COE Scholarships

COE Scholarship Applications due on April 1, 2008

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Priority Deadline:
March 1, 2008
(Required for a number of COE scholarships)

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Alumni Public Service Scholarships

Each of six academic departments in the College of Education can award a $1,000 scholarship to a graduate student and a $500 scholarship to an undergraduate student enrolled in their department. The objective of these scholarships is to recognize, encourage and reward those College of Education students who provide significant but broadly defined public service and/or service to their profession. Each department will award based on its own criteria. The requirements for eligibility for this scholarship are:

Be a junior, senior or graduate student making adequate progress toward their degree.
Have been admitted to the College of Education.
Have been admitted to a program within one of the six the Departments at the College of Education.Demonstrate having performed significant public service or service to the profession. Said public service can be unpaid or paid, as in the case of the Peace Corps, Americorps, Red Cross or other service organizations where such compensation is minimal. It may include but is not limited to public service rendered for community, government, religious or volunteer organizations inside or outside the United States. It may also include public service not connected to any organization. Service to the profession, however, shall be essentially unpaid. That is, being a graduate assistant or research assistant does not qualify, whereas volunteering to help conduct research, organize professional conferences, etc. would count, even if there was some type of minimal compensation. In all cases, the service to the profession would be above and beyond what is expected of a normal undergraduate or graduate student.
Documentation of public service will include a brief narrative of the public service performed by the applicant, along with at least one letter of recommendation by someone who was in the position to attest to the performance of that public service.
Demonstrate academic achievement, maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Demonstrate financial need for scholarship assistance through a FAFSA for U.S. citizens or its equivalent for international students.

Block Marder Scholarship [The Juliet Fleischer Block and Betty Jo]

Have been born in New Mexico
Admitted to the College of Education
Be in her/his JUNIOR YEAR
Plan to teach in a public school in New Mexico after graduation
Awarded annually for 4 successive semesters until graduation, provided the recipient is making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree and maintains a 2.5 grade point or better

Dunifon Scholarship [Carl P. Dunifon & Erma Whitmore Dunifon]

Applicants need to demonstrate academic achievement (minimum GPA of 2.0) and demonstrate financial need (FAFSA)
They must be enrolled as a full-time student in the College of Education
The scholarship may be awarded to the same student in successive semesters until graduation if the student is demonstrating satisfactory academic progress toward a degree and maintaining a 2.0 GPA or higher

Emergency Grant Fund

(Ongoing: complete application form & listed items only)

The Fund provides financial aid on a case-by-case basis to those students who have suffered an unexpected crisis, such as caused by fire, flood, accident or the death of an immediate family member.
Recipients of these scholarships must meet the following:

Making adequate progress toward their degree
Have been admitted to the College of Education
Submit a description of financial crisis that imperils the student's ability to continue her/his studies
While emergency grants are available to both undergraduate and graduate students, priority is given to students within one semester of completing their degree, certificate and/or licensure
And have a letter of support from a College of Education faculty member that attests to the financial emergency and the progress of the student in their studies

Esterly Endowed Memorial Scholarship [Helen Esterly]

Awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in secondary education in the area of social studies
Completed at least 60 semester hours of course work at UNM with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
The scholarship is merit and performance based, irrespective of financial need

Family Studies Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to an undergraduate student in the Family Studies Program.
The award will be given based on academic success and economic need (FAFSA)
One award may be made to a graduate student in the Family Studies Graduate Program

Nancy L. Fraser Doctoral Scholarship Fund

Awarded to College of Education doctoral students

Who demonstrate academic achievement
Who demonstrate financial need (FAFSA)
Are enrolled as full-time student

Dr. Dolores Gonzales Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Awarded to a full time junior, senior or graduate student

Who is actively involved with Bilingual Bicultural Education
Who is maintaining an acceptable GPA (2.5)
Who is a legal resident of New Mexico
Qualified for financial assistance (FAFSA)
Submit in writing a brief essay on interests in the field of bilingual bicultural education

Jeanne Hopler Endowed Scholarship

To assist in paying for tuition, books, fees and/or reasonable living expenses
Recipients will be female and enrolled in the College of Education,
Specializing in K-12 education
The scholarship can be awarded in successive semesters by maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher

Ives Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Awarded to residents of the State of New Mexico having completed a High School education in the state
Preference shall be given to applicants who reside in Albuquerque
To women (undergraduate or graduate) seeking advanced teacher training
Financial need is one of the selection criteria (FAFSA)

