Venessa Valerio Nursing Scholarship

Institution: Northern New Mexico College (NNMC)

Geographic Scope: New Mexico

Program Overview:
The Venessa Valerio Nursing Scholarship provides $1,000 to support students pursuing nursing education at Northern New Mexico College. This scholarship honors the legacy of nursing excellence and is awarded to deserving students committed to the nursing profession.

Award Amount

• 1 award at $1,000

Eligibility Requirements

• Major Declaration: Student must declare a major in the NNMC Nursing Program
• Academic Performance: Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Enrollment Status: Must maintain full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 credits per semester)
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
• Financial Need: Must demonstrate financial need as defined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Contact Information

Program Director: Connie Tooker Nuñez, Director of the DNCU LOV Initiatives

General Inquiries: 877-818-DNCU (3628) or 505-455-5228

Application Process

Application Method: Apply directly through the financial aid office at Northern New Mexico College

Contact: Northern New Mexico College Financial Aid Office

Required Documentation:

• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to demonstrate financial need
• Nursing Program major declaration
• Academic transcript showing minimum 2.5 GPA
• Enrollment verification (minimum 12 credits per semester)

Note: Specific application deadlines and detailed procedures should be obtained directly from the financial aid office at Northern New Mexico College.