UNMG Scholarships


Desbah Largo

Perpetual Scholarship in honor to Desbah Largo, donated by her family.

  • Complete FAFSA on file and must demonstrate financial need
  • Enrolled Full-Time in Degree Seeking Program
  • 3.0 GPA or Higher for continued awards up to 8 semesters
  • Enrolled member of Navajo Tribe in the Eastern Agency
  • Must possess HS Diploma or GED

Allen & Leone Rollie Memorial

Allen and Leone Rollie both attended ÒÁÈ˾þà in the late 1920's. The donors are children and family members of Allen and Leone Rollie. The purpose of this gift is to establish a fund with the foundation to support the Nursing Program.

  • Associate or Bachelors of Science in Nursing.
  • Enrolled full time
  • 3.0 GPA or Higher and meet satisfactory academic progress.
  • A completed FAFSA/financial aid file
  • Preference given to Native American students who demonstrate a financial need.

Basilio Di Gregorio

The Basilio Di Gregorio Business Scholarship is established to award students studying Business Administration.

  • Students must be from the greater Gallup area, including the various Native American reservations.
  • 3.0 GPA or Higher
  • Enrolled in 12 credit hours
  • 2 letters of reference (counselor, teacher and a member of the business community)
  • Personal Essay on the importance of education and career goals
  • Enrolled in Business Administration

Mary Ann Zollinger Memorial

The scholarship fund was created in her memory. Mary Ann never had the opportunity to attend a college, nor did she have the chance to graduate from high school. The Zollinger family strongly feels that a person’s life can be made easier, better , and fuller with an extended education beyond high school, and thus the reason for this scholarship fund.

  • Enrolled in a Degree Seeking Program
  • Enrolled Full Time
  • Complete FAFSA on file
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress
  • Must maintain 2.5 GPA for subsequent awarding

Nursing Endowment

The UNMG Nursing Endowment Scholarship is available to students majoring in Nursing or Pre-Nursing.

  • Associates or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • 30 Earned Credit Hours
  • Enrolled in Six Credit Hours or More
  • 3.0 GPA or Higher
  • Must not be a Current Recipient of the IHS or RMCHCS scholarships
  • Fall Determines Spring award

Santana Andrade Memorial Nursing

Drs. Lawrence and Aedra Andrade started the scholarship in memory of their 2-year old daughter, Santana Milagros Teresa Andrade, who died in 2011 as a result of numerous medical complications. The scholarship was funded with donations from the community in memory of Santana.

  • Must be in final semester of program
  • 3.0 GPA or Higher
  • Interest in the Pediatric Nursing
  • Complete FAFSA file
  • Associate of Science in Nursing

Fred R. Tamony Endowment

  • McKinley County Resident
  • Demonstrated Need

United Indian Traders Endowment

  • Enrolled in a degree seeking program
  • Complete FAFSA on file
  • Demonstrated Need

Charles Vidal Endowment

  • Gallup High School graduate
  • B Grade Average in High School
  • Enrolled in Pre-Medicine or Nursing

Chance Harvey

REQUIREMENTS

  • Completed UNMGallup Endowment Application
  • Must already be accepted and attending UNMGallup
  • Must be enrolled full time for Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
  • Must be from New Mexico or the Navajo Nation
  • Must have played sports in high school (verification required: sports awards or letter from coaches)
  • Personal Essay: Identifying Educational & Career Goals, Statement Must Identify Specific Need For Scholarship
  • Preference will be given to Native American students

AWARD

  • $2500/yr. to one boy ($1250/semester)
  • $2500/yr. to one girl ($1250/semester)