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New Mexico Simon Scholars Empowerment Through Self-Discovery, Exploration, and Education Our scholars view higher education as a pathway to a successful and fulfilling life.

Our Mission:
The Simon Scholars Program supports students who demonstrate determination, optimism, gratitude, enthusiasm, and resilience in the face of economic and life challenges. We strive to facilitate deeply impactful ways for our scholars to better know themselves as individuals, family members, and community members, while assisting them in attaining a college degree.

As we wrap up the academic year, we would like to present the New Mexico Simon Scholars Class of 2026. Congratulations, ...
16/06/2026

As we wrap up the academic year, we would like to present the New Mexico Simon Scholars Class of 2026. Congratulations, we are so proud of you! ✨🎓💙

These scholars have put in a lot of time, effort and perseverance into their college applications. Now, this fall, they will begin their first year of college!
These students are headed out to: The University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, University of Denver, St. Olaf College, St. Edward’s University, Washington University, and the University of Chicago.

We would also like to congratulate our college graduates. We are so incredibly proud of you guys! Slide to the end to see who these students are.

Study abroad is on the 2026 curriculum for five Simon Scholars! 🌎We’re proud to highlight these students and share more ...
09/12/2025

Study abroad is on the 2026 curriculum for five Simon Scholars! 🌎
We’re proud to highlight these students and share more about our partnership with the Globe Runner Scholarship Fund. Check out our latest news release to learn more: https://www.nmsimonscholars.org/2026-study-abroad-awardees/

28/10/2025

Our story, told by those who live it đź’™
The New Mexico Simon Scholars Program is more than a scholarship, it’s a community built on opportunity, growth, and support.
Check out our new video on our website to see what we’re all about!

We are so excited to formally introduce the 20th class of the New Mexico Simon Scholars, the Class of 2027! ✨💙This remar...
09/10/2025

We are so excited to formally introduce the 20th class of the New Mexico Simon Scholars, the Class of 2027! ✨💙

This remarkable group of students joins us in celebrating a significant milestone as we celebrate the 20th year of achieving dreams together.
đź“Ł Learn more about this landmark year and meet our new scholars in our official news release: https://www.nmsimonscholars.org/news/

Meet OUR FINAL SCHOLAR Katrina Trujillo-Lucero, a proud Santa Fe High School Simon Scholar from the first New Mexico Sim...
06/10/2025

Meet OUR FINAL SCHOLAR Katrina Trujillo-Lucero, a proud Santa Fe High School Simon Scholar from the first New Mexico Simon Scholars Class of 2007! 🎓 The program gave her the confidence to “honor [her] culture and heritage and be proud of where [she] came from,” while helping her turn her passion for music into purpose. Today, she’s a guitar teacher with Santa Fe Public Schools, shaping the next generation of musicians and creators. Katrina has also written songs featured on an LGBTQ+ TV show, collaborated with artists around the world, and continues to use her music to connect, heal, and inspire. “I learned I can achieve anything I set my mind to.” 🎸💙

Meet Daniel Loya, a proud Monte Del Sol Charter School Simon Scholar, is a member of the Class of 2009! 🎓 The program wa...
29/09/2025

Meet Daniel Loya, a proud Monte Del Sol Charter School Simon Scholar, is a member of the Class of 2009! 🎓 The program was "truly life changing" , allowing him to become the "first person in [his] family to attend college and complete a professional degree". Now a clinical pharmacist, he's proud to "provide quality healthcare to underserved parts of Northern California". For Daniel, being a Simon Scholar means being "a role model and an inspiration to young students" and doing something he loves to "help many patients in the process". 👨🏻‍🔬💙

Meet Nancy Martinez, a proud Santa Fe High School Simon Scholar and member of the Class of 2010! 🎓 From navigating colle...
27/07/2025

Meet Nancy Martinez, a proud Santa Fe High School Simon Scholar and member of the Class of 2010! 🎓 From navigating college as a first-gen student to shaping state policy, Nancy’s journey is one of perseverance, purpose, and bold leadership. For Nancy, being a Simon Scholar means “carrying a vision bigger than yourself” and using education to fuel generational change. “This program hasn’t just opened doors for me—it’s given me the confidence to walk through them.” 💼💙

Meet Lorenzo Sanchez, a proud Albuquerque High School Simon Scholar and member of the Class of 2013! 🎓 From a student wi...
20/07/2025

Meet Lorenzo Sanchez, a proud Albuquerque High School Simon Scholar and member of the Class of 2013! 🎓 From a student with big dreams to a leader shaping national defense technologies, Lorenzo’s journey is fueled by resilience, purpose, and vision. After earning his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Brown University, he went on to complete his Master of Engineering in Engineering Management at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Today, he’s a lead mechanical engineer at Leidos, soon stepping into a technical project manager role. He reflects, “I came from a place where opportunity wasn’t guaranteed — now I lead teams shaping national defense technologies.” To Lorenzo, being a Simon Scholar means “rising above circumstance and becoming a source of hope and leadership within your community.” He credits the program for giving him “the courage to turn obstacles into purpose and the tools to lead with humility, empathy, and impact.” 🚀💙

Meet Jordan Gutierrez, a proud Albuquerque High School Simon Scholar and member of the Class of 2011! 🎓 Jordan earned hi...
11/07/2025

Meet Jordan Gutierrez, a proud Albuquerque High School Simon Scholar and member of the Class of 2011! 🎓 Jordan earned his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of New Mexico. Driven by a need to cover college expenses, he found hope and a path forward through the Simon Scholars program.
Today, Jordan is a Project Manager for the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. He's built strong relationships with state legislators and works for an agency that directly impacts New Mexicans every day. Jordan believes the program "didn't just support my future, it gave me permission to dream bigger and the courage to go after it." He's still that same rebel at heart, but now with "strategy, skills, and a seat at the table." đź’«đź’™

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