2006-2007
Scholarships
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Target All-Around Scholarship
Based on community service, references, essay and GPA. Go to www.target.scholarshipamerica.org or
call 800-537-4180.
Toyota
Community Scholars
Students interested must be actively involved in community service, have leadership
qualities and must have 3.0 GPA. See Mrs. Cantrell if you have strong community
service. Hope nominates one student. These awards are $10000 and $20000.
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Beef
Industry Scholarship
- www.nationalcattlemensfoundation.com.
This scholarship is for juniors and seniors pursuing careers in beef industry. |
Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Multicultural Council
Scholarship
Students interested
in applying must
write essay on
topic given and
plan to attend
college.
Applications found @ www.mlkmc.com |
Wendy’s
Heisman Award
Seniors who excel in academics and athletics and community service may be nominated
For information go to www.wendysheisman.com. |
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2005-2006
Scholarships |
| Gates
Millennium Scholarships- www.gmsp.org |
| Hispanic
Scholarship Fund - www.hsf.net/scholarships.php |
New
Mexico State University Scholarships for
the 2005-06 year
www.nmsu.edu/~finaid/scholarships/Freshman.html |
University
of New Mexico Scholarships for the
2005-06 school year
http://www.unm.edu/~schol/freshmen/freshmen.html |
First
in Family Scholarship Program
www.thesalliemaefund.org |
American
Dream Scholarship Program aims to
increase the number of African American students
attending college
www.usafunds.collegeanswer.com |
Miscellaneous
Scholarship Opportunities
www.usafunds.org |
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Kohl's
Kids Who Care Program
10 winners ages 6 - 18 will receive $5000 scholarships and more than
100 regional winners will receive $1000 awards based on community service
and volunteer efforts. Applications accepted beginning February 1, 2006.
Call 262-703-7000 or go to www.kohlscorporation.com/communityrelations/community02.htm
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Miscellaneous
scholarships
www.collegebound.net |
This
is a scholarship for students interested
in studying a communications related field in
college.
Check the website for current information. www.emmyonline.org/national/scholar/ |
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Sam
Walton Community Scholar Awards
www.walmartfoundation.org,
then click on education.
Local, state and national awards made based on financial need, scholarship,
ACT/SAT and school involvement. Other scholarships for associates and
children of associates at this site also.
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Comcast
Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program.
Hope administrators are asked to nominate one student to possibly receive
a one time $1000.00 grant. This award, funded through the Comcast Foundation,
regpgnizes high school seniors from Comcast communities for commitment
to community service, academics and demonstrated leadership.
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Albuquerque
Community Foundation Scholarship and Financial
Aid Program
www.albuquerquefoundation.org or
505-883-6240.
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Burger
King Scholars
www.bkscholars.scholarshipamerica.org
Hope may nominate one senior who meets eligibility criteria of a 2.5
gpa, works an average of 15 hours per week, community service and or
co-curricular activities, financial need.
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The
Vegetarian Resource Group
www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
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| YFU-USA
Scholarships for students interested
in scholarships abroad. Deadlines are coming
up soon! Do not delay! Go to www.YFU-USA.org |
SCAGA,
The Sun Country Amateur Golf Association
endeavors to assist qualified high school graduates or college students
with financial aid. The funds goal is to award two $1500.00 scholarships
per year, which may be renewed up to three times, for high school students
or two years for college students if the student maintains a 2.5 cumulative
grade point average and meets all the reporting requirements.
To apply, transcripts including ACT or SAT scores, a letter indicating
your goals and objectives for college, 3 letters of recommendation. At
least 1 must be from a SCAGA member. A copy of parents most current year
tax return. Application deadline is in April of 2006. Contact 897-0864
for more information. |
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NMAA has
several scholarships including the:
Dan and Lucille Wood/Gray Gladiator Athletic Scholarship
Spirit Scholarship
Greater Albuquerque Optimist Clubs
NMAA Activities Scholarship
Contact Brooke Chaffee at the NMAA office at 923-3110 or www.nmact.org.
for more information.
Most of these deadlines will be in late April.
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Robert
C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
Winners chosen based on their academic achievement and ACT/SAT scores.
Minimum eligibility requirements are a 3.5 gpa and a 27 ACT or 1220 SAT.
Awards are $1500 per year for up to 4 years. Approximately 44 students
from around the state will be chosen.
This deadline is usually in May.
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Mensa
Education and Research Foundation
2005-2006 Scholarship Essay Contest. Awards of $300 to $1000.
