Three (3) two-year scholarships of up to $2000 per year (up to $1000 per semester for a total of four semesters) will be awarded to UNM-Taos students who are New Mexico residents enrolled full-time in a Certificate and/or Associate Degree Program (part-time students will be considered under special circumstances). Applications are open to all UNM-Taos students and will be accepted until all three scholarships have been awarded. Award recipients will be responsible for achieving and maintaining a minimum 2.5 grade point average. Recipients of Quail Roost Scholarship funding for four semesters will be eligible to reapply, should they continue their schooling.
We encourage students with irregular histories, such as the following, to apply: GED recipients; candidates from alternative/reform schools, juvenile diversion programs, justice centers, state correction facilities or drug court graduates; adult students seeking to pursue an education later in life or those returning for a “second chance” at postsecondary education.
In addition to your completed UNM-Taos Scholarship application, please address the following, adding additional sheet(s) as needed. If an item is not applicable, please indicate, N/A. You may address the items that apply to you in an essay (up to 500 words) or in list form:
Academics:
o What is your academic history (High School or programs attended, GPA, grade completed, any certificates, GED, etc.)?
o What are your educational goals? Include degree program and expected date of graduation.
o Briefly describe your personal and/or professional goals as related to your educational pursuits. What are your plans after attaining your degree?
Financial Need:
o Please indicate number of household members _____
o Please indicate your total household income range:
o ___$0-$30,000 ___$31,000-$50,000 ___$51,000-$75,000 ___$75,000+
o What are your estimated costs of attending UNM-Taos per semester? (Include tuition, books, fees, housing and any other related expenses) Explain how you plan on meeting these costs?
o What resources are available to you to assist you in attaining your degree (include financial aid, scholarships received/applied for, work or other income, etc.)?
Additional Considerations:
o Please describe any unique circumstances you think should be taken into consideration, including but not limited to an “irregular history,” as described above.
o List any extracurricular activities, volunteer experience, community service, clubs, memberships, hobbies, interests, etc.
o You may additionally provide any documents or information relevant to your particular situation including, but not limited to: a brief work history (if applicable), letters(s) of recommendation, certifications, etc.
For an application or more information contact:
UNM-Taos Financial Aid Office at
575-737-6217 or taosaid@unm.edu
or visit http://taos.unm.edu/scholarships
