December 2023
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
The Fidelity Scholars Program is for historically underrepresented students from New Mexico, and a few other states. It is a last dollar scholarship that covers the remaining need after financial aid has been disbursed to the student. It can be used at any institution in the state (public or private) where the student resides. The submission deadline is January 11.
The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride merit scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the U.S.. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2025 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). The submission deadline is January 18.
The Sunflower Initiative is a $10,000 one year scholarship (with the possibility of renewal) for female students interested in studying at a women’s college in the US or Canada. The submission deadline is February 1.
ONLINE RESOURCES
MyIntuition is a tool that more than 70 colleges use to help students and families estimate how much they might pay to attend. It’s similar to using a Net Price Calculator, and only asks six questions to help families find out what need-based financial aid, and merit scholarships, for which a student may be eligible. As students and families complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile, MyIntuition can help them prepare for the financial aid awards they receive.
The Common App Ready Online Toolkit has scaffolded resources to support college access professionals as they work with students on their common applications. You can find additional resources on Common App's YouTube channel and recommender resource Linktree.
