Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund

Throughout her life, Shirley Sussman Spiewak was involved with numerous educational and charitable organizations. She and her husband were passionate advocates of education, believing it to be “the one possession that is permanent.”

A fund was established in 1994 from their estates to provide financial assistance to students to further their education in an undergraduate program.

This program provides financial assistance to address the ‘gap’ in financial aid packages for both students graduating from high school and those continuing their education. Students working on a second undergraduate or graduate degree will not be considered.

To apply for financial assistance, please read through all the instructions carefully and submit all requested documents before the listed deadline.

Awards vary based on demonstrated need up to $8,000.

For graduating high school seniors AND current college undergraduates who will attend any out-of-state or in-state college or university.

Only gaps between $500 and $8,000 will be considered.

Criteria and Guidelines to Note:

• Graduating high school seniors must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
• Current college undergraduates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Attend a public or private not-for-profit college or university full-time
• Graduating high school senior OR currently enrolled in college/university
• Available statewide
• MUST BE a federal financial aid recipient
• Preference will be given to applicants with a lower Student Aid Index (SAI) as indicated on your FAFSA

For questions regarding the Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund or if you need assistance with your application, please contact Dominic directly at dominic@abqcf.org