CNM Foundation Scholarships
The CNM Foundation offers additional scholarships that can help with school. These are great opportunities!
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Each scholarship is different. Review the list, read the requirements, and find one that is right for you. Each open scholarship has an application link or information sheet. Updates are posted as scholarships open and close.
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Fall 2018 Open Scholarships
*Note: Scholarship applications requiring a letter of recommendation from a current instructor must be from a Fall 2018 semester instructor.
Aaron Parker-Lockwood Scholarship Endowment
- Enrolled part-time in the School of Communications, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Apply for the Aaron Parker-Lockwood Scholarship Endowment
ACF Construction Trades Scholarship (Deadline: August 8, 2018)
- Enrolled in a CNM School of Applied Technology construction related Associate's program
- Apply for the ACF Construction Trades Scholarship
Access to College Education Scholarship
- Enrolled in an associate degree or certificate program
- Apply for the Access to College Education Scholarship
Adelina Gonzales-Vigil Scholarship Endowment
- Support nursing students with children
- Apply for the Adelina Gonzales-Vigil Scholarship Endowment
AGC Scholarship Endowment in Honor of Robert J. Stamm
- Students in the Construction Technology Degree program or the Construction Management Technology Degree program
- Apply for the AGC Scholarship Endowment in Honor of Robert J. Stamm
Alfred A. Abbott Scholarship
- Nursing Program students who demonstrate financial need and academic achievement
- Apply for the Alfred A. Abbott Scholarship
Amey P. Sanchez Scholarship Endowment
- Students enrolled in Architectural/Engineering Drafting Technology
- Apply for the Amey P. Sanchez Scholarship Endowment
Andrew G. Rausch/Car Crafters Scholarship
- Enrolled in the CNM School of Applied Technology's Transportation (AAS) Automotive Technology Concentration program
- Apply for the Andrew G. Rausch/Car Crafters Scholarship
Ann and Peter Ziegler Scholarship Endowment
- Female Liberal Art students planning to transfer to a four year institution
- Apply for the Ann and Peter Ziegler Scholarship Endowment
Arts and Science Programs Endowment
- Be enrolled in Arts and Science programs such as Computer Information Systems, Accounting, Pre Management, Liberal Arts, General Studies, and Engineering
- Apply for the Arts and Science Programs Endowment
Audrey A. Martinez and Paul A. Getz Scholarship Endowment
- Students nearing completion of their certificate or associate degree program
- Must be experiencing unexpected financial need
- Apply for the Audrey A. Martinez and Paul A. Getz Scholarship Endowment
Bueno Foods Scholarship Endowment Fund
- Enrolled in a Certificate or Associate Degree program
- Priority will be given to current Bueno Foods employees and/or direct dependents of Bueno Foods employees
- Apply for the Bueno Foods Scholarship Endowment Fund
Carl & Linda Alongi Scholarship Endowment
- Students enrolled in the Accounting Program
- Apply for the Carl & Linda Alongi Scholarship Endowment
Century Sign Builders
- Enrolled in one of the following degree program areas: Project Management, Digital Media or Architectural/Engineering Drafting Technology
- Preference to students who would like an opportunity for an internship with Century Sign Builders
- Apply for the Century Sign Builders Scholarship
CNM Minority Scholarship Endowment
- Minority students
- 3.0 GPA
CNM Presidential Scholarship Endowment
- Assist students who are recent dual credit high school graduates who are attending CNM
- Apply for the CNM Presidential Scholarship Endowment
CSI Construction Specification Institute Scholarship
- Student in Construction Technology or Architectural Engineering Drafting Technology
- Apply for the CSI Construction Specification Institute Scholarship
Culinary Arts Scholarship Endowment
- Students enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program
- Apply for the Culinary Arts Scholarship Endowment
