Mescalero Tribal Education

by Mescalero Apache Tribe | September 13, 2016 3:35 pm

Tribal Scholarship

ATTN: Tribal Education Dept.

P.O. Box 227 Mescalero, NM 88340

Ph: 575-464-4500 Fax: 575-464-4508

The Mescalero Tribal Scholarship packet is exclusive for all enrolled members of the Mescalero Apache Tribe only! When completing one of the packets, be certain you are printing the packet that will be required for your need:

  • Beginning Packet – first time ever applicant
    • Beginning Student Application Packet[1]
    • UPDATED Chapter 23 Ordinance 21-04 Revisions to Scholarship Ordinance[2]
    • UPDATED Chapter 23 Ordinance 22-09 Education Assistance Program (may change majors one time)[3]
    • Ordinance 14-03[4]
    • Chapter 23[5]
  • Continuing Packet – continuing each year applicant
    • Continuing Student Application Packet[6]
    • UPDATED Chapter 23 Ordinance 21-04 Revisions to Scholarship Ordinance[2]
    • UPDATED Chapter 23 Ordinance 22-09 Education Assistance Program (may change majors one time)[3]
    • Ordinance 14-03[4]
    • Chapter 23[5]
  • Returning Packet – returning after a year or more off from college
    • Returning Student Application Packet
    • UPDATED Chapter 23 Ordinance 21-04 Revisions to Scholarship Ordinance[2]
    • UPDATED Chapter 23 Ordinance 22-09 Education Assistance Program (may change majors one time)[3]
    • Ordinance 14-03[4]
    • Chapter 23[5]

By providing these documents online it will be your absolute responsibility to complete the correct packet and get it to our office on or before the required deadline date:

June 1, 2022 – Deadline for the entire Academic Year (Fall, Spring & Summer Semester) 

June 1, 2022 – Deadline for Fall Semester ONLY

November 1, 2022 – Deadline for the Spring Semester ONLY

April 1, 2022 – Deadline for the Summer Semester

  • Our office will not accept any incomplete Scholarship packets.
  • Our office will not accept any Scholarship packets after the deadline date.
  • Our office will not accepted any faxed application packets; therefore please mail with ample time, so we do receive your complete packet in a timely manner!

Housekeeping documents that are helpful to have:

  • UPDATED Chapter 23 Ordinance 21-04 Revisions to Scholarship Ordinance[2]
  • UPDATED Chapter 23 Ordinance 22-09 Education Assistance Program (may change majors one time)[3]
  • Chapter 23 – Education Assistance Programs[7]
  • Ordinance 14-03[4]

If you are not sure of the packet that is required for your need, do not hesitate to contact Kelton Starr, Director. Office: 575-464-4500 Email: [email protected]

*Any and all inquires about the Tribal Education Dept. must go through Mr. Kelton Starr.

Announcements:

  • The Health Professional Loan Repayment program is now accepting applications! The application is open until 5:00pm, May 1, 2022. The purpose of the New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) is to provide repayment for outstanding student loans of practicing health professionals. As a condition of the program, a health professional must make a two year service commitment to practice full-time in a designated medical shortage area in New Mexico. The HPLRP is a competitive program. Application to the program does not guarantee funding. Applicants must apply online through an online portal that can be found here along with more information: Health Professional Loan Repayment Program | NM HED | NM Higher Education Department (state.nm.us)[8] For any questions about the loan repayment program, please contact our financial aid division via phone or email below.
    • NMHED, Financial Aid Division Contact Information. Phone: 1-800-279-9777. Email: [email protected][9]

  • CPT James Ahn Special Forces Memorial Scholarship: https://www.gainserviceacademyadmission.com/cpt-james-ahn-memorial-scholarship/?msID=7e8ec854-9474-494a-87d1-eb57aed10836[10]

  • STEM scholarship opportunity for Native American students provided by SMA. Deadline is June 11, 2021 by 5:00PM. Click here[11] to learn more. Details here[12] also.

  • San Carlos Apache College invites all Native American students to take their Summer 2021 courses with a full-time scholarship, click here[13] for more info! View the 20201 Summer course list here[14]!

  • Click here[15] to view the National Park Service (NPS), Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program announcement for a native/indigenous outreach coordinator for candidates who identify as Latino and native/indigenous.  Interested candidates can apply at NPS Native/Indigenous Outreach Coordinator. The person selected will report to the NPS office based in Austin, TX but the position can be virtual.  The position entails assisting the NPS with outreach to indigenous/native tribes in NM, TX, OK, CO.

  • Need help with buying your summer text books? Mescalero Community Library can help! Email [email protected] for more info!