Ivins Doctoral Scholarship [Helen and Wilson Howard Ivins]

Doctoral student whose work and research contributions have a focus pertaining to secondary education
In financial need (FAFSA)
Enrolled in any program in the College of Education
Who has successfully completed doctoral comprehensive examinations

Janes Endowed Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Education [Mary Karen Janes]

Graduate students in education who intend to apply their graduate studies in the classroom
Teaching children in 5th grade or under
The award is based on demonstrated academic achievement (GPA 2.5 or better)
Financial need for this scholarship assistance (FAFSA)
The scholarship may be awarded to the same student in four successive semesters until graduation, provided the recipient is making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree and is maintaining a grade point average of 3.0, or better

Kiersten Keller Endowed Scholarship in Special Education

Enrolled in their fourth year of study at UNM in the College of Education
Pursuing a degree in Special Education with a Mental Retardation and Severe Disabilities Emphasis.
First preference is given to non-traditional students pursuing a teaching degree and New Mexico teaching licensure
Scholarship may be awarded to the same student in successive semesters until graduation, provided the recipient is making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree (2.5 GPA or higher)

Melissa & Joshua Keller Endowed Scholarship for 4th Year Education Students

Enrolled in their fourth year of study as undergraduate students at the UNM College of Education
The students must be involved in a practicum (student teaching) as required to complete his or her degree

Flonnie Ellen Matherly Endowed Scholarship

Must demonstrate academic achievement (2.5 GPA or higher) and financial need.
Applicant must be enrolled as full-time student in the College of Education at UNM.
First preference shall be given to non-traditional students in Elementary Special Education and planning a career in New Mexico.
Awarded successive semesters until graduation if making progress toward a degree w/3.0 GPA or higher

Joe S. and Dell Miera Memorial Scholarship

Be awarded to a graduate student
Pursuing a degree from Teacher Education
Who demonstrates academic achievement (GPA of 2.8)
Is enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
Preference will be given to students who are of third or more generation New Mexican heritage,
Who demonstrate financial need (FAFSA)
Who are pursuing a career in secondary education

John Milne Endowed Scholarship

Must be upperclassmen
Planning to teach in a public school upon graduation
Awarded on the basis of financial need, ability and character

Marion Monical Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Education

Awarded to undergraduate students doing their student teaching

My Bank Scholarship

Recipients of these scholarships must: be an enrolled senior at UNM College of Education pursuing a teaching degree and be engaged in student teaching
Demonstrate academic potential having achieved an overall GPA of 2.5,
Demonstrate financial need (FAFSA) for scholarship assistance in accord with UNM financial need guidelines
Be a graduate of a public or private high school located within the public school boundaries of Belen, Los Lunas or Mountainair, New Mexico or be a customer (or have a family member who is a customer) of The Bank of Belen now My Bank
At least two of the recipients shall be minority students
The scholarships will be $500 per student to be awarded in the semester of student teaching

Georgia Abeita Oliver Memorial Endowment

Preference will be given to full-time, undergraduate students

Majoring in Elementary Education
From one of the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico
With first preference to students from Acoma, Laguna and Isleta Pueblos
If no one applies from the above three Pueblos, applicants from the other 16 Pueblos will be considered.
Students must have demonstrated financial need (FAFSA)
A scholarship may be awarded to the same student in successive semesters until graduation, provided the recipient is making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree (2.0 GPA or higher

Emma May Olson Memorial Scholarship in Education

Native American student as first preference
Recipients must be enrolled full-time in the College of Education
Both undergraduate students and graduate students are eligible
Only if no qualified Native American student can be identified may the scholarship be awarded to other students

Michael & Enokena Olson Memorial Scholarship in Library Science

Native American or Alaskan Native student currently enrolled in the College of Education's Educational Media Library Science program (EMLS)
Making adequate progress towards program completion. This means being enrolled in one or more EMLS classes per semester
A scholarship may be awarded to the same student in successive semesters until graduation, provided the recipient maintains an acceptable academic record (2.5 GPA or higher)
If no qualified Native American can be identified, the scholarship may be awarded to another student in Educational Media Library Science

