The staff at PAPA celebrates student success in academics and the performing arts. Our faculty prides themselves in offering the very best instruction available to public school students. Students are encouraged to select a rigorous set of courses. The more rigorous the course loads in high school, the more prepared students are for college and beyond. Teachers have high expectations, promote student accountability and responsibility, and provide support where it is needed. Students will achieve the highest level of success if they attend all classes, engage in instruction, and complete all assignments. Most of all, the staff wants to see each student develop talents and acquire skills that will prepare them for college and help them to become successful, productive adults.
Academics
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Contact Information
Academic Transition Specialist
Monica Maestas – mmaestas@paparts.org
Transcript Requests (24 hour notice)
Debbie Candelaria – dcandelaria@paparts.org
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Support Opportunities
Targeted Assistance is working!!! Students who attended Math Targeted Assistance last year showed greater growth than in 2016 (5.1 points versus -0.4 points). Any student needing help can attend support classes during 8th period. If you need more information call or email Mrs. Chavez mchavez@paparts.org. -
For Students and Parents
Many internships have been suspended due to pandemic. This page will be updated soon. -
Testing Resources for Parents/Guardians
Accuplacer Exam preparation: https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/educator/next-generation
Also see Ms. Maestas for flyer on Accuplacer prep available through CNM
ACT, PSAT, SAT & AP Exam preparation (need public library card number): https://abqlibrary.org/home; Click on my account and enter info., then click on Research, eResources and Databases, then choose Tutoring and Test Prep under All Subjects
PSAT & SAT Exam Prep on Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/new-sat-tips-planning/new-sat-how-to-prep/a/full-length-psat-nmsqt
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Scholarship Information
NEW MEXICO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PAGES
(includes Bridge and Lottery Scholarship information):
How to Write a Scholarship Essay
https://www.universitylanguage.com/guides/how-to-write-an-essay-for-a-scholarship/
Chamber of Commerce Guide to College Scholarships
https://www.chamberofcommerce.org/best-college-scholarships
CNM Scholarship Page
https://www.cnm.edu/depts/financial-aid/scholarships
UNM Scholarship Page
http://scholarship.unm.edu/scholarships/resident.html
NMSU Scholarship Page
https://fa.nmsu.edu/scholarships/#01
ENMU Scholarship Page
https://www.enmu.edu/admission/scholarships
NM Tech Scholarship Page
http://www.nmt.edu/scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES/RESOURCES:
OPEN TO 9TH-12TH GRADE Raise Me Micro-Scholarships
APS Scholarship List (some duplicated on our website)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aih_vL_o30instyhrWDDaj0YPrOUkDo_iBIfQ2CLMmo/edit?usp=sharing
Chamber of Commerce Guide to College Scholarships
https://www.chamberofcommerce.org/best-college-scholarships
Going Merry
College Board Big Future (must have College Board account)
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
NMEAF
https://www.nmeaf.org/pay-for-college/scholarships-grants
Fastweb
http://www.fastweb.com/scholarships
Scholarships.Com
Unigo Scholarships
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships
Niche Scholarships
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
LGBTQ+ Scholarships
https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/lgbtq-scholarships/
https://edubirdie.com/blog/scholarships-for-lgbtq-students
https://essayontime.com.au/lgbtq-students-resources-support/
Native American Scholarships by Indigenous Education, Inc.
https://cobellscholar.academicworks.com/users/sign_up
Scholarships for African American Students
https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/african-american-scholarships/
Financial Aid Opportunities for Minority Students
https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/minority-students/
Scholarship for Future Teachers going to ENMU
https://www.enmu.edu/greyhound-promise
College Board Scholarships for JUNIORS FOR COLLEGE PLANNING awarded every month of 2019 and 2020
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/?excmpid=vt-00248
INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS
SEMESTER TWO:
Scholarships for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students: Due by 5pm EST, Jan. 14, 2021
– Min. 2.7 GPA
– First in family to attend college
– Must file FAFSA
College Board Scholarships for JUNIORS FOR COLLEGE PLANNING: Due by February 28, 2021, at 11:59:59 p.m. EST for the Class of 2021
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/?excmpid=vt-00248
Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship: Due 12by :00:00 a.m. PST on November 6, 2019 to 5:00:00 p.m. PST on January 23, 2020 OPEN TO AGE 16 AND OVER
– No GPA requirement
– 2-minute video submission on what your passion is (no essay)
College Covered Discover Scholarship begins on February 1, 2020 at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”), ends on January 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET
– no GPA requirement
https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/?acmpgn=E_EAW_CSEM_BM_X_BMHS2
UNIGO I Have a Dream Scholarship due January 31, 2021 OPEN TO AGE 13 AND OLDER
– We want to know… what do you dream about? Write 250 words or less
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/i-have-a-dream-scholarship
EGIA Scholarship for Future HVAC Techs due Feb. 1, 2021
– Minimum 2.0 GPA
https://egiafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarship
Jackie Robinson Scholarship: Opens Nov. 1, 2020; Due Feb.1, 2021
– for minority students with 21 or higher ACT composite score
– 4 essays & letter of recommendation required
https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/
NMASBO Scholarship: Open Dec. 2020; due February 7, 2021
– 3.0 GPA
– Unofficial transcript, ACT or SAT scores, essay on goals and need & 2 letters of recommendation
https://nmasbo.org/page/Scholarships
Hispanic Scholarship Fund due February 15, 2021
– Must be of Hispanic heritage
– Must have completed FAFSA
– 3.0 GPA
https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation Scholarship for Hotel & Tourism Students due February 15, 2021
https://www.ahlef.org/academic-scholarships
Schmidt Vocal Arts Singing Competition – For Virtual Competitions, the application deadline is three weeks prior to the online master class/awards ceremony date. For Live Competitions, applications are due three weeks prior to the competition date. However, it is best to register early, as space is limited and wait lists fill quickly.