David Rhutasel Scholarship
- Enrolled in HVAC degree or certificate program
- Apply for the David Rhutasel Scholarship
Daniel Joe Lyle Memorial Scholarship
- Assist students enrolled in the Nursing program or Nursing support programs (such as LNA or related field)
- Have a demonstrated emergency situation
- Apply for the Daniel Joe Lyle Memorial Scholarship
Della and Floyd Hampton Memorial Scholarship Endowment
- Assist students who are single mothers
- Apply for the Della and Floyd Hampton Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Dorothy Sue GED Scholarship Endowment
- Must be a GED recipient and enrolled full time
- Apply for the Dorothy Sue GED Scholarship Endowment
Dr. Diane Evans-Prior NMNEC Endowment Fund
- Be dually enrolled in the CNM/UNM NMNEC Nursing program with CNM being the Home School
- Apply for the Dr. Diane Evans-Prior NMNEC Endowment Fund
Dr. Diane Klepper Endowment Fund
- Enrolled in the Associates of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy program
- Must be enrolled full time (minimum of 12 credit hours)
- Apply for the Dr. Diane Klepper Endowment Fund
DSRM National Bank Scholarship
- Students in Accounting, Business Administrations, CIS, Engineering, Office Technology, Paralegal Studies, or Project Management
- Apply for the DSRM National Bank Scholarship
Ernest Garcia Emerging Artist Scholarship
- Spring 2019 award: Application will be available in the Spring 2019 term
- Enrolled in CNM studio art courses
- Apply for the Ernest Garcia Emerging Artist Scholarship
Everest Jackson Scholarship Endowment Fund
- Assist students enrolled in the CNM STEM-related field
- Apply for the Everest Jackson Scholarship Endowment Fund
Follett Bookstore Student Success Scholarship
- Outstanding student majoring in a degree or certificate program
- Apply for the Follett Bookstore Student Success Scholarship
Frances R. Moore Memorial Scholarship
- Employed by a financial institution and 3.0 GPA
- Apply for the Frances R. Moore Memorial Scholarship
Frank H. Luna Scholarship
- Students employed at a local retirement or nursing facility
- Apply for the Frank H. Luna Scholarship
French Stewart Presidential Scholarship
- Recent high school graduates who completed at least 6 credits while in high school as a CNM Dual Credit student with a 3.0 GPA or better and enrolled in a business related associate degree program
- Apply for the French Stewart Presidential Scholarship
Garcia Automotive Group Scholarship
- Assist students in the Automotive Technology Program
- Apply for the Garcia Automotive Group Scholarship
Heather Mara Memorial Scholarship Endowment
- Enrolled full time in the School of Communications, Humanities, or Social Sciences
- Apply for the Heather Mara Memorial Scholarship Endowment
IME Becas / Mexican Consulate Scholarship
(Priority Date: October 5, 2018 by 4:00 p.m.)
- Mexican Nationals residing in New Mexico
- Apply for the IME Becas / Mexican Consulate Scholarship
James Ivy Endowment EMS Scholarship
- Enrolled in the Emergency Medical Services program
- Apply for the James Ivy Endowment EMS Scholarship
James P. Toler Scholarship Endowment
- Students in the Surveying Engineering program
- Apply for the James P. Toler Scholarship Endowment
Janice E. Micali Scholarship Endowment
- Single parents, with preference given to graduates of New Futures High School
- Apply for the Janice E. Micali Scholarship Endowment
Jim R. Higdon Scholarship Endowment
- Students with exceptional merit and financial need to buy books/tools for their program
- Apply for the Jim R. Higdon Scholarship Endowment
John Mondragon Scholarship
- Enrolled in any associate degree program
- Be Part-time
- Apply for the John Mondragon Scholarship
Judith Adina Simon Scholarship
- To assist students who are victims of domestic violence or homelessness and/or clients of La Familia
- Apply for the Judith Adina Simon Scholarship
Kenneth Lindemann Memorial Endowment
- Students who have overcome obstacles in the School of Business and Information Technology nearing completion of program
- Apply for the Kenneth Lindemann Memorial Endowment Scholarship
