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Notah Begay III Scholarship Program

Award Amount
$2,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Albuquerque Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Two awards offered annually.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available for U.S. graduating high school seniors who have been residents of New Mexico for one year or more and attend a New Mexico high school. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, be Native American with a blood quantum of 25 percent or more, and participate in high school varsity-level sports.

Application requirements for the Notah Begay III Scholarship Program are:

  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • Recommendation letters (2)
  • SAT/ACT scores
  • Resume
  • Verification forms
Additional Information: Professional golfer Notah Begay III established this scholarship fund in 1999 to benefit Native American athletes attending college. Awards are made to high school graduates demonstrating strong academic achievement and participation in varsity level sports.

Award Amount: $2,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $2,000.

About Albuquerque Community Foundation:
Contact Information: Denise ,Program Director
Address: P.O. Box 25266 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125-5266
Email: foundation@albuquerquefoundation.org , foundation@albuquerquefoundation.org

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