Scholarships
Helping New Mexico youth unlock their potential!
Del Norte Credit Union Scholarship Program
At Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), we are committed to improving the lives of youth and families across New Mexico. Through our 2027 Scholarship Program, DNCU is investing in the next generation by providing $58,000 in scholarship opportunities to help students pursue their educational and career goals.
Scholarships Available:
- General Scholarship Fund
- Technical Trade School Scholarship- Northern New Mexico College (NNMC)
- Technical Trade School Scholarship- Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)
- Technical Trade School Scholarship- Santa Fe Community College (SFCC)
- Venessa Valerio Nursing Scholarship
- Kevin Southwick Scholarship
Scholarships Administered Through Scholarship America®
Del Norte Credit Union Scholarship Programs
How to Apply:
- Application Period: February 5, 2027, through March 26, 2027, at 2:00 PM MST.
- All scholarship applications are administered through Scholarship America® and must be submitted via the Scholarship America online application portal.
Important Information:
- Applicants will be notified of award decisions in April 2027.
- Scholarship America® will process scholarship payments on behalf of Del Norte Credit Union in early August 2027.
- All Scholarship Funds are administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance, and educational support programs. Scholarship recipients are selected through an independent review process and awarded without regard to creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.
Scholarship Awards & Eligibility
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General Scholarship Fund
Total Award Amount: $23,000
- Four (4) scholarships of $2,000 each
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Three (3) scholarships of $5,000 each
- Minimum GPA: 4.0
Eligible applicants must be:
- High school seniors
- Homeschooled seniors
- GED recipients entering higher education during the same academic year
Awards will be granted based on eligibility and the availability of qualified applicants.
- Four (4) scholarships of $2,000 each
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Technical Trade School Scholarships
Total Award Amount: $30,000
Northern New Mexico College
- Five (5) scholarships of $2,000
Central New Mexico Community College
- Five (5) scholarships of $2,000
Santa Fe Community College
- Five (5) scholarships of $2,000
Eligibility
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Declared major or certificate program in an approved technical trade field
- Enrollment in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- U.S. citizen and New Mexico resident
- Demonstrated financial need as determined by FAFSA
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Venessa Valerio Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount: $2,000
Eligibility
- Declared Nursing major at an accredited New Mexico nursing program
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester)
- U.S. citizen
Demonstrated financial need as determined by FAFSA
-
Kevin Southwick Scholarship
Award Amount: $3,000
Eligibility
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- DNCU Employee is employed and in good standing at the time of application and award notification.
- Immediate Family Member is defined as a Spouse or domestic partner; child (biological, adopted, foster, step, legal ward, or one for whom the employee stands in loco parentis); grandchild; sibling (biological, foster, step, or adopted); spouse or domestic partner of a family member; or an individual with a close association equivalent to a family relationship
- Student must be a New Mexico resident and U.S. Citizen
- Enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school.
Frequently Asked Questions
SAT/ACT scores are not required. If applicant has not taken tests, please leave these fields blank on the application. If you are providing SAT or ACT test scores, and those scores are not listed on your high school transcript, you will need to upload a copy of your test score report(s) separately.
A school counselor, advisor, teacher or work supervisor that knows you well must fill out this section. A recommender cannot be a family member. Make sure you give them enough time to fill out and then return to you in order to turn in on time.
It is no longer required for a school official to sign off on the required transcript of grades. A current, complete transcript of grades is required. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
— Lisa, a recipient of a CNM Foundation ScholarshipI want to express my gratitude for the scholarship that was awarded to me during a time of unexpected financial hardship. Your belief in my potential and willingness to invest in my future has given me renewed hope and determination to overcome obstacles, excel academically and give back to this community.
Begin your lifelong financial success journey today
505-455-5228 or
(877) 818-3628 toll-free.
Disclosures
*GED must be received in the same year enrolled in higher education courses.