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Thanks to the generosity of many donors, the College of Arts and Sciences offers several scholarships to its students. Scholarships are awarded each spring for the following academic year. We will begin accepting applications for the 2013-14 academic year.

To be considered for any of these scholarships, you must be enrolled and currently attending at the time of application. Many scholarships require demonstrated financial need. To establish need, you must fill out a FAFSA by March 1 at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Dean’s Office of the College, assisted by the College Scholarship Award Committee, chooses recipients for College scholarships. Scholarship awards are administered by the UNM Scholarship Office. Notification of awards will be sent to all applicants on or around May 11.

Our Current Scholarship List

• George A. Kaseman Endowed Memorial Scholarship  Details
• Brown, Charles E. & Katherine M. Endowed Scholarship Fund Details
• The Bruce R. Erdal Endowed Scholarship  Details
• Clements, F.P. Pete Endowed Fund Details
• Douglass, Ralph W. Endowed Memorial Scholarship Details
• The Fred M. Calkins, Jr. and Rose Ellen Calkins Scholarship for Arts & Sciences   Details
• The Nathaniel Pitman Weber Scholarship   Details
• Dr. Harry Endowed Vanderpool, Scholarship    Details
• Marjorie Yepsen and Carleen F. Farnam Endowed Scholarship Fund Details

To apply for a College Scholarship:

1. Get started online
   
   (If application not started online)Submit a completed paper application form by March 1. 
   (Paper Scholarship Application Form Word Doc|PDF Doc)
2. Submit a one-page statement explaining why you are a good candidate for an A & S scholarship.
3. Submit one letter of recommendation from a faculty member who is familiar with your work. The faculty member should send the letter directly to:
4. Brisha Cruz, Scholarship Coordinator, College of Arts and Sciences, MSC03 2120.
5. If applying for a need-based scholarship, make sure you establish your financial need at www.fafsa.ed.gov
6. If you are applying for a scholarship that requires further documentation, please submit it directly to the address below.

Frank O. and Sadie M. Lane Scholarship

The College of Arts and Sciences is now accepting applications for Frank O. and Sadie M. Lane Scholarships. These scholarships are designed to support outstanding female undergraduates who intend to pursue graduate study in the sciences. These scholarships will offer $2000 each fall and spring semester and a $2000 summer stipend each year for up to two years, a total of $12,000. The scholarships are intended to support students who seek careers as scientists (not as medical doctors).

 Criteria for scholarship candidates:

1. Female students who are completing their sophomore year of study and have two years remaining before graduation.
2. Candidates must be majors in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Physics, or Math.
3. Candidates must have an overall GPA of at least 3.3 and a GPA of at least 3.5 in math and science courses.
4. Students may be nominated by faculty or may nominate themselves.

 Application materials

1. Unofficial transcripts
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of intent (up to two pages) that clearly states their interest in a professional career in science.
4. Two letters of reference from faculty member or individual who is familiar with the applicant’s academic record.

 Screening procedure

1. Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2013, to Brisha Cruz, MSC03 2120, College of Arts and Sciences, Ortega Hall Room 201
2. Screening of applications and announcement of scholarships will be completed by April 1, 2013.

 Scholarship expectations

1. Lane Scholars will be matched with a mentor by the end of the spring semester and begin research during Summer 2013.
2. Lane Scholars will submit a preliminary research report to the Lane Scholarship Committee by Feb 15, 2014. This report and success in classes will be used to determine eligibility for a second year of support.
3. Lane Scholars will submit a final report by April 15, 2014.

Lane Scholars are expected to present their work publicly at a venue such as Biology Research Day or the UNM Research and Creativity Conference.