A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RECOGNIZING PASSION
FOR THE FUTURE OF NEW MEXICO AGRICULTURE

505 Southwestern® New Mexico True Scholars is a new scholarship program designed to recognize passion and commitment to pursue higher education and make a positive impact on the agriculture industry in New Mexico.  One recipient for the $5,000 scholarship will be selected annually and will be awarded in equal payments over 4 years of undergraduate study.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be graduating seniors of a New Mexico high school.
• Applicants must plan to attend an accredited college or university in New Mexico beginning fall 2018 and be enrolled full time.
• Applicants must have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their first six semesters of high school.
• Applicants must have completed a FAFSA application for the upcoming college year
•  Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to making an impact in the agricultural industry and/or overall economy of food and agriculture of New Mexico.  

TIMELINE

• September 29, 2017: Scholarship open for applications online at http://nmcf.org/scholarships/505-southwestern-new-mexico-true-scholars
• March 19, 2018  11:59PM: Applications DUE
• Late April 2018: Scholarship Recipient Announced

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Complete online application at http://nmcf.org/scholarships/505-southwestern-new-mexico-true-scholars
• Attach your high school transcript through your junior year
• Attach a copy of your college acceptance letter
• Attach a copy of the FAFSA page that indicates what your Estimated Family Contribution would be.

For more information, http://nmcf.org/scholarships/505-southwestern-new-mexico-true-scholars or email the New Mexico Community Foundation at scholarship@nmcf.org