Scholarships for Current and Returning College Students
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Scholarships for Current and Returning College Students
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Scholarships for Current and Returning College Students
Albuquerque Community Foundation has an online scholarship process. To make your application process easier and more efficient, you will need to take an eligibility questionnaire prior to receiving the full application. To create a student account, visit our Student Portal. Questions regarding your application? Contact us.
There are several different deadlines pertaining to each program. See a complete list of deadlines for details.
Scholarships for Current and Returning College Students
Albuquerque Community Foundation has an online scholarship process. To make your application process easier and more efficient, you will need to take an eligibility questionnaire prior to receiving the full application. To create a student account, visit our Student Portal. Questions regarding your application? Contact us.
There are several different deadlines pertaining to each program. See a complete list of deadlines for details.
Scholarships for Current and Returning College Students
Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship
The Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2010 by Paula and Gerald Piech to memorialize their son, Andrew. After graduating from Eldorado High School in 2004, Andrew enrolled in the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) of Phoenix and graduated in 2005. Andrew enjoyed working on cars and UTI allowed him to pursue his passion in the automotive field.
One or more scholarships are awarded each year to New Mexico graduating high school seniors and/or continuing college students. Students must pursue a degree or certificate from a nonprofit or public school or an automotive or technical vocational institution, including community colleges. Student may attend school full or part-time.
One to two awards up to $2,200 will be given annually.
Awards may be used to cover the cost of attending school including required books, fees and materials.
Criteria and Guidelines:
Applicant must be:
- A current or past resident of New Mexico
- A graduating high school senior OR a new/returning college student
- Must pursue a degree or certificate from a nonprofit or public school
- Must pursue a certificate or degree in an automotive or technical vocational studies
- Attend a two or four year college, university or community college
- Attend school full-time or part-time
- Attend a nonprofit or public educational institution
- The Foundation does not make student aid awards to FOR PROFIT schools
Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship
The Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2010 by Paula and Gerald Piech to memorialize their son, Andrew. After graduating from Eldorado High School in 2004, Andrew enrolled in the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) of Phoenix and graduated in 2005. Andrew enjoyed working on cars and UTI allowed him to pursue his passion in the automotive field.
One or more scholarships are awarded each year to New Mexico graduating high school seniors and/or continuing college students. Students must pursue a degree or certificate from a nonprofit or public school or an automotive or technical vocational institution, including community colleges. Student may attend school full or part-time.
One to two awards up to $2,200 will be given annually.
Awards may be used to cover the cost of attending school including required books, fees and materials.
Criteria and Guidelines:
Applicant must be:
- A current or past resident of New Mexico
- A graduating high school senior OR a new/returning college student
- Must pursue a degree or certificate from a nonprofit or public school
- Must pursue a certificate or degree in an automotive or technical vocational studies
- Attend a two or four year college, university or community college
- Attend school full-time or part-time
- Attend a nonprofit or public educational institution
- The Foundation does not make student aid awards to FOR PROFIT schools
The American Advertising Federation-New Mexico (AAF-NM) Scholarship Fund
The American Advertising Federation-New Mexico (AAF-NM) Scholarship Fund has been established to provide scholarships to deserving students who intend to enter the advertising profession and who are currently maintaining a marketing internship.
One to two awards of up to $1,400 will be given annually.
Criteria and Guidelines
Applicant must be:
- A New Mexico resident enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student in his or her junior or senior year OR
- A New Mexico resident enrolled as a graduate student
- Attending a New Mexico four-year nonprofit or public educational institution and in one of the following courses of study:
- Business with a marketing emphasis
- Journalism with an advertising emphasis
- Strategic communications
- Advertising and marketing
- Graphic design, Fine art, Photography, or Illustration while maintaining a career focus in advertising or public relations
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
- Maintaining an marketing internship
- The recipient must have at least one remaining semester/quarter to complete his/her degree from the time the scholarship is awarded for the 2022-2023 school year.
