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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MANA del Norte Scholarships
The purpose of the MANA del Norte (MDN) Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to Hispanas/Latinas who are pursuing a post-secondary degree. In addition, we aim to create an empowering network of women in northern New Mexico who support one another in achieving their college goals and beyond.
Scholarship Description
MANA del Norte scholarships are needs-based and awarded annually to college students at all levels of their journey. Community college students are eligible as are students working towards their Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degrees. MANA del Norte is especially interested in supporting women who are first-generation, and/or have other areas of challenge such as re-entering college, or being the head of their household. We also draw from the cultural strengths as Hispanas/Latinas in northern New Mexico to succeed in college. In 2024, we expect to award 10 scholarships of $1000 each although we may offer a few larger awards if there are funds available.
Award Criteria: Scholarship decisions are made by a committee of MDN members, all Hispana/Latinas living in northern New Mexico. Decisions are based on the following factors: Financial Need, First generation to attend a college, GPA, a Personal Statement, a Letter of Reference, and special circumstances and unique needs of the candidate.
Requirements/Eligibility Guidelines
In order to be considered for a MDN scholarship, you must:
Be a current or former resident of one of the following six (6) northern New Mexico counties: Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, San Miguel or Taos.
Be enrolled or plan to be enrolled in an accredited community college, college or university by the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year, at least half time (6 units/credit hours or more).
Demonstrate financial need.
Have at least a 2.5 GPA (verified by an unofficial high school or college transcript).
How to Apply
In addition to the questions below you will also need to submit (1) an unofficial transcript from any of your current educational institutions (high school or current college) and (2) a letter of recommendation from an employer, a college instructor or high school instructor/counselor. Instructions for submitting these documents will be given at the end of this application.
Deadline/Awards Decisions
June 14: Deadline to submit all scholarship materials to MDN
August 15: Notifications are sent to all awardees
Sept 21: Scholarships are awarded at MDN Awards Luncheon, where students and their families are honored
Become a Member
Become a Volunteer
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Consider serving on MANA del Norte's Board
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Help organize MANA del Norte events
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Become a Scholarship Committee member
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Help gather donations for our silent auction
MANA del Norte offers different ways to be involved, we rely heavily on the
support of dedicated volunteers and members.
2023-2024 MANA del Norte Banquet Sponsors
We want to acknowledge and recognize all the sponsors and individuals who supported MANA del Norte in 2023.
Event Sponsors
Triad National Security, LLC & Los Alamos National Laboratory
National Latino Behavioral Health Association
Dominican Sisters - Grand Rapids
Edna L. Lopez
Escala Educational Services, Inc.
Elisa Sánchez (Scholarship Sponsor)
LANL Foundation
Margarita Maestas
New Mexico Highlands University
NE ENLACE
Santa Fe Community College & Santa Fe Community College Foundation
University of New Mexico HSC
Table Sponsors
Edna L. Lopez, Business Properties
Northern New Mexico College
Dolores & Paul Roybal Family
Patrick Samora, MD & Julie Martinez, MD
Santa Fe Community Foundation
Santa Fe New Mexican
Silent Auction Sponsor
DEL Norte LOV Foundation
Prima/Primo Sponsors
Angela Juranek Family
Debra Garcia y Griego
Julia Esmle
Linda Siegle, SFCC Trustee
Maria Cristina Lopez
NM State Senator Liz Stefanics
OR Communications
Santa Fe Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Virginia Smith
WESST- Santa Fe Women’s Business Center
Zia Credit Union
Special thanks to:
Dr. Patricia Trujillo, Acting Cabinet Secretary, NM Higher Education Depart.
Entertainment: Patricio Tlacaelel Trujillo y Fuentes
Silent Auction donors and volunteers
Featured artist: Sean Wells y Delgado
Photographer: Vera Vigil
2023 MANA del Norte Scholarship Luncheon
