Scholarship & Financial Aid Funds

Perhaps no one exemplifies our city’s potential and present achievements more than do Albuquerque students. Scholarship and financial aid donors give because they believe in the power of education to transform lives. They see a city and its students, both brimming with possibility. They give to honor the memory of a loved one or to promote a particular field of study, a career or an attribute that has a special meaning to them. When you create a scholarship or financial aid fund at the Foundation, you create an opportunity to improve a student’s life and also the lives of their family members for generations to come.

Scholarship and financial aid donors value their roles in providing education and career development opportunities for graduating high school students, those already attending college and students returning to college after many years for a career change. The Foundation offers flexible options for establishing a scholarship or financial aid fund based on your desired level of involvement. You are Albuquerque, and we can help you build a fund to ensure your community’s educational success.

During 2014, $141,789 was awarded to new and renewing students.

Scholarship Funds Established in 2014

Sarah K. Caplan Scholarship Fund

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Funds contributing to the 2014 student aid awards:

American Advertising Federation-NM Scholarship

For students who plan to enter the advertising profession in New Mexico. The scholarship is intended to provide monetary support for students in their junior or senior year of college

Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship

To support students pursuing an education and a career in the automotive and/or related technical vocational fields

Barnes W. Rose, Jr. & Eva Rose Nichol Scholarship Program

For Albuquerque High School graduates pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics

Bryan Cline Memorial Soccer Scholarship Program

To recognize Eldorado High School graduating senior varsity soccer players

Carl F. Scott Scholarship Fund for Tucumcari Lodge No. 27 AF&AM - Quay County

For Quay County residents working toward a 2- or 4-year undergraduate degree or a masters or doctoral degree

David R. Woodling Memorial Scholarship

To support students in pursuit of a certificate or degree in Metals Technology

Trythall Family Scholarships for Excellence in Continuing Education

For individuals who are employed a minimum of 20 hours per week while attending college

James Ledwith Memorial Scholarship

To recognize a student pursuing his or her “life dream” in spite of facing extraordinary life challenges

Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque Scholarship Program

For graduating seniors with strong community service experience and strong academic records

Manuel Lujan Excellence in Education Scholarship

For students from 24 designated high schools to attend a New Mexico 4-year college/university

New Mexico Manufactured Housing Association Scholarship Program

To provide scholarship awards to New Mexico high school graduates residing in manufactured homes

Notah Begay III Scholarship Program

For Native American high school graduates demonstrating strong academic achievement and participation in any varsity-level team sport

Robby Baker Memorial Scholarship

For a La Cueva High School senior who has a language or reading/learning disability

Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Award Program

To provide financial assistance to address the ‘gap’ in financial aid packages for both students graduating from high school and those continuing their education

Woodcock Family Education Scholarship Program

To provide scholarships to support students of exceptional promise in attending a college or university in pursuit of a STEM-related degree

Youth in Foster Care Scholarship Program

For young adults who have been in foster care in the New Mexico to continue their education at a post-secondary school and develop a marketable skill