CNM Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships that are offered through the CNM Foundation
Rust Opportunity Assistance Fund
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The CNM Foundation offers numerous scholarships to help students with educational expenses. A list of these scholarships, their requirements and appropriate application are available online in August for the upcoming academic year. CNM Foundation scholarships are updated as funds become available throughout the academic year.
CNM Foundations 'Thank You' Letter
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List of Scholarships
CNM Foundation Scholarships are open as long as funds are available. Awards are made on an ongoing bases and scholarships can close at any time. Open scholarships are listed below and have an active link to an application.
Fall 2016 Open Scholarships
Adelina Gonzales-Vigil Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Support nursing students with children
AGC Scholarship Endowment in Honor of Robert J. Stamm
Minimum Criteria:
- Students in the Construction Technology Degree program or the Construction Management Technology Degree program
Alfred A. Abbott Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Nursing Program students who demonstrate financial need and academic achievement
Amey P. Sanchez Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Students enrolled in Architectural/Engineering Drafting Technology
Ann and Peter Ziegler Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Female Liberal Art students with financial need planning to transfer to a four year institution
Carl & Linda Alongi Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Students enrolled in the Accounting Program
Century Sign Builders Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Students who demonstrate an interest in the field of Environmental Graphic Design
- Students who would like an opportunity for an internship with Century Sign Builders
CNM Explora Intern Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Declared a STEM field or an education major at CNM
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Completed at least 15 credits toward degree
CVI Laser Photonics Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Assist students in the Photonics Program
David Rhutasel Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Enrolled in HVAC degree or certificate program
DSRM National Bank Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Students majoring in:
Accounting, Business Administrations, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, Office Technology, Paralegal Studies, or Project Management
Frank H. Luna Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Students enrolled in any degree program that are employed at a local retirement or nursing facility
Fred Hawker Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Students enrolled in the Computer Information Systems Program in the School of Business Information Technologies
Garcia Automotive Group Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Assist students in the Automotive Technology Program
Intel/CNM STEM Mentoring Opportunity
Minimum Criteria:
- Declared one of the following STEM majors at CNM
- Engineering, Physics, or Advanced System Technology
- GPA of 2.5 or higher and enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours
- Completed at least 15 credit toward a degree
Janice E. Micali Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Assist students who are single parents, with preference given to graduates of New Futures High School
Jim R. Higdon Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Students with financial need to purchase books/tools for their program
- Demonstrate exceptional merit with a 3.0 or higher GPA
- Have completed at least 12 college level credits at CNM
Judith Adina Simon Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- To assist students who are current victims of domestic violence and/or clients of La Familia
Mark Pardo Salon Endowed Scholarship in honor of A.J. "Pardo" Gonzales
Minimum Criteria:
- Cosmetology students who are enrolled in CNM's Associate of Applied Science Degree in Cosmetology
Marilyn & David Ryerson Nursing Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Enrolled in the Nursing program
- Have completed at least 12 credits of college level courses at CNM
New Mexico Facility Managers Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Students who are enrolled in CNM's School of Applied Technologies
Ottens Foundation Emergency and Success Scholarships
Minimum Criteria:
Ottens Emergency
- Native American students enrolled in Health, Wellness, and Public Safety
- Experiencing an unforeseen situation
Ottens Success
- Native American students enrolled in Health, Wellness, and Public Safety
- Completing their program in current semester and have applied for graduation
Park Saiz Construction Trade Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Construction Trade Major with a New Mexico diploma
Park Saiz GED Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Have a New Mexico GED and enrolled in an Applied Technology major
Sandia Foundation Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Assist graduates of Albuquerque High School
TRW Space & Defense Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Applied Technology working towards a certificate or an associate's degree in Advanced Systems Technology
- Enrolled in ELEC courses
VK Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Single parents, New Future High School graduate
W.D. Hollingworth Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Students in a Business & Information Technology Associate's Degree Program
- Have completed at least one term at CNM
Closed Scholarships
2016-2017 Scholarship opportunities will be posted in mid August.
