SOCORRO, N.M. – Nascent scientists and engineers who have outstanding academic credentials as well as records of community involvement are encouraged to apply by April 22 for one of the most prestigious scholarships awarded at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech). The William B. and Jean M. Macey Scholars Program recognizes undergraduate students whose accomplishments in the classroom, research laboratory, service projects, volunteerism, awards, honors, and other activities are exceptional and inspiring. Macey Scholars receive a financial award of $5,000. 

Undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens, have completed at least 30 semester hours at New Mexico Tech, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 or greater are eligible to apply. Applicants must be currently enrolled at New Mexico Tech to receive the scholarship. 

The selection for the Macey Scholars Program is based upon accomplishments in the classroom and/or research laboratory together with institutional service and other activities that have brought credit to the individual student and to New Mexico Tech. These accomplishments could include awards, honors, membership in campus organizations, part-time jobs, service to the university, and research endeavors and other relevant activities.

Interested students can access an application from Associate Dean for Student Success Elaine DeBrine Howell, located in Speare Hall, Suite 130, Room 132, or on the New Mexico Tech website. Applicants must provide a statement of no more than two pages describing why they should be considered for designation as a Macey Scholar. Students are also required to submit at least two letters of recommendation from professors, researchers, and other mentors. Letters of reference should be sent directly from the authors to Elaine DeBrine Howell, Associate Dean for Student Success, c/o Macey Scholars Program, or emailed to elaine.debrinehowell@nmt.edu. 

The Macey Scholars application deadline is Friday, April 22, at 5 p.m.

The program is named after 1942 New Mexico Tech graduate William B. Macey. Macey was among the biggest supporters of New Mexico Tech, including significant contributors to the Macey Conference Center building fund and the Macey Family Children’s Center.

The awards are distributed during the academic year following selection. 

ACCESS THE MACEY SCHOLARS APPLICATION ONLINE

Contact Elaine DeBrine-Howell at elaine.debrinehowell@nmt.edu or 575-835-5208 for more information.