Scholarship Resources · This is an essay contest sponsored by Organ Transplant Awareness Program of New Mexico. This year there will be two $500 scholarships awarded to New Mexico

SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

Debra Chandler

College and Career Readiness Counselor

COST OF COLLEGE

Tuition and Fees

Room and Board

Books and Supplies

Transportation

Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses

AVERAGE TUITION AND FEES ONLYhttps://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/paying-for-college-infographic

https://www.salliemae.com/about/leading-research/how-america-pays-for-college/

FUNDING SOURCES

Federal Financial Aid

School Based Scholarships

State Based Scholarships

Private Scholarships

Money from Parents

Money from Working

• Up to $6,195

Pell Grant

• $100 - $4,000

FSEOG

• Varies

Work-Study

• Maximum $5,500 total of subsidized and unsubsidized (for 1st year students)

Loans

Federal Financial Aid

School Based Scholarships

State Based Scholarships

Private Scholarships

Money from Parents

Money from Working

Academic or Merit-Based Scholarships

Athletic Scholarships

Need-based scholarships are awarded

to those who demonstrate financial

need.

Department Specific

Federal Financial Aid

School Based Scholarships

State Based Scholarships

Private Scholarships

Money from Parents

Money from Working

LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP

• Student must be a resident of New Mexico.

• Student must have completed high school at a public or accredited private New Mexico high school, graduated from a public or accredited private new Mexico high school or received a high school equivalency credential while maintaining residency in New Mexico.

• Student must enroll full-time at a public post-secondary educational institution in New Mexico within sixteen months of graduation or receipt of a high equivalency credential and maintain continuous full-time enrollment. First time enrollment within the sixteen month period following graduation must be at a New Mexico public post-secondary educational institution. If the student enrolls full-time at ANY out of state institution or private in-state institution the student shall forfeit eligibility.

• Student must enroll in and earn 15 credit hours per semester at a four-year New Mexico public university.

• Student must enroll in and earn 12 credit hours per semester at a two- year New Mexico public community college.

• Student must maintain a 2.5 or greater cumulative grade point average (GPA) each semester of enrollment.

• Students with disabilities may qualify for reduced credit hour requirements and additional semesters of the scholarship.

Federal Financial Aid

School Based Scholarships

State Based Scholarships

Private Scholarships

Money from Parents

Money from Working

FIRST SEMESTER SCHOLARSHIPS

• Because the Lottery Scholarship does not start until the 2nd semester, most state schools offer a 1st semester scholarship to help students with 1st semester tuition (ex: Bridge Scholarship)

• Based on high school credentials (GPA, test scores)

• Deadlines are important

• Example: UNM Bridge Scholarship

• Core GPA 3.0

• 23 ACT/1130 SAT

• Must be admitted by December 1st

• Even if students don’t receive these scholarships, they CAN still receive Lottery Scholarship

Federal Financial Aid

School Based Scholarships

State Based Scholarships

Private Scholarships

Money from Parents

Money from Working

UNREALISTIC OR UNMET

• Students and parents often think that with financial aid, school and state based scholarships that everything will be covered

• For the majority of students this is not true

• Issues students and parents are faced with include• Having an EFC (Financial Aid-

Expected Family Contribution) that is unrealistic given their financial situation

• Having a Financial Aid Gap• This occurs when the Financial Aid

award letter does not cover the student’s financial need

Federal Financial Aid

School Based Scholarships

State Based Scholarships

Private Scholarships

Money from Parents

Money from Working

Private scholarships offer our students options for meeting their unmet need

without taking on additional debt

SCHOLARSHIPS

This Presentation with all links available on NMEAF website

Linked called Additional Scholarship Resources on

https://www.nmeaf.org/pay-for-college/scholarships-grants

ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY

FOUNDATION

http://albuquerquefoundation.org/hi

gh-school-scholarships.aspx

ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Scholarships for Albuquerque Metro High School Students

James Ledwith Memorial Scholarship FundProviding assistance to students for post-secondary education in pursuit of a life dream with hope, faith and courage in

spite of facing hardship. This scholarship is for students who are pursuing a professional goal and have faced or facing adversity.

Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque Scholarship Fund

Providing assistance to graduating students with strong community service experience and strong academic records from an Albuquerque metro area high school, (includes Bernalillo, Sandoval Valencia and Torrance Counties) who are planning a career in child development and/or teaching.

Manuel Lujan Excellence in Education Scholarship FundProviding assistance for graduating seniors from 24 designated central New Mexico high schools attending a New Mexico four-year college/university. Each designated high school selects one student for a $500 per year award, renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate studies.

Susie Kubié Symphonic Music ScholarshipProvides scholarships to deserving young students who have participated in the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program and intend to pursue a degree in music during college. One new and/or renewing scholarship, up to $4,000 will be awarded annually.

Woodcock Family Education Scholarship FundProviding assistance to Albuquerque metro area high school graduating seniors of exceptional promise in the fields of science and math.

ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Scholarships for New Mexico High School Students

Carl F. Scott Scholarship Fund for Tucumcari Lodge #27 A.F. & A.M.

Providing assistance to New Mexico residents from Quay County to continue their post-secondary

education. Applications are considered for graduating high school seniors beginning their college

education.

New Mexico Manufactured Housing Association Scholarship Fund

Providing assistance to New Mexico graduating high school seniors residing in a manufactured home.

Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund

Providing assistance to students to further their education in an undergraduate program who need financial

assistance to address the ‘gap’ in financial aid packages.

Youth in Foster Care Scholarship Fund

Providing assistance to young adults who have been in the New Mexico foster care system who want to

develop a marketable skill or continue their education at a post-secondary school.

SUSSMANN-MILLER SCHOLARSHIP

• Offered through the Albuquerque Community Foundation

• Helps fill the Gap

http://albuquerquefoundation.org/sussman-miller-educational-assistance-award-program.aspx

https://www.ahcnm.org/scholarsh

ip.html

ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

KIRTLAND SPOUSES CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

• Must be a dependent of Armed Forces personnel assigned to Kirtland Air Force Base or on remote assignment AND you reside within a 50-mile radius from Kirtland AFB.

• You have been accepted to or you are currently enrolled in an associate/certificate program or an undergraduate degree program by an accredited college, university, or vocational school on a full-time basis for the next school year.

https://kirtlandspousesclub.com/scholarships-%26-grants

NMAA SCHOLARSHIPS

Athletics and Activities

• The NMAA Foundation Scholarships are awarded to students from NMAA member schools that, through the application/nomination process, have been chosen for each individual award because they exemplify the dedication, scholastic achievement, and sportsmanship ideals promoted by the Association.

• The following are NMAA sanctioned activities: Athletic Training Challenge, Bowling, BPA, Chess, Choir, Concert Band, DECA, Drama/One Act Play, English Expo, Esports, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, JROTC, Mock Trial, Orchestra, Rodeo, Scholastic Publications, Science Fair, Science Olympiad, Skills USA, Speech & Debate, Student Council andTSA.

https://www.nmact.org/fou

ndation/scholarship-forms/

ALICE FAYE KENT HOPPES SCHOLARSHIP

Topic last year

"How have African Americans influenced Legislation in New Mexico"

• The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize the work of Alice Faye Kent Hoppes, and to provide financial support to graduating African American Seniors.

• Four monetary scholarships will be awarded to first($1500.00), second ($1000), third ($500) and fourth place ($250.00). The first place award recipient will read their essay during the legislative session. The second place winner will read their essay in the rotunda. Scholarship awards will be released directly to the student after proof of admissions and enrollment in classes is received.

http://nmblack.com/Alice%20Faye%20Scholarship%20Application%202019.pdf

A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RECOGNIZING PASSION FOR THE FUTURE OF NEW MEXICO AGRICULTURE

• 505 Southwestern® New Mexico True Scholars is a new scholarship program designed to recognize

passion and commitment to pursue higher education and make a positive impact on the

agriculture industry in New Mexico. One recipient for the $5,000 scholarship will be selected

annually and will be awarded in equal payments over 4 years of undergraduate study.

• ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be graduating seniors of a New Mexico high school.

