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Code	Fund Name	Criteria
SCH097	Third Class Incentive	Awarded to a third class cadet returning to NMMI for college. One year award.
SCH099	Regent Incentive Scholarship	Awarded to college students based on acceptance matrix score at the time of admission. Awarded at the discretion of the Financial Aid Office.
SCH101	Harry Hitch Memorial	Recipient must be a commendable student, soldier & cadet; awarded by committee.
SCH103	Alumni Heritage Tradition Scholarship	Awarded to direct descendants of active alumni. Selection by Alumni Executive Secretary.
SCH105	DeSanders Scholarship	New and old high school/college cadets from Texas; 2.5 GPA minimum; outstanding leadership and deportment. Interest in obtaining a commission in the armed forces.
SCH111	Amos Dixon Jones Memorial Scholarship	Awarded annually to a high school student based on need, academic excellence and leadership abilities.
SCH114	Robert W. Baughman Scholarship	Cadet from the State of Kansas or contiguous state with financial need.
SCH115	Lloyd C. Lane Mem. Scholarship	Cadet from Permian Basin, West Texas, Southern NM that show academic promise, preference to 5th or 6th class (high school freshmen or sophomores).
SCH117	Eagle Scout Scholarship	Old or new cadet active in scouting and plan to remain so and is an Eagle Scout.
SCH118	Bruce G. Brookshire Scholarship	Old or new cadet from a small Texas town or community; 2.5 GPA and B in deportment.
SCH119	Betsy Godfrey Scholarship	NMMI HS graduates returning to NMMI for college. Must be native born of the USA; A in deportment.
SCH121	Class of 1958 Alumni Scholarship	Discretion of Alumni Office to help a cadet believed to be in need of financial aid.
SCH122	Ernest B. Klein Scholarship	New or old cadet; Jewish faith from Texas 1st preference, then other states; then Native American.
SCH126	Harold Byrd, Jr. Scholarship	Awarded to deserving cadets.
SCH127	Frank O. Elliott ’44 Memorial	Old cadet, high school or college, preference to NM farm or ranch family. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA and a B in deportment.
SCH128	Bellmann Memorial Scholarship	College or high school, old or new cadet.
SCH130	Patrick L. Hadley Memorial	Awarded to a male cadet who is an athlete on an NMMI team. Must be an American citizen and based on financial need.
SCH131	Jack M. Smith ’42 Memorial	Graduating 3d classman or 2d classman desiring to attend NMMI Junior College. Must have demonstrated leadership skills and good sportmanship.
SCH132	1SG Michael P. Brown Memorial	Third class cadet returning to NMMI for second class year, must have a 2.75 GPA and an A in deportment. One year scholarship.
SCH134	Babe Godfrey GHS Scholarship	Goddard High School graduate attending NMMI. May apply to lower classes at discretion of committee. 2 letter of recommendation required (principal and counselor).
SCH135	Troy-Anthony Hollis Memorial	New or returning African-American cadet; out-of-state. Demonstrate good citizenship.
SCH136	Pieczentkowski Scholarship	Third class returning. Students of good character, good behavior and possess overall worthiness. 2.0 GPA.
SCH137	Earnest A. Valdes, Jr. Memorial	Returning third class male or female cadet that is a good athlete. Priority to third class Colt Baseball Player.
SCH138	The Brownfield Family Scholarship	Any returning high school cadet (5th, 4th, or 3rd class) (sophomore, junior, senior) who maintains a 3.0 GPA or better, is a cadet in good standing (meets all deportment standards and requirements) and is a participant and positive supporter of cadet life and corps activities.
SCH139	Thompson Family Scholarship	Deserving cadet, preference alumni descendants. Minimum GPA of 2.0 and C in deportment. Honors F.D. Thompson 1930HSG.
SCH140	COL WM. F. Harris Scholarship	Scholarships will go to cadet (s) in the JC and cadet (s) in the HS who meet scholarship criteria and are interested in majoring in Biology.
SCH141	Payne Family Scholarship	Ranching family. 1st priority Guadalupe or San Miguel County; 3.0 GPA, deportment A; 2d priority NM Ranch; 3d US Ranch; 4th any cadet who meets GPA and deportment standards.
SCH142	COL M.D. Donovan Scholarship	Band member; good citizenship; minimum GPA 2.0 and C in deportment; direct descent of Alumnus; honor COL MD Donovan 1970 HSG.
SCH143	Staubach Annapolis Prep Scholar	Cadets who plan to attend the US Naval Academy; preference to those cadets supported by the Naval Academy Foundation.
SCH144	W. Jackson Bowen Endowment	Cadets who are preparing to enter the United States Military Academy.
SCH145	Norman E. Brinker 1951 JCX Scholarship	Graduate of NMMI High School in the JC Program from Roswell, NM. If there is no cadet meeting the criteria, the scholarship may be awarded to a junior college cadet who graduated from the Institute’s High School and is from NM or TX. May be re-awarded.
SCH146	COL Richard C. “Lefty” Stecklein	Awarded to cadet athletes who have at least a 2.0 GPA and are of good character, good behavior and possess overall worthiness to receive the scholarship.
SCH148	Means Memorial Scholarship	Must meet the standards established by the scholarship committee. The scholarship may be re-awarded. Preference given to a cadet from a ranching family and/or to an athlete.
