Scholarship Program

 

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For over 30 years, Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative's commitment to higher education is realized through its annual Foundation Scholarships. The Foundation Scholarships come from Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative. Additional scholarship funding comes from Tri-State G&T (power supplier to JMEC) Basin Electric of Bismarck, North Dakota, and Rocky Mountain Electrical League Foundation in Colorado.

All scholarships may be used at any two- or four-year accredited university, college, or vocational/technical school.

Students may apply for all of the scholarships by completing specific application forms, which are distributed to all area high school guidance counselors in January. Applicants will be judged on grade point average, SAT/ACT test scores, activities, goals and need. Scholarship applications must be received at any of JMEC's three offices by the deadline printed on the form. Applications can be delivered in person, by mail or fax. The winners are announced in May with certificates presented at senior awards and graduation ceremonies.

To be eligible, you must be a senior graduating from one of the 10 high schools (Apostolic Christian Academy, Coronado High School, Cuba High School, Española Valley High School, Jemez Springs High School, McCurdy High School, Pojoaque High School, Tse' Yi' Gai High School, Walatowa Charter School, Victory Christian Academy) within JMEC's service area.

Also, Parents/Guardians must reside within the Co-op's service area for a minimum period of one year and must be a member-consumer.

Applications are sent from JMEC to all 10 High School (senior counselors) within the JMEC service area. Applications may also be requested from JMEC by Parents/Guardians, Students.

If you have questions about this program contact Vickie Valdez, at (505) 753-2105 or (888) 755-2105 or by email at vvaldez@jemezcoop.org.