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New Mexico Literacy

New Mexico Literacy Scholarship

The New Mexico Literacy Scholarship is a stipend given to a graduate student enrolled in a program of reading/language arts/literacy emphasis and who must reside or teach in New Mexico and be a member of a local NMIRA council. The scholarship is awarded to the recipient prior to June 30th. 

Requirements:
The applicant must be:

1. Graduate student

2. Enrolled in a college or institution

3. Reside or teach in the state of New Mexico

4. Member of a local NMIRA council by December 1 of the current year (e.g. year of application)


CONTENTS OF THE APPLICATION:

1. A letter from the applicant with the details of the above requirements and a brief statement as to why the scholarship is wanted and needed.

2. Letters of recommendation from the applicant’s superintendent and/or principal and/or university or college supervisor

3. Proof of University/College reading/language arts/literacy emphasis enrollment.


Deadline for receiving applications:  May 31 of each year
Scholarship awarded:  At the July/August NMILA Leadership Workshop

Amount of Scholarship Award:   $500.00



Send applications to: 

Cheeta McMurry
9 Paintbrush Trail
                                             Tularosa, NM  88352                                          
                                 
          C:  575-491-8816           
H:  575-585-2502
countrysunshine@tularosa.net


For more information, see NM Literacy Scholarship,
or contact the NMIRA Scholarship Chair.

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