Visit merf.us.mensa.org/scholarships/zipfinder.php,
or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
Mensa Education and Research Foundation
PO Box 5273
Albuquerque, NM 87185.
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NM
Hispanic Bar Association
provides scholarships for students interested in attending law school.
Application deadline was August 1, 2005.
Contact the NM Hispanic Bar Association for more information on 2006
scholarships.
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Simon
Youth Foundation
Call 317-263-2361 or www.simon.com
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Bruce
Angwin Memorial Scholarship (formerly
the WESCON Scholarship)
Juniors interested in studying electronics engineering or an approved
associated field, at a four-year college or university. Essay and application
and transcript postmarked no later than May 1, 2005.
Visit coe.isu.edu/ieee/wescon for
more details about this year's scholarship.
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PNM's
Hispanic employee organization, Llave,
awards scholarships to minority students based on need.
Go to www.pnm.com/community/scholarships.htm
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AAA
High school Travel Challenge.
Check this website after October, 2005 for 2006 information.
www.aaa.com/TravelChallenge
Over $100,000.00 up for grabs!
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Outstanding
Students of America - A national
organization providing seniors with scholarships. www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com
Deadline October 15 of senior year.
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Sandia
Area Federal Credit Union has an
essay contest and an Education Foundation
Scholarship.
Visit www.sandia.org for
2006 contest information.
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AXA
Achievement Scholarships.
Awarded to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement
in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. Sponsored
by the AXA Foundation in association with US News and World Report.
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Write
your way to a $5000 college scholarship. The
Kaplan/Newsweek "My Turn" Essay Competition will
award ten winners with college scholarships
of up to $5000.
Visit www.Kaptest.com |
Coca
Cola Foundations Scholarships
www.coca-colascholars.org |
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2004-2005
Scholarship Opportunities
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Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Multicultural Council,
Inc. sponsors an annual program that brings
together NM citizens from all backgrounds to
celebrate the values put forth by Dr. King.
A part of this celebration is to award scholarships
to high school seniors who have expressed their
understanding of Dr. King's values and who
are interested in pursuing higher education.
Applications guidelines include, completed
application, transcript, photograph, 3 letters
of reference, and composition of an essay.
See Mrs. Cantrell for application or go to www.mlkmc.com.
Deadline is September 30, 2005. (Use the summer to write a interesting
and creative essay!) |
Bruce
Angwin Memorial Scholarship, formerly the
WESCON Scholarship-
Open to Juniors who plan to major in the electronics engineering field
or an apporved associated field at a four-year university. The student
must be graduating in 2006 from a high school in AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT,
NV, northern NM, which includes Albuquerque, OR, UT WA or western WY. Applicants
must submit a 500-600 word essay, typed and single-spaced with the students
name on the top of the first page. Application must be signed by a high
school administrator; a current transcript is required. Deadline for postmark
is May 1, 2005. For questions visit http://coe,isu.edu/ieee/wescon or contact
Dr. Gene Stuffle, Chair at gene.stuffle@isu.edu. 1st Prize is $5000.00
and 2nd Prize is $3000.00. |
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Hispanic Bar Association will award scholarships
to NM seniors who intend to attend a university
in NM with a future emphasis in law. The scholarships
are awarded on the basis of merit taking into
consideration financial need, grade point average
of 2.0 and above, past student community involvement
and a genuine interest in attending law school
in the future. See Mrs. Cantrell for an application
or contact Mary Torres at 848-1870 or Joseph
Sapien at 872-7423. Deadline is August 1, 2005. |
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Lottery Scholarship- Pays tuition beginning
in the 2nd semester of college. Eligible students
are awarded the scholarship automatically.
There are no special application forms to complete.
To qualify for the the NM Lottery Scholarship
a student must be a graduate of a NM high school
or earn a GED; enroll in a NM public institution
the semester following graduation; maintain
at least a 2.5 gpa; complete at least 12 credit
hours per semester of freshmen level courses
or higher - .www.nmlottery.com |
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of these scholarships are extremely competitive.
Be thorough! |
Regents'-Approximately
$11,600 per year. Four-year, renewable award
Applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident and meet the following:
* Valedictorian OR
* ACT composite score of 31 or higher or SAT of 1360 or higher OR
* A cumulative sixth semester grade point average of 3.9 or higher AND
* A statement of goals and philosophy, and
* Two letters of recommendation
(Even though students may meet one of the minimum requirements listed,
at the second level of review at least two of the items mentioned, as minimums
will advance a candidate to the next level. Semi-finalists are required
to attend scholarship interviews during the first week in February. )See
Mrs. Cantrell or go to www.unm.edu |
Presidential-Approximately
$5400 per year. Four-year, renewable award. (Tuition
portion of this award is funded by the Lottery
Success Scholarship.)
Applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident, a NM resident, and
meet the following:
* Cumlative sixth semester 3.75 munimum grade point average
* ACT composite score of 25 or higher or SAT of 1140
* Leadership experience with outstanding extracurricular record
* Statement of philosophy and purpose
* New Mexico high school graduate
See Mrs. Cantrell or go to www.unm.edu |
| Ron
Brown Scholar Program |
| Awards
scholarships to talented African American high
school seniors- www.ronbrown.org |
| Hispanic
College Fund -
www.hispanicfund.org |
| Hispanic
Scholarship Fund- The nation's leading
organization supporting Hispanic higher education
- www.hsf.net |
| American
Indian College Fund-Provides scholarship
and other support for the nation's 34 tribal
- collegeswww.collegefund.org |
| Target
Scholarships -
www.target.com |
| Tylenol
Scholarships - www.scholarship.tylenol.com |
| Religious
Scholarship - www.free-4u.com |
| Bureau
of Indian Affairs-Scholarships and grants
for American Indians -
www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html |
| Americorps
Education Awards - www.americorps.org |
Candie's
Cosmetic College Tuition $400,000 Sweepstakes
Open to residents of the US aged 15 or older. Applications are available
at Candie's fragrance counters at participating stores nationwide |
Jesse
Owens Foundation Scholarships
Offers scholarships to high school students with average grades and untapped
potential - www.jesse-owens.org |
John
Gyles Education Awards
Selected students will receive up to $3000.00
Students may receive an application by sending only a self-addressed, stamped
envelope to the following address:
John Gyles Education Awards
Attention: The Secretary
P.O. Box 4808
712 Riverside Drive
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Canada E3B 5GA |
The
Law Enforcement Assistance Program (LEAP)
No previous law enforcement experience needed -
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/opclee/about.htm |
Police
Corps Scholarships -
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/opclee
or call the Department of Justice Response Center at 800-421-6770 |
| National
Eagle Scout Association -
www.scouting.org |
| Bill
Gates Millenium Scholars - Minority scholarships
- www.gmsp.org |
| Robert
C. Byrd Honors Scholarship - Sponsored
by the New Mexico Department of Education.
Approximately 46 $1500.00/yr. scholarships
are awarded to New Mexico high school seniors
each up to four years. Minumum eligibility
requirements for application: 3.5 gpa, 27 or
higher ACT or 1220 or higher SAT. Deadline
is spring of each year |
New
Mexico Credit Union Education Foundation Scholarship-
Any NM resident who is going to attend an acrredited
NM school as an undergraduate.
Direct inquiries to New Mexic Credit Union League at 298-9899 or 800-366-6628 |
| Wescon
Scholarship - (1st prize is $5000.00 and
2nd prize is $3000.00). This scholarship is
for Juniors majoring in electronics engineering
or an approved associated field at a 4-year
college or university |
| For
questions visit http://coe.isu.edu/ieee/wescon for
more details |
| Check
out the Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union website
for information on scholarships and student aid
programs. Visit www.slfcu.org |
New
Mexico Activities Associations offers several
awards and scholarships. Visit www.nmact.org or
email nmact@swcp.com |
| Thurgood
Marshall Scholarship Fund, Inc. is the
only national organization of its type awarding
four-year, merit-based scholarships and programmatic
support to students attending the nation's
Historically Black Public Colleges and Universities
- www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org |
| A
variety of unusual, esoteric and interesting
scholarship - www.finaid.org/scholarships/unusual/phtml |
| A
variety of prestigious scholarships - www.finaid.org/scholarships/prestigious/phtml |
| Several
scholarships listed - www.BestKeptSecretsForWinning.com |
AXA
Achievement Scholarlship in association with
US News and World Report
52 students to be known as AXA Achievers will be slected to receive $10,000.00
scholarships-one from each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico |
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Go
to www.axa-achievement.com to
download application.
