NMAA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Since 2007, over 465 students at approximately 135 NMAA member schools have been awarded scholarships to attend colleges or universities of their choice. It is one of the missions of the NMAA Foundation to support graduating seniors who have excelled in athletics, activities, academics, and sportsmanship in furthering their academic endeavors. The NMAA Foundation has distributed an additional
$88,000 in Together We Rise Scholarships over the last five school years. In total, $304,500 was awarded to 266 New Mexico Students over that time. With the already established annual scholarships and these additional Together We Rise Scholarships, the NMAA Foundation will distribute approximately $82,500 to the youth of our state this school year.
For more information about Foundation events or donation options, please contact Julie Sanchez at julie@nmact.org.
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The NMAA Foundation awards approximately 70 scholarships each year. There is no separate application process for the at-large scholarships, including the Together We Rise Scholarships; recipients for these will be selected from the pool of students who apply for any of the scholarships that require an application. Compete with Class Scholarship recipients will be chosen by the NMAA Foundation Board based on recommendations from the NMAA and its member schools - no application is required. The scholarship application portal will open on November 17, 2025, and will remain open through January 15, 2026. Students are encouraged to begin the application process early to ensure all materials are submitted before the deadline.
For questions about the application process, please contact Julie Sanchez at the NMAA Foundation via email at julie@nmact.org.
SCHOLARSHIP SUMMARY INFORMATION
EXTRAORDINARY PARTICIPATION SCHOLARSHIPS
TRADE/TECHNICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
Participation/achievement in multiple NMAA sanctioned sports/activities, academic performance, and experience and/or interest in vocational skills
Minumum cumulative GPA of 2.5
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AT-LARGE SCHOLARSHIPS
The at-large scholarships will be given to individuals that have participated in athletics and/or activities and demonstrated the ideals promoted by the New Mexico Activities Association and NMAA Foundation. There is no formal application process for these scholarships as the recipients will be chosen from the pool of individuals that apply for the scholarships listed above.
PRESENTED ON BEHALF OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS AND/OR ENTITIES:
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AUSTIN DENTON MEMORIAL (x2)​
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BILLY RICHARDS MEMORIAL
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BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED - DR. KAREN TRUJILLO MEMORIAL
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BPOE ELKS CLUB OF SANTA FE
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BRUCE COTRELL TENNIS
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COACH DICK SHELLEY ST. MICHAEL'S HS BASKETBALL
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COACH JOE BAILEY MEMORIAL
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COREY TOLLE MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY (x3)
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JOEY MONTANO MEMORIAL (x2)
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K&K MEMORIAL
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LARRY TREPLAND MEMORIAL
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MACK CHASE MEMORIAL (x4)
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MIKE MITTELSTAEDT MEMORIAL (x2)
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MIKE PHIPPS NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP
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PEDRO AND MATEO SANDOVAL STRONG FAMILY
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PELL FAMILY
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PHIL SCHROER MEMORIAL (x4)
TOGETHER WE RISE SCHOLARSHIP
These special $1,000 scholarships were added in 2020-2021 and have been continued again this year. There is no formal application process for these scholarships as the recipients will be chosen from the pool of individuals that apply for all other NMAA Foundation scholarships. Selections will be based on participation/achievement in athletics and/or activities, academic performance, and evaluation of personal statements.
PRESENTED IN PART BY THE FOLLOWING DONORS:
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VARIOUS NMAA/NMOA HALL OF FAME MEMBERS
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MR. BEN LUCERO & DR. WENDY FRONTERHOUSE
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NEW MEXICO SOL
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SUNFLOWER BANK FIRST NATIONAL 1870
COMPETE WITH CLASS SCHOLARSHIP
The New Mexico Activities Association, in conjunction with the NMAA Foundation, will be awarding a maximum of five $1,000 Compete with Class Scholarships during this school year. Awards will be given to students that best exemplify the three pillars of the Compete with Class Sportsmanship Initiative - Respect, Integrity, and Responsibility. Recipients will be selected by the NMAA Foundation Board of Directors based on recommendations from the NMAA and its member schools.
DANIELS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Daniels Scholarship Program provides the opportunity for motivated students from New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming to attend the college of their choice. Daniels Scholars receive up to $100,000 to be applied at any two- or four-year, nonprofit, accredited college or university in the United States, depending on financial need. The scholarship is for students with great potential, strong character, and big dreams.
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Daniels Scholars are America’s next generation of leaders, persevering through life’s challenges and rooted in the values important to Bill Daniels. They are free and entrepreneurial thinkers who are proud of this country and community and work hard to improve them.