Luncheon

Join us in celebrating and honoring Mrs. Campos for her remarkable dedication to advancing education, especially for Latino youth. Her tireless efforts have transformed countless lives and contributed greatly to our community. This is a special opportunity to recognize her impact and raise funds for Latino youth college scholarships. All tickets purchased and donations from the luncheon go toward scholarships.

November 13, 2026

Check-in at 11:30, Program 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Mary E. Campos Scholarship Program

Since 2017, Al Éxito is proud to announce that 141 participants have received over $152,000 in scholarships, enabling students to pursue their academic dreams. This year, with your generous contribution, Al Éxito will continue to invest in the academic goals for the future of Latino youth.

Al Éxito's Mary E. Campos Scholarship Program honors the great work of the Des Moines civil rights leader. Mrs. Campos exemplifies the mission of Al Éxito, in empowering the Latino community and especially youth through education, leadership development, and civic engagement. This scholarship is the first created honoring Mrs. Campos and the first for Al Éxito.

Mary E. Campos is a celebrated civil rights leader in Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. Campos spends countless hours helping the community, especially non-English-speaking Latinos. She was the first Latino inducted into the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame. She earned an Ohtli Award, the highest honor awarded by the Mexican Government to a Mexican descendant whose efforts have significantly contributed to the well-being, prosperity, and empowerment of Mexican communities abroad.

Mrs. Campos serves on several boards and councils, such as the Iowa Civil Rights Commission and the League for United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), and is very active in the church. Mrs. Campos was also one of the founders of the National Black and Brown Forum. Mrs. Campos continues to mentor youth and adults and help countless people gain their citizenship.

The Mary E. Campos Scholarship honors her dream of seeing young people, especially students of color, continue to study and fill leadership positions within their communities. The scholarship is given to Al Éxito students who are engaged in their community, have a clear vision for their academic achievement, and need support.

Donate today, and your support will fund scholarships for Latinx youth.

2026 Al Éxito's Mary E. Campos Scholarship Luncheon

Support Mary E Campos’s dream of seeing students be able to receive a college education. All proceeds will support the Al Éxito scholarship fund.

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