SCH149	Iraq Campaign Veteran Memorial	This scholarship is for veterans of the Iraq Campaign and their direct descendants. Awarded to junior college cadets who are direct descendants of the Iraq Campaign on the basis of excellence in all phases of cadet life.
SCH150	LTG Charles W. Brown 1953 SCG Alumni	Awarded to cadets who are direct descendants of active alumni. The award will be given to first year cadets based upon their acceptance and may be re-awarded. Must maintain 2.0 GPA and C or better in deportment.
SCH151	Clifton R. Cowherd 1943 Alumni	Awarded to cadets who are direct descendants of active alumni. The award will be given to first year cadets based upon their acceptance and may be re-awarded. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA and a C or better in deportment. Preference to Missouri.
SCH152	C. Birnie 1953 HSG & 1955 JCG	Awarded to a JC cadet that graduated from NMMI HS. Majoring in science and/or engineering.
SCH153	H. Pickney & M. Burton Orts	Awarded to support cadets from Texas. 2.0 and “C” in deportment. Re-awardable.
SCH154	Kim D. Greaves 1979 JCG	Awarded to a returning cadet that would be unable to attend the institute without this scholarship.
SCH155	LTC Seth R. Orell, 1962 JCG	Old or new cadets who demonstrate academic excellence solid character and leadership potential. Must meet the minimum requirements of the Scholarship Committee. May be re-awarded.
SCH156	The John D. “Jack” Wagner	First year cadets who is a direct descendant of an active alumnus. May be re-awarded.
SCH157	John H. Smalley, III 1987 JCG	Awarded to a cadet who is interested in the flight training program or any cadet interested in flying. This scholarship may be awarded to a cadet meeting minimum scholarship requirements.
SCH158	Lowell R. Altman 1947 HSX	Awarded to a High School Jewish cadet with a 2.5 or better GPA.
SCH159	Claude H. Rose, Jr. 1957 JCG Mem	Awarded to a HS or JC and must maintain a 2.5 GPA with a B in deportment.
SCH160	George S. Sisneros 1940 JCG Scho	Awarded to an alumni descendant with preference going to a resident of Lincoln or Chaves County, NM. Must have a 2.5 GPA with a B in dep. See additional criteria.
SCH161	Mexico Alumni Chapter Scholarship	Awarded to either a returning HS or JC cadet from Mexico who earned the Best New Cadet award. Recipients must have and maintain a 2.75 gpa and a C in deportment. See additional criteria information.
SCH162	The Christopher Buddy Hellums Memorial	Awarded to cadets meeting the minimum requirement of the Scholarship Committee (2.0 GPA and C or better in Deportment).
SCH500	Bill B. Armstrong, Jr. Class 1962	High school 2.5 GPA, renewable, three awards: one graduate of RHS, one graduate of GHS, one graduate NMMI entering NMMI JC.
SCH501	Will Burke ’68 HS Scholarship	New Mexico high school cadet from a single parent home; renewable.
SCH502	Altrusa International Scholarship	Awarded to a female cadet from Chaves County, if no eligible recipient is found awards may be made to cadets meeting minimum eligibility requirements set by the Scholarship Committee.
SCH503	George Jay Joseph Scholarship	Minimum 2.0 GPA and minimum of “C” in deportment.
SCH504	Bill Stroecker HS Scholarship	One award for qualifying student whose teachers and counselors feel they have great potential. Must be from Fairbanks or Interior Alaska, 3.0 GPA or higher, entering NMMI. Must be part of NJHS, NSF, and/or scholastic competitions.
SCH505	Robert D. McGee Memorial Scholar	Awarded to first or second year cadets from the Roswell and Clovis areas who meet the established criteria of the scholarship committee.
SCH508	Alexander C. Waterhouse Scholarship	Awarded to deserving Hawaii students who meet the minimum scholarship committee requirements.
SCH510	Mark J. DeSelles Memorial Scholarship	An Orleans Parish cadet, 2.0 GPA, “B” in deportment. Then to: Louisiana residents, 2.0 GPA, “B” in deportment.
SCH511	MSGT Tommy Tenorio Scholarship	Awarded to college level Hispanic cadets from NM and/or cadets withfinancial need. Must have 2.0 GPA, demonstrate leadership skills, and a C in deportment.
SCH514	Amanda Jones Old Timers Balloon	Awarded to a new or old cadet that is a direct descendant of a hot air balloon pilot or an active hot air balloon crew member with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and a B in deportment. See the scholarship book for additional information.
SCH515	Zeke Williams Jr.	Junior College cadet of African American descent with financial need meeting the minimum scholarship committee requirements, renewable. If no qualifying cadets, then can be awarded to any qualifying Junior College cadet of any minority status.
SCH517	Juan Carlos Larrieu Scholarship	Recipient must be a member of the Colt Varsity Soccer Team and from Mexico, with first priority to cadets from Monterrey and Chihuahua. If the above criteria cannot be met, the one-year award will be used to provide a need or merit based scholarship to an eligible NMMI cadet from Mexico who has a minimum GPA of 2.0 or above in their previous semester and a “C” or better in deportment.
SCH518	Ken and Cheryl Davis Scholarship	Scholarship will be awarded to an individual seeking to, on their own accord, attend NMMI to mold themselves. Open to existing or new cadets. Renewable-See additional criteria.
SCH519	The Vigil Lauritzen Family Scholarship	Awarded to a college cadet that has a desire to pursue a military career. GPA 2.5 or a high school female with a minimum GPA of 3.0. See additional criteria.