Kyla and Roger Thompson Veterans Scholarship
- Students who are veterans
- First priority will be given to those students not currently eligible for GI Bill benefits
- Apply for the Kyla and Roger Thompson Veterans Scholarship
LJR Scholarship Endowment for Foster Care Youth
- Students in the New Mexico foster care system for the one year period leading up to and including their 18th birthday;
OR
- Adopted or placed into legal guardianship out of the New Mexico foster care system after their 16th birthday
- Must be a New Mexico Resident
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Apply for the LJR Scholarship Endowment for Foster Care Youth
Marilyn & David Ryerson Nursing Scholarship
- Enrolled in the Nursing program and completed at least 12 credits of college level courses at CNM
- Apply for the Marilyn and David Ryerson Nursing Scholarship
Mark Pardo Salon Endowed Scholarship in honor of A.J. "Pardo" Gonzales
- Cosmetology students pursuing an Associates in Cosmetology
- Apply for the Mark Pardo Salon Endowed Scholarship in honor of A.J. "Pardo" Gonzales
New Mexico Facility Managers Scholarship
- Students enrolled in CNM's School of Applied Technologies
- Apply for the New Mexico Facility Managers Scholarship
New Mexico Land Title Association Chili Currier Scholarship Endowment
- New Mexico high school diploma with a 3.0 GPA
- Apply for the New Mexico Land Title Association Chili Currier Scholarship Endowment
New Mexico Student Loan Guarantee Corporation Scholarship
- Must be a New Mexico Resident and US Citizen or permanent resident
- Has completed at least 12 college level credits at CNM
- Apply for the New Mexico Student Loan Guarantee Corporation Scholarship
Park Saiz Construction Trade Scholarship Endowment
- Enrolled in Plumbing, Electrical Trades, Carpentry, Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration, or Construction Management
- Apply for the Park Saiz Construction Trade Scholarship Endowment
Park Saiz GED Scholarship Endowment
- Have a New Mexico GED and enrolled in a School of Applied Technology major
- Apply for the Park Saiz GED Scholarship Endowment
Pauline Armijo "Excellence in Education" Scholarship
- Enrolled in a teacher education program
- Apply for the Pauline Armijo "Excellence in Education" Scholarship
Phil C. Sanchez Memorial Scholarship Endowment
- Financial need for students in realizing their educational dreams and goals
- Apply for the Phil C. Sanchez Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Phillip Gonzales Scholarship Endowment
- Graduates of Pecos, Los Lunas, Las Vegas, Jemez Springs, or Cuba school districts
- Apply for the Phillip Gonzales Scholarship Endowment
Richard & Linda Barr Scholarship
- Nursing students currently enrolled in their 4th or 5th term of the Nursing program
- Preference to New Futures High School graduates or single mothers
- Apply for the Richard & Linda Barr Scholarship
Rust Opportunity Assistance Fund
- An emergency fund for students experiencing an unforeseen financial situation
- Applications can be picked up at Financial Aid and Scholarship Services at main campus
- Click here for more information on the Rust Opportunity Assistance Fund
Sandia Foundation Scholarship
- Assist graduates of Albuquerque High School
- Apply for the Sandia Foundation Scholarship
Success CHSS Boye Foundation Award (Deadline: October 19, 2018)
- Graduating Fall 2018 with a CHSS certificate or Associates' Degree in Liberal Arts, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, Anthropology, History, or Political Science
- Apply for the Success CHSS Boye Foundation Award
Success Delta Dental Student Award (Deadline: October 19, 2018)
- Graduating Fall 2018
- Enrolled in the final term of the CNM Dental Assistant certificate program
- Apply for the Success Delta Dental Student Award
Success Health Wellness and Public Safety Scholarship (Deadline: October 19, 2018)
- Graduating Fall 2018 with an Associates' Degree in any Health, Wellness and Public Safety program
- Applied for CNM graduation in Fall 2018
- Apply for the Success Health Wellness and Public Safety Scholarship