Additional required information and/or attachments:
- A personal essay outlining your career goals and what steps you will take to position yourself for a successful career in your chosen field. Your essay should include why you have chosen this field of study and any relevant experience (e.g., internship, class projects) and activities
- Current resume or vita
- An official transcript through the spring 2022 school year
- One reference letter from a current academic teacher or counselor
- Optional – letter of reference from an employer on official letterhead
The American Advertising Federation-New Mexico (AAF-NM) Scholarship Fund
The American Advertising Federation-New Mexico (AAF-NM) Scholarship Fund has been established to provide scholarships to deserving students who intend to enter the advertising profession and who are currently maintaining a marketing internship.
One to two awards of up to $1,400 will be given annually.
Criteria and Guidelines
Applicant must be:
- A New Mexico resident enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student in his or her junior or senior year OR
- A New Mexico resident enrolled as a graduate student
- Attending a New Mexico four-year nonprofit or public educational institution and in one of the following courses of study:
- Business with a marketing emphasis
- Journalism with an advertising emphasis
- Strategic communications
- Advertising and marketing
- Graphic design, Fine art, Photography, or Illustration while maintaining a career focus in advertising or public relations
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
- Maintaining an marketing internship
- The recipient must have at least one remaining semester/quarter to complete his/her degree from the time the scholarship is awarded for the 2022-2023 school year.
Additional required information and/or attachments:
- A personal essay outlining your career goals and what steps you will take to position yourself for a successful career in your chosen field. Your essay should include why you have chosen this field of study and any relevant experience (e.g., internship, class projects) and activities
- Current resume or vita
- An official transcript through the spring 2022 school year
- One reference letter from a current academic teacher or counselor
- Optional – letter of reference from an employer on official letterhead
Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts by The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
In 2018 the Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts was initially established at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in conjunction with the opening of a rotating exhibit – A Promise Fulfilled: The Life and Legacy of Bob Chavez. This scholarship is named in honor of Manuel “Bob” Chavez of Cochiti Pueblo, who dedicated 50 years as a volunteer teaching art at St. Catherine’s Indian School.
Bob’s love for art began with his father, Cipriano Chavez, who painted with watercolors. Bob never took art classes, instead he learned by watching his father and through constant practice. In 1933, when he was just 17 years old, his mother submitted his artwork to the Indian Art Market where he won the first-place blue ribbon and a $12 cash prize. Bob’s son, Franco Chavez, recalls trying to set up the art market booth with his dad later in life: “We never had to set up the booth because we would sell the paintings as we were pulling them off the truck.”
Bob’s paintings show traditional life including dances from Cochiti Pueblo, the horses his family raised, and his community members. A giant mural by Bob Chavez adorns the IPCC courtyard which reverently depicts horses in an open setting.
Criteria and Guidelines:
- Applicant must be a high school graduating senior from New Mexico OR a current college student OR returning college student from New Mexico
- Applicant must demonstrate interest in the study of the visual arts or related field (graphic design, photography, architecture, design, cinematic arts, art history, etc.)
- Applicant must be a member of, or affiliated with, a federally recognized Pueblo from the 19 Pueblo communities of New Mexico
- Pueblo enrollment is not required, but Pueblo affiliation must be verified by a letter of support from a current tribal government official of the Pueblo community.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Applicant must plan to attend, or is currently attending, a 2-year or 4-year public or private nonprofit college, university, or technical vocational school, part-time or full-time, in state or out of state.
Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts by The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
In 2018 the Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts was initially established at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in conjunction with the opening of a rotating exhibit – A Promise Fulfilled: The Life and Legacy of Bob Chavez. This scholarship is named in honor of Manuel “Bob” Chavez of Cochiti Pueblo, who dedicated 50 years as a volunteer teaching art at St. Catherine’s Indian School.
