New Mexico Nurse Practitioner Council Scholarships

NMNPC members may apply for scholarship awards between December and the January due date. These awards reflect the New Mexico Nurse Practitioner Council mission to support both RN students preparing to become nurse practitioners and current NPs who are students pursuing advanced nursing degrees. We offer annual scholarships to our members as part of that commitment. Thanks to additional funding from the New Mexico Board of Nursing (NMBON), we're able to offer even more support through these awards.

AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

4 x Candelario Garcia $3000 awards (RN applicants)
1 x Myrna Wood $3000 award (RN applicants)
4 x Carol Lee Taylor $3000 awards (NP applicants)

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS

Be New Mexico residents planning to practice in NM after graduation.
Submit proof of current, unencumbered RN and/or NP licensure (NM Board of Nursing lookup).
Submit a letter of recommendation on official program letterhead, dated September 1 or later.
Provide a concise narrative describing career goals and financial need.
Submit current CV including education, extracurricular activities, honors and professional contributions.
Receive only one scholarship award.
Return the signed scholarship agreement to NMNPC if awarded a scholarship.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

RN APPLICANTS

Currently enrolled in a program that leads to NP licensure.
Receive only one award even if applying for both RN scholarships to increase the possibility of receiving a scholarship.

NP APPLICANTS

Currently enrolled in a doctoral program focused on nursing practice or research (for example, NP to DNP or NP to PhD).
Have NMNPC membership for at least two years before applying.
Have at least two years of NP experience.