Scholarship Application Process
Kids’ Chance of New Mexico (KCNM) provides college scholarships to the children of New Mexico workers who have been severely or fatally injured in a workplace-related accident.
Who is eligible for a scholarship?
Students who had a parent who was permanently or catastrophically injured or killed in an employment related accident, resulting in a New Mexico workers’ compensation claim. Applicants must be a resident of New Mexico between the ages of 16 and 25, must be attending or plan on attending a New Mexico college, university or trade school leading to a professional degree or certification.
What is the criteria for this scholarship?
The parent’s death or injury must have resulted in a substantial decline in the family income. The applicant must be between the ages of 16 and 25. The applicant must maintain a grade point average of 2.5 with a minimum of 12 credit hours or better to re-apply every semester/quarter.
When are applications accepted?
Scholarships are awarded prior to the beginning of each quarter and/or semester. Applicants must submit a budget prior to each semester/quarter. Applications can be made during a students’ high school senior year. Students must submit copies of each semester/quarter transcripts along with receipts covering expenses as agreed to by the committee. High school students must also supply their high school transcript with their application.
What is the length of this scholarship?
This scholarship is good for one semester/quarter. However, the applicant may reapply at the end of each semester/quarter. Renewals are contingent on availability of funds.
What does this scholarship cover?
The scholarship may cover items such as tuition, books, housing, meals or course fees. Based on the budget submitted, the scholarship review committee will make the awards as deemed necessary. Students must submit copies of the Federal Application for Student Aid (F.A.F.S.A.) application with their application.