For additional information and assistance with scholarship information - or if you need paper copies of scholarship information - please talk with your BHS Guidance Counselor or Ms. Connor Reilly.
Also, you're invited to come by and check-out the file box located in the Counseling Office labeled, "Scholarships," for printed scholarship materials/information.
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2009-2010 STATE OF NEW MEXICO HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT RECOGNITION PROGRAM SCHOLAR This program recognizes outstanding New Mexico high school seniors for scholastic achievement as measured by their academic records and ACT scores. Honorees will be announced in spring 2010 and each will receive a certificate from the New Mexico Higher Education Department. Recognition requirements:
Students' ACT scores ill automatically be reported to the State of New Mexico Higher Education Department Recognition Scholar Program. If you do NOT want your scores automatically reported, send your request in writing to ACT Institutional Services (67), P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, IA 52243-0168, by February 9, 2010.
COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY GRANTThe purpose of the College Affordability Grant is to encourage New Mexico students with financial need, who do not qualify for other state grants or scholarships, to attend and complete educational programs at a public New Mexico college or university. How much is the award?
What are the eligibility requirements?
How do I apply? Each applicant is required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Contact the Financial Aid Office at the college or university to inquire about the application process. When is the deadline? Deadlines are set by each institution.
Dr. Seuss's "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" College Scholarship The Dr. Seuss's "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" College Scholarship recognizes a high school senior who understands and values the limitless possibilities that education can offer with a scholarship award. Award: First Place = $5,000 - one scholarship awarded Applicants must be 12th-grade high school students graduating spring 2010, age 21 years or under. To enter: Pick-up an application in the BHS Counseling Office or visit www.ohtheplaces.org to print an application. Application Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by February 15, 2010 and mailed to "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" College Scholarship Program.
BETTY MONTOYA GIFT OF LIFE SCHOLARSHIP: Apply now to be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship or a $500 scholarship being offered by two organizations supporting organ and tissue donation. Requirements for eligibility:
Application deadline: February 14, 2010 (National Donor Day) For more information:
NATIONAL COMMISSION for COOPERATIVE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM : As the largest independently sponsored merit co-op scholarship in the United States, the National Commission on behalf of eight (8) NCEE Partner Colleges and Universities will award one hundred seventy (170) merit co-op scholarships of $6,000 each, for renewable value of $4,200,000. Application Deadline: February 15, 2010 (postmarked). To qualify for this scholarship, students must:
To be eligible for a merit co-op scholarship, a student must apply, be accepted, and attend one of the eight (8) NCEE Partner Colleges and Universities listed below, all of which have strong co-op programs:
Additional information about this year's scholarship program and online application is available by visiting the NCEE website at www.co-op.edu and/or by contacting Frank Schettino, Program Director, at f.schettino@neu.edu or 617-373-3406. If you have questions or would like additional information, please talk with your BHS Guidance Counselor in room 722.
KFC COLONEL'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program is offering a $20,000 scholarship (up to $5,000 per year for tuition, fees, books, and room and board). The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program is dedicated to assiting students with financial need who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public institution within their legal state of residence. To qualify, a student must be:
Students must complete the online application at www.kfcscholars.org . This online application will be available from December 1, 2009 through the application deadline of February 10, 2010 . Applicants must complete and submit the FAFSA form (available at www.fafsa.ed.gov ). An estimate of financial need can also be calculated at www.act.org/fane . For questions and additional information, please visit www.kfcscholars.org or call toll-free 1-866-532-7240. You may also talk with your BHS Guidance Counselor for more information.
NMSU GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP - Application Deadline - March 1, 2010
NEW MEXICO LEGISLATIVE LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP The Legislative Lottery Scholarship is automatically awarded to qualified students starting the 2nd semester of their freshman year. No application necessary; no admissions deadline. Award: Tuition ONLY, varying amounts. (Stated semester rates at NMSU include both tuition and required fees.) Eligibility Requirements:
Renewal Requirements:
REGIS UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS Regis University in Denver, Colorado offers the following scholarships and grants:
For more information, please visit www.regis.edu , email regisadm@regis.edu , call toll-free 1-800-388-2366 ext. 4900, or talk with your guidance counselor. UNIVERSITY of COLORADO - DENVER SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS The University of Colorado - Denver offers the following scholarships and grants:
UC-Denver partcipates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program, which offers a reduced tuition rate to eligible freshmen and transfer students who are legal residents of New Mexico and other nearby states. To learn about scholarships and grants, call 303-352-3608 or visit online at www.ucdenver.edu/scholarships . For information regarding financial aid, call 303-556-2886 or visit www.ucdenver.edu/finaid .
