- David Valdez Memorial Cybersecurity Endowed Scholarship
- Established in 2018 by Robert W. Doyle. David Valdes was the first full-time faculty member in the Computer and Information Technology (CIT) Department at Doña Ana Community College. His teaching career began in 1985 and 25 years later in 2010, he retired as an honored professor in the same department. Known to his students as a caring mentor and staunch supporter of students, in 1988, David founded the DEBUG Club to expand extra-curricular and professional opportunities for technology students. Thirty years later, the club continues to thrive. David's support for inclusion and diversity was best demonstrated by his enthusiastic service commenting students and faculty with peers from Centro de Bachillerato Tecnológico Industrial y de Servicios No. 4 located in Las Cruces's sister city of Lerdo, Durango, Mexico. For over 20 years, David facilitated annual student trips both to and from Las Cruces to Mexico, His retirement and eventual passing in 2015 left a huge gap in the department.
- This scholarship is eligible for matching funds from the earnings of the Jon Wynne Endowment at the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. The award should be an incentive for students to complete the CompTIA Security+ Certification or its equivalent by the time they receive their degree from DACC.
- Must have a declared major in the CIT Department
- Must have completed a minimum of 30 credits applicable to a degree offered in the CIT Department
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the official FAFSA results
- Preference for students who wish to complete the CompTIA Security+ Certification or its equivalent as evidenced in a statement of educational goals in the scholarship application
- Chavez Montoya Scholarship (Water Technology)
- Established in 2017 by Mr. Randall Chavez and Dr. Bernadette Montoya to support students in the Water Technology Program. Randall Chavez is a graduate of the DACC Water Technology Program, and received a scholarship while he was a student. He has always been grateful for the extra funding, and for earning a degree that helped to start his career. Dr. Bernadette Montoya, both a graduate and an employee of NMSU has spent her career supporting students in meeting their academic goals.
- Must be enrolled in the water technology program at DACC
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by official FASFA results
- Must complete a personal statement in the scholarship application
- Established in 2017 by Mr. Randall Chavez and Dr. Bernadette Montoya to support students in the Water Technology Program. Randall Chavez is a graduate of the DACC Water Technology Program, and received a scholarship while he was a student. He has always been grateful for the extra funding, and for earning a degree that helped to start his career. Dr. Bernadette Montoya, both a graduate and an employee of NMSU has spent her career supporting students in meeting their academic goals.
- Construction Advancement Alliance Endowed Scholarship
- Established in 2003 by the organizers of the Construction Advancement Alliance for a New Mexico resident pursuing a degree in Technical and Industrial studies.
- Must have completed a minimum 12 credit hours
- Enrolled at least part-time
- Established in 2003 by the organizers of the Construction Advancement Alliance for a New Mexico resident pursuing a degree in Technical and Industrial studies.
- El Paso Electric Electrical Worker Certification Current Use Scholarship
- Established in 2014 to build upon EPE's century-long legacy of providing safe and reliable energy service to West Texas and Southern New Mexico. The program will prepare and strengthen the pipeline of individuals with the technical skills necessary to construct, maintain, troubleshoot, and operate utility-scale electric power lines and equipment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must be enrolled in DACC Lineworker Certificate program and meet all qualifications for enrollment
- Preference shall be given to a candidate who is at least 19 years of age at time of admission to the program
- Preference in selection shall be given to graduates of high schools named in Exhibit B (including students who have graduated from a home school or received their GED)
- Preference for students who have provided a statement of education and career goals
- Preference in selection shall be given to students with community involvement as demonstrated by information provided in the scholarship application
- Preference in selection shall be given to qualified veterans of the U.S. Armed Services
- Preference in selection shall be given to female applicants
- Preference in selection shall be given to African American applicants
- Preference shall be given to applicants with prior knowledge of construction methods, electrical trades, related equipment and tools, and safety procedures as evidenced in work experiences described in scholarship application, and
- Award is renewable each semester contingent on a cumulative grade‐point average of 2.0 with a final grade of C or better in all required OEET courses
- Established in 2014 to build upon EPE's century-long legacy of providing safe and reliable energy service to West Texas and Southern New Mexico. The program will prepare and strengthen the pipeline of individuals with the technical skills necessary to construct, maintain, troubleshoot, and operate utility-scale electric power lines and equipment.
