DECEMBER 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS (MT)

Feb 17 | 9 AM-4:30 PM | NMSU Aggie Experience | Corbett Center Student Union, International Mall, Las Cruces: See what the day in the life of an Aggie looks like!

VIRTUAL EVENTS (MT)

Dec 18 | 4-5PM | Fidelity Scholarship Info Session: The Fidelity Scholars Program wants to help underrepresented students graduate debt-free. Scholars have to attend an in-state college or university and currently have a 2.5-3.5 GPA. Students, families, and educators are welcome to attend one of the webinars about the program.

Jan 7 | 6-7 PM | STARS Virtual Panel: Spring & Summer Programs: Learn more about upcoming spring and summer programs designed to bring rural and small-town high school students (of all grade levels!) to different college campuses so they can “test drive” the college experience at little or no cost.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

LANL Four-Year Undergraduate Scholarship is open to students who are residents of Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe or Taos Counties. Awards range from $1,000 for a single year up to $20,000 over four years. The application deadline is January 21.

The Fidelity Scholars Program is for historically underrepresented students from New Mexico, and a few other states. It is a last dollar scholarship that covers the remaining need after financial aid has been disbursed to the student. It can be used at any institution in the state (public or private) where the student resides and is for students with GPAs that are between 2.5-3.5. The application deadline is January 30.

The Sunflower Initiative is a $10,000 one year scholarship (with the possibility of renewal) for female or non-binary students interested in studying at a women’s college in the US or Canada. The deadline is February 1. 

NMAA Foundation Scholarships for athletics and activities range are due February 1.

NM Women in Tech Awards Scholarship awards two $2,500 scholarships to 2 women interested in beginning or pursuing an education in tech or STEM fields. The deadline is February 1. 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers 10,000 students a year support in the form of mentorship, career services, and conferences. Selected students are also eligible, though not guaranteed, to receive scholarships ranging from $500-$5,000. The first round of the application doesn't require an essay. If eligible, students can apply every year, even through graduate school. The deadline is February 15.

Horatio Alger Association administers scholarship programs for current high school juniors and seniors. Each year, two juniors from every state win $25,000 and finalists win up to $10,000. You can use the filter feature to look at opportunities for seniors as well, but they are more limited. For students whose families earn less than $65,000 per year and who have overcome challenges. The application deadline is March 1.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Bilingual College Admission and Financial Aid Glossary: Covers admissions, financial aid, and scholarship terms in both English and Spanish. Developed in-house by ROCA and Davis New Mexico Scholarship staff. 

College Greenlight: Tools and resources for students and counselors. Take a look at their College Fit Kit and College Fly In List..

Coalition for College Recursos en Español: Spanish language webinars and resources for students and families. 

Supporting LGBTQ+ Students' College Search: Guide from the Human Rights Campaign and NACAC.

MyIntuition is a tool that more than 70 colleges use to help students and families estimate how much they might pay to attend, similar to a Net Price Calculator. As students and families complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile, MyIntuition can help them prepare for the financial aid awards they receive. 

The Common App Ready Online Toolkit has scaffolded resources to support college access professionals as they work with students on their common applications.