Since 2007, over 400 students at approximately 130 NMAA member schools have been awarded scholarships to attend colleges or universities of their choice. It is one of the missions of the NMAA Foundation to support graduating seniors who have excelled in athletics, activities, academics and sportsmanship in furthering their academic endeavors. The NMAA Foundation has distributed an additional $77,000 in “Together We Rise†scholarships over the last four school years. In total, $221,500 was awarded to 197 New Mexico Students over that time. With the already established annual scholarships and these additional “Together We Rise Scholarshipsâ€, the NMAA Foundation will distribute approximately $75,000 to the youth of our state this school year. For more information about Foundation events or donation options please contact Dusty Young at dusty@nmact.org.
For more information contact Julie Sanchez at julie@nmact.org.
DONATE TO THE NMAA FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP SUMMARY INFORMATION
“TOGETHER WE RISE” SCHOLARSHIPS
PRESENTED IN PART BY THE FOLLOWING DONORS:
- ZEROEYES
- MR. BRUCE COTTRELL
- VARIOUS NMAA/NMOA HALL OF FAME MEMBERS
- MIKE DANOFF MEMORIAL FUND
- MR. BEN LUCERO & DR. WENDY FRONTERHOUSE
- POR VIDA TATTOO
- NEW MEXICO SOL
These special $1,000 scholarships were added in 2020-2021 have been continued again this year. There is no formal application process for these scholarships as the recipients will be chosen from the pool of individuals that apply for all other NMAA Foundation scholarships. Selections will be based on participation/achievement in athletics and/or activities, academic performance, and evaluation of personal statements.
TOGETHER WE RISE SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION AND MATCHING SCHOLARSHIP GIFT OPPORTUNITIES
“COMPETE WITH CLASS” SCHOLARSHIP
PRESENTED BY THE NEW MEXICO NATIONAL GUARD
The New Mexico Activities Association, in conjunction with the NMAA Foundation, will be awarding a maximum of five (5) $1,000 Compete with Class scholarships during this school year. Awards will be given to students that best exemplify the three pillars of the Compete with Class sportsmanship initiative – Respect, Integrity, and Responsibility.  Recipients will be selected by the NMAA Foundation Board of Directors based on recommendations from the NMAA and its member schools.
EXTRAORDINARY PARTICIPATION SCHOLARSHIPS
GARY TRIPP NMAA SCHOLARSHIP
For Students at Class 3A-5A Schools
FEBRUARY 1, 2025 | ONLINE FORM | PRESENTED BY NUSENDA CREDIT UNION
MARIO MARTINEZ MEMORIAL NMAA SCHOLARSHIP
For Students at Class A-2A Schools
FEBRUARY 1, 2025 | ONLINE FORM | PRESENTED BY NUSENDA CREDIT UNION
ACTIVITIES SCHOLARSHIP
Participation/achievement in activities and academics
FEBRUARY 1, 2025 | ONLINE FORM| PRESENTED BY NB3 FOUNDATION & REALTY ONE of NEW MEXICO
DAN AND LUCILLE WOOD/ GREY GLADIATOR ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Participation/achievement in athletics and academics
FEBRUARY 1, 2025 | ONLINE FORM | PRESENTED BY DION’S
EL RICHARDS/FRANCES WALSH SPIRIT SCHOLARSHIP
Participation/achievement in Spirit and academics
FEBRUARY 1, 2025 | ONLINE FORM | PRESENTED BY VARSITY SPIRIT
TRADE/TECHNICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
Participation/achievement in multiple sports/activities, academic performance, and experience and/or interest in vocational skills
FEBRUARY 1, 2025 | ONLINE FORM | PRESENTED by Havana Banan LLC, Por Vida Tattoo, & I.B.E.W/N.E.C.A.
WE GO ABOVE. SO YOU CAN GO BEYOND. SCHOLARSHIP
Participation/achievement in sports/activities, academic performance, and interest in finance/business.
FEBRUARY 1, 2025 | ONLINE FORM | PRESENTED BY BANK OF ALBUQUERQUE
“AT LARGE SCHOLARSHIPS”
“At-Large†scholarships will be given to individuals that have participated in athletics and demonstrated the ideals promoted by the New Mexico Activities Association and NMAA Foundation. There is no formal application process for these scholarships as the recipients will be chosen from the pool of individuals that apply for the categories listed above.
PRESENTED ON BEHALF OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS AND/OR ENTITIES:
- MACK CHASE MEMORIAL (x4)
- COREY TOLLE MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY (x3)
- NEW MEXICO BEEF COUNCIL (x3)
- COACH DICK SHELLEY ST. MICHAEL’S HS BASKETBALL
- PEDRO AND MATEO SANDOVAL STRONG FAMILY
- PHIL SCHROER MEMORIAL (x4)
- AUSTIN DENTON MEMORIAL (x2)
- JOEY MONTANO MEMORIAL (x2)
- MIKE MITTELSTAEDT MEMORIAL (x2)
- BILLY RICHARDS MEMORIAL
- K&K MEMORIAL
- LARRY TREPLAND MEMORIAL
- LT. COL. CECIL LYNN JR. MEMORIAL
- PELL FAMILY
- RALPH ORTIZ BPOE ELKS CLUB OF SANTA FE
Daniels Scholarship Program
The Daniels Scholarship Program provides the opportunity for motivated students from New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming to attend the college of their choice. Daniels Scholars receive up to $100,000 to be applied at any two- or four-year, nonprofit, accredited college or university in the United States, depending on financial need. The scholarship is for students with great potential, strong character, and big dreams.
Daniels Scholars are America’s next generation of leaders, persevering through life’s challenges and rooted in the values important to Bill Daniels. They are free and entrepreneurial thinkers who are proud of this country and community and work hard to improve them. For more information, please visit https://www.DanielsFund.org/scholarships.