• Applicants must plan to attend an accredited college or university in New Mexico beginning fall

2019 and be enrolled full time.

• Applicants must have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their first six semesters of high school.

• Applicants must have completed a FAFSA application for the upcoming college year

• Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to making an impact in the agricultural industry

and/or overall economy of food and agriculture of New Mexico.

https://www.newmexico.org/505truescholars/

NMEC SCHOLARSHIP

https://www.nmeaf.org/nmec-scholarships

This is an essay contest sponsored by Organ Transplant

Awareness Program of New Mexico. This year there will

be two $500 scholarships awarded to New Mexico high

school seniors. The awards are in memory of Betty

Montoya, kidney recipient and Jaime Munoz, double lung

recipient. The purpose of the scholarship program is to

promote organ and tissue donation as an important social

responsibility while assisting New Mexico youth with

higher education.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• High school senior attending a public, private school or

home school in New Mexico.

• Have a grade point average of 2.0 or above on a 4.0

scale.

• Intend to enroll in an accredited college, university, or

vocational-technical school.

http://otapnm.com/scholarship

JIFFY LUBE WHAT DRIVES

YOU

https://www.yourturn2apply

.com/newmexico.htm

PARNALL LAW DISTRACTED DRIVING SCHOLARSHIP

https://www.hurtcallbert.com/scholarships/

DANIELS FUND

• The Daniels Scholarship Program provides a four-year annually-renewable college scholarship for graduating high school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and a commitment to serving their communities.

• It is a "last dollar" scholarship, so it is secondary to all other grants and scholarships. After considering the student's other scholarships, financial aid (federal, state, and institutional), and any work-study accepted, as well as the determined Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the Daniels Fund pays toward the scholar's remaining education costs. Scholarship amounts are unique to each Daniels Scholar, and can vary from year to year.

• The Daniels Fund has partnerships with 25 of the most commonly selected colleges and universities in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. If a scholar chooses to attend one of these schools, the Daniels Fund will also cover their EFC. Scholars may attend any nonprofit, accredited school in the country, but there is a financial advantage to attending a partner school, as the EFC varies each year and can be significant.

https://www.danielsfund.org/

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

• Hispanic College Fund

• https://www.hsf.net/scholarship

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students

• Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for undergraduate and graduate students

• US Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)

• Complete FAFSA or state based financial aid application (if applicable)

• Student must be in grades 5-12 as of November 6

• be a legal resident of any U.S. state or Washington, D.C.

• have engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred during the 12 months prior to the date of the

application

There are several factors to consider when judging applications:

• Initiative: Did the applicant initiate the activity or show exceptional leadership in an existing one?

• Effort: How much time did the activity require? Did the applicant overcome any significant obstacles?

• Impact: Were many people affected by the activity, or were individuals impacted in a major way?

• Personal growth: Did the applicant gain insights or skills from the activity? Did he/she demonstrate a

sound understanding of the value of service?

• State Honorees receive an award of $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expense-paid

trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for national recognition events.

• National Honorees receive an additional award of $5,000, an engraved gold medallion, a trophy for

their schools or nominating organizations, and a $5,000 grant from The Prudential Foundation for a

nonprofit charitable organization of their choice.

https://spirit.prudential.com/

SCHOLARSHIPS BY MAJOR

Society of Women Engineers• https://swe.org/scholarships/

Rachel A. Cook Foundation Scholarship• https://rachelacook.org/scholarships

• Current or returning students can apply for this scholarship to help them pay for their education. We encourage everyone, no matter where they are at in their education process to apply. Students who are interested in becoming special education or general education teachers and want to do more for their community should especially apply. If you are granted the scholarship, then you will be given 1,000 dollars to use towards your educational path.

Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship (Albuquerque Community Foundation)• http://albuquerquefoundation.org/andrew-piech-memorial-scholarship.aspx• Providing assistance to students in the field of Automotive Technology and related

Applied Technologies. Students must pursue a degree or certificate from a nonprofit, public, automotive or technical vocational institution including community colleges.

David R. Woodling Memorial Scholarship (Albuquerque Community Foundation)• http://albuquerquefoundation.org/david-r-woodling-memorial-scholarship.aspx• Providing assistance to students 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.

