The Los Alamos Employees' Scholarship Fund (LAESF) includes scholarships for students seeking 4-year degrees upon high school graduation, as well as awards for students returing to formal education, seeking 2-year degrees or certifications after a hiatus for other pursuits. Eligibility and awards are dependent upon the type of scholarship being sought.

• 4-Year Degree Scholarship Eligibility & Awards (LAESF Scholarships)
• 2-Year Degree/Certification Scholarship Eligibility & Awards
  (Regional College/Returning Student Scholarship)

4-Year Degree Scholarship Eligibility (LAESF Scholarships)
Any permanent resident of Northern New Mexico who is enrolling in or currently attending an accredited post-secondary educational institution is eligible to apply for one of the 4-Year Degree Scholarships. For the purpose of these scholarships, Northern New Mexico includes Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, and Taos counties. A permanent resident of Northern New Mexico is defined as someone whose official residence has been established within these counties for 366 consecutive days.

LAESF Scholarship Awards
The number and value of scholarships awarded each year is determined by funds available.

Science-Related Studies
• Platinum: $7,500 per year for four years
• Gold: $5,000 per year for four years

Science or Other Studies
• Senator Pete Domenici Endowed Scholarship: $2,500 per year for four years (one for each of the seven Northern New Mexico counties)
• Silver: $2,500 per year for four years
• Bronze: $1,000 per year for up to four years

Leadership
• Endowed Leadership: $2,500 per year for up to four years

Named Scholarships
Several named scholarships have been established over the years. These scholarships have been established to commemorate people with a strong interest in the education of Northern New Mexico students.

• Allan Johnston Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 for one year
• NNM American Society of Mechanical Engineers Scholarship: $1,000 for one year
• Philip P. Barker Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 for one year
• Rae Lee Siporin Award: $1,000 for one year
• Tim Martin Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 for one year (Mesa Vista High School applicants only)
• William & Gertrude Fradkin Memorial Scholarship:
$1,000 for one year

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2-Year Degree/Certification Scholarship Eligibility (Regional College/Returning Student Scholarships)
Any permanent resident of Northern New Mexico who has left formal education for business, the military, or other reasons and now seeks to expand their opportunities is eligible to apply for a Regional College/Returning Student Scholarship. For the purpose of these scholarships, Northern New Mexico includes Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, and Taos counties. A permanent resident of Northern New Mexico is defined as someone whose official residence has been established within these counties for 366 consecutive days.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate that they have been accepted into or are currently pursuing certification or a two-year degree at an accredited regional college. Preference for selection will be shown toward applicants who followed other career opportunities or pursuits for a period of two years or more before deciding to re-enter formal education. Preference may also be given to students pursuing programs related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and related vocations, although strong applications in any program area will be considered.

The number of scholarships to be awarded is determined by funds available each year.

Science or Other Studies
• Regional College/Returning Student Scholarship: $1,000 for one year (Applicants can re-apply yearly if they remain in good academic standing while making progress toward completion of a 2-year degree or certification.)

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