Kids' Chance of New Mexico Scholarship Grant

Kids' Chance of New Mexico Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kids' Chance of New Mexico
Amount: US $500 - US $5,000
Last Updated: September 23, 2025

Summary

The Kids' Chance of New Mexico Scholarship offers financial assistance to children of New Mexico workers who have been severely injured or killed in workplace accidents. Established in 2011, this 501(c)(3) organization aims to support these students in their pursuit of higher education. Scholarships may cover tuition, books, housing, and other educational expenses. Eligible applicants must be New Mexico residents aged 16-25, maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Overview

Kids Chance of New Mexico Who We Are Kids Chance of New Mexico was formed in 2011 to serve and support the Association’s mission to offer scholarships to the children of New Mexico workers, who have either been killed or were catastrophically injured due to a work injury. The Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 organization that functions separately, but in conjunction with the Association’s board. Scholarship Kids’ Chance of New Mexico (KCNM) provides college scholarships to the children of New Mexico workers who have been severely or fatally injured in a workplace-related accident. The scholarship may cover items such as tuition, books, housing, meals or course fees.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students who had a parent who was permanently or catastrophically injured or killed in an employment related accident, resulting in a New Mexico workers’ compensation claim. Applicants must be a resident of New Mexico between the ages of 16 and 25Must be attending or plan on attending a New Mexico college, university or trade school leading to a professional degree or certification.The applicant must maintain a grade point average of 2.5 with a minimum of 12 credit hours or better to re-apply every semester/quarter.