Foundation Scholarships

Welcome to the NMJC Foundation Scholarship Application, after you submit your application please email your transcript to foundation@nmjc.edu.

If you are matched to a scholarship, you will be notified via the email address entered on this application.

NOTE: Completed applications are considered for a scholarship on a first come, first serve basis and your application is not considered complete until your transcript is received.

First Name and Last Name*

Address*

City*

State Abbreviation*

Zip Code*

Phone Number*

Personal Email Address*Please do not enter a school email address

Date of Birth*

Enter your NMJC A# here*If you do not have an NMJC ID number, enter "NA"

List all other name(s) that may appear on your academic records

Are you a New Mexico Resident?*

No

Yes

You may be required to provide proof of residency

Are you a United States citizen or permanent resident?*

No

Yes

You may be required to provide proof of citizenship

What semester are you planning to attend college?*

How many credit hours will you be enrolled in?*

Less than 6 credit hours

6-8 credit hours (part time)

9-11 or more credit hours (three-quarter time)

12 or more credit hours (full time)

(Each class ranges from 1-4 credit hours)

Select all that apply.

Enter your cumulative GPA*You will be required to provide your transcript

What year did you (or will you) receive your high school diploma or GED?*

If you are or will be a Lea County, New Mexico high school graduate, please select the school you graduated from

Hobbs

Lovington

Tatum

Eunice

Jal

If you did not graduate in Lea County, New Mexico, please list the high school name city and state you graduated from

Have you taken any of the following college admission or placement tests?*

No

SAT

ACT

Accuplacer

Please list your college admissions or placement test score*You will be asked to submit your official scores. If you have not completed any of these tests, please enter "NA" or "None"

NMJC Foundation has 2 categories for scholarships, please select the scholarship category that you are applying for:*

NMJC Foundation Scholarship (to attend NMJC)

NMJC Finis Heidel Scholarship (to attend a 4-year University in NM)

NMJC Foundation Scholarships are for attandence @ NMJC. NMJC Finis Heidel Scholarships are for attendance at a 4-yr University in NM or one that waives out of state tuition for NM residents

Finis Heidel Scholarship Applicants Only: What 4-year University do you plan to attend?

Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. If a particular question does not apply to you, please enter "NA" and move on to the next question.

1. Briefly tell the Scholarship Committee about your background/upbringing.*Tell us about you.

2. What is your academic goal(s) and what made you choose the field you are studying?*

3. What is your ultimate career goal and how you will work toward making your goal a reality? *

4. If there was one thing in this world you could change, what would it be and why?*

5. In what ways do you contribute to your community? Please explain.*Volunteer/work/charity/etc.

6. Describe a life achievement are you most proud of.*

7. Describe a life challenge you have experienced and how did you manage the issue?*

8. Explain a unique financial hardship you may be experiencing, if applicable.

9. Is there any additional information that you would like the Scholarship Committee to be aware of? *Awards, recognitions, life circumstances, etc.

New Mexico Junior College

Foundation Scholarships

NMJC Foundation Scholarship Application

Transcript Guidelines:

If you are or will be a high school graduate by the time you enroll at NMJC:

If you have obtained your GED:

If you have already attended some college:

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