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Scholarships (48)
Adam Goswick Memorial Scholarship
The Adam M. Goswick Memorial Scholarship was established, by his family, in memory of Adam Goswick who was a 2010 Mechanical Engineering graduate of New Mexico Tech. He passed away in October 2014. Adam was proud of earning his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and felt himself forever a “Techie.” This endowed scholarship was created to ensure that he remains part of New Mexico Tech forever.
This scholarship was established in his memory to recognize students who plan to graduate with a degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering. One, $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who exhibits a promising future in one of these engineering fields.
This scholarship was established in his memory to recognize students who plan to graduate with a degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering. One, $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who exhibits a promising future in one of these engineering fields.
Bennett Richards Scholarship
The Bennett Richards Scholarship benefits students who graduated from eastern New Mexico rural high schools with the objective of providing encouragement, financial aid, facilities for rural students to obtain an education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Burdell, George P. Memorial Scholarship
The intent of this scholarship is to support New Mexico Tech students who are studying Mathematics or Physics, and who have an exemplary ACT/SAT score.
Recipients must be a New Mexico Tech Math or Physics student: undergraduate or graduate student, full or part-time, in good academic standing. If more than one student qualifies, preference will be given to the student who had the highest ACT/SAT score or other scoring mechanism used by New Mexico Tech and who has declared Math as their major. If no Math major student is suitable, Physics majors then become eligible. Freshman are ineligible for this scholarship.
As an additional qualification, all recipients must have been born in the state of New Mexico, including on Native American tribal land, or must have lived in New Mexico since the age of five (5). The award does not automatically renew each year, but is eligible to be awarded multiple times to the same student providing they are selected each year by the committee.
Charles Javorsky Scholarship
Charles A. Javorsky, a retired metallurgist from Los Alamos National Laboratory, endowed this undergraduate scholarship in 2006 for a student in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering.
According to Javorsky, “I liked the fact that New Mexico Tech concentrates on science and engineering. When I was a student, I was very lucky to get help along the way. I thought this would be a good way to help students complete their education.”
The scholarship is awarded to students in Materials, Mechanical, or Metallurgical Engineering disciplines who have a financial need and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Class of 1960 Endowed Scholarship
The Class of 1960 Scholarship was established by the class of 1960 at their 50th class reunion to recognize students whose love for life and dreams for the future bring credit to themselves and New Mexico Tech. Student must be pursuing a degree in an area of study that was offered in 1960 (Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mineral Resources, Mathematics, Petroleum Engineering)
Daniel C. Cox Memorial Scholarship
The Daniel Clinton Cox Memorial scholarship was established in memory of Daniel Cox to recognize students whose interest in medicine and bioengineering shows potential to bring innovation to the field of medicine. The applicant must have a desire to excel in scientific and computer science pursuits. For the academic year, one scholarship for $2,500 will be awarded.
Desk & Derrick Club of Roswell Scholarship
Through the generous support of the Desk and Derrick Club of Roswell, two $2000 scholarships are available for a student studying Petroleum Engineering.
Dr. Alex Shlanta Scholarship Fund
The Dr.Alex Shlanta Scholarship was established with the intent to provide funds to female undergraduate or graduate students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the disciplines of either mathematics or physics.
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:
- Be a female undergraduate or graduate student
- Have a declared major of physics or math
Dr. Christopher R. Erbes Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memorial of Dr. Christopher R. Erbes with the intent to provide funds to undergraduate students of New Mexico Tech to allow them to continue to pursue their education.
To be considered for this scholarship a student must meet the following criteria:
To be considered for this scholarship a student must meet the following criteria:
- Classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior in good academic standing
- Be enrolled full-time
- Be a degree-seeking undergraduate student in psychology, mathematics, physics, chemical engineering, computer science or geology
- OR be an honorably discharged U.S. Veteran seeking a degree in any field of study.
Dr. Donnell Scholarship
Drs. Peter and Janet Tempest Scholarship
The Drs.Peter and Janet Tempest scholarship was established to provide funds to freshmen at New Mexico Tech who are seeking a degree in the area of bio-medical sciences or biology.