SCH521	D. B. Stone/Portales Natl Bank	High school or college cadet; resident of Roosevelt County; demonstrate can benefit from education at NMMI.
SCH528	John D. Camp Scholarship	Awarded to a HS or JC cadet who demonstrates high academic achievement at NMMI. Qualifying cadets must have completed a minimum of one semester and obtain a minimum of a 3.5 GPA.
SCH546	MAJ. Chris A. Cortez, USA (RET)	Awarded to a cadet in need.
SCH547	Edward A. Galloway, ESQ. 1974 HS	Awarded to a cadet in need.
SCH578	SM Jim Lowe Hon Scholarship	Must be a member of Colt or Bronco Golf Team; maintain established deportment & academic standards.
SCH579	deStwolinski Foundation Schol.	Award to new or old Native American cadets; first priority to New Mexico & Arizona residents.
SCH583	Richard E. Satterlee Scholarship	Member of Lady Colt JV or Varsity Tennis Team for 2+ years, GPA 2.25 and deportment B. Submit essay to Colt Tennis Coach.
SCH584	Spencer Investment Company, Inc.	New or old, New Mexico residents with preference to Chaves County. 2.0 GPA and “C” in deportment. Preference to need based students, then leadership in class activities or athletics.
SCH588	Joe Sharpe Leadership Scholarship	Need based, new or returning cadets with preference San Juan County, NM residents. Leadership attributes and committee minimum requirement. In the event there are no qualified cadets from San Juan County, the scholarship may be awarded to residents of NM.
SCH591	Women’s Military Service Recognition	Direct descendants of Women Veterans. Minimum gpa of 2.75 or higher. Women who have been awarded the National Defense Service Ribbon (NDSR) also qualify.
SCH595	LTC Gardner L. Thurman Scholarship	Outstanding cadets involved in JROTC from the Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley of S. California areas. Secondly may be awarded to cadets from S. CA interested in a military career.
SCH596	LTC John C. Morgan British United	Recipient to be selected from graduating cadets of the JROTC units in the greater Los Angeles area by the staff charged with training these units who meet the minimum scholarship criteria. Secondly, cadets from Southern CA interested in a military career.
SCH597	1LT James F. Inglesby Scholarship	Recipients selected from graduating cadets of the JROTC units in the greater Los Angeles area by the staff charged with training these units who meet the minimum scholarship criteria. Secondly, to cadets from S. CA interested in a military career.
SCH598	SGT Hiroshi H. Miyamura Scholar	Preference to cadets interested in a military career who are of Japanese descent from Gallup, NM. Secondly, to cadets from NM or S. CA with preference to students of Japanese descent. Must meet the minimum standards of the scholarship committee.
SCH599	Alb. Comm. Fnd./Carl F. Scott Scholarship	Awarded to students exemplifying scholastic ability and financial need.
SCH600	Swede & Duke Anderson Scholarship	Based on academic and athletic proficiency. Cadets from NY, VT, NH, ME, MA, RI, CT or PA.
SCH601	MAJ & Mrs. H.D. Blake Memorial	First class, male or female, excelled at both basic and advanced camp; plans US Military as career.
SCH602	L.T. “Babe” Godfrey Scholarship	Outstanding and deserving athletes at NMMI.
SCH603	C. J. Head Scholarship	Awarded to 2d or 3d year high school cadet who has shown the most improvement in all aspects of cadet development.
SCH604	William W. Jenney, Jr. Scholar	Awarded primarily in support of the ROTC Program.
SCH605	Dr. I. J. Marshall Scholarship	Deserving cadets with a preference to those needing financial assistance. May be re-awarded.
SCH606	L.C. “Coley” Matthews Memorial	Awarded to college students having a desire for a career in the U.S. Military Service.
SCH607	J.E. and Lottie Moore Scholar	Goes to male high school student, demonstrated high scholastic performance, financial need, wants to attend NMMI HS.
SCH608	COL Carl J. Rohr Memorial	Returning 3d classman who has demonstrated overall excellence in academic and corps activities.
SCH609	COL & Mrs. H. P. Saunders Memorial	High school cadet; academic proficiency; desires to attend NMMI high school; re-awarded with 2.0 GPA, “C” in deportment.
SCH610	P. A. Sheets Scholarship	Second class, ROTC student. GPA 2.0 minimum first time awarded, re-awarded with GPA 2.0.
SCH611	Ralph L. Smith Memorial	Needy student, academic proficiency who desires to attend NMMI. May be re-awarded.
SCH612	Benton Stone Memorial Scholarship	Awarded to cadets based on need.
SCH613	Addie Swearingen Scholarship Award	Awarded to female 1st or 2d class cadets, from NM, financial need, at least a “B” average in previous year. Re-awarded.
SCH614	COL and Mrs. Charles F. Ward Memorial	Deserving students interested humanities; preference given to students with need.
SCH615	Ivan B. Williams, Jr. Scholarship	Awarded to a student who has demonstrated athletic proficiency and desires to attend NMMI.
SCH616	Neil H. Wills Memorial Scholarship	Awarded for outstanding academic achievement. Preference is given to cadets from New Mexico.
SCH617	Wool Bowl Endowment	In honor of former Bronco football players. Awarded each year to deserving athletes.
SCH618	Evetts/Haley Memorial Scholarship	Must be native of MS, AR, OK or TX; 2.0 GPA; males only; preference given to sons of Confederate Veterans.
