SCHOLARSHIPS

CRITERIA FOR HAROLD COUSLAND FUND FOR YOUNG JOURNALISTS SCHOLARSHIP:
 Graduating senior from Doña Ana or Luna Counties; enrollment at college with an interest in journalism; demonstrated participation in high school activities, particularly related to writing; reputable grade point average; special talents and community involvement.  Scholarship amount for the 2012-2013 academic year:  approximately $600-$700

CRITERIA FOR HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP:  Minority student graduating from a local area high school; enrollment at New Mexico State University or Doña Ana Branch Community College; financial need, and demonstrated participation in high school and community activities.  Scholarship amount for the 2012-2013 academic year:  approximately $500-$600

CRITERIA FOR THE KEVIN T. RIEDEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:  One or more awards will be made annually.  Eligible applicants will meet the following criteria: (1) Active membership in the Las Cruces Soccer Referee Association.  (2) A graduating high school senior or current good standing enrollment in a higher education institution including professional and trade schools.  (3) Continued development and activity in soccer officiating or soccer community volunteerism.  Scholarship amount for the 2012-2013 academic year:  approximately $700

CRITERIA FOR R.W. VAN PELT SCHOLARSHIP:  Senior graduating from Mayfield High School, Las Cruces, in 2011 and enrolling as an education major at New Mexico State University with demonstrated participation in high school and community activities and a grade point average of 3.0 and above.  Scholarship amount for the 2012-2013 academic year:  2 scholarships will be awarded at $750 each

CRITERIA FOR SPRINGBOARD! SCHOLARSHIP:  The SpringBoard! Scholarships can be awarded to both traditional and non-traditional* female students entering or enrolled in a community college in southern New Mexico.
* "Non-traditional" is defined as women who are not entering or did not enter college directly from high school.

 CRITERIA FOR SPRINGBOARD! AWARD FOR GED FEES:  This SpringBoard! award is for females of any age residing in southern New Mexico.

CRITERIA FOR THE ZACHARY EILAND LANSFORD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:
Graduating senior from Sierra, Otero or Union Counties; enrollment at an institution for higher learning with a degree plan to become a Registered Nurse; reputable grade point average and financial need.  Scholarship amount for the 2012-2013 academic year:  approximately $700