Success Lovelace Award Endowment (Deadline: October 19, 2018)
- Graduating Fall 2018
- CNM Nursing student with intentions of continuing onto a Bachelors of Science degree
- Apply for the Success Lovelace Award Endowment
Success Modrall Paralegal Scholarship
Success Rodey Paralegal Scholarship (Deadline: October 19, 2018)
- Graduating Fall 2018 with an Associates' Degree in Paralegal Studies
- Apply for the Success Modrall/Rodey Paralegal Scholarship
Success PNM Renewable Technology Award (Deadline: October 19, 2018)
- Graduating Fall 2018
- Students nearing completion of a renewable technology program with plans to transition into the workforce
- Apply for the Success PNM Renewable Technology Award
Success STEM/Engineering Scholarship (Deadline: October 19, 2018)
- Graduating Fall 2018 with an Associate' Degree in a STEM field
- Applied for CNM graduation
- Apply for the Success STEM/Engineering Scholarship
Success Veterinary Tech Scholarship (Deadline: October 19, 2018)
- Graduating Fall 2018 with an Associate' Degree in Veterinary Technology
- Apply for the Success Veterinary Tech Scholarship
Ted F. Martinez Scholarship Endowment
- Have overcome personal hardships to attend CNM
- Apply for the Ted F. Martinez Scholarship Endowment
VK Memorial Scholarship Endowment
- Single parents, New Future High School graduate
- Apply for the VK Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Wilhelmina Neat Coe/Peace Foundation, Inc. Memorial Scholarship
- CNM students transferring to UNM in the Spring term
- Apply for the Wilhelmina Neat Coe/Peace Foundation, Inc. Memorial Scholarship
Closed Scholarships
Adult and General Education Endowment Scholarship
- Students who have recently completed their GED and are beginning their college education
- Apply for the Adult and General Education Endowment Scholarship
Albuquerque Chapter of Construction Specifications Institute
- Construction Management and Architectural/Engineering/Drafting Technology students
AIEF Emergency
- Native American students enrolled full time experiencing a financial emergency
AIEF Tools of the Trade Scholarship
- Native American Students majoring in the health care fields
Aspire and Matteucci Dual Credit Presidential Scholarships
- Recent high school graduates who completed at least 6 credits while in high school as a CNM Dual Credit student with a 3.0 GPA or better
- Apply for the Aspire and Matteucci Dual Credit Presidential Scholarships
Barbara Silva Book and Tool Scholarship
- Students enrolled full time in a vocational/technical program with a 3.0 or higher GPA
- Apply for the Barbara Silva Book and Tool Scholarship
Bosomworth Workforce Training Center Scholarship Endowment
- Students enrolled in the CNM Workforce Training Center
Career and Technical Endowment Scholarship
- Assist students enrolled in a Career and Technical associates degree or certificate degree program
- Apply for the Career and Technical Endowment Scholarship
Carrie G. Lund Memorial Organ Donation Scholarship
- Students enrolled in the CNM Nursing Program
- Apply for the Carrie G. Lund Memorial Organ Donation Scholarship
Cleta Downey Memorial Scholarship Endowment
- Enrolled in any CNM associate or certificate degree program
- Not be financial aid eligible
- Apply for the Cleta Downey Memorial Scholarship Endowment
CNM Alumni Scholarship Endowment
CNM Explora Intern Scholarship
- Declared a STEM field or an education major at CNM
CVI Laser Photonics Scholarship
- Assist students in the Photonics Program
- Apply for the CVI Laser Photonics Scholarship
Cy T. Stockhoff Memorial Scholarship Endowment
- Enrolled in the Emergency Medical Services program
- Assists EMS students by paying a portion of their licensure exams
- Apply for the Cy T. Stockhoff Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Daniels Fund Boundless Opportunity Scholarship
- Student in SAGE and/or one of the following:
- Adults entering or returning to college
- Foster care youth
- GED recipient - not receiving other scholarships
- Juvenile justice youth
- Pursuing Early Childhood Education (ECE) certification
- Pursuing EMT/paramedic training
