The Sipapu Education Foundation – in conjunction with Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, New Mexico’s year-round destination for family-friendly, family fun – recently awarded over $7,000 in college scholarships to seven area students.
“We are proud of our recipients and extremely pleased to have the opportunity to support their college careers, ” said James Coleman, Managing Partner. “The Sipapu Education Fund scholarship winners are setting a fantastic example for younger generations at Sipapu and throughout the northern New Mexico community.”
Recipients were selected based on academic performance, essay responses and demonstrated financial need. The 2010 Sipapu Education Foundation scholarship recipients are:
Kimberly Lopez of Chamisal received a $2,000 scholarship. Entering her junior year, Kimberly is pursuing certification as a surgical technician.
Victoria Lopez of Penasco received a $2,000 scholarship. Victoria will be a freshman at New Mexico State University, where she plans to receive a degree in biology.
Janet Romero of Llano received a $1,000 scholarship. Romero will be a senior at the University of New Mexico, where she working toward a degree in nursing.
Francesco Rossetti of Sapello received a $1,000 scholarship. Francesco is entering his junior year at the University of New Mexico, where he has been accepted into the Psychology Honors Program. Francesco plans to receive a degree in psychology.
Angelique Romero of Llano received a $500 scholarship. Romero will be a sophomore at the University of New Mexico, Taos campus, where she plans to pursue a degree nursing.
Jolynn Valdez of Ranchos de Taos received a $500 scholarship. Valdez will be a freshman at the University of New Mexico, Taos campus, where she plans to receive a degree in early childhood, multi-cultural education.
James Lopez of Penasco received a $250 scholarship. James will be a junior at the University of New Mexico, where he is working toward a degree in physical therapy.
The Sipapu Education Fund was established in 2008 to recognize and support Sipapu employees, their children and grandchildren to pursue higher education. For more information, call 800-587-2240 or e-mail scholarships@SipapuNM.com.
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About Sipapu
Located 20 miles southeast of Taos and just over two hours north of Albuquerque, Sipapu offers family-friendly, family fun to guests all year long. Family-owned and operated since 1952, the resort is surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Carson National Forest. Sipapu offers some of the best trout fishing in the state and a world-class 20-hole disc golf course. Other on-site amenities include slope-side lodging, free wi-fii (available in the restaurant and lounge only) and gourmet home cooking at the Riverside Café.
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