Links and documents helpful to know:

  • Native American Political Leadership Program[16]
  • FAFSA[17]
  • ENMU – Ruidoso [18]
  • NMSU – Alamogordo [19]
  • National Tribal Child Support Association Scholarship[20]
  • Southwest Conservation Corps[21]
  • Central New Mexico Community College[22]
  • Clovis Community College[23]
  • Eastern New Mexico University – Main Campus[24]
  • Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell[25]
  • Luna Community College[26]
  • Mesalands Community College[27]
  • New Mexico Highlands University[28]
  • New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology[29]
  • New Mexico Junior College[30]
  • New Mexico Military Institute[31]
  • New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired[32]
  • New Mexico School for the Deaf[33]
  • New Mexico State University – Carlsbad[34]
  • New Mexico State University – Dona Ana[35]
  • New Mexico State University – Grants[36]
  • New Mexico State University – Main Campus[37]
  • Northern New Mexico College[38]
  • San Juan College[39]
  • Santa Fe Community College[40]
  • University of New Mexico – Gallup[41]
  • University of New Mexico – Los Alamos[42]
  • University of New Mexico – Main Campus[43]
  • University of New Mexico – Taos[44]
  • University of New Mexico – Valencia[45]
  • Western New Mexico University[46]
Endnotes:
  1. Beginning Student Application Packet: https://mescaleroapachetribe.com/wp-content/uploads/Begining-Student-Application-Pkt.-1.pdf
  2. UPDATED Chapter 23 Ordinance 21-04 Revisions to Scholarship Ordinance: https://mescaleroapachetribe.com/wp-content/uploads/UPDATED-Chapter-23-Ordinance-21-04-Revisions-to-Scholarship-Ordinance-SEPT22.pdf
  3. UPDATED Chapter 23 Ordinance 22-09 Education Assistance Program (may change majors one time): https://mescaleroapachetribe.com/wp-content/uploads/UPDATED-Chapter-23-Ordinance-22-09-Education-Assistance-Program-may-change-majors-one-time-SEPT22.pdf
  4. Ordinance 14-03: http://mescaleroapachetribe.com/wp-content/uploads/img-X01103446-0001.pdf
  5. Chapter 23: http://mescaleroapachetribe.com/wp-content/uploads/CHAPTER-23.pdf
  6. Continuing Student Application Packet: https://mescaleroapachetribe.com/wp-content/uploads/Continuing-Student-Application-Pkt.-1.pdf
  7. Chapter 23 – Education Assistance Programs: http://mescaleroapachetribe.com/wp-content/uploads/CHAPTER-23.pdf
  8. Health Professional Loan Repayment Program | NM HED | NM Higher Education Department (state.nm.us): https://hed.state.nm.us/financial-aid/loan-repayment-programs/health-professional
  9. [email protected]: mailto:[email protected]
  10. https://www.gainserviceacademyadmission.com/cpt-james-ahn-memorial-scholarship/?msID=7e8ec854-9474-494a-87d1-eb57aed10836: https://www.gainserviceacademyadmission.com/cpt-james-ahn-memorial-scholarship/?msID=7e8ec854-9474-494a-87d1-eb57aed10836
  11. here: https://mescaleroapachetribe.com/wp-content/uploads/SMA-Native-American-STEM-Scholarship-Program-2021.jpg
  12. here: https://mescaleroapachetribe.com/wp-content/uploads/SMA-NA-STEM-Scholarship-2021-wDeadline.jpg
  13. here: https://mescaleroapachetribe.com/wp-content/uploads/SCAC-Full-Time-Scholarship-flyer.pdf
  14. here: https://mescaleroapachetribe.com/wp-content/uploads/SCAC-Summer-Schedule-2021.pdf
  15. here: https://mescaleroapachetribe.com/wp-content/uploads/NPS-RTCA-LHIP-2021-Position-3.pdf
  16. Native American Political Leadership Program: http://mescaleroapachetribe.com/wp-content/uploads/NAPLP.pdf
  17. FAFSA: https://fafsa.gov/
  18. ENMU – Ruidoso : http://www.ruidoso.enmu.edu/
  19. NMSU – Alamogordo : http://nmsua.edu/
  20. National Tribal Child Support Association Scholarship: http://mescaleroapachetribe.com/tribaledu/national-tribal-child-support-association-scholarship/
  21. Southwest Conservation Corps: http://mescaleroapachetribe.com/wp-content/uploads/Ancestral-Lands-VISTA.pdf
  22. Central New Mexico Community College: http://www.cnm.edu/
  23. Clovis Community College: http://www.clovis.edu/
  24. Eastern New Mexico University – Main Campus: http://www.enmu.edu/
  25. Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell: http://www.roswell.enmu.edu/
  26. Luna Community College: http://www.luna.edu/
  27. Mesalands Community College: http://www.mesalands.edu/
  28. New Mexico Highlands University: http://www.nmhu.edu/
  29. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology: http://www.nmt.edu/
  30. New Mexico Junior College: http://www.nmjc.edu/
  31. New Mexico Military Institute: http://www.nmmi.edu/
  32. New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired: http://www.nmsbvi.k12.nm.us/
  33. New Mexico School for the Deaf: http://www.nmsd.k12.nm.us/
  34. New Mexico State University – Carlsbad: http://carlsbad.nmsu.edu/
  35. New Mexico State University – Dona Ana: http://dabcc.nmsu.edu/
  36. New Mexico State University – Grants: http://grants.nmsu.edu/
  37. New Mexico State University – Main Campus: http://www.nmsu.edu/
  38. Northern New Mexico College: http://nnmc.edu/
  39. San Juan College: http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/pages/1.asp
  40. Santa Fe Community College: http://www.sfcc.edu/
  41. University of New Mexico – Gallup: http://www.gallup.unm.edu/
  42. University of New Mexico – Los Alamos: http://losalamos.unm.edu/
  43. University of New Mexico – Main Campus: http://www.unm.edu/
  44. University of New Mexico – Taos: http://taos.unm.edu/
  45. University of New Mexico – Valencia: http://www.unm.edu/~unmvc/
  46. Western New Mexico University: http://www.wnmu.edu/

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