Bob’s love for art began with his father, Cipriano Chavez, who painted with watercolors. Bob never took art classes, instead he learned by watching his father and through constant practice. In 1933, when he was just 17 years old, his mother submitted his artwork to the Indian Art Market where he won the first-place blue ribbon and a $12 cash prize. Bob’s son, Franco Chavez, recalls trying to set up the art market booth with his dad later in life: “We never had to set up the booth because we would sell the paintings as we were pulling them off the truck.”
Bob’s paintings show traditional life including dances from Cochiti Pueblo, the horses his family raised, and his community members. A giant mural by Bob Chavez adorns the IPCC courtyard which reverently depicts horses in an open setting.
Criteria and Guidelines:
· Applicant must be a high school graduating senior from New Mexico OR a current college student OR returning college student from New Mexico
· Applicant must demonstrate interest in the study of the visual arts or related field (graphic design, photography, architecture, design, cinematic arts, art history, etc.)
· Applicant must be a member of, or affiliated with, a federally recognized Pueblo from the 19 Pueblo communities of New Mexico
o Pueblo enrollment is not required, but Pueblo affiliation must be verified by a letter of support from a current tribal government official of the Pueblo community.
· Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
· Applicant must plan to attend, or is currently attending, a 2-year or 4-year public or private nonprofit college, university, or technical vocational school, part-time or full-time, in state or out of state.
Carl F. Scott Scholarship Fund for Tucumcari Lodge #27 A.F. & A.M.
In collaboration with Tucumcari Lodge No. 27 AF&AM, awards are made annually for students working toward a 2 or 4 year degree, masters, or doctoral degree.
Carl Scott was born one year after New Mexico was admitted to the Union and called New Mexico home for 90 years. Mr. Scott was a graduate from the New Mexico Military Institute and served in World War II. After suffering an injury and becoming disabled, he returned to New Mexico to work as an engineer for the Civil Service.
Through his estate, Carl Scott established a program to assist New Mexico residents from Quay County to continue their post-secondary education.
Applications are considered from graduating high school seniors beginning their college education, currently enrolled college students, or from nontraditional students. The nontraditional student is defined as a person who is returning to school after time away, pursuing a career change, or a first time adult student. In 2021, this fund provided 15 awards between $750 and $2000 for students to continue their education.
Applicant may pursue a master’s, bachelor’s, or associate degree in a science and/or human service discipline without consideration of a planned career location OR ALTERNATIVELY applicant may pursue a degree, technical or vocational certificate, or a diploma for use in any planned trade or career in a northwest New Mexico community.</p
Read the eligibility & criteria before applying.
Youth in Foster Care Scholarship Fund
Jim and Ann Nelson were long-time volunteers for CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, an organization that oversees care for children in state custody. CASA volunteers are tasked with speaking for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. Through their volunteer work, the Nelson’s have seen first-hand the resources available to support children up until their 18th birthday, which is when they age-out of the foster care program. Because of this, the Nelsons wanted to help ensure a fair opportunity for children in foster care to have a successful transition into adulthood.
The Youth in Foster Care Scholarship fund will make awards to young adults who are aging-out of foster care and want to develop a marketable skill or those who want to continue their education at a post-secondary school. The Nelsons hope they can positively impact the lives of young people who have already suffered from the insecurity of an unstable childhood.
Applicants may be high school graduating seniors, recent graduates, those with a GED certificate, or an undergraduate in college. Students may attend a nonprofit or public educational institute in New Mexico or out-of-state and may attend school full-time or part-time.
Criteria and Guidelines:
Applicant must be:
- A New Mexico resident for a minimum of one year
- In the New Mexico foster care system for a minimum of one year
- An undergraduate college student
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA 2.5 for high school OR
- Have completed a GED program OR
- Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in college
Youth in Foster Care Scholarship Fund
Jim and Ann Nelson were long-time volunteers for CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, an organization that oversees care for children in state custody. CASA volunteers are tasked with speaking for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. Through their volunteer work, the Nelson’s have seen first-hand the resources available to support children up until their 18th birthday, which is when they age-out of the foster care program. Because of this, the Nelsons wanted to help ensure a fair opportunity for children in foster care to have a successful transition into adulthood.
