Scholarships

Seniors: The dates with the * symbol are the ones that have been updated.  We will update the rest of the scholarship information as we receive it.  Should you have any questions please see your school counselor or a Bridges Project for Education representative.

A special thanks to the school counselors who have helped us compile this list:  Dolores Trujillo (Taos), Katie Bakko (Peñasco), and Mary Lou Sánchez (Mora).

 

Deadline	Organization	Application and Selective Information
December 15	AXA Achievement Scholarship	The AXA Foundation, in association with United States News and World Reports , has launched the AXA Achievement Scholarship Program. High school student can receive up to $25,000 in scholarships. The program offers the following: 10,000 scholarships to 52 students, one in each state, DC and Puerto Rico. $15,000 additional scholarships to 10 national recipients. The national scholarship winners will also be offered internships at AXA offices and a computer for college, bringing their grand total educational support to more than $25,000!! To Qualify, Students should: Be well- rounded, determined to succeed and have achieved excellence outside the classroom. Demonstrate that they care about their family and community. For more information www.axa-achievement.com.
No Deadline	Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute	http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/listofscholarships.htm

Seniors should be checking with universities about their scholarships and deadlines.  Scholarship applications for state schools can probably be obtained from your schools counselor's office or check the school's website:

UNM                    www.unm.edu

NMSU                  www.nmsu.edu

NMHU                  www.nmhu.edu

ENMU                   www.enmu.edu

WNMU                  www.wnmu.edu

Taos High School Seniors the scholarship booklet will be available @ Bridges Project

Taos High School Local Scholarships

01    Arthur J. Martinez Memorial

02      Bent Lodge Masonic Scholarship

03      Buds Cut Flowers & More

04      Centinel Bank of Taos

05      Dan’s Carpet-Furniture

06       Ernie Blake Memorial

07        Family Practice Scholarship

09      First State Bank Merit

10     Fraternal Order of Eagles #3489

11      Freddie Mondragon Memorial

12     Gonzales Square Business Rentals 

13     Hispanic Heritage Scholarship

14    Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary

15    Holy Cross Hospital Scholarship

16   Janice Medina Memorial

17   Joe H Montoya

18   John Stribling Memorial

19   Kit Carson Electric Coop., Inc

20   Lawrence Santistevan  Memorial

21   Lettergirl’s Club Scholarship

22    Letterman’s Club Scholarship

23    Llano Quemado MDWCA Scholarship

24    LULAC Scholarship

25   Manuelita Esquibel

26   Moly Corp Scholarship

27    National Educators Association (NEA)

28   Optimist Club

29   Orrie Friedman Scholarship

30   Padre Martinez Scholarship

31   People’s Bank Scholarship

32   Quality Inn Vite/Taos County Assoc. of Realtors

33  Ranchos Parent Teacher Org.

34   Robert E. Binion

35  R.C. Gorman Award

36  Stephen A. Jeantete Memorial

37  Student Council Merit

38  Susan B. Santistevan Memorial

39  Taffy Sandoval, Fraternal Order of Eagles & Sandoval Family

40  Taos Auto Enthusiasts

41   Taos County ARC

42  Taos County Bar Association

43  Taos County Sheriff’s Posse

44  Taos Federation of United School Employees

45   Taos High School Athletic Boosters

46  Taos High School Mariachi, El Tigre

47   Taos Kiwanis Club

48  Taos Municipal School’s Administration Council

49  Taos Municipal School’s Board of Education

50  Taos Off Road Auto Mechanics

51   Taos Picuris Indian Health Center

52   Taos Pueblo Headstart

53  Tierra Wood Stoves

54  Troy Foundation Scholarship

55  Veteran’s of Foreign War’s

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