Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

 

  • Liette (Lola) Martinez Graphic Design Memorial Endowed Scholarship
    • Established in 2010 by Gabe and Geraldine Martinez in honor of Liette "Lola" Martinez a student in graphic design at both DACC and NMSU. This scholarship was redesigned in 2016 and established two endowments one at DACC for students in the creative technology program and one was established at NMSU for students in graphic design
      • Must be enrolled full-time (12+ credits)
      • Must have a declared major in the Creative Media Technology program
      • Must be classified as a sophomore level student
      • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
      • Must submit a statement of educational and career goals
      • Preference shall be given to a student who does not qualify for federal financial aid according to FAFSA guidelines
      • Must write a letter of thanks to the endowment sponsors
  • Patsy Hernandez Memorial Endowed Scholarship
    • Established in 2005 in honor of Patsy Hernandez for students in the Library Technology program.
      • Resident of Doña Ana County
      • Must be enrolled full-time
      • Must maintain a cGPA of 3.0 or better
  • Susie Howell Memorial Endowment Scholarship
    • Established in 2010 in honor of Susie Howell a teacher for 47 years. She retired from Doña Ana Elementary School. Susie earned a Master's degree in Education from NMSU. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Kappa Kappa Iota Sorority, and the First Baptist Church. Susie Howell loved children. She was a role model for her grandchildren. three of whom became teachers.
      • Must have a declared major in Education or Early Childhood Education
      • Must maintain a cGPA of 2.5 or better
      • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • DACC Art Current Use Scholarship
    • Established by Glenn M. Schwaiger and LeeAnn F. Meadows on June 30, 2019 in support of Ignite Aggie Discovery-The Campaign for the New Mexico State University System. Additional gifts may be made to this fund at any time. This current use scholarship may be eligible for matching funds from the earnings of the Jon Wynne Endowment at the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. The award recipient shall be determined by the following criteria:
      • Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
      • Must be taking an ART prefix studio art course
      • Must demonstrate financial need as determinged by official FAFSA results
      • Preference fir students who complete a personal statement or statement of goals in the scholarship application
      • Preference shall be given to students taking a Ceramics studio art course
      • Art Scholarship may be renewed for one semester
    • The Scholarship Committee of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services at DACC shall select the recipients. If future circumstances render the use of the Fund for the purposes set forth in this agreement either impractical or impossible, then the Fund’s balance of unspent gifts shall be used to improve the quality of education at New Mexico State University as approved by the Foundation Board of Directors, keeping in mind the original intent of the donor. In any such alternative application of unspent gifts, it shall be clearly identified that the funding source is the DACC Studio ART Current Use Scholarship.
  • Film Technician Training Current Use Scholarship (DACC)
    • Established by Film Las Cruces to make an aware to one or more undergraduate students. Film Las Cruces is a non-profit organization working to grow the film industry in Doña Ana County. They seek to offer scholarships to local residents beginning their journey towards becoming professional crew members in the New Mexico film industry. Scholarship recipients may be elegible for matching awards from the Jon Wynne Scholarship from the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico.
    • The aware recipient shall be determined by the following criteria:
      • Must be enrolled at Doña Ana Community College for a minimum of 6 hours
      • Must be given to students whose state of legal residence is New Mexico
      • Must be enrolled in the film crew training course
      • Must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
      • Must have financial need as determined by official FAFSA results
      • Must demonstrate a desire to work in the New Mexico film industry as evidenced by a personal statement or statement of career goals in the scholarlarship application
    • The Scholarship Committee of the Doña Ana Community College of Financial Aid shall select the recipients.