Aaron Parker-Lockwood Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Part-time Communications, Humanities & Social Sciences students
Albuquerque Chapter of Construction Specifications Institute
Minimum Criteria:
- Construction Management and Architectural/Engineering/Drafting Technology students
AIEF Emergency
Minimum Criteria:
- Native American Students attending CNM full time
- Experiencing a financial emergency
AIEF Tools of the Trade Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Native American Students majoring in the health care fields
Audrey A. Martinez and Paul A. Getz Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Assist students demonstrate financial need realizing their educational goal
Barbara Silva Book and Tool Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Excellent CNM student who has completed at least two terms at CNM
Bosomworth Workforce Training Center Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Students enrolled in the CNM Workforce Training Center
Boye Foundation CHSS Success Award
Minimum Criteria:
- Graduating Spring 2016 with a CHSS certificate or Associates' Degree (except Alternative Teacher Licensure)
- Have not received a prior bachelor’s degree
- Financial Aid Eligible
- GPA of 3.5 or greater
- Applied for CNM graduation
Carrie G. Lund Memorial Organ Donation Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Students enrolled in the CNM Nursing Program
Cleta Downey Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Enrolled in any CNM associate or certificate degree program
- Not be financial aid eligible
- Be Part-time and enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours
CNM Alumni Scholarship Endowment
CNM Minority Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Minority students
Construction Trades Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Enrolled in a CNM School of Applied Technology construction related Associate's program
- Currently hold a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better
Credit Professional BIT
Minimum Criteria:
- Student in Business Information Technology
CSI Construction Specification Institute Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Student in Construction Technology or Architectural Engineering Drafting Technology
Culinary Arts Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Students enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program
Cy T. Stockhoff Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Enrolled in the Emergency Medical Services program
- Approved and recommended by CNM EMS instructor or staff
Daniels Fund Boundless Opportunity Scholarship
Designed to benefit highly-motivated non-traditional students who recognize the power of education to create a better life for themselves and their families
Minimum Criteria:
- Student in SAGE and/or one of the following:
- Adults entering or returning to college
- GED recipients
- Foster care youth
- Juvenile justice youth
- Returning military
- Individuals pursuing EMT/paramedic training
Della and Floyd Hampton Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Assist students who are single mothers
Dorothy Sue GED Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Must be a GED recipient
- Be enrolled full time
- Be a U.S. citizen and a New Mexico resident
Eloy Reyes Title V Memorial Scholarship for La Comunidad Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Low-income, minority students enrolled in an Associate's Degree Program
Health, Financial Services, Office Technology, Paralegal Studies, or Project Management
Ernest Garcia Emerging Artist Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Enrolled in CNM studio art courses
- GPA of 3.0 or greater
Follett Bookstore Student Success Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Major in a degree or certificate program
- Completed at least 12 credits
- Have at least a 2.5 GPA
Frances R. Moore Memorial Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Employed by a financial institution and 3.0 GPA
Fred C. and Priscilla M. Bottom Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Students in the School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety
French Stewart Presidential Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- CNM dual credit student
- Pursing a business related associate degree at CNM
Frontier Golden Pride Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Students who demonstrate continuing academic excellence, approaching graduation with a clear degree and career plan.
George J. Maloof Memorial Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Minimum 6 credit hours and 2.5 GPA
Health Wellness and Public Safety Success Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Graduating Spring 2016 with an Associates' Degree in any Health, Wellness and Public Safety program
- GPA of 2.5 or greater
- Applied for CNM graduation in Spring 2016
Heather Mara Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Be a full-time student with a minimum 2.0 GPA
- Preference given to students enrolled in any one of the degree programs available through the School of Communications, Humanities, or Social Science
James P. Toler Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Students in the Surveying Engineering program
John Boydstun Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Enrolled in the Associate of Science in Mathematics program
- Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher
Kenneth Lindemann Memorial Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Students who have overcome obstacles in the School of Business and Information Technology nearing completion of program
Lavu Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Students seeking entrepreneurship opportunities through CNM programs
- Enrolled in any associate degree or certificate program
Lovelace Success Award Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Be enrolled in the CNM Nursing program with intention of continuing the Bachelors of Science degree with a four year educational institution
- Currently employed by Lovelace Health System, performing clinical/preceptorship, or demonstrate strong future goals of employment with Lovelace Health System
- Must have a 3.0 GPA
- Preference to students nearing completion of Associates Degree
Mexican Consulate Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Mexican Nationals residing in New Mexico
- 3.0 GPA or higher, preferred
Modrall Sperling Law Firm Business Occupations Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Awarded to Business & Information Technology students who demonstrate academic achievement
New Mexico Land Title Association Chili Currier Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Be enrolled in 6 credits with full time job, 9 credits with part time job, and 12 credits if unemployed
- Have a 3.0 GPA
- Be a US Citizen or eligible non-citizen
New Mexico Student Loan Guarantee Corporation Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Various program students who demonstrate financial need
- Must be a New Mexico Resident and US Citizen or permanent resident
- Has completed at least 12 college level credits at CNM
Noel & Frances Behne Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Students in the Nursing program
Paralegal Success Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Graduating Spring 2016 with an Associates' Degree in Paralegal Studies
- GPA of 2.5 or greater
- Applied for CNM graduation
Phi Theta Kappa Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Currently enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours
- Be eligible for membership in Phi Theta Kappa
- Completed 12 credit hours
- Cumulative GPA of 3.5
- Be invited to join Phi Theta Kappa
Phil C. Sanchez Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Financial need for students in realizing their educational dreams and goals
Phillip Gonzales Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Graduates of Pecos, Los Lunas, Las Vegas, Jemez Springs, or Cuba school districts
PNM Renewable Technology Success Award
Minimum Criteria:
- Students nearing completion of a renewable technology program with plans to transition into the workforce
Rodey Law Firm Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Enrolled in the Paralegal program
Richard & Linda Barr Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Nursing students currently enrolled in their 4th or 5th term of the Nursing program
- Enrolled in a minimum of 10 credit hours
- Preference to New Futures High School graduates or single mothers
Sherman & Cathy McCorkle - WTC
STEM/Engineering Success Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Graduating Spring 2016 with an Associate' Degree in a STEM field
- GPA of 3.0 or greater
- Applied for CNM graduation
Ted F. Martinez Scholarship Endowment
Minimum Criteria:
- Have overcome personal hardships to attend CNM
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
Veterinary Tech Success Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Graduating Spring 2016 with an Associate' Degree in Veterinary Technology
- GPA of 2.5 or greater
- Applied for CNM graduation
Wilhelmina Neat Coe/Peace Foundation, Inc. Memorial Scholarship
Minimum Criteria:
- Financially vulnerable students, students with special needs and CNM students transferring to UNM
Women in Corrections
Minimum Criteria:
- Female Criminal Justice majors
- Enrolled in criminal justice courses
- Currently employed in the criminal justice field
- Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