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:
- Have graduated from a New Mexico high school
- Be a full-time student in the second semester of their freshman year at NMT
- Have a declared major of bio-medical science or biology
- Determined by the selection committee to be an outstanding student interested in innovation and discovery
- Exhibit financial need as determined by the NMT financial aid office
E.E. Carter Foundation Opportunity Award
Earl and Bess Douglas Family Scholarship
Established in 1995 by the Douglas children in honor of their family who had many ties to New Mexico Tech including educators, a local attorney, and former tech registrar
Elise and Kay Brower Music Scholarship
The Kay and Elise Brower Music Scholarship was established for the benefit of undergraduate and graduate students who participate in NM Tech music ensembles. Initially named the Elise Brower Scholarship Fund, it was renamed after Kay’s death in 2014 to honor the couple’s shared contributions to musical life in Socorro. Kay, a chemistry professor at Tech from 1956 to 1996, made many important contributions to the field of high-pressure organic chemistry, resulting in over 70 publications. His wife Elise earned three degrees from Tech, including a Ph.D. in geochemistry, but was first and foremost a musician who played piano, organ, recorder, and oboe, and taught piano privately.
Joined by their daughters Karen (on violin) and Candace (on cello), the Browers eventually formed a family piano quartet. The Brower living room was long the epicenter of musical activity in Socorro, at one time housing three harpsichords, a pipe organ, a grand piano, and numerous string and wind instruments, many made by Kay himself. The Browers were avid supporters of the arts, and were instrumental in founding the Performing Arts Series at Tech. Kay and Elise also played in the Tech orchestra for many years (Kay on cello, Elise on oboe). Elise continues to serve as artistic director of Las Cantantes, founded as a women’s chorus in 1986, and as music director of the Socorro Unitarian-Universalist Church, and teaches piano privately.
Joined by their daughters Karen (on violin) and Candace (on cello), the Browers eventually formed a family piano quartet. The Brower living room was long the epicenter of musical activity in Socorro, at one time housing three harpsichords, a pipe organ, a grand piano, and numerous string and wind instruments, many made by Kay himself. The Browers were avid supporters of the arts, and were instrumental in founding the Performing Arts Series at Tech. Kay and Elise also played in the Tech orchestra for many years (Kay on cello, Elise on oboe). Elise continues to serve as artistic director of Las Cantantes, founded as a women’s chorus in 1986, and as music director of the Socorro Unitarian-Universalist Church, and teaches piano privately.
Eugene Torres Scholarship
Eugene “Geno” Torres (1943-2018) was born and raised in Socorro.; he had many ties to the community and New Mexico Tech. He established this scholarship in 1996 to support students from the local area who have exhausted other scholarship and financial aid options, and need some additional support to complete their bachelor's degree.
Eligible recipients must be a graduate of Socorro or Magdalena High School, be a full-time regularly enrolled undergraduate at NMT, and have completed four years of study at NMT in good standing.
Eligible recipients must be a graduate of Socorro or Magdalena High School, be a full-time regularly enrolled undergraduate at NMT, and have completed four years of study at NMT in good standing.
Excellence in Energy
This scholarship fund, established by Brian and Cheryl Luginbill, will recognize New Mexico Tech Students whose love for life and dreams for the future bring credit to themselves and to New Mexico Tech. For the academic year, two scholarships for $2,000 will be awarded.
Explosives Test Center Award
The Explosives Test Center Award was established with the intent to provide funds to graduate students of New Mexico Tech pursuing a Master's degree with a specialization in Explosives Engineering so that they may continue to pursue their education.
To qualify for this award, a student must meet the following criteria:
To qualify for this award, a student must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled as a graduate student at New Mexico Tech
- Be pursuing a Master's degree with a specialization in Explosives Engineering
- Exhibit financial need as determined by the selection committee
Fagan Scholarship
The Fagan scholarship was established to provide funds to New Mexico Tech undergraduate students pursuing a B.S. degree in Petroleum Engineering.
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Pursuing a B.S. degree in Petroleum Engineering
- Full-time, regularly enrolled and in good standing
- demonstrate financial need
- U.S. citizen
Frank G. Greiner Memorial Scholarship
The Frank G. Greiner Memorial Scholarship was established by his mother, Dolores Greiner, to commemorate Dr. Greiner, which will benefit the students of the NMT community and keep Dr. Greiner, an outstanding alumnus of NMT, alive in perpetuity in the community’s memory. The award amount is $3,000.
Gay Straight Alliance Scholarship
Established December 19, 2002, by NMT with Bryan T. Edwards and John Muller as principle donors, to be awarded in to a worthy New Mexico Tech student of good standing each fall semester.
Greenberg Graduate Scholarship
Established as an offshoot of the Maurice R. Greenberg Memorial Endowment by the Starr Foundation to encourage Native American students to pursue higher education to the PhD level.
Helen and David Smith Endowed Scholarship
The intent of this scholarship is to support New Mexico Tech students who are studying Mineral Engineering, and who have financial need. The Financial Aid Office and Mineral Engineering Department selects the awardee(s) each year.
