Richard & Linda Barr Scholarship

The Richard & Linda Barr Scholarship Endowment has been established through The CNM Foundation to assist nursing students in their fourth or fifth term with their educational expenses. Eligible students must be New Mexico Residents, be currently enrolled in the 4th or 5th term in CNM’s Associate Degree of Nursing program, have successfully completed 3 terms of the Associate Degree of Nursing Degree program, have at least a 2.0 GPA, be enrolled full time, have a completed FAFSA, and have unmet need. Preference will be given to graduates of New Futures High School or single mothers. Students must write a personal statement about themselves, why they have chosen their major, their educational goals, and how their education at CNM will help them. Students need to request a letter of recommendation from an employer or instructor.