– Apply and attend audition in various cities to win money and scholarships
2018 NMCEL Scholarship due February 21, 2020
– 3.0 GPA, preference given to students pursuing degree in education field
– A written essay (at least 300 words) outlining your reasons for entering the field of education
– 2 letters of recommendation
https://nmcel.org/uploads/PDFs/NMCEL%20Scholarship/2020%20NMCEL%20Scholarship%20Packet.pdf
Susie Symphonic Music Scholarship for AYSO Participants – Interest Form Due March 1, 2021
– Essay, music teacher/mentor letter of recommendation, video of performance, pursuing a music degree
http://albuquerquefoundation.org/susie-kubie-symphonic-music-scholarship.aspx
NMSU Housing Scholarship due March 1, 2019 – new information not posted yet
– One minute video on why you want to be an Aggie and how scholarship would help you reach academic goals
NMEC Scholarship due March 1, 2019 – new information not posted yet
– Write an 800-1,000-word essay on the topic: “How does higher education play an important role in the future of New Mexico?”
– no GPA requirement
https://www.nmeaf.org/nmec-scholarships
REMEMBER THAT NMSU & NM TECH SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DUE MARCH 1ST! CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITES!
ACS Scholars for Future Chemical Sciences Students due March 1, 2020
– 3.0 GPA
– Must be African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian
– Must receive some aid on FAFSA
– 2 letters of recommendation (1 from Science or Math teacher)
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars/apply.html
*Project Yellow Light Billboard Contest/Hunter Garner Scholarship due April 1, 2020 – CLOSED
– no GPA requirement
– submit billboard design about safe driving (no essay)
http://www.projectyellowlight.com/apply
Costs of War/Charles R. Powell High School Essay Award Contest due March 2, 2020 OPEN TO JUNIORS & SENIORS – CLOSED
– Write less than 1,500 words about financial, mental, physical, environmental, or social costs of war
See flyer in Ms. Maestas’s office or Mr. Ocken’s room or email vhtiwal@gmail.com for more info.
1620 scholarship due March 2, 2020 – CLOSED
– Need essay, 2 letters of recommendation, list of achievements & experiences, transcript
Dion’s Scholarship due March 6, 2020 – CLOSED
– Must be Dion’s employee
https://www.dions.com/community/dions-scholarship
Jiffy Lube Scholarships due March 8, 2021
“Your Turn Behind the Wheel” open to 15-17 year-olds currently or previously in driver’s ed
“Teen Driver” open to 16-18 year-old licensed drivers and Seniors currently in driver’s ed
– no GPA requirement
– write essay about “what drives you” in 500 words or less
https://www.yourturn2apply.com/newmexico.htm
Sparx Lorenzo Scholarship due March 13, 2020 – CLOSED
– 2.5 GPA
– 4 copies of application, official transcript, two recommendation letters & statement of goals and financial need MUST BE MAILED
http://sparxlorenzoantonio.org/english/application-forms/
UNFC STEM Scholarship: CLOSED
– must be of African American descent
– must be pursuing degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
– must have 3.0 GPA
https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/1db5d542-4b11-42b1-adee-c142fc0dea43
RIT Writing Contest for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students due March 15, 2020 – CLOSED
OPEN TO 10TH & 11TH
– Write essay involvement in advocacy and/or social justice
– Send high school transcript
http://www.rit.edu/NTID/WritingContest
U.S. Eagle Scholarship due March 18, 2019 – CLOSED
– You or family member must be U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union member
– No GPA requirement
– Application, video or essay on topic and 2 letters of recommendation
https://www.useagle.org/learn/scholarships/2018-scholarship-opportunities
505TrueScholars – CLOSED
– maintained 3.0 GPA in 1st 6 semesters of high school
– demonstrate commitment to making impact on agricultural industry or economy of food and agriculture of NM
– must submit college acceptance letter and FAFSA SAR with application and transcript
https://www.newmexico.org/505truescholars/
Work Ethic Scholarship Program – CLOSED
– For students pursuing skills or trade program
https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/
Project Yellow Light Video & Radio Contests/Hunter Garner Scholarship – CLOSED
– no GPA requirement
– submit video and/or radio recording about safe driving (no essay)
http://www.projectyellowlight.com/apply
New Mexico Manufactured Housing Association Scholarship Fund – CLOSED
– Must provide proof that you live in mobile or manufactured home
– State goals in essay, write statement of financial need & one teacher/counselor recommendation
– 3.0 GPA
James Ledwith Memorial Scholarship – CLOSED
