Scholarships

Objective

The objective of the ANMTA Scholarship Fund is to assist those individuals who desire to further their education and who desire to acquire the knowledge and skills to be better prepared to participate in the future employment marketplace. It is intended that the ANMTA scholarships encourage individuals to demonstrate responsibility and scholastic achievement in obtaining their undergraduate work. Each year, the Arizona New Mexico Telecommunications Association Board of Directors determines the level and quantity of the scholarships.

Eligibility

1. An employee or immediate family of an employee of an ANMTA Member or Associate Member in good standing may apply.
2. Applicants should be in the graduating class of an accredited high school or have graduated from an
   accredited high school.
3. Applicants should desire to enter a college, university, or trade school. This could include continuing education in undergraduate studies. This scholarship is for undergraduate work only.
4. ANMTA scholarship recipients from previous years will be eligible to re-apply and will be considered
   along with other applicants.
5. To receive the first half of the scholarship for the fall semester, the student must furnish proof of enrollment.
6. Once this has been received from the college, trade school or university, the check will be issued to the student.
7. Proof of enrollment and a copy of the student's grades are required before the second check will be issued for the balance of the scholarship.
   

Selection

Selections for the Scholarship Awards each year will be based on these criteria:

1. Grades in secondary school and/or continuing college grades.
2. Scholastic honors, high school and/or college activities.
3. Community and other activities.
4. Leadership and character qualities.
5. Typed essay, as described below (to be attached with application).

Procedures

Submit the Arizona-New Mexico Telecommunications Association Scholarship application to:

Janice Southard Burk 575.748.1241
Penasco Valley Telecommunications
4011 W Main
Artesia, NM 88210

No fax or e-mail applications accepted. No late applications accepted.

The following documents must be postmarked by MARCH 15.

1. Completed and signed ANMTA Scholarship Application.
2. Applicant's photograph.
3. A copy of the applicant’s current transcript with cumulative grade point average or equivalent
   college or trade school transcript.
4. A personal recommendation of the applicant by the principal and/or teacher of the school from
   which the applicant has attended.
5. A letter of recommendation from an official, civic, or religious leader of the community in which
   the applicant resides, or from an employer.
6. A one page typed essay on one of the following subjects:
   -- My Future Goals.
   -- What Is Important To Me.

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Scholarship Form (PDF Format) 32KB