SCH619	LTC Frank & Betty Allen Scholarship	High school or college cadet, 3.0 GPA, preference Corpus Christi area or state of Texas, financial need.
SCH620	Dorothy Morrison Music Scholarship	Awarded to members of HQ Troop or the NMMI Choir who meet the minimum scholarship requirements established by the scholarship committee.
SCH621	Centurion Rifles/MG Kronauer	Cadet must demonstrate leadership, commitment to excellence, self-discipline, serious academic interest.
SCH622	S. P. Johnson, Jr. Memorial	New or returning high school cadets, New Mexico residents, financial need.
SCH623	Mc Kay Oil Corporation	High school or college level cadet from Chaves County; demonstrated extraordinary effort; financial need.
SCH624	John Clayte Cauhape Memorial	Male NMMI HS graduate with a 3.0 GPA; returning for NMMI JC; demonstrated leadership qualities; engineering as goal.
SCH625	Melendez Ambassador Family	Dependents of NMMI Ambassador Families; NMMI cadets who participate in Ambassador Family Program; financial need.
SCH626	Charles C. White Scholarship	New or old cadet with preference to cadets with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Minimum deportment grade of “C”.
SCH627	Walter C. Peters Memorial Scholarship	Good moral character and personality; speaking ability; ability to communicate thoughts and ideas; get along with faculty. Requires 4 recommendations including superintendent, commandant and 2 faculty members.
SCH628	W. P. Brown Music Scholarship	Cadet member of band, orchestra or cadet choir; 2.0 GPA; by recommendation of Chairman of Music Department.
SCH629	Daniel L. Hannifin Memorial	College student; business major; 2.0 GPA from Chaves, Eddy, Lea or Roosevelt Counties; may be re-awarded.
SCH630	Lance Winston Puig Scholarship	Awarded to a deserving high school cadet (new or old) with a 2.5 minimum GPA and “B” in deportment.
SCH631	Centennial Scholarship Endowment	HS or College old cadet; GPA of 3.0 or better and an “A” in deportment; strong leadership qualities; renewable.
SCH632	Robert O’Brien Family Endowed Scholarship	Awarded to cadets who meet the minimum scholarship committee requirements.
SCH633	NMMI Parent’s Club Scholarship	Incoming high school and incoming college student; financial need; 2.5 GPA or higher; preference 3.0 GPA or higher.
SCH634	Robert S. Kerr, Jr. Scholarship	New or old, high school or college cadet; prefer Oklahoma; consider MO, AR, KS, NM. 2.5 GPA incoming good citizenship.
SCH635	Jack H. White Sr. Memorial	New or old, high school or college cadet; prefer Carlsbad area but any New Mexico resident; 2.5 GPA, “B” deportment.
SCH636	Joe M. Green Scholarship	Recipient must be a direct descendent of an NMMI alumnus; good scholar; acceptable disciplinary record. May be re-awarded.
SCH637	MG Jackson Bogle Scholarship	Awarded to new or old cadet with a minimum 2.5 GPA and “B” in deportment.
SCH638	Scott M. Kirkpatrick Memorial	Awarded to an old cadet who contributed substantially to the high school drill team; 2.0 GPA, C in deportment.
SCH639	New Mexico Student Loans Scholarship	JC cadet with financial need, 2.5 gpa, NM resident, US citizen or resident alien. Recommended by FA Office.
SCH640	William R. Cooper Scholarship	Awarded to first year HS or JC cadet who has shown potential for academic success and a desire to attend NMMI; HS or JC.
SCH641	COL Carol C. Hines Scholarship	To qualified 2d or 3d class, male or female, high scholastic achievement in MS courses, commitment to military career.
SCH642	John S. and Anne H. Hinckley	Any cadet who may be in need of financial aid to continue at NMMI. GPA of 2.5, “B” in deportment.
SCH643	Thomas E. Lusk Scholarship	A student who has shown academic proficiency who wishes to attend NMMI HS or JC. 2.0 GPA “C” in deportment.
SCH644	Epperson Memorial Scholarship	A student who has shown academic proficiency who wishes to attend NMMI HS or JC. 2.0 GPA “C” in deportment.
SCH645	Earl Bimson Scholarships	Old and new high school students from the state of Arizona. GPA 2.8 and “B” in deportment.
SCH646	Dr. Edward Egbert Scholarship	For graduating 3d class returning to NMMI JC in a leadership position; ROTC; GPA 2.5 (3.0 prefer) “B” deportment.
SCH647	C. F. and C. C. Waller Scholarship	One year award to a NMMI cadet (new or old) satisfying minimum requirements of Scholarship Committee.
SCH648	G. Williams Rutherford Scholar	Male or female, high school or college cadet; interest in business, leadership potential; 2.5 GPA, “B” deportment.
SCH649	Sprinkle-Barnard-Pattersn-Dufek	Male or female, father served with armed forces, preference given to service academy aspirant.
SCH650	G. Brooks Frazar 64 Memorial	Old cadet, male from State of Texas; preference to a graduate of NMMI HS returning for JC at NMMI; 2.5+GPA “B” deportment.
SCH651	Roger T. Sawyers Memorial	New or old cadet, resident of Eddy County New Mexico preferred, financial need. GPA 2.0 good deportment.
SCH652	J.Leslie and Linda M. Davis Scholarship	High School or college cadet; prefer Colfax County NM, then Harding County then other county in northeastern NM.
SCH653	Vietnam Veterans Memorial	Children of Vietnam Era veterans.
