Scholarship Opportunities


High School Juniors and Seniors can win an all-expense paid weeklong trip to WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 16-21, 2025
2025 Youth Tour!

Six winners will be chosen to represent Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative, Inc. on the 2025
Government-in-Action Youth Tour.

The contest is open to high school juniors and seniors whose parents or legal guardians are
members of Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative, Inc. Please submit a two page essay on the
following topic:

The longevity of local electric cooperatives depends on federal state and local funding. If
selected travel to Washington DC, how would you advocate for this funding on a federal level.
State what type of questions you would ask, what type of information you would need to
provide, to state your case and how you would go about doing so.

Youth Tour Application 2025.docx

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The NMAA Foundation has distributed approximately $525,000 in scholarships to over 400 students since its inception in 2007.  During the 2023-2024 school year, the NMAA Foundation awarded $75,000+ to New Mexico Students and we are excited to announce that a minimum of $75,000 will again be distributed in 2024-2025.  Scholarships will be awarded to individuals in the following categories:

  • Mario Martinez Memorial NMAA Extraordinary Participation, presented by Nusenda Credit Union (excellence in academics & multiple athletic programs from Class A-2A schools; 2 @ $2,000 each)
  • Gary Tripp NMAA Extraordinary Participation, presented by Nusenda Credit Union (excellence in academics, athletics, and activities from Class 3A-5A schools; 2 @ $2,000 each)
  • Compete with Class, presented by the NM National Guard (sportsmanship; max of 5 @ $1,000 each)***
  • Dan & Lucille / Grey Gladiator Athletics, presented by Dion’s (excellence in academics and athletics; 2 @ $1,000 each)
  • Activities, presented by NB3 Foundation & Realty One of NM (excellence in academics and activities; 2 @ $1,000 each)
  • El Richards / Frances Walsh Spirit, presented by Varsity Spirit (excellence in academics & Cheer/Dance; 2 @ $1,000 each)
  • Trade / Technical School, presented by Havana Banana LLC, Por Vida, and I.B.E.W./N.E.C.A (excellence in athletics, academics, and interest in vocational skills training; 3 @ $1,000 each)
  • We Go Above So You Can Go Beyond, presented by Bank of Albuquerque (excellence in athletics, academics, and interest in business/fiancé; 6 @ $1,000 each)
  • “Together We Rise” (chosen from applicant pool for above scholarships based on achievement in athletics or activities, academics, and evaluation of personal statements; minimum 10 scholarships at $1,000 each)

 

There will also be several “at-large” selections for the Coach Dick Shelley St. Michael’s High School Basketball, Ralph Ortiz BPOE Elks Club of Santa Fe, Mike Mittelstaedt Memorial, Lt. Col Cecil Lynn Jr. Memorial, Austin Denton Memorial, Phil Schroer Memorial, Joey Montano Memorial, Mack Chase Memorial, Corey Tolle Memorial, New Mexico Beef Council, Bill Richards Memorial, K & K Memorial, Larry Trepland Memorial, Pell Family, and Pedro & Mateo Sandoval Strong Family Scholarships.  Similar to the “Together We Rise Scholarships”, there is no formal application for these at-large awards as the recipients will be chosen from the pool of individuals that apply for the categories listed above. 

 

***Note:  There is no formal application process for the Compete with Class scholarships as awards will be given to students that best exemplify the three pillars of the Compete with Class sportsmanship initiative - Respect, Integrity, and Responsibility.  Recipients will be selected by the NMAA Foundation Board of Directors based on recommendations from the NMAA and its member schools.  These scholarships are available to students from all grade levels, not just graduating seniors (all other scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors only and are based on an application process). 

 

The NMAA Foundation has recognized individuals from over 130 different NMAA member high schools over the last sixteen years.  In order to honor kids from all areas of New Mexico, we need your help in passing on application information to your high school administrators/counselors so that they can then inform your students of these scholarship opportunities  The deadline for each scholarship application is February 1st, 2025, but Compete with Class Scholarship nominations/recommendations can be made through June.  

 

Application packets must be submitted online via the following webpage: 

https://www.nmact.org/foundation/scholarship-forms/


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2025 LANL Scholarship Applications Now Open!

Scholarship Awards range from $1,000 to $20,000 over four years, with additional opportunities for internships and mentorships.

Eligibility:
▪️Resident of Northern New Mexico
▪️Minimum 3.25 GPA
▪️Enrolled or planning to enroll in a four-year degree program


LANL Scholarship Application 
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