Offered in collaboration with the Isaiah Vialpando Memorial Scholarship Fund, this scholarship supports New Mexico residents of Hispanic descent who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate education. The scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate strength of character, commitment to their goals, and a desire to make a meaningful impact through their chosen career path.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:
Be a resident of New Mexico
Be of Hispanic Descent
Be a U.S. citizen
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?