MANA del Norte is a local chapter of MANA National and serves six Northern New Mexico counties (Taos, Rio Arriba, Mora, Los Alamos, San Miguel and Santa Fe).
Since 1983 MANA del Norte (MDN) has provided scholarships, mentoring and networking opportunities for Latina and Hispanic college students in Northern New Mexico. MANA del Norte expands educational and career opportunities and strengthens our local communities through collective leadership and service.
Click here to read more about the MANA del Norte Scholarship opportunity
Congratulations to our 2026 MDN Scholarship Winners!
In Fall 2026 ten Bachelors and Associates Degree students from Northern New Mexico received $1200 to support their educational goals. Due to overwhelming community support, we were also able to award an additional $2400 MDN Graduate Scholarship!
We celebrated our eleven Scholars and their families with a Luncheon held last Sept 19 at Santa Fe Community College. More than 70 people attended from local colleges and corporate sponsor organizations to enjoy Mariachi Euphoria, our Silent Auction and a catered lunch.
Scholarships Given: 11 Total $ Awarded: $14,500 Silent Auction Raised: $2,156
Become a MANA Hermana
We thrive because of our MANA Hermanas!
Anyone is welcome to join MANA del Norte and help us achieve our goals to increase Latina and Hispanic women's educational outcomes in Northern New Mexico.
Membership is annual and includes a host of benefits, including Member discounts at our Annual Scholarship Event, invites to Members-only networking and educational events throughout the year, and a chance to mentor our Scholars.
Becoming a MANA Hermana means meeting other women in Northern New Mexico who are passionate about creating greater educational opportunities in our community.