Scholarship Drives Continue Throughout Region

Mountain Mail Reports

Each year, the Rotary Club of Socorro presents a scholarship of $,2000 ($500/semester for two full years) to a Socorro High School senior. In 2009, this award was presented to, at that time, graduating senior, Sara Kitchen.
The Rotary Club of Socorro continues to support the youth of Socorro High School with the annual scholarship for a graduating senior. Funds for this scholarship primarily come from the Annual Wine Tasting Party held each April. This year’s Wine Tasting will be held on April 23, from 5-7 p.m. at Rancher’s Steakhouse. Tickets are $20, and can be purchased from any Rotary member or at the door.
Kitchen chose to study Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship at New Mexico State University to prepare her for her future aspirations. The Rotary Scholarship has assisted Kitchen in purchasing the expensive books for her coursework.
At NMSU, Kitchen focuses her time primarily on her heavy class loads, studying, and doing well in school.
Kitchen believes going to college is important and encourages any student to go to college. “It has been a great experience so far and I am looking forward to the rest of my time here.”
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A Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Western New Mexico Veterans Group, is now accepting applications. The WNMVG is offering a one time scholarship to a Catron County graduation senior. This also includes home schooled teens who are completing their high school education.
The scholarship must be used for full time study at either an undergraduate college or university or an accredited technical/trade school leading to a certification or degree. The scholarship must be used in its entirety within two years of the award date.
The purpose of this scholarship is to help make the goal of the post secondary education more attainable by assisting deserving students who might not have the financial means to achieve their educational goals. Selection is based on academic promise, financial need and merit. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements and submit the completed application on or before April 20. Applications may be obtained at the High School or by calling Commander Rick Sharp - 575-773-4350.
The scholarship is funded from donations by members of the community and members of the Western New Mexico Veterans Group. A Spring Raffle is another way to help support the Scholarship Fund. Donations for tickets will be $5 each or five for $20. Prizes will include a 13 foot Radison fiberglass canoe, "custom crafted" tricolor eagle and turquoise pin, hematite bolo, acrylic painting and more.
Scholarship applications, raffle tickets, donations or for any additional information please call Sharp.

Scholarship Drives Continue Throughout Region