Scholarship Opportunity

Anne and Tony Hillerman Scholarship

Offered by Albuquerque Community Foundation

Undergraduate or graduate journalism/communications students with a New Mexico residency or enrollment connection.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelUndergraduate Student, Graduate Student

AI Use Policy

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Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2026–27 School Year

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineJanuary 30, 2026

Eligibility

  • Study journalism or communications as a New Mexico student in or out of state, or as an out-of-state student at a New Mexico institution.
  • Be enrolled in the fall semester of the application year.

Requirements

  • Work Samples
  • Resume
  • Transcript
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Essay

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the Albuquerque Community Foundation eligibility questionnaire.
  2. 2Submit the matching fund application through the foundation student portal when the next cycle opens.

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