The Northeastern New Mexico Livestock Association is pleased to offer two $500.00 scholarships for the 2019/2020 school year. Scholarship applicants are required to have a livestock background. They may be graduating high school seniors or college undergraduate students. The applicant must be a resident of one of the following counties: Quay, Mora, San Miguel, Union, Harding or Colfax. Applications and more information can be obtained by contacting Boe Lopez at 575-445-8071. Deadline to apply is April 15th.
Northeastern New Mexico Livestock Association
Scholarship Requirements:
1. Must be a high school senior or college undergraduate in good academic standing.
2. The scholarship shall be awarded only once a year.
3. The Scholarship shall be applied to any college or university
4. The Scholarship will be payable directly to the college or university for expenses including tuition, books, fees, room and board.
5. Any recipient shall be eligible to receive the scholarship only twice. Preference will not be given to previous winners.
6. All applications will be judged according to the following 100 point scale:
7. GPA – 5 pts
Academic Honors – 10 pts
School Activities and Clubs – 5pts
Community Activities and Organizations – 5 pts
Essay #1 – 30 pts
Essay #2 – 25 pts
Financial need – 10 pts
Judges Discretion – 10pts
Both High School & College Students are encouraged to apply. Listed below are some specifications on the scholarship application.
1. List Academic honors (10pts):
2. List School connected clubs and activities (5pts):
3. List Community clubs, etc (5pts):
4. Complete an essay on “How agriculture has influenced your life” Limit response to one page double spaced. (Essay #1 – 30pts)
5. Discuss one topic that is currently affecting the agricultural industry and its implications on the future of agriculture. Limit response to one page double spaced. (Essay #2 – 25 pts)
6. Include official copies of High School Transcript & College Transcript if applicable
7. Include at least one Letter of Recommendation.
Deadline: April 15, 2019
Please return completed application and transcripts to NENMLA, Boe Lopez P.O. Box 370, Raton, NM 87740