– Application, transcript, essay about goals and extraordinary challenge overcome, & 2 letters of recommendation (one from high school staff & one from someone who you’ve positively influenced and can attest to challenge overcome)
http://albuquerquefoundation.org/james-ledwith-memorial-scholarship.aspx
Woodcock Family Education Scholarship Program for Promising Math/Science Students – CLOSED
– 3.8 GPA and 30 ACT Composite Score or 680 Math SAT
– Personal statement include Math or Science career goal, 1 letter of recommendation from Math or Science teacher, and 1 other letter of recommendation from school, work or community
http://albuquerquefoundation.org/woodcock-family-education-scholarship-program.aspx
Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque Scholarship Program for Future Early Childhood Developers or Teachers – CLOSED
– 3.0 GPA & 23 ACT Composite Score
– Essay about community service, career goals & statement of financial need
– 1 letter of recommendation from counselor/teacher & 1 letter of recommendation from someone with knowledge of community service
http://albuquerquefoundation.org/kiwanis-club-of-albuquerque-scholarship.aspx
FAFSA Workshop Scholarship: A student can only win once a year (Oct 1, 2020 –Sept 30, 2021)
– $500
– Must have filed your FAFSA at a workshop at PAPA or other venue
https://www.nmeaf.org/FAFSA-Scholarship
BEE (Burquenos for Education and Empowerment) Scholarship – CLOSED
– Need to first submit request for application information from following website:
http://www.beescholarships.org/bee-scholarships-application/
SUSSMAN-MILLER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FUND Due: CLOSED
Students attending out-of-state schools or in-state private schools: Monday, April 14, 2020, 5pm MST
Students attending New Mexico state public schools: Monday, June 15, 2020, 5pm MST
– must receive some federal aid
– Send college acceptance/award letter, FAFSA SAR, official transcript, statement of personal goals & circumstances, resume & recommendation letter
http://albuquerquefoundation.org/sussman-miller-educational-assistance-award-program.aspx
Make it Safe Project Writing Scholarship due Aug. 1, 2020 – ClOSED
– Write a poem/story/nonfiction piece that contains character(s) who identify as queer or trans.
https://www.makeitsafeproject.org/scholarship
Parnall Law Scholarship Opportunity due March 17, 2020 – CLOSED
– Write essay about distracted driving
https://www.hurtcallbert.com/scholarships/
Breaking Good Video Contest: Upload your complete entry form, release and waivers, and video entry by May 1, 2021 OPEN TO GRADES 9-12
– Make 80 second video on how people can use civil legal help
– Can work as a team
https://www.nmbar.org/Breakinggood
Neal Isbin Scholarship Fund due May 22, 2020 – CLOSED
– must explain recognition and achievement received for experiences and interest in human rights and dignity
– 1 teacher/counselor reference & 1 personal reference
https://www.jcfnm.org/docs/Isbin_Scholarship_Application.pdf
Davis Scholarship due May 22, 2021 – OPEN TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS
– 1,000 word essay
– no GPA requirement
http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Englander Peebles Scholarship & Video Competition – CLOSED
– Write 600-word essay about smartphones and how they affect your daily life and driving
https://www.ftlinjurylaw.com/scholarship/
Suncat Scholars due Aug. 19, 2020 – CLOSED
– Must apply to CNM as Beginning Freshman
– Must have filed FAFSA and sent to CNM
– Must agree to be enrolled full-time in Fall, Spring and Summer for 2 years
http://www.cnm.edu/depts/financial-aid/scholarships/suncat-scholars
PB&J Scholarship – CLOSED
– Focused on helping students whose test scores or GPA’s might not be the best, but have overcome challenges in life
Youth in Foster Care Scholarship – LINK UNAVAILABLE
– Must be in NM resident and in NM foster care for minimum one year
– 2.5 GPA
http://albuquerquefoundation.org/youth-in-foster-care-scholarship-program
Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship for Future Automotive Technology Students – CLOSED
http://albuquerquefoundation.org/andrew-piech-memorial-scholarship.aspx
*David R. Woodling Memorial Scholarship for Future Metals Technology Students – CLOSED
– 2.5 GPA
– Essay about career goals and experience in metals field & optional pictures of metals work
– 1 letter of recommendation from counselor, teacher, mentor or community member
http://albuquerquefoundation.org/david-r-woodling-memorial-scholarship.aspx
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship RENEWED DEADLINE: June 12, 2021 – OPEN TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS
– 500-1000 word essay describing your educational career and life goals, plan for achieving these goals, your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
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