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While the majority of financial aid available to families attending Santo Niño comes directly from the school, there are many organizations that provide tuition assistance as well. See a list below of some of these organizations.

ARCHDIOCESE OF SANTA FE
AFRICAN AMERICAN
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
4000 ST. JOSEPH’S PLACE NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO 87120

 
Greetings to you in this new year! It is time to announce the availability of the Fr. Rollins Lambert Scholarship for African American students enrolled in our Catholic schools, grades K-8.  Applications are submitted online only and can be accessed here:  https://asfcatholicschools.org/fr-rollins-lambert-scholarship
 
Please share this link and information to all your eligible families. Deadline for application is Friday, March 15, 2024. We rely on you to identify potential applicants for this scholarship, to encourage them to apply, and to assist with their application process.
 
The African American Catholic Community (AACC) is an organization within the context of a multicultural church of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe that serves, supports, and reinforces the "African American Catholic family and individuals." Through the implementation of the organization's mission, the AACC is committed to the social, intellectual and spiritual growth of African American youth who attend Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. As a result, through gifts and grants provided to the AACC, scholarships are offered to eligible African American students, Catholic or non-Catholic, who attend or will attend Catholic schools in grades K-8 beginning in the fall of the 2024-2025 school year.

Eligibility Requirements:

• African American student, Catholic or non-Catholic, in grades Kindergarten to Eight.

• Enrolled or will enroll in one of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Catholic Elementary/Middle Schools.
• Plans to attend school for the entire academic year, beginning in the Fall.
• Applicants must have a C+ or better grade average, verified by the school administration.
• Applicants must have a completed FACTS application and completed a FACTS Grants & Aid Assessment. (FACTS website).

 
Applicants must meet ALL of the eligibility requirements and deadlines to qualify. Scholarship awards may be provided for tuition or some portion of tuition and fees to applicants in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Individuals applying for a scholarship should submit a complete application online and complete the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment. Applications must be completed and submitted online on or before Friday, March 15, 2024. Notification letters will be forwarded to the scholarship recipients and schools by Friday, May 3, 2024.

Scholarship recipients and their families are expected to attend the formal recognition of the award on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the noon AACC Mass at the St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph Drive NW. Principals may recognize the award recipient(s) at the school. The award may be published in Archdiocesan media outlets including PMD Express, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe website, Facebook page and other social media.
 
Let us know if you have any questions!
 
Blessing to you in this new year!
 
Anne 
 
 
Anne Avellone, M.Div, LMSW
Director, Office of Social Justice and Respect Life
Archdiocese of Santa Fe
4000 St. Joseph’s PL NW
Albuquerque, NM  87120
Phone: 505-831-8167
FAX: 505-831-8105
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Applications accepted from the Caballeros De Vargas Inc. prior to the enrollment year (2023-2024) must be submitted by no later than May 24, 2024 and the application packet must be complete, including application, essays, letter of recommendation and transcripts or a copy of the latest report card. 

Please take or mail your application, with the required recommendation letters enclosed, to Santo Niño Regional Catholic School, 23 College Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87508 Attention: Robin Chavez Princpal or Christine Lopez. Please fill out the information below completely and clearly. You may use the spce allotted on this form for the essay or use a separate sheet, but do not exceed one page. Application materials cannot be returned.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Santa Maria de la Paz #2394 is happy to announce two scholarship opportunities for students at Santo Nino Regional Catholic School ($1,000 and $750).

Criteria:  Grades 3-5 student at Santo Nino; active parishioner at Santa Maria de la Paz, strong GPA, and income-based need. 

Please email Angela at [email protected] to obtain an application. 

Deadline is: 

ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The St. Kateri Tekakwitha Scholarship Program provides scholarships annually to deserving Native American students attending or soon to be attending Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. The Native American Scholarship Committee annually determines the number and amount of scholarships given as funding warrants. Scholarship amounts are generally received at the beginning of the school year by the appropriate Catholic School of which the student attends and is applied to tuition and/or registration fees.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
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Native American student, Catholic or non-Catholic, in grades kindergarten to twelve
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Enrolled or will enroll in one of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Catholic Schools
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Plans to attend school for the entire academic year beginning in the fall
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Must have a C+ or better grade average
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Valid Tribal ID
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A completed application through the Grant & Aid Assessment in FACTS is REQUIRED for the school year 2024-2025
FACTS GRANT & AID ASSESSMENT
FACTS is an independent, third-party company that works with schools across the country to help evaluate family financial needs, allowing schools to award aid with confidence. The Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Office receives a confidential report outlining your financial situation based on the information obtained in your application and supporting tax documents. The analysis completed by FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment serves as a recommendation only.
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CATHOLIC SCHOOL CERTIFICATION FORM
The certification form confirms that the applicant will be or is a student at the Catholic school and has an overall grade average of C+ or better. The applicant must provide the certification form to the school administrator to complete and sign.
SCHOLARSHIP CHECK-LIST
All St. Kateri Tekakwitha Scholarship Applications must include the following:
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FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment Application (completed via https://online.factsmgt.com/SignIn.aspx)
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Scholarship Application Form (pg. 4)
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Level of Need and Unique Circumstance Form (pg.5)
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Certification Form (pg.6)
**SPECIAL NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered for the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Scholarship.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Completed applications must be received in the Native American Ministry Office by Friday, May 24, 2024, to be considered for the 2024-2025 school year. Mailed applications must be postmarked on or before Thursday, May 23, 2024. Applications may also be faxed, emailed, or dropped off at the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Catholic Center at the location mentioned below. All applications become the property of the Native American Ministry Office.
RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Native American Ministry Office
ASF Catholic Center: 4000 St. Joseph Pl, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
Fax: 505-831-8146
Email: [email protected]
QUESTIONS?
Please contact the Native American Ministry Office at 505-831-8104

Please check your FACTS account or the Archdiocese of Santa Fe for more scholarship opportunities. 

https://asfcatholicschools.org/tuition-assistance-application 

https://www.acescholarships.org/