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| Holocaust
Remembrance Project |
| Writing
contest open to all us residents. - www.holocaust.hklaw.com |
| Imagine
America |
| Scholarships
for students attending career and tech schools.- www.petersons.com.cca |
| Various
NASA Scholarships - www.education.nasa.gov |
| Simon
Youth Foundation |
| Scholarships
given in areas that support Simon Malls - www.syf.org |
| Papa
Johns - www.papajohnsscholars.com |
| Vegetarian
Scholarship - www.vrg.org |
SCAGA
Foundation Scholarship
Applicants are required to submit an application along with financial records,
and letters of recommendation from at least one SCAGA member.
The scholarship is currently $1500.00 annually renewable based on maintaining
GPA standards and adequate communication with the SCAGA office. Deadline
is April 29, 2005. Contact the Sun Country office at 897-0864 for questions
or go to scaga@prodigy.net |
| Scholarships
for young entrepeneurs |
| Junior
Duck Stamp Design Contest for grades K-12
- http://duckstamps.fws.gov; www.NFIB.com/education |
| Kirtland
Officers' Spouses' Club |
| Sponsor
several scholarships for seniors beginning their
first year of college. The number and amount
of scholarships will be determined by the success
of fundraising. Students must be dependents of
Armed Forces personnel assigned to Kirtland Air
Force Base. See Mrs. Cantrell for application
or call 899-4558 for questions. |
Discover Card Tribute Award
Juniors who demonstrate outstanding talent, leadership, obstacles overcome and
community service compete for $25000.00
Application @ www.aasa.org is
available in October. |
Sam
Walton COMMUNITY Scholarship
Non-renewable $1000 award for student’s
first year of undergraduate study at an approved
college or university. Student must be a
senior. Available on-line
in November. Go to www.walmartfoundation.org.
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American
Society of Military Comptrollers
Students must be interested in studying finance or related field in college.
See Mrs. Cantrell for application.
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| Wal-Mart Foundation Scholarship (for
employees dependents) www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/goodworks/scripts/index.jsp |
The
Cosmopolitan Woman’s Club
The NM Federation of Women’s Clubs
annually awards the Harriett Donahoo/Dorothy
Pendleton Scholarship. It is a $500.00 and is available to females who will
be attending a school of higher education in the State of NM.
Pick up application from Mrs. Cantrell in January.
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Kohl’s
Kids Who Care Program
Based on community service and volunteer efforts.
Go to www.kohlscorporation.com/communityrelations/community02.htm.
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NM
Society of Mayflower Descendants
Essay contest-823-0895
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NFIB
Young Entrepeneur Award
Demonstrated Entrepreneurial Spirit – www.NFIB.com/YEF
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C.T.
Lang Journalism Scholarships for High School
Seniors
Essay must be written on given topic
Journal Scholarship Committee, PO Drawer J, Albuquerque, NM 87103
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The
following scholarships all have a March deadline
and are sponsored by the Albuquerque Community
Foundation:
NM Manufactured Housing
Notah Begay III Scholar-Athletes
Woodcock Family Education
Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque |
“ My
Turn” Essay Competition
Essay based on given topic. www.kaptest.com |
NM
Federation of Republican Women Scholarship
Registered republican or parent who is registered republican.
Contact NMFRW Scholarship Chairman at 336-7038.
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Padgett
Business Systems Scholarship
Awarded to a student of parents who own small business. Amount of scholarship
is $500.00. Scholarship application must be requested by February 15. Contact
800-723-4388 or email scholarship@smallbizpros.com.
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Robert
C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
Awarded to NM high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic
achievement and promise of continued success. To qualify students must have
a 3.5 GPA and a 27 ACT or 1220 SAT.
See Mrs. Cantrell for application in early February.
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The
following scholarships all have a March deadline
and are sponsored by the Albuquerque Community
Foundation:
NM Manufactured Housing
Notah Begay III Scholar-Athletes
Woodcock Family Education
Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque
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Sussman Miller Educational Assistance
Fund
Fills the “Gap” of financial need between costs of college and
the personal financial commitment and financial aid awards. Two deadlines:
April deadline is for students attending out-of-state and /or private schools
and June deadline is for students attending in-state institutions.
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Manuel
Lujan Excellence in Education Program
Award is $700.00 per year for up to four years of college. Students must be nominated
by their high school. |
SCAGA
Sun Country Amateur Golf Association Scholarship
Program
Must be a senior with a 3.0 GPA or better, have an outstanding personal character
and some connection to golf. Applicants must qualify for financial aid and be
recommended in writing by 3 people. Award is $1500.00 per year and is renewable
based on GPA.
Contact the SCAGA office at 897-0864. |