UNIVERSITY of NORTHERN COLORADO Scholarship information for the University of Northern Colorado is available at www.unco.edu/future . STATE COLLEGE of WESTERN COLORADO Scholoarship information for the State College of Western Colorado is available at www.western.edu , call 1-800-876-5309, or email admissions@western.edu . Scholarships:
Western Colorado does participate in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program - with New Mexico students eligible as freshmen and transer students to receive 150% of regular resident tuition, renewable for 4 years, it is need-based, and requires that students submit the FAFSA. REDSTONE COLLEGE - High School Scholarship Program Redstone College in Broomfield/Denver, Colorado offers the High School Scholarship Program, which is intended to recognize motivated high school seniors and to encourage their pursuit of advanced career-focused higher education in the field of their choice. The scholarship award will contribute directly to the tuition for the program selected by the recipient. The award in the amount of $1,500 is limited to one senior per high school. To qualify an applicant:
Application deadline: May 1, 2010 . For more information please call 888-748-0010, visit online at www.redstone.edu/highschool , and or talk with your guidance counselor. REDSTONE COLLEGE - Lockheed Martin Scholarship Redstone College in Denver, Colorado Redstone College is joining with Lockheed Martin to introduce a new scholarship program for Redstone students. For more information please call 1.877.801.1025or visit online at http://www.redstone.edu/request-information/scholarship.asp . BABSON COLLEGE WEISSMAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Weissman Scholarship Program at Babson College (located in Wellesley, Massachusetts) offers scholars a four-year scholarship worth more than $170,000, plus access to additional funds to support their unique educational goals. These additional stipends may be used to fund independent research, international travel, a service project, investment in an entrepreneurial endeavor, or any other number of initiatives scholars may wish to pursue. Detailed information is available online at www.weissmanscholars.org or by calling toll-free 1-800-488-3696 or emailing ugradadmission@babson.edu . Scholarship applications and student nomination forms are available online and in the BHS Guidance Counseling Office. WELLESLEY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts is dedicated to providing students from wide-ranging economic backgrounds and experiences with a liberal arts education that will inspire and enable them to be leaders in today's global society. Their finanical aid program is designed to help every qualified student attend Wellesley. More than half the student body receives financial aid. Wellesley admission is need-blind for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. That is, they do not consider a student's ability to pay when making admission decisions. Admission is based upon talent, demonstrated skills, and their belief the a student will succeed at Wellesley. They want each class to represent all backgrounds and experiences. The average yearly scholarship grant is $32,375 per student, with more than 90 percent of all aid awards comprised of scholarship (grant) funds. Wellesley guarantees to meet 100 percent of each student's demonstrated financial need, as determined by the College's financial aid policies. This includes tuition, room and board, books, personal items, and travel for students who live at a distance. For more information about scholarships may be viewed online at www.wellesley.edu/SFS , or you may email: finaid@wellesley.edu , or call 781-283-2360. ACLU Scholarship Cancellation Notice - Information received via e-mail 11/19/09: The ACLU of New Mexico has just learned that the 2010 Youth Activist Scholarshiphas been canceled and will not be returning in the foreseeable future. This announcement comes on the heels of significant budget trimming at the national ACLU. While we are disappointed to learn that the Youth Activist Scholarship Program will no longer be in effect, these budget cuts are necessary to maintain the ACLU's core programs. We apologize for any inconvenience these new developments may cause you or the many students who expressed interest in the scholarship opportunity. If you have any questions about the Youth Activist Scholarship or its cancellation, you can contact Micah McCoy by email at mmccoy@aclu-nm.org , www.aclu-nm.org or by telephone at 505-266-5195 ext. 1003.
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The following websites offer information and resources for students interested in researching and applying for scholarships to colleges and universities. To view, please click on the blue bolded website title for additional information.
