Provides up to $60,000 for applicants who are the first in their family to attend a New Mexico college, or a college that is part of the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE).

Provides up to $14,000 for seniors graduating from High Schools in Taos County, with a preference to those students who intend to pursue studies in mathematics, education or science.

Provides up to $4,000 for Hispanic students pursuing higher education.

Provides $1,000 to students who are pursuing a degree in international affairs, political science, or public and government policy.

Provides between $400 and $4,000 to students planning to study and pursue careers in the field of healthcare and education.

Provides $8,000 to students seeking furthered education. The applicant or applicant’s parent, guardian or close relative must have worked at the Taos Ski Valley for at least one season. This includes any position that is geographically within Taos Ski Valley.

Provides up to $8,000 to students from Clayton High School (323 South Fifth St. Clayton, NM 88415).

Bridges Project for Education

Bridges is a local organization that will help students with applications and financial aid, and guide students in making informed choices about the best college for their needs (income, learning style) and academic, career and life goals.

Address: 630 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571

Phone: (575) 758-5074

Website: https://www.bridgesproject.org/

UNM Taos Hub of Internet-Based Vocation and Education (HIVE)

HIVE offers an individualized learning journey for those interested in working online or becoming an entrepreneur. The “hive” environment combines small business coaching and mentorship, a coworking space, and community college classrooms to support any stage of learning in an accepting, accessible, and community-led atmosphere.

Address: 1146 Gusdorf Rd, Taos, NM 87571

Phone: (575) 779-5858

Website: https://taos.unm.edu/community/hive.html

A Guide to Writing your Scholarship Essay:

For assistance with writing a scholarship essay, please refer to the following resource provided by the University of New Mexico. This is a valuable tool to provide students with some insight into how an applicant might think about approaching scholarship essays, and what content the committee reviewers are typically looking for in these essays:

Click here to download UNM’s Application Essay Guide

The following scholarship opportunities are not administered by Taos Community Foundation, and are subject to change.

Taos Pueblo funds the scholarship program for Taos Pueblo students enrolled in an accredited college or university. It is the main goal of this program to assist our Taos Pueblo tribal members with the costs associated with pursuing a higher education degree. Taos Pueblo is dedicated to assisting students with any and all aspects of preparing, applying, and navigating through the higher education experience.

Centinel Bank scholarships are awarded each year to high school seniors in Taos County. Centinel started it’s Scholarship Program in the 1980s. Since then, the program has grown significantly and represents Centinel’s belief that supporting youth and education is a direct investment in the future of our community. Scholarship applicants must be graduating high school seniors and must reside in or attend school in Taos County.

Kit Carson scholarships are awarded to qualified students who attend either a public or private school and whose parents are members of Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, Inc., or receive service from Kit Carson Internet or Kit Carson Propane and reside within the service area of the Cooperative.

If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Community Impact, by calling 575-737-9300, or email tmartin@taoscf.org.