UNDOCUMENTED/ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

http://www.scholarshipsaz.org/scholarships/

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/scholarships-for-undocumented-students/

https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018-Undergraduate-Scholarships.pdf

ACT SCHOLARSHIP

• Encouraging sophomores and juniors to take the ACT early

• Must click the box to enter the drawing

http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/act-scholarship-giveaway.html

https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/

UNM PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIP LIST

General list - students do not have to be attending UNM

http://scholarship.unm.edu/Resources/websites/undergrad.html

NMSU PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIP LISTGeneral list by month - students do not have to be attending NMSU

https://fa.nmsu.edu/scholarships/private-scholarship-opportunities/

TEXAS TECH PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIP LIST

General list (searchable) - students do not have to be attending Texas Tech

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/scholarships/ExternalScholarships/ScholarshipSearch.php

ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP LIST

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aih_vL_o30instyhrWDDaj0YPrOUkDo_iBIfQ

2CLMmo/edit#gid=248124637

MORE SCHOLARSHIP LISTS

Scholarships for Minorities

• https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/college-financial-aid-for-minority-students/

Bureau of Indian Education

• https://www.bie.edu/ParentsStudents/Grants/

Peterson’s: This website boasts over $10 billion in scholarship awards that are easily searchable and filtered using a quick survey.

Unigo: Offers a very comprehensive scholarship search and on a very user-friendly site, including profile-based matching and easy-to-browse categories.

Fastweb: This website’s filters make it easy to find what you’re looking for. One downside is that you need to fill out a fairly extensive profile to get started, but that profile will help match you to scholarships to suit your needs.

Niche: One of the easiest sites to navigate and it makes it simple to start finding and applying to scholarships. No required sign up.

College Board Big Futures Scholarship Search: Find scholarships

and other financial aid. Enter as much information as possible to find the best matches.

College Greenlight: An awesome scholarship resource aimed

at first-generation and traditionally underrepresented students. Fully searchable and will email you “match” scholarships.

Scholarships.com: One of the largest databases of scholarships an updated daily. You can browse by category but the most effective way of finding what you’re looking for is to make a profile.

US Dept of Labor careeronestop: Search over 7,500 grants and scholarships. Look through the whole list of scholarships arranged in order of closest deadline, search by keyword or use the filters to see only awards for certain award types, locations, level of study, and more

Scholarsnapp: A new platform by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation that increases efficiency by allowing students to sync up their data and use it across multiple scholarship

applications.

From:

https://letsgetready.org/scholarship-resource-guide/

MILITARY OPTIONS

Military Academies

•Full ride

•Process begins at the end of the junior year

ROTC

•Students apply for scholarships in the fall/early spring of their senior year

•Scholarships vary

•Ex: flat amount, all tuition, $10,000 toward room & board, monthly stipend

•Attend college with ROTC program and participate in program

•Serve in military upon graduation

GI Bill

•For active duty, select reserve and national guard

•Pays tuition and fees and book stipend

•Living allowance once out of military

Tuition Assistance

•For active duty, reserve and national guard

•Typically pays 100% of tuition and fees

National Guard

•1 weekend a month and 2 weeks a year

•Tuition Assistance

•Monthly stipend

QuestBridgehttps://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match

WUE

• Western Undergraduate Exchange• Students who are from a western

state (which we are) and are thinking about attending college in the west, should look to see if their school participates in WUE

• Participating schools will offer reduced tuition rates for eligible out-of-state students• Tuition will be 150% of in-state

tuition

• Not all schools participate• Some that participate have

limitations• Only certain majors• Only a few scholarships available

(competitive)

https://wuesavingsfinder.wiche.edu/s

earch-results.php

RECIPROCAL

• Some schools offer lower tuition rates to New Mexico students• Texas Tech

• Tuition is only $900 more than in-state tuition and that extra fee is waived if a student receives a scholarships of $1000 or more

• Adams State University• All New Mexico students receive in-state tuition rates

• Fort Lewis College• In-state tuition if student meets criteria

• Must have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.20 or higher.