The Youth in Foster Care Scholarship fund will make awards to young adults who are aging-out of foster care and want to develop a marketable skill or those who want to continue their education at a post-secondary school. The Nelsons hope they can positively impact the lives of young people who have already suffered from the insecurity of an unstable childhood.
Applicants may be high school graduating seniors, recent graduates, those with a GED certificate, or an undergraduate in college. Students may attend a nonprofit or public educational institute in New Mexico or out-of-state and may attend school full-time or part-time.
Criteria and Guidelines:
Applicant must be:
- A New Mexico resident for a minimum of one year
- In the New Mexico foster care system for a minimum of one year
- An undergraduate college student
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA 2.5 for high school OR
- Have completed a GED program OR
- Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in college
New Mexico Press Women Scholarship Fund
The New Mexico Press Women Scholarship Fund was established at the Foundation in 2023. New Mexico Press Women (NMPW), organized in 1950, is an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women. It is an organization of professional journalists and communicators that promotes the highest ethical standards while looking to the future in professional development, networking and protecting First Amendment rights.
Recipients of the New Mexico Press Women Scholarships will be invited to attend the NMPW Annual Conference held every March. The conference provides an opportunity for professional development, networking, and learning from industry leaders. More details about the conference can be found at NMPW Annual Conference.
NMPW’s objectives are to:
- Keep members at the top of their abilities through dynamic seminars, exceptional networking opportunities and publications.
- Recognize members’ achievement and their service through the New Mexico Professional Communications Contest and the Communicator of Achievement award. First place winners proceed to the national level.
- Support youth activities and education through a High School Journalism Contest and the Doris Gregory College Scholarships. First place winners in the high school contest compete in the NFPW High School Journalism Competition.
The New Mexico Press Women Scholarship Fund administers two scholarships: The Rosenstiel Scholarship and The Anne and Tony Hillerman Scholarship.
The Rosenstiel Scholarship
The Rosenstiel Scholarship was established as part of the New Mexico Press Women Scholarship Fund to assist New Mexico graduate students who are studying in the fields of journalism, communications, or law who is interested in journalism, the First Amendment, or other Constitutional Bill of Rights issues.
Criteria and Guidelines:
- This scholarship recipient should be a graduate student studying in the fields of journalism, communications, or law who is interested in investigative journalism, the First Amendment, or other Constitutional Bill of Rights issues.
- The student must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in their current studies at the time of application or must have demonstrated such a minimum GPA in their prior coursework.
Application Requirements
- The Rosenstiel Scholarship application must be completed by the designated deadline provided by the Foundation.
- The student must produce publications, such as undergraduate newspapers, professional media, law review journals, or broadcast media (podcasts and television shows) to demonstrate their interest.
- The applicant must provide two (2) letters of recommendation from either a professor, employer, mentor, or other professional familiar with their work.
- The applicant must provide an educational transcript or other evidence of aptitude for their proposed course of study.
The Anne and Tony Hillerman Scholarship
The Anne and Tony Hillerman Scholarship was established as part of the New Mexico Press Women Scholarship Fund to assist New Mexico Students who are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs related to journalism or communications.
Criteria and Guidelines:
- The applicant must be a (1) New Mexico student who is enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program within the state of New Mexico related to journalism or communications; (2) New Mexico student who is enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs out-of-state related to journalism or communications; or (3) Out-of-state students who are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within the State of New Mexico related to journalism or communications.
- They must be enrolled in the fall semester during their applicant year.
Application Requirements
- The NMPW’s Anne and Tony Hillerman Scholarship Fund application must be completed by the designated deadline provided by the Foundation.
