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Scholarships from Outside Organizations

Many organizations offer scholarships for incoming or continuing college students. When applying for outside scholarships, please keep in mind that each organization has its own criteria, and deadline. This page is updated as we receive new scholarship information, so please bookmark this site and check back regularly. Scholarships from outside organizations can be utilized in addition to NMT merit scholarships, and in conjunction with federal student aid.

If a student receives a scholarship award letter from an organization, they should send a copy to the Financial Aid Office so that it can be added to the student's award.

List of Scholarships from Outside Organizations

(updated 02/23/2024)

GREAT Minds in STEM

ACEC research Institute

Voyager Scholarship for Public Service

Desk and Derrick Educational Trust Scholarships Deadline: April 1

Deadline: April 1

On the webpage click on the Scholarships tab then on "Scholarship Application 2024-2025" listed under Important Documents (this section is shaded in light grey)

Application Website

Lonnie Lee & Maria Elena Abernethy Scholarship-Freshman Students Deadline: May 1

Deadline to apply: May 1

Scholarship Award amount: $2900 annually until graduation within the scholarship guidelines ($10,000 total)

Application Website

New Mexico Gas Company Native American Scholarship Program (NASP) Deadline: May 5

New Mexico Gas Company’s annual Native American Scholarship
Program (NASP) provides financial assistance to support post-secondary
education for Native American students in New Mexico who demonstrate
a desire to engage in their future through continuing education.

NASP Application page

New Mexico Engineering Foundation 2023-2024 scholarships

PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) Santa Fe Chapter Scholarship Deadline: April 22

Deadline: April 22

Award amount: $1000

This scholarship is available for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or a straight ally dedicated to LGBT causes.

Application Website

Mental Health Scholarships

Julie's Helpers Memorial Scholarship Opens around April 1 of each year

Deadline: June 1 of each year

Award presentation

Award: $2,500

Eligibility:

All applicants must be Navajo females between the ages of 17 and 30, of at least one-fourth degree Navajo Indian blood
Be full-time students pursuing and undergraduate degree at a New Mexico College or University in the Business, Education, Engineering or Science field
Be currently enrolled when applying
have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (see Application Checklist for detailsApplication website

SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program Apply Aug. 1 - Dec. 1

SMART scholars receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment after graduation. SMART offers students the chance to pursue their passion in STEM while supporting the mission of the Department of Defense.

Opens Aug 1 and Closes Dec. 1

https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart

AIGC - American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships for Native Students

Click on link to access application

Deadline: June 1

https://accessscholarships.com/scholarship/american-indian-graduate-center-aigc-graduate-fellowship

The Sipes Foundation -Earth Science / Petroleum Engineering / Geological Engineering Scholarships Deadline July 2024

NAAMLP-National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs

Amount: $2500

Criteria:

-intend to work as a scientist, engineer or technician in the field of mine land reclamation

- Undergraduate student or Graduate student

Applications will open in the spring 2024

Friends of Hubbell Trading Post for Native American Jr. and Sr. College Students in the four corners area.

Awards: $2,500 (10 available)

Applications will open in the spring 2024

Friends of Hubbell Scholarships

Stephan L. Daniels _ Lift As We Climb Scholarship

Award: $5000

Eligibility Requirements

Education Level:

High School senior or undergraduate student

Race:

African American/Black

Major:

Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

Applications will open in the spring 2024

https://bold.org/scholarships/stephan-l-daniels-lift-as-we-climb-scholarship/

American Public Power Association

Fall Cycle Applications

Open: August 1

Close: October 15

Spring Cycle Applications

Open: December 1

Close: February 15

$2,000 Lineworker & Technical Educational Scholarships

These scholarships are available to high school seniors, high school graduates, and college undergraduates interested in a career in the electrical energy industry. We focus on supporting students pursuing majors that are in short supply and high demand by public power utilities

$4,000 Student Research Grants and Internships
Ten or more scholarships of $4,000 are are awarded each year to undergraduate/graduate students interested in student research grants and internships. Student Research Grant recipients conduct original research on a topic of interest to the field of public power. Interns work in conjunction with a DEED member electric utility who mentors the student.

An additional $1000 in funding is reserved for research grant and internship recipients wishing to attend American Public Power Association conferences to present their research and learn more about the professional world of public power.

Scholarship information

Albuquerque Community Foundation Scholarship Database (Awards and amounts vary) TBA

Eligibility: Varies, please check website.