SCH654	Kelly Regimental Commander	Scholarship awarded to current Regimental Commander.
SCH655	Ethel Ortega Olson Scholarship	Hispanic cadet from New Mexico, then AZ, TX or CA; 2.0 GPA good deportment.
SCH656	BG Goodwin, Samuel McClure Memorial	NMMI HS graduate attending NMMI JC intentions toward West Point; 3.0 GPA, “A” in deportment.
SCH657	Patrick H. Gratton Scholarship	Awarded by special committee.
SCH658	COL G. Seth Orell Memorial	NMMI HS graduate; GPA 2.75; “A” in deportment; leadership qualities ; ROTC cadet from New Mexico.
SCH659	Stains/Finley Memorial Scholarship	Old or new cadet with 2.5 GPA or better with “B” in deportment interest in military service.
SCH660	Samuel N. Hindi Scholarship	New Mexico residents from a ranch family. High school or college cadet.
SCH661	Scott Honor Scholarship/Award	Awarded by special committee.
SCH662	Alumni Heritage /C. R. Evans Scholarship	New or old cadet from Oklahoma, direct descendant of NMMI alumnus, minimum GPA 2.0 & “B” in deportment. See scholarship book for additional criteria
SCH663	Oscar Mahlon Love, Jr. Scholarship	New or old cadet with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a B in deportment.
SCH664	Elliott – M. Nalda Scholarship	Old or new cadet from New Mexico, emphasis on academic excellence, meet all deportment requirements.
SCH665	Elliott – C. Nalda Scholarship	Old or new cadet from New Mexico, emphasis on academic excellence, meet all deportment requirements.
SCH666	Elliott – Frank O. Elliott	Old or new cadet from New Mexico, emphasis on academic excellence, meet all deportment requirements.
SCH667	Harvey E. Yates Memorial Scholarship	Old or new cadet from southeastern New Mexico, minimum 2.0 GPA and C in deportment. May be re-awarded.
SCH668	General Childress Incentive Scholarship	Awarded to new/old high school cadets at the discretion of the scholarship committee.
SCH669	W.B. Leverton 1935 JCG Endowment	High School or College Cadet who values his or her experience at NMMI; demonstrates financial need.
SCH670	The Pearson Family Endowment	Graduating 3rd Class cadet interested in advanced ROTC Program or the academy prep program. Preference to those in the advanced ROTC Program.
SCH671	CPT Charles F. Ward, Jr. Scholarship	Awarded by special committee.
SCH672	COL Jack and Marvine Fox Leadership	Awarded to the Regimental Commander. Non-transferable.
SCH673	GEN Douglas L. McBride Scholarship	Minimum scholarship requirements set by the NMMI Scholarship Committee with an emphasis on leadership ability.
SCH674	Donna L. Beckel Endowment	Awarded in support of an Air Force Academy Prep Scholarship.
SCH675	Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation	Awarded to students from Hawaii who meet the minimum scholarship committee requirements.
SCH676	Jack and Donna Rust Family Scholar	Awarded to Academy Prep cadets who meet the minimum scholarship committee requirements.
SCH677	Richard K. Hardy HSG Scholarship	Open to new and old cadets in high school or college who meet the minimum GPA requirements and grade requirements as determined by the Scholarship Committee.
SCH678	Sealy Hutchings II Memorial	High School or College Cadet; US citizen; 2.0 GPA satisfactory deportment.
SCH679	Charles V. Wilder Jr. Scholarship	Student from Washington or Alaska area interested in Science and Engineering
SCH680	Tyler L. Teague Memorial Scholar	Awarded to cadets meeting the minimum scholarship requirements with preference given in the following order: (1) applicants with sibling or parent w/cancer; (2) members of the “Young Marines”; (3) members of the HQ troop; (4) military interest.
SCH681	John B. and Anne C. Halper Scholar	Awarded to returning female cadets who meet the scholarship eligibility requirements and who demonstrates an unwavering attitude towards achieving goals through positive leadership characteristics.
SCH682	Rogers and Mary Ellen Aston Scholarship	Open to new and old cadets in high school or college who meet the minimum GPA requirements and deportment grade requirements as determined by the Scholarship Committee.
SCH683	John H. Russell ’39 JCG Leadership	Awarded to cadets with financial need and who meet the minimum scholarship eligibility requirements. May be re-awarded.
SCH684	Ora R. Hall Family Leadership End.	Awarded to new or old returning cadets who (1) demonstrate outstanding character development and leadership abilities; (2) demonstrate overall excellence in corps activities; (3) meet the minimum scholarship requirements as established by the committee.
SCH685	The David W. Anderson Endowment	Awarded to new or returning cadet in junior college who demonstrates outstanding character development and leadership abilities. Must meet minimum scholarship committee requirements. Re-awardable.
SCH686	James C. Linard Scholarship	Awarded to members of the Bronco Golf Team who meet the minimum NMMI scholarship committee criteria. In the unlikely event there are no qualifying applicants, the scholarship may be awarded at the discretion of the Athletic Director.
SCH687	James P. Johns 1943 JCG Scholar	Awarded to 2nd Classman who graduated from NMMI’s high school. Recipients must be enrolled in SROTC Program. Must meet eligibility requirements of ROTC Program and NMMI Scholarship Committee. Recipients must demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities.
