New Mexico Community Foundation (NMCF) partners with individuals and organizations to provide scholarships that help New Mexico students achieve their life dreams through the pursuit of education. Through scholarships, NMCF is preparing future leaders statewide so that they can build strong families and communities.

In 2010, NMCF provided $1,225,100 in scholarships for New Mexico students.

Scholarship funds are set up by donors who partner with NMCF to assist individuals in their education or other types of training. Donor often restrict funds based on such criteria as:

• School, district or location
• Educational institution where the scholarship may be used
• Type of degree or certification that may be pursued
• Focus of education (e.g., literature, environmental management, welding, business etc.)

Current NMCF Scholarships

NMCF currently offers four scholarships annually:

• Chase Scholarship Fund
• Jonathan Sherman Spradling Memorial
• First American Bank Scholars Scholarship Fund
• Artesia Special Hospital District Healthcare Occupations Scholarship

Scholarships are available by application. For more information, contact Denise Gonzales, NMCF Director of Community Philanthropy, at 505.820.6860 ext. 12 or email dgonzales@nmcf.org.