- The applicant must provide three (3) work which can include publications in undergraduate newspapers, professional media, websites, broadcast media (podcasts and television shows) to demonstrate their interest.
- The applicant must submit a current resume.
- The applicant must provide an official or unofficial transcript or other evidence of aptitude for the proposed course of study from your college or university.
- The applicant must provide 2 letters of recommendations from either a professor, employer, mentor, or other person familiar with their work.
- The applicant must submit a 500-word essay on their interests, achievements, career goals, and any specific considerations that would make their application stand out.
New Mexico Press Women Scholarship Fund
The New Mexico Press Women Scholarship Fund was established at the Foundation in 2023. New Mexico Press Women (NMPW), organized in 1950, is an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women. It is an organization of professional journalists and communicators that promotes the highest ethical standards while looking to the future in professional development, networking and protecting First Amendment rights.
Recipients of the New Mexico Press Women Scholarships will be invited to attend the NMPW Annual Conference held every March. The conference provides an opportunity for professional development, networking, and learning from industry leaders. More details about the conference can be found at NMPW Annual Conference.
NMPW’s objectives are to:
- Keep members at the top of their abilities through dynamic seminars, exceptional networking opportunities and publications.
- Recognize members’ achievement and their service through the New Mexico Professional Communications Contest and the Communicator of Achievement award. First place winners proceed to the national level.
- Support youth activities and education through a High School Journalism Contest and the Doris Gregory College Scholarships. First place winners in the high school contest compete in the NFPW High School Journalism Competition.
The New Mexico Press Women Scholarship Fund administers two scholarships: The Rosenstiel Scholarship and The Anne and Tony Hillerman Scholarship.
The Rosenstiel Scholarship
The Rosenstiel Scholarship was established as part of the New Mexico Press Women Scholarship Fund to assist New Mexico graduate students who are studying in the fields of journalism, communications, or law who is interested in journalism, the First Amendment, or other Constitutional Bill of Rights issues.
Criteria and Guidelines:
Applicant must be a New Mexico resident who:
- This scholarship recipient should be a graduate student studying in the fields of journalism, communications, or law who is interested in investigative journalism, the First Amendment, or other Constitutional Bill of Rights issues.
- The student must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in their current studies at the time of application or must have demonstrated such a minimum GPA in their prior coursework.
Applicant Requirements:
- The Rosenstiel Scholarship application must be completed by the designated deadline provided by the Foundation.
- The student must produce publications, such as undergraduate newspapers, professional media, law review journals, or broadcast media (podcasts and television shows) to demonstrate their interest.
- The applicant must provide two (2) letters of recommendation from either a professor, employer, mentor, or other professional familiar with their work.
- The applicant must provide an educational transcript or other evidence of aptitude for their proposed course of study.
The Anne and Tony Hillerman Scholarship
Criteria and Guidelines:
- The applicant must be a (1) New Mexico student who is enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program within the state of New Mexico related to journalism or communications; (2) New Mexico student who is enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs out-of-state related to journalism or communications; or (3) Out-of-state students who are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within the State of New Mexico related to journalism or communications.
- They must be enrolled in the fall semester during their applicant year.
Applicant Requirements:
- The NMPW’s Anne and Tony Hillerman Scholarship Fund application must be completed by the designated deadline provided by the Foundation.
- The applicant must provide three (3) work which can include publications in undergraduate newspapers, professional media, websites, broadcast media (podcasts and television shows) to demonstrate their interest.
- The applicant must submit a current resume.
- The applicant must provide an official or unofficial transcript or other evidence of aptitude for the proposed course of study from your college or university.
- The applicant must provide 2 letters of recommendations from either a professor, employer, mentor, or other person familiar with their work.
- The applicant must submit a 500-word essay on their interests, achievements, career goals, and any specific considerations that would make their application stand out.
