Scholarships available
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA SHEET FOR APPLICANTS
SCHOLARSHIP DEFINITION
• An annual scholarship in an amount to be determined by the Foundation Board of Directors
• Paid directly to a New Mexico institution at the beginning of the fall semester
ELIGIBILITY
• Applicants must be New Mexico residents (NM state residency requirement is 1 year)
• Graduating high school seniors must have a 2.8 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduate students must have a 2.8 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale). Only
undergraduate students are eligible
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student (no less than 12 credit hours)
• Must submit a copy of a recent transcript (does not have to be an official copy)
• Applicants must provide at least one letter of recommendation
• Applicants must use the scholarship to attend an accredited vocational, technical school, college or
university in New Mexico
• Applicants must submit a completed application (note there are 2 pages to be completed for this
scholarship application to be eligible), which must be postmarked no later than Friday,
February 27, 2009, for consideration for the 2009-2010 academic year. Scholarship recipients
will be notified within 60 days of the deadline.
This is a one (1) time scholarship. Persons who wish to receive additional scholarships must
re-apply each year. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of funds available and the
applicant’s eligibility.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FRIDAY, February 27, 2009.
Send Applications to:
NEW MEXICO CREDIT UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION
4200 Wolcott Ave. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Download application here.
The New Mexico Credit Union Education Foundation does not
discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, national origin or gender.