Otero County Association of Educational Retirees (OCAER) Scholarship Opportunity

OCAER will award a $250.00 grant to a student who is currently enrolled in a university, college or technical school certification program and meets the

following criteria:

1. Must be a resident of Otero County.
2. Must be classified as a degree-seeking freshman, sophomore, junior or senior student at an accredited university or technical school.
3. Must currently be enrolled in credited coursework that applies to your degree plan or technical certification.
4. Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher on most recent transcript.

OCAER Grant requirements:

1. Applicant must complete the grant application form including all requested information.
2. A computer-generated, 350-word personal statement about yourself. Statement must include a brief history about yourself; including your current education goals, future career goals, financial need, and identification of any financial aid you will be receiving during the semester you will be awarded this grant.
3. An official copy of your most recent college transcript.
4. A well-written personal statement about your dreams, goals, financial need, and financial assistance will be the determinant factor in grant committee applicant selection.

***Please note, incomplete or missing information on grant application packet will keep you from being considered for this grant award.

OCAER Grant information:

1. OCAER grant will be awarded directly to student.
2. Recipient will agree to attend an OCAER meeting and briefly speak about their degree and career plans.
3. Application packet must be postmarked by April 28, 2023 to be accepted for review.

Click here for a digital copy of theapplication. The application forms are also available in the Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Building.

Submit OCAER Grant Packet to:

OCAER Grant Committee

Alamogordo Center of Commerce, formerly Chamber of Commerce

1301 N. White Sands Blvd

Alamogordo, NM 88310

If you have any questions call Denise Wright at 575-443-3432

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