John W. Shipman Scholarship
The John W. Shipman Scholarship was established in 2018 by John’s sister, Sally Breeden, and is supported by his many friends in numerous disciplines. The Scholarship is intended to recognize incoming or current New Mexico Tech students whose love of learning and dreams for the future bring credit to themselves and to the institution that provides excellence in education.
Kay Brower Scholarship
This scholarship was established with a gift from Dr. Donald (B.S. Chemistry, 1960) and Mrs. Katherine McKelvey in honor of Dr. Kay Brower, a Tech Professor in Chemistry from 1956 to 1996.
Lambert Technical Communications Award
The Lambert Technical Communications award was established for New Mexico Tech students seeking a degree in Technical Communications.
To be eligible for this award, students must meet the following criteria:
To be eligible for this award, students must meet the following criteria:
- Declared major in Technical Communications
- Determined by the financial aid department to have financial need.
Marliss Monette Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Marliss Monette, who served students in the Financial Aid Office at NMT from 2000-2016. Her family initiated this scholarship to perpetuate her legacy. The scholarship is awarded to a New Mexico Tech student who demonstrates financial need, exhibits academic excellence, and who is majoring in Business or Management.
Maurice M. Karnowsky Endowed Scholarship
The intent of this scholarship is to support New Mexico Tech students who demonstrate academic excellence.
Maurice R. Greenberg Scholarship Fund
Established in 2015 from the estate of Maurice Greenberg by the Starr Foundation to benefit Native American students at New Mexico Tech.
Michael & Janey Johnson Starving Student Scholarship
The Michael and Janey Johnson Starving Student scholarship was established to assist students with financial need in pursuing a science or engineering program. One $1,000 scholarship is available for the academic year
Michael Hogan Memorial Scholarship
The Michael Hogan Memorial scholarship was established in memory of Michael Hogan to recognize students whose accomplishments in the classroom and commitment to the computer science department brings credit to themselves and New Mexico Tech. Michael Hogan, 20, a New Mexico Tech senior majoring in Computer Science who died from injuries sustained in a rock climbing accident in San Lorenzo Canyon in February 2007. Michael was described as "a highly spirited and creative person with a great love of life. He was an awesome son, brother, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him." For the academic year, one scholarship for $2,000 will be awarded.
Michael Minter Schmidt Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Janet Mohler in memory of her late husband, Michael Minter Schmidt, who graduated from NMT in 1973 with a degree in Psychology. Ms. Mohler wishes to award this scholarship to a student with a visual impairment who also has financial need. The scholarship must be awarded on his birthday, January 22nd, and preferance will be given to a student who is visually impaired or faces physical challenges.
Mills Family Scholarship
The Mills Family Scholarship Fund honors the memory of Rene and Bob Mills, long-time residents of Los Alamos, New Mexico. The Mills Family Scholarship Fund provides renewable scholarships to low-income students from northern New Mexico and tribal members from any county in New Mexico who are pursuing an undergraduate degree at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Scholarships may be awarded in amounts up to $2,500 each, renewable for up to five years, based on a combination of financial need and merit.
Mott Award
Established in Aug of 2020 by Rick and Leslie Mott to aid New Mexico Tech students who are either US citizens or DACA Students with a 3.0 who is pursuing a STEM discipline.
New Mexico State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors
Randy Martinez LGBTQ Scholarship
The Randy Martinez LGBTQ Scholarship was established to provide assistance to full-time undergraduate students who identify as LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer). Selection is based on a combination of academic achievement and financial need.
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:
- Write a short essay about their experiences being LGBTQ
- Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Exhibit financial need as determined by the NMT financial aid office
Raymond Niles III Scholarship
The Raymond Niles III Scholarship was established to provide funds to graduate students of New Mexico Tech pursuing a biology degree so that they may continue along their academic career path.
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be a graduate student in the field of Biology
- In good academic standing
Robbie Jones Memorial Scholarship
The Robbie Jones Memorial scholarship was established in memory of Robbie Jones to recognize students whose love for life and dreams for the future bring credit to themselves and New Mexico Tech and show bright potential for making a difference in the world.
Robert Jemison Van de Graaf
Established June 4, 2014 by Ted and Cherokee Randolph in honor of Mrs. Randolph's uncle Robert Jemison Van de Graaff a noted physisist, to benefit Undergraduate students at New Mexico Tech.
Robert Russell Cook Memorial Scholarship
The Robert Russell Cook Memorial Scholarship was established, by his family, in memory of Robby Cook who was a student at New Mexico Tech. This scholarship was established in his memory to recognize students who plan to graduate with a degree in Engineering and whose lives model that of Robert Russell Cook. He was awarded an Honorary B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Commencement in May 2015. He was involved in robotics, and completed several science projects throughout his high school years. He enjoyed learning how things worked, and how things were built, from his Dad. He became the family 'fix-it' man; always thoughtful in his response and action. Robby was an excellent student; hardworking and responsible. During his senior year at Tech, he was a member of the Space Structure Design Clinic Team. He was also interested in Materials, and started as a year-round intern in Summer 2013 in the Materials Reliability Department at Sandia National Laboratories, working on the tribology team. The eligible recipients must have a joy for life and compassion for other people. One scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who exhibits these traits and demonstrates a promising future in Engineering.
Sharon Elrod Scholarship
Through the generous support of James and Sharon Elrod, one $1,000 scholarship is available for a student studying Biology
Summer Math Success Scholarship
In 2016, a generous gift was presented by a fellow Tech Alum who felt that students who are dedicated to, and already taking responsibility for, their current and future academic success should be encouraged and supported. The Summer Math Success Scholarship was established to provide early and significant support to these students. The Summer Math Success Scholarship is a financial scholarship that is awarded to incoming students who are currently placed in Pre-Calculus (MATH 103) or Trigonometry (MATH 104).The scholarship is applied to the cost of one New Mexico Tech summer distance education math course to help bridge the gap between these courses and Calculus I (Math 131).
Technical Communications Minority Scholarship
This scholarship was originally established through grants (1984 and 1986) for The Hearst Foundation.
Eligible students must be U.S. citizens (or permanent residents), full-time undergraduate students majoring in Technical Communications.
The Alex Award
"Alex was an advocate for peace and love for all on the earth," said Alex's father, Jorge G. Hernandez. "He was one semester shy of graduating as a Computer Science major and he had solid ambitions to start a career in artificial intelligence and biotechnology. "Alex loved animals, nature, and believed in the power of science to change the world. Alex will be remembered as a kind, gentle, respectful young man, loved by many who will miss his smile and strong hugs."
His family has established a memorial scholarship fund ensuring their son's passion and legacy continues. It is their hope to assist students who shared the same interests as Alex and who have demonstrated a deep-seated desire to change the world through meaningful applications of science and engineering.
His family has established a memorial scholarship fund ensuring their son's passion and legacy continues. It is their hope to assist students who shared the same interests as Alex and who have demonstrated a deep-seated desire to change the world through meaningful applications of science and engineering.
The Jasper Award
The Jasper Award was established to provide funds to juniors and seniors at NMT seeking a Mechanical Engineering degree so that they may pursue their academic dreams.
To be eligible for this award students must meet the following criteria:
To be eligible for this award students must meet the following criteria:
- Be a junior or senior in the Mechanical Engineering program
- Be enrolled full-time (15+ credit hours per semester)
- Must have demonstrated financial need
- 2.75 or higher GPA
- Be male or female
- Be a U.S. Citizen
The Suerte Endowed Scholarship
There is no application process for this scholarship, students are chosen by the scholarship committee based on criteria set by the donors.
Veronica Elena Anaya Memorial Scholarship
The Veronica Anaya Memorial Scholarship was established, by her family, in memory of Veronica Anaya who was a former student at New Mexico Tech. This scholarship was established in her memory to recognize students whose lives model that of Veronica Anaya. The eligible recipient must have a joy for life and compassion for other people. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded for on semester to a student who exhibits these traits.
Victor Saracini Memorial Scholarship
Victor "Vic" Saracini, a 1976 graduate of New Mexico Tech (B.S. General Studies), was the captain of United Airlines Flight 175, which was crashed into Tower I of the World Trade Center by terrorists on September 11, 2001. After Vic graduated from Tech, he served in the Navy, where he trained as a pilot, then worked for United Airlines for about 16 years. He was survived by his wife, Ellen, and two children, Kirsten and Brielle.This scholarship fund was created in 2004 by two of his classmates to honor his memory. An annual fundraiser has been hosted by the Alumni Association for several years during NMT’s 49ers in October.
William D. Henderson Scholarship
Applicants must be a full-time, regularly enrolled undergraduate student, in good academic standing, a U.S. citizen, have the status of Sophomore or Junior, and have a financial need as demonstrated by FAFSA. He or she must maintain a 2.5 G.P.A. or higher from NMT or accredited University program by transfer or a 3.0 G.P.A. or higher as a community or two year college program transfer
All applicants that meet the above criteria must submit a one page MAXIMUM essay for evaluation.
If awarded the scholarship, the student must maintain a minimum of 2.5 G.P.A. for renewal up to four (4) semesters in the same program.
All applicants that meet the above criteria must submit a one page MAXIMUM essay for evaluation.
If awarded the scholarship, the student must maintain a minimum of 2.5 G.P.A. for renewal up to four (4) semesters in the same program.