Rae Lee Siporin Scholarship for Women
The Rae Lee Siporin Scholarship for Women will make awards to women who previously withdrew from their studies and are returning to complete their senior year in college/university. This program is intended to give women financial assistance to successfully complete their senior year and graduate after having taken a break(s) in their educational career.
Rae Lee Siporin is a first-generation college graduate. She firmly believes that women need extra support to pursue their educational goals and to that end has started several funds to support women through various organizations, including Albuquerque Community Foundation. She started her fund with the Foundation to help support women in Albuquerque and throughout New Mexico.
Rae’s experiences as a woman whose scholastic goals were devalued fueled her passion for education. She vividly recalls her ninth-grade homeroom teacher, the school coach, kindly letting her know that boys do not like girls who are good at math or science. Her teacher indicated that perhaps she should not let on that she had strong skills in these areas. This sentiment was later reinforced when Rae was told by an aunt that she could now get a job and help her family after finishing her bachelor’s degree, despite Rae’s desire to continue her education. These experiences only further motivated Rae Lee to support women in their educational goals, and she is proud to help remove barriers for so many in her community.
One to two awards up to $1,000 will be given annually.
Criteria and Guidelines:
Applicant must be a female, New Mexico resident who:
- has completed her freshman, sophomore and junior years of college
- is returning to college to complete her senior year
- has taken an official break during her educational career
- will attend a New Mexico college or university for a minimum of one semester during the 2021-2022 school year
- will be a full time or part time student for the 2022-2023 school year
- is able to demonstrate graduation within three semesters (explain in essay). What is your graduation plan?
- can demonstrate financial need (preference will be given to these applicants)
- submit official transcripts from every college attended
- does not already have a bachelor’s degree
Rae Lee Siporin Scholarship for Women
The Rae Lee Siporin Scholarship for Women will make awards to women who previously withdrew from their studies and are returning to complete their senior year in college/university. This program is intended to give women financial assistance to successfully complete their senior year and graduate after having taken a break(s) in their educational career.
Rae Lee Siporin is a first-generation college graduate. She firmly believes that women need extra support to pursue their educational goals and to that end has started several funds to support women through various organizations, including Albuquerque Community Foundation. She started her fund with the Foundation to help support women in Albuquerque and throughout New Mexico.
Rae’s experiences as a woman whose scholastic goals were devalued fueled her passion for education. She vividly recalls her ninth-grade homeroom teacher, the school coach, kindly letting her know that boys do not like girls who are good at math or science. Her teacher indicated that perhaps she should not let on that she had strong skills in these areas. This sentiment was later reinforced when Rae was told by an aunt that she could now get a job and help her family after finishing her bachelor’s degree, despite Rae’s desire to continue her education. These experiences only further motivated Rae Lee to support women in their educational goals, and she is proud to help remove barriers for so many in her community.
One to two awards up to $1,000 will be given annually.
Criteria and Guidelines:
Applicant must be a female, New Mexico resident who:
- has completed her freshman, sophomore and junior years of college
- is returning to college to complete her senior year
- has taken an official break during her educational career
- will attend a New Mexico college or university for a minimum of one semester during the 2021-2022 school year
- will be a full time or part time student for the 2022-2023 school year
- is able to demonstrate graduation within three semesters (explain in essay). What is your graduation plan?
- can demonstrate financial need (preference will be given to these applicants)
- submit official transcripts from every college attended
- does not already have a bachelor’s degree
Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund
Throughout her life, Shirley Sussman Spiewak was involved with numerous educational and charitable organizations. She and her husband were passionate advocates of education, believing it to be “the one possession that is permanent.”
A fund was established in 1994 from their estates to provide financial assistance to students to further their education in an undergraduate program.
This program provides financial assistance to address the ‘gap’ in financial aid packages for both students graduating from high school and those continuing their education. Students who are just graduating from high school have different guidelines and application forms than students who have already completed at least one semester of undergraduate studies. Students working on a second under graduate or graduate degree will not be considered.
