Open to the General Public
- Award Amount: $3,000
- Deadline: April 30, 2026
- Eligibility: New Mexico Residents
Award Details:
- Two scholarships are awarded annually
- $3,000 total, disbursed in $1,500 increments per semester
- Scholarship selections are made by a review committee
- Recipients are notified by June 30
Atrisco Heritage Foundation Scholarship
The Atrisco Heritage Foundation Scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students pursuing higher education by providing financial assistance for tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. This scholarship is open to eligible students nationwide and is designed to help reduce financial barriers while supporting academic and personal growth.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:
- Be a U.S. citizen and current resident of the United States
- Plan to enroll full-time (12+ credit hours) in a degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university
- Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit:
- A completed application form
- A typed essay (1,000 words or less) describing a community problem you care deeply about. What is one realistic solution you would pursue, and how would you build support for it?
- One (1) letter of recommendation
- Most recent official school transcripts
- A photo of the applicant