- Cynthia Hiers-Robinson Endowed Scholarship
- Established in 2004 by Jean Hiers for NM residents pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Water Utility Operations,
- Must have graduated from a New Mexico high school or earned a New Mexico GED
- cGPA of 3.0 or better
- Established in 2004 by Jean Hiers for NM residents pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Water Utility Operations,
- Pruett Family Water Technology Program Endowed Scholarship
- Established in 2007 by J.B. and Libby Pruett for students who successfully completed their first semester in the Water Technology Program and are enrolled in their second semester.
- cGPA of 2.5 or better
- Established in 2007 by J.B. and Libby Pruett for students who successfully completed their first semester in the Water Technology Program and are enrolled in their second semester.
- Ralph Garza Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Established in 2011 by Mary A. Garza for NM residents enrolled full-time at DACC pursuing a degree in Technical Studies.
- Preference to those in the Electrical Apprenticeship program
- minimum cGPA 2.5
- Must demonstrate financial need as indicated by FAFSA
- Established in 2011 by Mary A. Garza for NM residents enrolled full-time at DACC pursuing a degree in Technical Studies.
- Max Summerlot Memorial Scholarship
- Established in 1980 in honor of Max Summerlot for students in their second year of water technology.
- Must have a cGPA of 3.0 or better
- Must demonstrate financial need as indicated by FAFSA
- Established in 1980 in honor of Max Summerlot for students in their second year of water technology.
- Lt. Colonel, (Ret.) Raymond A. Madson, USAF, Memorial Current Use Scholarship
- Established in 2014 to honor Lt. Col. Raymond A. Madson for students in water technology or a related technical studies program.
- Must be a New Mexico resident
- Must demonstrate financial need as indicated by FAFSA
- Must be enrolled full-time
- Established in 2014 to honor Lt. Col. Raymond A. Madson for students in water technology or a related technical studies program.
- Howard La Mont Kline, (USAF Retired) Endowed Scholarship
- Established in 2016 by Edward Lopez and Liz Ramirez Lopez. Howard retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as a pilot. This scholarship is offered in honor and appreciation for the mentorship and guidance he provided to the graduates of NMSU-Doña Ana Community College. This endowed scholarship may be eligible for matching funds from the earnings of the Jon Wynne Endowment at the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. (CFSNM).
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by official FAFSA results
- Must complete a statement of education and career goals
- Preference to students enrolled in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program
- Preference for students who are employed at the time of the award
- Established in 2016 by Edward Lopez and Liz Ramirez Lopez. Howard retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as a pilot. This scholarship is offered in honor and appreciation for the mentorship and guidance he provided to the graduates of NMSU-Doña Ana Community College. This endowed scholarship may be eligible for matching funds from the earnings of the Jon Wynne Endowment at the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. (CFSNM).
- Alex A. and Elaine K. Sanchez Technical and Industrial Studies Endowed Scholarship
- Established in 2016 by Dr. Alex and Elaine Sanchez. Dr. Sanchez was the first president of DACC and served from 1972-1978. DACC was established in 1973. This endowed scholarship may be eligible for matching funds from the earnings of the Jon Wynne Endowment at the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM).
- Must be enrolled in the Division of Technical and Industrial Studies (Advanced Technologies)
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by official FASFA results
- Must complete a personal statement
- Preference shall be given to students who complete a statement of educational and career goals as part of the scholarship application
- Established in 2016 by Dr. Alex and Elaine Sanchez. Dr. Sanchez was the first president of DACC and served from 1972-1978. DACC was established in 1973. This endowed scholarship may be eligible for matching funds from the earnings of the Jon Wynne Endowment at the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM).
- Gerald "Jerry" Lundeen Memorial Current Use Scholarship
- Established by Linda Lundeen in memorial of Gerald "Jerry" Lundeen. The funds shall be used to make an award to one or more students at NMSU Doña Ana Community College (DACC) who have a declared major in Architecture. Jerry Lundeen was a man of joy who touched many lives through his work as an architect, a teacher, as the proprietor of the Lundeen Inn of the Arts and, the love of his family. He was a giant of an individual. Early in his career he was a student of Frank Lloyd Wright and considered him a professional mentor. Jerry spent time as an adjunct architecture instructor at Doña Ana Community College. Scholarship awards will be given in the fall and spring semesters. Scholarship recipients may be eligible for matching awards from the Jon Wynne Scholarship from the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico.
- The award recipient shall be determined by the following criteria:
- Must be enrolled at Doña Ana Community College
- Must have a declared major in Architecture
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by official FAFSA results
- Preference for students who are a member of a professional architecture organization at DACC, the state, or national level
- Preference for students who complete a personal statement or a statement of goals in the scholarship application
- Preference for students who are involved in community service as evidenced in scholarship application
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