New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry Scholarship

Name: New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry (NM ACI) Scholarship

Award Amount: Varies per recipient (typically several thousand dollars)

Information and Eligibility:
The New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry (NM ACI) Scholarship provides financial support for New Mexico high-school seniors or current undergraduates who plan to pursue college degrees and contribute to the economic development of New Mexico. These awards are intended to encourage workforce preparation in business, industry, technology, engineering, or other fields aligned with the state’s economic growth goals. Applicants should demonstrate both academic readiness and intent to engage in New Mexico’s business or industrial community.
Eligibility criteria include:

• Residency/State Area: Applicant must be a resident of New Mexico or attending a post-secondary institution within the state.
• Academic Level: High-school senior (entering college) or undergraduate student enrolled full-time in an accredited institution.
• Field/Focus: Applicant’s planned major or career path should relate to business, industry, technology, manufacturing, engineering, management or other sectors that support New Mexico’s economic infrastructure.

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application form available from NM ACI’s website (or its Education Foundation).
• Official or unofficial high-school transcript (for seniors) or college transcript (for undergraduates) demonstrating academic standing.
• Résumé or personal-statement essay describing educational goals, chosen field of study, interest in contributing to New Mexico’s business/industry sector and how the scholarship will support the applicant’s path.
• Letters of recommendation (commonly one academic and one professional/employer) verifying the applicant’s academic readiness, character, and commitment.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated academic performance and readiness for higher education in a relevant field.
• Clear evidence of interest in business, industry, technology or economic development and intent to contribute to New Mexico’s workforce.
• Quality, completeness and clarity of application materials: résumé, essay, references and transcripts.

Additional Details:

• The scholarship is awarded annually by NM ACI or its affiliated foundation; number of awards and exact amounts vary depending on funding each year.
• Award funds are typically paid directly to the recipient’s institution for tuition, fees, books and other education-related costs unless otherwise specified.

Deadline:

• April

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