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Lonnie Lee and Maria Elena Abernethy Endowment for Native Americans in Engineering Scholarship

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

This scholarship was established to benefit a female college and graduate students pursuing study in the field of engineering at the University of New Mexico or New Mexico State University. Applicant must be a permanent resident of New Mexico.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Gender:
    Female
  • Age/Grade Level:
    Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    The applicant will be a full-time student, except for re-entry and non-traditional applicants.
  • Residence:
    Permanent address must be in New Mexico.
  • Citizenship:
    U.S. citizenship required.
  • College:
    Approved schools: University of New Mexico or New Mexico State University.
  • Major/Career:
    Any engineering field
  • Ethnicity:
    Native American Indian
  • Organization:
    SWE membership preferred.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Submit e-mail contact information for two (2) references. Your recommenders should be:1. A Teacher in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) field familiar with the student's work in his or her respective field and/or STEM.2. A person who has known you for two or more years and who is not a relative or member of your family. For example, the second letter can be from a coach or afamily friend. Once you submit the emails of your recommenders, they will be emailed instructions on how to electronically submit their recommendations.References have a separate deadline date for submitting their recommendations and both must submit by the deadline.
  • Other Materials:
    Online ApplicationIf you want to be considered for financial need, answer yes to the FAFSA question and you will be prompted to submit a Financial Aid contact at the college you will be attending in the fall. A generic email address for your intended schools financial aid office is sufficient.

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