Website

Hispanic Empowerment No-Essay Scholarship

Immigrants Rising List of Undergraduate scholarships that don't require proof of U.S. citizenship

New Mexico Landmen's Association Scholarship Deadline: April 2024 Not yet open

Deadline: April 2024

Awarded: Fall 2024

To assist in payment of educational expenditures

Criteria:

High School Seniors and College Students are eligible
Must be or intend to be full-time (12 credit minimum) for fall 2024
Two letters of recommendation
Essay on why you feel you deserve this scholarship (examples of leadership, activities, honors, awards, and/or goals)
Unofficial High School or College Transcript through fall 2023
Financial aid award letter (if applicable)

Scholarship web page

LGBT and LGBTQ Scholarships Deadline: varies by scholarship

Society of Petroleum Engineers Fort Worth Section Scholarship application deadline: April 15 Scholarship renewal deadline: June 1

Award amount: up to $3,000 (renewable)

Criteria:

Undergraduate
full-time degree seeking
Petroleum engineering or related field that will lead to a career in the oil and gas industry
GPA 3.0 or higher
Students should be from Tarrant County or surrounding area (Erath, Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell, and Wise Counties). Candidates from outside this area will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
US citizen or permanent resident

Link to Application and information

Grants and Scholarships for Native Americans

SallieMae Scholarship data base

Bridge your dreams with free access to millions of undergraduate and graduate school scholarships

It's free to register and a SallieMae representative confirmed that they do not sell your information.

scholarship search website

American Indian Services Scholarship Deadline: May 1 for fall, November 1 for spring

Sipes Foundation

Eligibility: Any currently-enrolled, upper-division or graduate student, majoring in any earth science - such as geology, geophysics, petroleum or geological engineering - attending a U.S.-based university, with a GPA of 3.0 or better, and U.S. Citizenship, is eligible for a SIPES Foundation Scholarship.

https://sipes.org/sipes-foundation/sipes-foundation-scholarship/

Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council Higher Education and Scholarships (Award and amount varies)

Deadlines: Fall Semester, June 30; Spring Semester, Nov. 1; Summer Semester, April 1

Eligibility: Student must be an enrolled and verified member of one of the following Pueblos: Picuris, Santa Clara, San IIdefonso, Pojoaque, Nambe, or Tesuque.The student must have been accepted for enrollment or currently be enrolled in good standing at an accredited College or University.

The Student must be pursuing a degree at a accredited College or University.

The student must have made a complete application to the ENIPC Higher Education Program.

The student must have applied for Financial Aid.

The student must be enrolled as a full time student or if a part time student, appeal to the ENIPC Scholarship Committee.

Award Contact Information:

Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council, Inc.

Higher Education Program

19 Industrial Park Rd Suite 3

Santa Fe, NM 87506

Phone: (505) 455-1800

Fax: (505) 455-1805

Email: enipc_he@yahoo.com

American Indian College Fund - Full Circle Scholarship (One-time award; amount varies)

APPLICATION WEBSITE

Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: Must be a full-time student, must be a US citizen who is a registered member of a federal or state-recognized tribe, must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (One-time award; amount varies)

Cobell Scholarship (One-time award; amount varies)

Scholarship Website

Deadline: Varies; typically between January-May

Eligibility: Must be a member of a federally-recognized tribe, must be (or plan to be) a full-time, degree-seeking student.

New Mexico Alliance for Hispanic Education Scholarship Database (Awards and amounts vary)

APPLICATION WEBSITE

Deadline: Varies

Eligibility:

Be of Hispanic Heritage and a resident of New Mexico.

Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-5551 (not expired)

Minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Must be a full-time student in an accredited U.S. institution

Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Must be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree

US Department of Labor Scholarship Database (Awards and amounts vary)

MoneyGeek - Database of STEM Scholarships (Awards and amounts vary)

Directory for Scholarships for America's Latino Students (Awards and amounts vary. Some Scholarships May Apply to Other Minority Students)

National Research Council of the National Academies Research Associatedship Programs

APPLICATION WEBSITE

Deadlines: Annual Application Deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1

Award Information: Awards are available for scientists and engineers at all stages of their career. Applicants should hold, or anticipate receiving, an earned doctorate in science or engineering. Most awards are open to foreign nationals as well as to U. S. citizens.

Research Associates receive annual stipends ranging from $41,000 to $70,000 for recent graduates and proportionally higher for Senior Associates. In addition, the NRC provides health insurance, relocation benefits and an allowance for professional travel.

Postdoctoral awards are for 12 months with renewal up to 3 years. Senior research awards may be for shorter periods of time. Summer Faculty awards are for 8 - 14 weeks, renewable for up to 3 successive summers.

Other external scholarships

To explore other external scholarships please check out these website:

Scholarship360

BOLD.org

SWE.org

Be sure to search scholars opportunities using various aspects of your identity including race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).

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