AlbuquerqueFoundation.org - Albuquerque Community Foundation Scholarships and Financial Aid - the Foundation has 10 separate scholarships and financial aid programs to help NM residents attain their educational goals. Some programs are for graduating high schools seniors to begin their post-secondary education, others are for those already in college and several are open to students at any point in their higher education. There is a range of scholarships, including scholarships for Native American athletes, athletes, students with a strong history of community services, students living in mobile/manufactured homes, students in foster care, students interested in math and science, etc. Current scholarships include:
American Architectural Foundation American Art Therapy Association American Council on Rural Species Education American Geological Institute American GI Forum of the US Scholarship Fund American Institute of Architects Foundation American Mensa Education and Research Foundation American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Americorps.org - AmeriCorps offers scholarships in exchange for work in the community BlackStudentFund.org - comprehensive program serving African American students
Coca-ColaScholars.org - scholarships sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company through the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc. providing various scholarships to high school and community college transfer students - www.coca-colascholars.org
CollegeBoard.org - scholarship search and financial planning resource CollegeNet.com - scholarship database and resources
CollegeQuest.com - Financial aid and scholarships; apply to over 1,299 colleges Colorado Educational Services and Development Assoc. College in Colorado
CollegeInvest Colorado - Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation Provides various scholarships to students in Southern Colorado
Colorado Society of CPA's (Educational Foundation Scholarships for Undergraduates)
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.
DiscoverColleges.com - information regarding attending a private college, a free private college and university information service, admission tips, financial aid tips, links to additional resources. Offers a $2,500 scholarship drawing.
Fastaid.com - largest and oldest private sector scholarship database FastWeb.com - a free scholarship search database of over 600,000 scholarships - recommended by over 15,500 high schools and 3,500 colleges, FastWeb is the nation's largest, most accurate, and most frequently updated scholarship database on-line Federal Trade Commission - information about scholarship scams FinAid.org - a wealth of financial aid information from financial aid administrators, tips, links to free scholarship searches, financial aid calculators
Free-4U.com - scholarships for many ethnic groups and minorities Freschinfo.com - free scholarship search and information Gates Millennium Scholarship - provides funds for any four-year college to students of African-American, Native American, Hispanic, or Asian/Pacific Islander American background. Requires a 3.3 GPA and must meet Pell Grant criteria. Application includes multiple short essays and requires completion of three forms: the Nominee Form (student application), the Nominator Form, and the Recommendation Form. The Gates Millennium Scholars 2010 Nomination Process has launched. The submission deadline is January 11, 2010. This website also offers additional links to scholarship information and resources. Gates Millennium Scholarship information is also available by telephone toll-free at 1-877-690-4677. - Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation has a number of scholarships for academically talented students. Student applications are evaluated on academic achievement, leadership potential, and the ability to apply critical thinking skills. Student applicants with a desire to pursue a degree in a science-related field or other fields important to the future success of Northern New Mexico will be given priority consideration for Platinum and Gold awards.The amounts range from the Platinum Scholarship, which awards $20,000 to one student to a Turquoise Scholarship, which awards $1,000 to around 18 eligible students. Contact: Tony Fox, Program Officer at (505) 753-8890 ext.16 and/or email: tfox@lanlfoundation.org . Grant Program for Physically Disabled Students in the Sciences Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Denver Hispanic Contractors of Colorado Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) Hispanic College Fund, Inc. (HCF)
LANL Foundation
Legislative Endowment Scholarship - provides aid for undergraduate students with substantial financial need who are attending public post-secondary institutions in New Mexico. Four-year schools may award up to $2,500 per academic year. Two-year schools may award up to $1,000 per academic year. Scholarships are renewable if student maintains satisfactory progress. To apply, contact the Financial Aid Office at the college or university to inquire about the application process and institution's deadline. Legislative Lottery Scholarship - helps pay tuition expenses for New Mexico high school graduates (or GED recipients) who plan to attend an eligible New Mexico public college or university. Students establish eligibility in the first regular semester immediately following their high school graduation and funding begins in the second college semester. To find out more about scholarships for the first regular semester, contact the financial aid or scholarship office at your college or university. To apply, contact the Financial Aid Office at the college or university to inquire about the application process and institution's deadline. The award covers:
Eligibility Requirements:
MagnaCumLaude.org - National Scholars Honor Society scholarship and merit awards information. All scholarship funds are reserved for Honor Society members. MALDEF.org - Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) offers and extensive list of scholarships for Mexican American/Hispanic students. Great information regarding obtaining scholarships for ALL students, REGARDLESS of immigration status. Minority-Focused Scholarships - as listed by the New Mexico Higher Education Department NACAnet.org - National Association for College Admission Counseling offers information and resources regarding getting admitted to college/univeristy, scholarships for students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, student athletes, scholarship scams, and student resources. NASFAA.org - information from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA ) about applying for grants and loans New Mexico Higher Education Department - The Financial Aid Division is dedicated to helping students find money to attend college. They provide approximately $60 million dollars every year in financial aid to student in New Mexico. They offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of New Mexico's diverse population. The following types of financial aid are available (click on the blue links for more information):