SCH688	Billie B. Armstrong 1939 JCG Scholar	Awarded to students who demonstrate a desire and ability to initiate and complete an education at NMMI. Recipients must meet the general requirements of the scholarship committee and exhibit outstanding Corps and academic leadership potential.
SCH689	Robert W. and Vida V. Mitchell	Need based. NM resident enrolled at the HS level; if no one is qualified then the scholarship maybe given to a NM resident in at the JC level. Re- awardable 2.5 GPA and C in deportment.
SCH690	Nestor T. and Thea Otterson	Chaves County resident. Leadership skills. Recommendation by Commandant should be taken into consideration.
SCH691	Ellison Servant Leadership Scholar	Awarded by special committee.
SCH692	CPT Todd T. Christmas, USA 1998JCG	Awarded to a cadet, high school or junior college, with a 2.0 GPA and of good character, good behavior and possess overall worthiness. Preference to a cadet seeking a military career and from a military family.
SCH693	D.F. Strand 1952 HSG Alumni Heritage	First year cadets who are direct descendants of active alumni; preference to Arizona residents; re-awarded with minimum scholarship committee requirements.
SCH694	General Douglas MacArthur Scholarship	HS or College cadet in need of financial assistance. Meets scholarship committee criteria. Scholarship is renewable provided cadet is in good standing.
SCH696	John RF. Russell, II 1969 JCG Memorial	New or returning cadet with a 2.0 GPA and C in deportment. Meets scholarship committee requirements. Renewable.
SCH697	LT. COL Fred A. Miller Scholarship	Cadets must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better and be a resident of Chaves County. See additional criteria.
SCH699	Cathy Enright Murray Memorial Scholarship	Cadets meeting the minimum Scholarship Committee requirements (currently candidates with a 2.0 GPA and a C in Deportment). Scholarships are renewable.
SCH700	Foundation Scholastic Award	For outstanding academic achievement. Demonstrate academic excellence, good citizenship and leadership
SCH701	NMMI Service Academy Scholar	Awarded to cadets sponsored by US Naval Academy; US Air Force Academy; US Military Academy; US Merchant Marine; US Coast Guard.
SCH702	NMMI Open House Scholarship	Awarded during an open house function.
SCH703	Faculty and Staff Scholarship	Dependent sons and daughters of full-time currently employed staff or faculty members of NMMI to include Alumni, Foundation and SROTC Depts.
SCH704	NMMI JROTC Camp Scholarship	To be announced by the JROTC Camp organizer.
SCH705	A D COL William C. Roudebush Scholarship	First class cadet only, recognize excellence in scholarship lend credence to this being foremost principle.
SCH706	High School Incentive Scholarship	Awarded to incoming high school students based on the acceptance matrix score at the time of review. Awarded at the discretion of the Financial Aid Office.
SCH707	Ted Hunt Scholarship	Cadets whose performance in music has been outstanding. Nominated by NMMI Bandmaster.
SCH708	Cadet Ambassador Program Scholarship	Cadet Ambassador Program Scholarship nominations.
SCH709	Wentworth Incentive Award	Awarded to new high school and college students who were (1) current Wentworth students or (2) applicants to Wentworth at the time of their closing. Awarded at the discretion of the Financial Aid Office.
SCH711	A D Science Fair Scholarship	Awarded to winner of the Southeastern NM Regional Science Fair upon admission to NMMI; must meet established criteria.
SCH713	A D COL William C. Atkinson Scholarship	Awarded to graduating cadets from Army-Navy Academy applying for admission to NMMI Junior College.
SCH715	Choral Scholarships	Criteria determined at the discretion of the Choral Director.
SCH716	Juanita Mayer Memorial ARA Sch.	Cadets interested in a career in food service.
SCH717	NMMI ROTC Incentive Scholarship	Awarded to new cadets identified by SROTC as candidates for the commissioning program. The second half of the award is contigent on signing their contract for ROTC.
SCH800	NMMI General’s Cup	Scholarship in support of new students.
SCH801	Michael C. Currier 1962 JCG Scholarship	Awarded to cadets with a 2.0 or above GPA and a B or above in deportment.
SCH802	Ingram Hall Family Fund	Awarded to cadets meeting the minimum requirements of the NMMI Scholarship Committee.
SCH803	Junior College Class of 1962 Scholar	For returning cadet in good standing and demonstrated love for the Corps.
SCH804	Robert L. Fergusson Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must meet the standards set forth by the NMMI Scholarship Committee.
SCH805	W. Kenneth Paul 1955 HS-1957 JC	Awarded with first preference to a cadet who resides in Bernalillo County; then NM; if none, then any cadet that meets the minimum criteria.
SCH806	Bill Stroecker Memorial Scholarship	Awarded to cadets from Fairbanks Alaska, cadets from Alaska, then any cadets that meet the minimum criteria.
SCH807	John K. Funk Scholarship	Male or female cadet who demonstrates scholastic excellence & general all around leadership qualities.
SCH808	The John K. Funk Endowment Scholars	Meet minimum scholarship Scholarship Committee requirements.
SCH809	Jennings Leaders Scholarship	High school cadets with financial need, leadership skills, good character and meet the minimum Scholarship Committee current requirements (candidates with a 2.0 GPA and C in Deportment). Scholarships are renewable provided cadets are in good standing.
SCH810	Robert J. and Marion M. Leonard	Eligible recipients must meet the minimum qualifications established by the NMMI Scholarship Committee.
