May 2025
VIRTUAL EVENTS (MT)
May 13 | 10-11 AM | Berea College New Mexico Counselor Session: Join this zoom meeting to learn more about Berea College– who they're looking for and what their campus has to offer. This session is also a chance for their admissions office to build their relationships with counselors in New Mexico. Berea College has the lowest student debt of any college in the country, is roughly 2/3 first-gen, asks no student to pay tuition, and is almost entirely populated by students from limited means. We believe Berea is a must-consider for all Pell-eligible students.
May 13 | 5-6 PM | National Program Opportunities: Join the College Essay Guy to learn more about two prominent national program opportunities for FGLI students, including QuestBridge— who they serve, what they offer, and how students can benefit. Gain practical strategies and resources to help guide students through researching, preparing for, and applying to national programs.
May 14 | 5-6 PM | Helping Your Student Find the Right Fit: Research and Campus Visit Tips: Learn how students and families can maximize college visits and curate a list of schools that best fit a student's goals, budget, and career ambitions.
May 15 | 11 AM-12:30 PM | Virtual Counselor Program: Join Columbia University, the University of Chicago, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Michigan, and Yale University to connect with colleagues from across the desk, hear more about what’s happening at each university, and get important information to share with students.
May 21 | 1-2 PM | Looking Ahead to the National College Match: An Overview for Educators: Join this Questbridge webinar for educators and community-based organizations to learn more about the National College Match and hear tips for how to support rising seniors in their college admissions journey before the school year ends. This webinar will include details about the process and timeline for applying to the National College Match when the application opens later this summer.
May 26 | 6-7:30 PM | STARS Virtual College Fair: Join all 32 STARS Network partner colleges and universities to discover the opportunities each school has to offer.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
The Hadden Scholarship awards up to $10,000 per year to high school seniors with demonstrated financial need, for up to four years of college undergraduate study. Hadden Scholars must be U.S. citizens matriculating at a four-year accredited college or university established in the United States. There is a minimum unweighted grade point average requirement, 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. The deadline to apply is May 15.
The Cameron Impact Scholarship (for current 11th graders) is a merit-based four-year, full-tuition, impact-driven undergraduate scholarship awarded annually to 15 exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, community service, extracurricular activities, and academics. Early Application Deadline for the Class of 2026 is May 21 at 1PM MT.
Santa Fe Community Foundation offers multiple scholarship opportunities. In addition to regionally-based scholarships that apply more locally, the Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund offers awards that can be used at either in-state or out-of-state institutions. It focuses on closing the gap for students who have financial need. The deadline to apply is June 1. For more information, register for the webinar on Tuesday, May 13 at 6pm.
Mana del Norte Scholarship offers ten awards to Hispanas/Latinas from one of the following northern New Mexico counties: Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, San Miguel, or Taos. Students can be working toward Associates, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degrees. MANA del Norte is especially interested in supporting women with a cultural connection to Northern New Mexico and who are first-generation, and/or have other areas of challenge such as re-entering college, or being the head of their household. The deadline to apply is June 1.
ONLINE RESOURCES
Bilingual College Admission and Financial Aid Glossary: Covers admissions, financial aid, and scholarship terms in both English and Spanish. Developed in-house by ROCA and Davis New Mexico Scholarship staff.
Coalition for College Recursos en Español: Spanish language webinars and resources for students and families.
CollegeWise has a resource bank, including posts and webinar recordings on a full range of topics, from testing, to summer opportunities, to understanding the difference between Early Action and Early Decision.