New Mexico Scholars Program - The New Mexico Scholars Program was created to encourage New Mexico high school students to attend public post-secondary institutions of the following private colleges in New Mexico: College of Santa Fe, St. John's College, and College of the Southwest. Applications deadlines set by each institution. Eligibility requirements:
New Mexico Scholarships - for residents of New Mexico, as listed by the New Mexico Higher Education Department Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program - This program, which is federally funded and state-administered, is designed to recognize exceptionally able high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in post-secondary education. The Department awards funds to state education agencies (SEAs), which make scholarship awards to eligible applicants. Students receive scholarships for college expenses. State Education Agency Point of Contact: NEW MEXICO Salliemae.com - apply for scholarships up to $1,000 www.scholarshiphunter.com - free scholarship search engine StudentAid.ed.gov - The student guide to financial aid provides comprehensive financial aid information in English and Spanish from the U.S. Department of Education. It is easy to understand and is designed for students. Toby Wright Scholarship Fund - a fund established by the Workers' Compensation Association, in conjunction with insurers, employers, attorneys, labor, medical and rehabilitation groups. The purpose of the Toby Wright Memorial Fund is to provide scholarships for youths of permanently or catastrophically injured or deceased workers to complete their education. Scholarship may cover items such as Tuition, Books, Housing, Meals and Course fees. Based on the budget submitted the scholarship review committee will make the awards as deemed necessary. For more information click on the blue link above, email Brock Carter at scibrck@qwest.net or call 505-881-1112 or toll-free 1-800-640-0724.
Please check-back often for updates and additional information. Thank you!
College in Colorado CollegeInvest Colorado Educational Services and Development Assoc. Colorado - Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation Provides various scholarships to students in Southern Colorado
Colorado Educational Services and Development Assoc.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc. College Board College Bound Magazine Colorado Society of CPA's (Educational Foundation Scholarships for Undergraduates) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.
Boettcher Foundation
Amvets National Scholarship Program
¡Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund Air Force ROTC Scholarships
Foundation for Exceptional Children (CEC) Foundation for Science and Disability, Inc.
Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation Denver Urban League Scholarship Search Department of the Interior Discover Card College Board College Bound Magazine ¡Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund Air Force ROTC Scholarships |
For SENIORS: > The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Multicultural Council is accepting Scholarship Applications for graduating Seniors! The deadline to submit the application is September 18, 2009. Please see your Counselor for a Scholarship Application.
> Are you a senior athlete participating in at least one sport and are a leader in your school and community? If so, you are encouraged to apply for the 2009 Wendy's High School Heisman Award Recognition Program , which honors all student-athletes who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role models for our school's underclassmen. Applications are invited from students who exhibit excellence in the classroom, on the field, and within their community. Online applications are due October 1, 2009 by 5:00pm central time. For more information and to apply, visit www.wendysheisman.com , call 1-800-205-6367, and/or talk with your guidance counselor. |
EDUCATION TRUST BOARD PATHWAYS SCHOLARSHIP General Information The ETB Pathways Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 scholarship available to New Mexico's neediest students who have demonstrated academic excellence in high school. The ETB Pathways Scholarship is open to all graduating New Mexico high school seniors attending any public or private college or university in the United States. Eligibility Requirements All applicants must meet the following requirements: Application Procedure: Complete the Education Trust Board Pathways Scholarship Application and mail to: New Mexico Higher Education Department - Financial Aid Division 2048 Galisteo Street Santa Fe, NM 87505-2100
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> JUNIORS & SENIORS:
The U.S. Senate Youth Program is accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year, sponsored by the United States Senate, coordinated by the New Mexico Association of Secondary School Principals, and funded by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.
The top two finalists will participate in a one-week, all-expense paid trip to our Nation's Capitol. Leadership activities and tours of the national monuments will be scheduled. Presentations and discussions by our U.S. Senators and other elected officials, Supreme Court Justices, and cabinet members will be included. Each state finalist will be presented with a $5,000 scholarship to continue his/her post-secondary education; with the event marked by a formal dinner.
In order to apply, juniors and seniors must hold a current elective student office in student government, civic, or educational organization; and be a permanent resident of the United States whose parent(s)/guardian(s) reside in New Mexico.
Completed applications are due Friday, September 18, 2009.
For more information and application forms, talk with your Counselor as soon as possible. |