Career Pathways Fall Scholarship

The Career Pathways Fall Scholarship is awarded to residents of Northern New Mexico who are seeking certification or an associate degree. Graduating high school seniors, high school graduates, and GED recipients are welcome to apply. Career Pathways Scholarships are for individuals who have a specific career in mind and are committed to earning an associate's degree or certification in any field or trade. These scholarships are available to high school students and adult learners with a high school diploma or GED/High School Equivalency (HSE). Career Pathways Scholarships are $750 awards per semester up to $3,000 total. Renewal is dependent upon remaining in good academic standing and making progress toward completion. Eligibility: You are currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in a two-year degree or certificate program. You are a permanent resident (366 consecutive days+) of Northern New Mexico counties of Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, or Taos at the time of application. You have earned, or are on track to earn, a high school diploma or GED, are a high school senior currently enrolled in the final semester of high school or near completion of a GED/HSE program. Application requirements include: high school transcript (high school seniors only), college transcript (for those with college experience), information on the two-year degree or certificate program, educational experience, current employment information and employment history, leadership roles, school and community activities, honors and awards, and up to four essays (three required) of 250 words maximum. The Career Pathways Scholarship application is now closed. Please check back in January 2027. The application is open to strong applicants pursuing any area of study.