Arthur & Phoebe Pack Environmental Education Fund

Demonstrate academic achievement (GPA of 3.25 or higher)
Be enrolled as a full-time graduate student in the College of Education's Environmental Education program in Teacher Education
Applicants must provide a letter of interest that describes short and long-term professional goals, skills and strengths being brought to the fellowship experience
An updated resume is also required
Applicants must also submit a proposed plan for their participation in the Masters program in Science Education with an emphasis in Environmental Education
An award can be given to the same student in successive semesters until graduation, provided the recipient is a full-time student making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree and maintaining a 3.25 GPA or higher

Oliver L. and Louise R. Pembroke Memorial Scholarship

Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the College of Education
Scholastic standing and achievement
Demonstrated financial need (FAFSA)
Renewable annually provided student is making progress toward degree

Alex C. Peralta Memorial Scholarship

Must be of junior or senior status
Education majors with demonstrated academic achievement (3.5 GPA or higher)
Demonstrated financial need for scholarship assistance (FAFSA)
Scholarship may be awarded to the same student in successive semesters until graduation, provided the recipient is making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree and is maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher

Lou Jr. Rosasco Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship applicants are graduate students enrolled in the College of Education with emphasis in Educational Psychology
Applicants need to demonstrate Academic achievement (3.5 GPA or higher), and
Financial need (FAFSA)

Helen L. Sagl Memorial Scholarship in Education

Awarded to women in their final year of college
Graduating with a B.S. in Elementary Education
The recipients must have maintained an overall GPA of 3.0.
Financial need is considered (FAFSA)

The Emma Showman Scholarship (Recruitment priority)

As this is a recruitment scholarship priority will be given to individuals considering applying to a graduate program in the College of Education. Existing graduate students whose financial resources have prevented them from taking a full load also will be considered.
Applications will be accepted from individuals pursing one of the six areas that have been identified by the state of New Mexico as "high need": ESL Bilingual; Early Childhood; Math & Science; Reading; American Indian Education; or Special Education.
Eligibility is based on academic achievement and financial need (FAFSA). ONLY the application form; a current FAFSA form or Financial need statement; a current unofficial transcript; a personal statement; and two letters from UNM faculty or P-12 educators is required for this scholarship.

Elizabeth P. Simpson Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Recipients must be female
Full-time undergraduate or graduate students
Majoring in either Family Studies or Nutrition
Be in the top third of their class academically
Must demonstrate financial need (FAFSA)
Scholarship may be awarded to the same student in successive semesters until graduation, provided the recipient is making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree

Dr. Charles R. Spain Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Must be undergraduate or graduate students majoring in Education
Demonstrate academic ability (GPA 3.0 or higher)
Demonstrate financial need (FAFSA)

Sports Medicine Endowment [L. F. "Tow" and Pearl J. Diehm]

Applicants for this scholarship need to demonstrate academic achievement (minimum 3.3 GPA or higher)
Be a graduate of a college or university in the State of New Mexico and pursuing a graduate degree in the Department of Physical Performance and Development or pursuing a teaching endorsement with the intent to pursue the profession of sports medicine as a means of livelihood
Applicants for this scholarship also need to submit a one-page resume
Selection criteria are academic achievement, character and desire for a career in sports medicine
The scholarship shall be awarded to the same student in successive semesters until graduation, provided the recipient is making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree and is maintaining a GPA of 3.3 or higher

Nelle Travelstead Gooch Scholarship

Undergraduate
Enrolled in the College of Education
Committed to teaching in the public schools of New Mexico
Must have completed 60 hours of credits at UNM with a minimum 3.0 GPA
Must demonstrate academic ability (GPA 3.0 or higher)

The Charles W. White and the John J. Hanzel Educational Administration Scholarship

Awarded to a graduate student pursuing an MA in Educational Leadership with Administrative Licensure
Recipient must be a graduate of Albuquerque Public Schools
Demonstrate academic achievement (3.0 GPA) in both undergraduate and graduate studies
Demonstrate financial need (FAFSA)
Be enrolled in at least 6 units per semester
Be making satisfactory progress toward graduation

Yepsen/Farnam Endowed Scholarship

Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement
Must be maintaining an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher
Be enrolled as full-time undergraduate students
Majoring in Education

Kim and Randy Youngblood and Julie and Chris Keller Endowed Scholarship in Special Education

Must be enrolled as a student in his or her fourth year of study at the UNM College of Education
Pursuing a degree in Special Education and with an emphasis in the Mental Retardation and Severe Disabilities Subdivision
Scholarship may be awarded to the same student in successive semesters until graduation, provided the recipient is making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree