Soroptimist International of Las Cruces Scholarship

We offer an $800 scholarship is awarded yearly to an upper division (junior or senior) or graduate student majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences at New Mexico State University.

YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

Name:

Current Address:

Phone:

Email:

INFORMATION ON FAMILY/SPOUSE/DEPENDENTS (if applicable)

Spouse/Partner Name:

Spouse/Partner Occupation:

Your children or other dependents (number/ages):

SCHOLASTIC INFORMATION
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (cumulative or last 30 hours) required. Award is based on scholarship (40%), financial need (40%), and activities (20%). Attach a copy of your unofficial transcript with this application.

NMSU Major in Family & Consumer Sciences:

GPA (Cumulative or last 30 hours):

Classification for current academic year: (circle one)

Junior Senior Graduate Student

If transferred from another university or college, please list places attended with dates of attendance:

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Have you ever received a SCHOLARSHIP from NMSU?
Total $ Received: Up to $2,000 $2-5K $5-7K $7-10K $10,000+

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT SEMESTER

Have you ever received any GRANT MONEY?
Total $ Received: Up to $2,000 $2-5K $5-7K $7-10K $10,000+

Yes ______No______If yes, complete list below.

GRANTS AMOUNT SEMESTER

Have you ever received any other forms of FINANCIAL AID (Loans, etc.)?
Total $ Received: Up to $2,000 $2-5K $5-7K $7-10K $10,000+

Yes ______No______If yes, complete list below.

LOANS/OTHER AMOUNT SEMESTER

Are you currently employed or plan to work while attending school?

Yes ______No ______Hours/Week:


BACKGROUND AND GOALS (Additional pages may be attached)

In the space below tell us a little about yourself – your background, why you came to NMSU, and your professional goals.

In the space below explain why you need this Soroptimist scholarship and how receiving it will help you meet your school-related expenses:

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

List college activities and leadership roles:

List other activities (including community service and volunteer work):

List any college honors or awards:

The above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Date Signature

Return this scholarship form and a current copy of your transcript (unofficial transcript is fine) by May 2 to Esther Devall, Room 308, Gerald Thomas Hall, NMSU, or send by email to . If you need help, call 646-1161.

I hereby grant permission to Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) and/or its clubs to use my name, likeness and/or voice for all publicity purposes and in any media format. Media formats include but are not limited to: newspapers, magazines, television, radio, film, photographs, social media and the internet.