To apply for financial assistance, please read through all of the instructions carefully, complete the appropriate application form, and submit all requested documents before the listed deadline.
Awards vary based on demonstrated need up to $8,000.
For graduating high school seniors who will attend a New Mexico public college/university and any student already attending college in or out-of-state.
Only gaps between $500 and $8,000 will be considered.
Criteria and Guidelines to Note:
- Graduating high school seniors must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
- Current college undergraduates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Attend a public or nonprofit college or university full-time
- Graduating high school senior OR currently enrolled in college/university
- Available statewide
- MUST BE a federal financial aid recipient
- Preference will be given to applicants with a lower Student Aid Index (SAI) as indicated on your FAFSA
Choose Your Application Form:
Each application form requires general information as well as information specific to your high school or college. Please pay close attention to the requirements and each deadline.
For questions regarding the Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund or if you need assistance with your application, please contact Dominic directly at dominic@abqcf.org
Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund
Throughout her life, Shirley Sussman Spiewak was involved with numerous educational and charitable organizations. She and her husband were passionate advocates of education, believing it to be “the one possession that is permanent.”
A fund was established in 1994 from their estates to provide financial assistance to students to further their education in an undergraduate program.
This program provides financial assistance to address the ‘gap’ in financial aid packages for both students graduating from high school and those continuing their education. Students who are just graduating from high school have different guidelines and application forms than students who have already completed at least one semester of undergraduate studies. Students working on a second under graduate or graduate degree will not be considered.
To apply for financial assistance, please read through all of the instructions carefully, complete the appropriate application form, and submit all requested documents before the listed deadline.
Awards vary based on demonstrated need up to $8,000.
For graduating high school seniors who will attend a New Mexico public college/university and any student already attending college in our out-of-state.
Only gaps between $500 and $8,000 will be considered.
Criteria and Guidelines to Note:
- Graduating high school seniors must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
- Current college undergraduates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Attend a public or nonprofit college or university full-time
- Graduating high school senior OR currently enrolled in college/university
- Available statewide
- MUST BE a federal financial aid recipient
- Preference will be given to applicants with a lower Student Aid Index (SAI) as indicated on your FAFSA
Choose Your Application Form:
Each application form requires general information as well as information specific to your high school or college. Please pay close attention to the requirements and each deadline.
For questions regarding the Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund or if you need assistance with your application, please contact Dominic directly at dominic@abqcf.org
David R. Woodling Memorial Scholarship
The David R. Woodling Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 by The Stocker Foundation, in memory of David R. Woodling. The scholarship was established to support students who are or will be attending an accredited nonprofit or public educational institution in pursuit of a certificate or degree in a metals technology program with a concentration in machine tool technology and welding.
The Stocker Foundation believes that the future of New Mexico, and the country, is dependent on quality education. Several awards will be made annually to support undergraduate students. Applicants may be graduating high school seniors, current undergraduate college students, or students who are pursuing or have received a GED diploma or certificate. Awards may be used for tuition, fees, books, and/or required tools and materials.
Criteria and Guidelines:
Applicant must be:
- A legal resident of New Mexico for a minimum of one year AND
- A high school senior graduating in the spring of 2022 with a 2.5 GPA or receiving your GED diploma or certificate OR
- An undergraduate college student currently pursuing a Certificate or Degree in Metals Technology OR
- A nontraditional student with a high school diploma or GED certificate accepted into a Metals Technology Program AND
- Will attend an accredited nonprofit or public educational institution pursuing an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Metals Technology during the 2022-2023 school year
- Students may attend college full-time or part-time
- Your personal essay/statement should clearly describe your career goals and MUST include relevant experience, why you have chosen this field of study, and how you plan to use these skills to better yourself, your family and community; pictures of previous work may be included
- Letters of reference from one or more teacher, counselor, mentor or community member
David R. Woodling Memorial Scholarship
The David R. Woodling Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 by The Stocker Foundation, in memory of David R. Woodling. The scholarship was established to support students who are or will be attending an accredited nonprofit or public educational institution in pursuit of a certificate or degree in a metals technology program with a concentration in machine tool technology and welding.
