AAUW Las Vegas New Mexico Branch Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by American Association of University Women Inc
Overview
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and support. The Las Vegas Branch of AAUW offers an annual scholarship for students enrolled at New Mexico Highlands University to further those goals locally. The branch selects a recipient each year through its Scholarship Committee. This scholarship is intended to support women who are balancing education with other life responsibilities.
Description: A locally administered AAUW scholarship awarded to support non-traditional female students attending New Mexico Highlands University.
- Operated by the AAUW Las Vegas Branch
- Supports women enrolled at New Mexico Highlands University
- Targets students balancing education with other responsibilities
Eligibility
Applicants must meet specific academic, residency, and enrollment requirements to be considered. Eligible applicants are female degree-seeking students who meet the specified enrollment thresholds for undergraduate or graduate status. The scholarship prioritizes non-traditional students based on age or parental responsibilities and requires demonstrated academic performance. Additional residency and enrollment history at NMHU are also required.
Eligibility: Female degree-seeking students who are either full-time undergraduates (12 credit hours) or at least half-time graduate students (6 credit hours); non-traditional status (24 years or older, or younger with children); minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA for two consecutive semesters; from northeastern New Mexico and enrolled at NMHU for at least two semesters.
- Female, degree-seeking undergraduates (12 hrs) or graduate students (6 hrs)
- Non-traditional status: age 24+ or younger with children
- Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA for two consecutive semesters
- Residency: northeastern New Mexico and at least two semesters at NMHU
Application Process
Applicants must prepare and submit a complete packet by mail to be considered. Required materials include the scholarship application form, a current transcript, and a short statement describing educational and career goals plus the challenges faced as a non-traditional female student. Applications are reviewed by the AAUW Scholarship Committee, which selects the award recipient. Incomplete or late applications are not considered.
Application Timeline: All application materials must be postmarked by the November due date to be considered.
AAUW Scholarship Committee
2004 Eighth Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
- Submit application form, current transcript, and a brief personal statement
- Mail materials to the AAUW Scholarship Committee at the address above
- Must be postmarked by the November deadline
Award Details
The Las Vegas Branch awards a single scholarship each fall that is applied to the following spring semester at New Mexico Highlands University. The Scholarship Committee selects the recipient based on the published eligibility criteria and submitted materials. The award is intended to reduce financial barriers for eligible non-traditional female students. No additional information about renewability or disbursement conditions is provided here.
Award Value: $500 awarded each fall semester to be used for the subsequent spring semester at New Mexico Highlands University.
- Single annual award administered by the Las Vegas Branch
- $500 applied to the spring semester at NMHU
- Recipient chosen by the AAUW Scholarship Committee
History of the Award
AAUW is a national organization of degree-holding women that promotes equality in education, healthcare, careers, and pay. The Las Vegas Branch established this scholarship to align with AAUW’s mission by supporting local women pursuing higher education. The branch administers the award to provide targeted support for non-traditional students in the region. The scholarship reflects the branch’s ongoing commitment to educational opportunity for women.
History of the Award: A locally funded AAUW Las Vegas Branch scholarship created to support AAUW’s mission and assist non-traditional female students at NMHU.
- Reflects AAUW’s mission to advance equity for women and girls
- Funded and administered by the Las Vegas Branch
- Designed to assist local non-traditional students at NMHU