Empowering Latinas through education, community service, leadership development and advocacy.
MANA del Norte
MANA del Norte, a chapter of MANA, A National Latina Organization that works to create a better life for Latinas, was founded in northern New Mexico in 1989. MDN provides scholarships for Latinas, and brings together women from all walks of life to empower one another.
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2025 MANA del Norte Scholarship
MANA del Norte is accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year! The online Application is available from April 1, 2025, to June 1, 2025.
Applicants must be a current or former resident of one of the following northern New Mexico counties: Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, San Miguel, or Taos.
This year, ten scholarships will be awarded to selected recipients who will be honored at MANA del Norte’s Scholarship Banquet, held annually during National Hispanic Heritage Month, mid-September through mid-October. This year, MANA del Norte’s scholarship event will be on Saturday, September 20, 2025. “Since inception in 1989, MANA del Norte has awarded over $242,000 in scholarships to residents of Northern NM” said Carmen M. Rodriguez, Founder and long-time board member and member.
For more information visit: contact the Scholarship Committee Chair: Virginia Martinez-Fiske at retgma@gmail.com
Please complete the electronic application by clicking on the Scholarship Application link below:
2025 MANA del Norte Sponsorship
$1000
Scholarship Sponsor
Sponsors one scholarship for a NNM student, given in your name or your organization.
Includes a table for 8 at the luncheon and logo highlighted on program.
$500
Table
Sponsor
Covers costs for the Scholarship luncheon honoring the winners and families.
Includes 4 luncheon seats and your name/logo will be featured on the program.
$150
Prima/Primo
Sponsor
Covers costs of luncheon. Includes 2 seats at luncheon and name is included on program.
Become a MANA del Norte Member
Join one of the largest networks of Latina advocates in the United States. Through your MANA del Norte membership, you will have the opportunity to learn about issues facing Latinas in the state and nationwide. MANA del Norte members are invited to attend events and training programs free of charge or at a significantly low cost. As a MANA del Norte Member you will receive:
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Free admittance to MANA meetings and platicas
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Discount at our annual scholarship event
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Meet and network with fellow MANA members
2024 MANA del Norte Scholarship Luncheon Sponsors
We want to acknowledge and recognize all the sponsors and individuals who supported MANA del Norte in 2024.
Event Sponsors
Table Sponsors
Julie Martinez, MD
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Patrick Samora, MD
Prima/Primo Sponsors
Michelle Stump
Virginia Smith
Silent Auction Sponsor
Scholarship Sponsors
Elisa Sanchez, Las Cruces, NM
Margarita Maestas, Corrales, NM
In-Kind Donations
2023 MANA del Norte Scholarship Luncheon
