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The Velarde-Brandt Northern New Mexico Cultural Preservation Scholarship, in memory of Jennifer Kristen Brandt, offers $1000 to high school students in New Mexico who are connected to their cultural roots. Applicants must submit an essay sharing a family or community story that reflects cultural values. The deadline to apply is April 14, 2026.
Apr 14, 2026
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$1000
Award amount
6
Scholarship applicants
2
Requirements
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Status
Closed
Field of study
Education, Foreign Languages Literature and Linguistics, History
Number of awards
1
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
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Submit an essay of 400-600 words sharing a family or community story that reflects cultural values by April 14, 2026.
Amount: $1000
Number of awards: 1
Payout: Not stated on the listing
To preserve the cultural legacy of Northern New Mexico and provide funds to supplement the post secondary dreams of high school students.
The Velarde-Brandt Northern New Mexico Cultural Preservation Scholarship supports high school students in New Mexico who are connected to their cultural roots. The scholarship awards $1000 and requires an essay submission.
Information last verified Apr 14, 2026.
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