• Must qualify as college-level in English and mathematics under the Colorado Commission on Higher Education policy Section I, Part E, Statewide Remedial Policy.

• Must have a minimum ACT composite score of 25 or SAT 1180

OTHER PLACES TO LOOK

• Parent’s employers

• Parent and student’s community organizations

• Banks/Credit Unions

• Churches

BEFORE THE SENIOR YEAR• Freshman

• https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/high-school-students/scholarships-for-high-school-freshman

• Sophomore• https://www.unigo.com/scholarshi

ps/high-school-students/scholarships-for-high-school-sophomores

• Junior• https://www.unigo.com/scholarshi

ps/high-school-students/scholarships-for-high-school-juniors

• A platform that helps 9-12th grade students prepare for college by

earning scholarships for their achievements in high school. Over 250

colleges and universities have partnered with RaiseMe, and award

micro-scholarships for both academics and extracurricular

activities.

How does it work?

• Create portfolio and select colleges

• Add achievements (grades, clubs, sports, college visits)

• Micro-scholarships added to their profile

• Partner colleges assign a potential dollar amount to their

achievements

• Students guaranteed these scholarships if they are accepted to that

school

• Example, one college may offer $100 for an A, and another may

offer $500.

• As long as students meet the college’s eligibility requirements and

any deadlines, and are accepted to the university, they can count

on at least that much in scholarship awards on a per year basis.

RaiseMehttps://www.raise.me/

TIPS FOR STUDENTS

• Set up a professional email address• [email protected] is not going to make a good impression

• Essays• Save them separately• Don’t say I deserve this scholarship because I need money• Say why you are a good investment• Have someone you know and an English teacher read it• Don’t write it the night before, take time to develop it• Make sure you answer the question• Make sure you follow the instructions

• One staple• Two-sided• Sealed transcript• Post-marked vs received

TIPS FOR STUDENTS

• Search• Encourage students to explore what makes them different and

search for scholarships based on that• Background• Minority• Major• Non-traditional career

• Tell them never to rule themselves out• Often there aren’t very many students actually applying

BEWARE OF SCAMS

https://www.quora.com/How-do-you-find-your-own-

scholarships

THINGS YOU CAN DO

• Encourage students to take ACT/SAT in the spring of junior year or summer between junior and senior year

• At the same time, have them look at schools they are considering and the merit based aid they are offering

• If their score is close to the next level, encourage them to sign up for the test again and to use the program’s site (Khan Academy or ACT Academy) to brush up on content they missed

• Connect with one of your senior English teachers to see if one of the class essays could be a scholarship essay

• Try to work with your parent association or a local business to set up a scholarship specifically for your seniors

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-

search

Navigate to College

Click on Paying

Click on Financial Aid by the Numbers

• Beware of Sticker Price

• Help students understand they need to

apply to a diverse list of schools based on

academic requirements and financial

opportunities

COMPARISON

Vanderbilt University

Total Cost: $70,194

Average Aid: $52,794

Average Cost $17,400

after aid

San Diego State University

Total Cost: $42,402

Average Aid: $10,300

Average Cost $32,102

after aid

https://www.salliemae.com/about/leading-research/how-america-pays-for-college/first-in-family-college-students-pay-differently/

The National Center for Education Statistics indicates that 30 percent of all entering freshmen are

first-generation college students.

http://www.firstgenerationfoundation.org/

OUR CHALLENGE

• Biggest challenge is convincing students to look for and apply for scholarships

• College is expensive

• They may not give you enough money

• All while trying to not discourage them

• My role is to present my students and parents with relative and timely resources and encourage them to apply

RELATIVE AND TIMELY

• Relative• Local Scholarships

• Those you know your students have been successful with in the past

• Representative of your population

• Timely• A list at least once a month (they will procrastinate)

• Individual scholarship reminders for scholarships with more potential

• Even if the student doesn’t qualify, it is yet another reminder that they should look and apply

• Include the parents and your staff in your communications

• Activate your Student Senate to help you get the word out to students (Twitter, Instagram, signs, etc.)

WHAT OTHER RESOURCES DO YOU USE?