SCH811	Galles Family Endowment Fund	Meet the minimum scholarship requirements (currently candidates with a 2.0 GPA and C in Deportment).
SCH812	Tommie Ross Memorial Scholarship	Direct decendant of a farming or ranching family and from the NM, West TX, or Eastern AZ region.
SCH813	Jeremy Antonio Hatfield Mem Scholarship	Cadets meeting the minimum Scholarship Committee requirements.
SCH814	Edmond and Alma Croix Scholarship	Awarded to cadets who have financial need.
SCH815	Albuquerque Chapter-NMMI Alumni	Awarded to a high school or college student from Albuquerque, NM or the surrounding area and is renewable.
SCH816	Perkins-Bennett Family Endowment	Awarded to sons and daughters of Army retirees from Oklahoma and Tennessee, then sons and daughters of Army retirees from any state, then any cadet(s) meeting the minimum Scholarship Committee requirments.
SCH817	Squad Leader Scholarship	GPA of 2.25 and “In good standing”. Writing requirement: What does Leadership, Integrity, Squad Leader, What makes Squad Leaders the most influential leaders in the Corps.
SCH818	Harper Family Endowment	Incoming new 5th or 6th class cadet meeting the minimum scholarship committee requirements with need. Scholarship(s) are renewable for three to four consecutive years as long as the cadet is in good standing and maintains a 2.0 GPA and a C in deportment.
SCH819	J.C. Dodd, 1978 HSG Memorial Scholarship	To be awarded to returning high school cadet(s). Excellence in deportment, academic achievement and leadership potential. Financial need should be considered. President’s list preferred. See additional criteria.
SCH820	Tony Cain Memorial Fund	Awarded to cadets enrolled in the JC division with need demonstrated. Scholarship may be re-awarded to the same cadet. In the event there are no eligible cadets, awards may be made to cadets meeting the minimum eligibility requirements set by committee.
SCH821	Richard D. Limbaugh Scholarship	Awarded to old HS cadet(s) that is a child of a single parent household with financial need. Cadet(s) must be on the Dean’s list.
SCH822	Orr-Clark Scholarship	Awarded to old JC cadet(s) that is a child of a single parent household with financial need. Cadet(s) must be on the Dean’s list.
SCH823	Chaplain Vernon Edmondson Memorial	Awarded to cadets who have financial need.
SCH824	Jeremy Rosenthal Criminal	Upon recommendation from the Commandant’s Staff and/or the NMMI Honor Board Chairman, this scholarship is to be awarded to a cadet in the school year that they represented another accused of an honor violation to the Cadet Honor Board. Additional criteria.
SCH825	Victor T. “Trae” Apodaca Memorial Scholarship	Awarded to a cadet in good standing at NMMI and who meets the minimum Scholarship Committee criteria.
SCH826	French Family Endowment	Following preferential order: 1. Financial Need, 2. Previous recipient, 3. Any returning HS or JC cadets; good standing and meet minimum requirements for renewal.
SCH827	Ervin W. “ERV” Mitchell	Awarded to cadets meeting the minimum requirements of the NMMI Scholarship Committee. This scholarship is renewable.
SCH828	Legislators Scholarship Fund	To be awarded to cadet(s) who receive scholarships under the NMMI Legislator Scholarship program and who meet the minimum requirements of the Scholarship Committee. This scholarship is renewable.
SCH829	COL Dwight H.H. Starr Memorial	Awarded to cadet(s) meeting the minimum Scholarship Committee requirements. Renewable.
SCH830	Ed Bencini Endowment Fund	The purpose of the Ed Bencini Endowment is to provide a scholarship to a graduating Santa Rosa High School student who wishes to complete his/her first two years of college at New Mexico Military Institute. See additional criteria. Renewable
SCH833	Barney and Maggie Cockburn Scholarship	Criteria: Awarded to JC cadets who are residence of Southeastern New Mexico.
SCH831	William P. Curto Scholarship	Cadets who wish to pursue a career in the United States Army, 2.0 GPA or above and C or better in deportment.
SCH834	COL John L and Mildred Garcia Scholarship	New or returning cadets who are NM residents who demonstrate strong academics, solid character, and leadership potential. Must have a 3.0 GPA and B in deportment or higher.
SCH835	Carol Rue Sands-Tillery Memorial	NMMI cadet(s) who must meet the minimum Scholarship Committee requirement (currently a minimum 2.0 GPA
SCH836	Brian D Anderson 1989 JC Memorial Scholarship	Must have a 2.0 GPA and C in Deportment.
SCH837	COL Stephen P. Perkins	Awarded to junior college cadet(s) with a concentration in criminal justice. The recipient must have a 2.5 or above GPA and a B or above in department. If there are no qualifying recipients based on the above criteria, then award to a recipient.
SCH838	MG Andy and Artie Anderson Endowment	Cadets meeting the minimum scholarship committee requirements; renewable if in good standing and continue to meet scholarship committee requirements.
SCH839	Bernard and Hannah Ginsberg Scholarship	Awarded to NMMI cadets with a minimum 2.5 GPA and C or better in deportment. If there are none, the scholarship can be awarded to cadets meeting the minimum scholarship committee requirements.
SCH840	Patrick E. Flanagan 1961	NMMI cadets who must be from New Mexico and meet the minimum Scholarship Committee requirement. If no candidates, award to cadets that meet the minimum scholarship requirements.
SCH841	Strathearn Family Memorial Scholarship	Cadets meeting the minimum scholarship committee requirements; renewable if in good standing and continue to meet scholarship committee requirements.