- Returning Military - not receive VA educational benefits
Don McLeod Scholarship
- Assist students enrolled in an associate or certificate degree program
- Apply for the Don McLeod Scholarship
Eloy Reyes Title V Memorial Scholarship
- Hispanic students in an associate's degree transferable to a four year institution
Ethicon Scholarship
- Preference to Surgical Technology, Nursing, or Sterile Processing Technician
Fred C. and Priscilla M. Bottom Scholarship Endowment
- Students in the School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety
- Apply for the Fred C. and Priscilla M. Bottom Scholarship Endowment
Fred Hawker Scholarship Endowment
- Students enrolled in the Computer Information Systems Program
- Apply for the Fred Hawker Scholarship Endowment
Frontier Golden Pride Scholarship Endowment
- Students who demonstrate continuing academic excellence, approaching graduation with a clear degree and career plan
- Apply for the Frontier Golden Pride Scholarship Endowment
George J. Maloof Memorial Scholarship
- Outstanding successful student with financial need
- Apply for the George J. Maloof Memorial Scholarship
Intel/CNM STEM Mentoring Opportunity
- Majoring in Engineering, Math, Physics, or Advanced System Technology
John Boydstun Scholarship
- Enrolled in the Associate of Science in Mathematics program
- Apply for the John Boydstun Scholarship
Lavu Scholarship Endowment
- Students seeking entrepreneurship opportunities through CNM programs
- Apply for the Lavu Scholarship Endowment
Mark Armijo STEM Support Scholarship
- Enrolled in non-credit entrepreneurial-related degree or certificate programs
- Enrolled in a fast-track degree program
- Enrolled in the Ignite Community Accelerator, Fuse Makerspace, Cyber Academy, Deep Dive Coding, and Entrepreneurial Mindset Programs
- Not eligible for any financial aid
- Apply for the Mark Armijo STEM Support Scholarship
Mise En Place Scholarship
- Enrolled in the Culinary Arts and/or Hospitality program
- Have successfully completed one semester in the culinary and/or hospitality certificate or degree program
- Apply for the Mise En Place Scholarship
Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Inc. Scholarship Fund
- Enrolled in the School of Health, Wellness and Public Safety's Community Paramedic or Community Healthcare Worker Certificate programs
- Apply for the Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Inc. Scholarship Fund
Noel & Frances Behne Scholarship Endowment
- Students in the Nursing program
- Apply for the Noel & Frances Behne Scholarship Endowment
Ottens Foundation Emergency and Success Scholarships
- Native American students enrolled in a Health related field
- Apply for the Ottens Foundation Emergency and Success Scholarships
Phi Theta Kappa Endowment
- 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
Ron Hackney Excellence Prize Scholarship
- Spring award: Students can apply for scholarship at the start of the Spring 2019 term
- Enrolled in the final term of a CNM Welding Certificate or Associate Degree program
- Apply for the Ron Hackney Excellence Prize Scholarship
Sandia Resort & Casino Scholarship
- Students enrolled in Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Pre-Health Sciences, Community Health Worker, Nursing, Nursing Assistant, and Home Health Aide
- Apply for the Sandia Resort & Casino Scholarship
Sherman & Cathy McCorkle - WTC
TRW Space & Defense Scholarship Endowment
- Applied Technology working towards a certificate or an associate's degree in Advanced Systems Technology and enrolled in ELEC courses
- Apply for the TRW Space & Defense Scholarship Endowment
W.D. Hollingworth Memorial Scholarship Endowment
- Students in a Business & Information Technology Associate's Degree Program
- Apply for the W.D. Hollingworth Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Who's Your Neighbor Scholarship
- To assist students with tuition, fees, books, and equipment/tools who are not eligible for financial aid
- Apply for the Who's Your Neighbor Scholarship
Women in Corrections
- Female currently employed in the criminal justice profession enrolled in criminal justice courses