The Stocker Foundation believes that the future of New Mexico, and the country, is dependent on quality education. Several awards will be made annually to support undergraduate students. Applicants may be graduating high school seniors, current undergraduate college students, or students who are pursuing or have received a GED diploma or certificate. Awards may be used for tuition, fees, books, and/or required tools and materials.
Criteria and Guidelines:
Applicant must be:
- A legal resident of New Mexico for a minimum of one year AND
- A high school senior graduating in the spring of 2022 with a 2.5 GPA or receiving your GED diploma or certificate OR
- An undergraduate college student currently pursuing a Certificate or Degree in Metals Technology OR
- A nontraditional student with a high school diploma or GED certificate accepted into a Metals Technology Program AND
- Will attend an accredited nonprofit or public educational institution pursuing an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Metals Technology during the 2022-2023 school year
- Students may attend college full-time or part-time
- Your personal essay/statement should clearly describe your career goals and MUST include relevant experience, why you have chosen this field of study, and how you plan to use these skills to better yourself, your family and community; pictures of previous work may be included
- Letters of reference from one or more teacher, counselor, mentor or community member
Nina J. Wing Scholarship
Established in 2018 through the Albuquerque Community Foundation in partnership with Central New Mexico Community College, the Nina J. Wing Scholarship program supports students previously in foster care who are currently attending or will be attending Central New Mexico Community College.
Nina was born on August 12, 1921 in Beaumont, Texas. She was valedictorian of her high school graduation class, received a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from the University of Texas and then earned a degree in education and a Master’s degree in Counseling. Nina moved to Albuquerque in the 1950s.
Criteria
- Each scholarship shall be for a maximum of 12 terms (constitute an Associate Degree)
- Applicants must have been in Foster Care for at least one (1) year before entry into CNM
- Applicants must graduate from a New Mexico high school or high school equivalency
- Preference shall be given to applicants who have resided at “The Ranches”, 6209 Hendrix Road, NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Scholarship funds may be used to pay tuition, books, lab fees, equipment and/or reasonable living expenses, including but not necessarily limited to rent, utilities.
- Scholarship recipients must register for a minimum of six credit hours and maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete 50% of the classes that recipient enrolls in, excluding physical education classes, from one term to another to receive funding for the next term
- The award is a maximum of $2,000 per term (per student) with a maximum cumulative award of $24,000 per student
To apply, vist the CNM website.
Nina J. Wing Scholarship
Established in 2018 through the Albuquerque Community Foundation in partnership with Central New Mexico Community College, the Nina J. Wing Scholarship program supports students previously in foster care who are currently attending or will be attending Central New Mexico Community College.
Nina was born on August 12, 1921 in Beaumont, Texas. She was valedictorian of her high school graduation class, received a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from the University of Texas and then earned a degree in education and a Master’s degree in Counseling. Nina moved to Albuquerque in the 1950s.
Criteria
- Each scholarship shall be for a maximum of 12 terms (constitute an Associate Degree)
- Applicants must have been in Foster Care for at least one (1) year before entry into CNM
- Applicants must graduate from a New Mexico high school or high school equivalency
- Preference shall be given to applicants who have resided at “The Ranches”, 6209 Hendrix Road, NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Scholarship funds may be used to pay tuition, books, lab fees, equipment and/or reasonable living expenses, including but not necessarily limited to rent, utilities.
- Scholarship recipients must register for a minimum of six credit hours and maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete 50% of the classes that recipient enrolls in, excluding physical education classes, from one term to another to receive funding for the next term
- The award is a maximum of $2,000 per term (per student) with a maximum cumulative award of $24,000 per student
To apply, vist the CNM website.