SCH842	SGT Andrew Francis Tingwall Memorial	HS or JC Cadet with interest in serving in one of the U.S. Armed Services or the New Mexico State Police. 3.0 GPA and B in Deportment or higher.
SCH843	LTC Thomas H. Muirhead, USA	Cadets meeting the minimum scholarship committee requirements; renewable if in good standing and continue to meet scholarship committee requirements.
SCH844	William E. & Leona R. Eidenire Endowment for High School Cadets	Provide need based scholarships to eligible NMMI high school cadet(s) who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or above in their previous semester and a B in deportment. Must express interest in engineering, colt athletics, leadership; additional criteria.
SCH845	William Jackson Montgomery 1949	Alumni Heritage and Traditions Scholarships to deserving cadets with a preference given to alumni descendants; must meet scholarship committee requirements; renewable if meeting minimum requirements and in good standing.
SCH846	Gary D. Williams 1967 JC Memorial Scholarship and Academic Projects Fun	Scholarship recipients must have and maintain at least a 2.25 GPA and a B in deportment. Preference to cadets from NM, then any cadet in good standing. Interest in pre-med, business admin or participation on an exhibition rifle team. Additional criteria.
SCH847	COL Michele Hovland Memorial and Family Scholarship	Provide scholarships to high school or college cadets with a minimum GPA of 2.5, a “B or better” in deportment, and an active member of the Band (Marching, Concert, or Jazz/Stage). Priority to cadets from MO, then AR, KS, KY, OK, TN, then any state.
SCH900	1LT George E. Fisher Memorial	High school or college returning cadet; son of active duty or retired military family; upper half of class.
SCH901	Bondurant Memorial Scholarship	Deserving cadets with meritorious academic achievement and are based on need.
SCH902	COL Bert Ellen Camp Memorial	High school or college cadet with academic achievement and need; Reeves County TX or Lea County NM.
SCH903	General G.S. Patton, Jr. Memorial	Child of active or former armed forces; need, motivation and character; preference to academy aspirant.
SCH905	Harold Runnels Memorial School	Awarded to a New Mexico resident wishing to attend NMMI.
SCH906	Harrison H. Schmitt Scholarship	Awarded to needy students desiring to attend NMMI and may be re-awarded.
SCH907	Howard I. Scherotter Memorial	Awarded to high school cadet returning for 3d class year or entering NMMI JC; leadership; extra-curricular activities.
SCH908	James R. Kelly Memorial Scholarship	Awarded to 2d classman who has demonstrated proficiency in academic work.
SCH909	Jesse Mechem Memorial Scholar	Awarded to 2d classman who has demonstrated proficiency in academic work, financial need. Prefer NM residents.
SCH910	Leland W. Ellis Memorial Scholar	Awarded to outstanding cadets have attended NMMI 1-1/2 yrs who have financial need; academic criteria.
SCH911	Lottie S. Rapp Scholarship	Worthy and patriotic cadets with financial need and pursuing a commission in the U.S. Army; upper 1/3 of class.
SCH912	Lusk Family Scholarship	Student who has demonstrated academic proficiency and is entering the Fourth Class as a new cadet.
SCH913	M. Margaret Decker Memorial	New or returning cadets on the basis of need, exemplary character and academic achievement.
SCH916	American Legion Past Commanders	Student into 2d semester, NM resident, financial need, veteran or dependent of veteran, criminal justice major.
SCH917	Phillips Colfax County-Male	High School male cadet from Colfax County NM; personal character and potential leadership development.
SCH918	Phillips/San Miguel/Mora – Male	High School male cadet from San Miguel and Mora counties in NM; personal character & potential leadership development.
SCH919	Robert E. Evans Memorial	Awarded to a high school student on the basis of general excellence and need.
SCH920	Phillips/SM & Colfax-Female	Qualified female cadets enrolled in the high school division and from San Miguel or Colfax County, NM.
SCH921	Stanley W. Crosby, Jr. Memorial	Member of the Corps of Cadets who is most helpful to others, excels in leadership and good citizenship.
SCH922	State Gratis Scholarship	New Mexico Resident – at least 1/3 of the recipients must have federally defined financial need.
SCH923	Truman O. Boyd Memorial	Male cadet; soldierly proficiency, character suitable to an officer, scholar; seeking commission in US Army or Reserves.
SCH924	Walter Coppinger Scholarship	Scholarship awarded to worthy student from Tom Green County, Texas; financial need.
SCH925	Walter H. Boyd Memorial Scholarship	Awarded on basis of soldierly proficiency, character and scholarly aptitude; seeking commission; males only.
SCH926	Will C. Lawrence Scholarship	Awarded on the basis of scholarship and general excellence; open to graduating 3d class, returning for junior college.
SCH927	Russell W. Morey Memorial	Band Member, at discretion of Bandmaster.
SCH928	DAV-NMMI Scholarship	Cadet must meet established criteria.
SCH929	Powhatan Carter, Jr. Memorial	Must be a Legislative Scholarship awardee, maintaining a 2.5 GPA and an “A” in deportment.
SCH930	Roger Berger Memorial	Meet minimum scholarship requirements as established by the scholarship committee.
SCH931	Joe G. Cannon Memorial	Meet minimum scholarship requirements as established by the scholarship committee.
SCH932	Pepsi Scholarship	Meet minimum scholarship requirements as established by the scholarship committee.

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