Transfer Scholarships

Amaro Tawney Family Scholarship DACC to NMSU
- Established Andrea and James Tawney for students pursuing a criminal justice degree who plan to attend DACC for two years plus two years at NMSU Las Cruces campus to pursue a bachelor’s degree. 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.
  - Must be enrolled at Doña Ana Community College (DACC)
  - Must be taking a minimum of 6 credits per semester
  - Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
  - Must have a declared major in Criminal Justice
  - Must demonstrate financial need as determined by official FASFA results
Daniel V. and Eloisa V. Ramirez Memorial Transfer Endowed Scholarship
- Established in 2016 by Liz Ramirez Lopez and Edward G. Lopez in loving memory of Daniel V. and Eloisa V. Ramirez. Daniel was a World War II veteran and served as a Constable for the County Justice of the Peace, Special Deputy for the Doña Ana County Sheriff Department and a Las Cruces City Policeman for over 30 years. He felt it was his duty to serve and protect. Eloisa created a home known for unselfish love, never ending compassion, generosity and strong family values as well as a welcoming smile to all. Daniel and Eloisa treated their community with the same love and generosity they gave their family.
  - Students beginning at DACC and transferring to NMSU
  - Must be enrolled full-time at NMSU-DACC
  - Must be enrolled in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement
  - Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7
  - Preference shall be given to a student who is employed as a law enforcement agent or is the spouse, child, grandchild or guardian of a law enforcement agent
  - Preference shall be given to students who are employed
  - Award may be renewed for a maximum of 6 semesters
Dolores Lucero Connor Success Scholarship (DACC to NMSU)
- Established in 2014 and renewed in 2017 by Dolores Lucero Connor to support the educational goals of students who choose to complete their associate’s degree in a business program at DACC and transfer into a degree-seeking program at NMSU – Las Cruces in the College of Business.
  - NMSU-DACC Criteria
    - Must be enrolled full-time at DACC
    - Must be in final semester with a declared major in Pre-Business or Business Management (or successor discipline)
    - Must have declared intent to transfer to NMSU-Las Cruces in the College of Business the semester following completion of DACC program
    - Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
    - Award amount shall be calculated as an equivalent to the amount of tuition for nine credit hours at NMSU-DACC
    NMSU-Las Cruces Criteria
    - Must be enrolled in the NMSU-Las Cruces College of Business
    - Must have received the Dolores and William Connor Success Current Use Scholarship previously
    - Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
    - Award amount shall be calculated as an equivalent to the amount of tuition for four credit hours at NMSU-Las Cruces
Omar Sanchez Memorial Scholarship DACC to NMSU
- Established in 2014 as one of the first transfer scholarship to start at DACC and finish at NMSU. This scholarship was created to honor the life of Omar Sanchez a 2013 Crimson Schollar at DACC and is eligible for matching Jon Wynne funds at the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM)
  - NMSU-DACC
    - Must be enrolled full-time at NMSU-DACC
    - Must demonstrate financial need as determined by official FAFSA results
    - Must declare intent to pursue a bachelor’s degree at NMSU-Las Cruces as evidenced in the university scholarship application by answers to questions designed to identify such aspirations.
    - Must complete a “Thank You” letter in order to receive scholarship funds
    - Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
    - Preference will be given to students who are residents of Doña Ana or Luna Counties
    - Award is renewable as long as all other criteria are met
    NMSU-Las Cruces
    - Must be a transfer or continuing student from NMSU-DACC enrolled full time
    - Must have been a recipient of the Omar Sanchez Memorial Current Use Transfer Scholarship previously
    - Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
    - Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree at NMSU
    - Must complete a “Thank You” letter in order to receive scholarship funds
    - NMSU-Las Cruces award is renewable for a maximum of 6 semesters
DACC STEM Transfer Endowed Scholarship
- Established by Dr. Ratna Pankayatselvan and Mr. Sinnathamby “Pankat” Pankayatselvan in 2016 for students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics who start at DACC and transfer to NMSU
  - NMSU-DACC Criteria
    - Must be enrolled full time at NMSU-DACC
    - Must have a declared major in Chemistry, Biology, Math, Physics or Engineering
    - Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
    - Must be classified as a sophomore or higher
    - Preference shall be given to a student who intends to transfer to NMSU Las Cruces campus to pursue a bachelor’s degree in STEM as evidenced by a statement of educational and career goals and other information collected in the scholarship application process
    - The award amount will be calculated as one-half of tuition and fees at the time of the award
    - The NMSU-DACC scholarship may be eligible for matching funds from the earnings of the Jon Wynne Endowment at the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico
    NMSU-Las Cruces Criteria
    - Must have received the DACC STEM Transfer Endowed Scholarship in the most recent term
    - Must transfer from NMSU-DACC to NMSU-Las Cruces in the next major term after receiving an Associate of Science degree at NMSU-DACC
    - Must have a declared major in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) program as determined by the New Mexico Higher Education Department
    - Must be enrolled full time
    - Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
    - Award may be renewed for a total of 4 semesters

Transfer Scholarships – Starting at DACC and Ending at NMSU