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June and Harry Ettinger Memorial Scholarship

FRIENDS OF LOS ALAMOS COUNTY LIBRARIES

Foundation Annual Educational Equity Grants

Funding Amount

$3,500 (renewable for one additional year)

Deadline

March 31, 2027

357 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

June and Harry Ettinger Memorial Scholarship

Funder: Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries (FLACL) in partnership with Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation

Geographic Scope: Los Alamos County, New Mexico

Award Amount: $3,500 (renewable for one additional year if 3.0 GPA is maintained)

Purpose: To honor those who love books and support college/university-bound high school seniors

    Eligibility

  • High school seniors from Los Alamos High School or county-approved homeschool programs
  • College/university-bound students
  • Eligible to apply if attending Los Alamos High School or participating in county-approved homeschool programs

    Application Requirements

  • Submit a 500-word (1-2 page) personal narrative
  • Narrative should explain how a book you have read has added to your understanding of the human condition or has enhanced your life
  • Application deadline typically in March of the student's graduating year

    Contact Information

  • Address: 2400 Central Ave, Los Alamos, NM 87544
  • Phone: (505) 662-2188
  • Additional Details: Available from the College and Careers Office at Los Alamos High School

How to Apply

How to Apply

1. Write a 500-word (1-2 page) personal narrative that explains how a book you have read has added to your understanding of the human condition or has enhanced your life
2. Contact the College and Careers Office at Los Alamos High School for important submission details and requirements
3. Submit application by the March deadline (typically in March of the student's graduating year)

Required Materials:

  • Personal narrative (500 words, 1-2 pages)

  • Application form (available from College and Careers Office)
  • Note: The application is described as "easy and fun."

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education-equity

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