New Mexico Press Women (NMPW) is an organization of professional journalists and communicators that promotes ethical standards while looking to the future in professional development, networking, and protecting human rights.

The Doris Gregory Memorial Scholarship was established in the name of the award-winning NMPW member after her death due to cancer. An award of $1,000 is given every year to one or two undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in any New Mexico college and pursuing a career in journalism, communication, or any other related field of study including print journalism, broadcast, photojournalism, public relations, communications or advertising at a New Mexico college or university.

Applicants must be residents of New Mexico of both genders male and female. They must submit their resumes, portfolio, essays, recommendation letters, and grade transcripts to qualify for the award.

• Eligible Grade: Undergraduate – Graduate
• Maximum Age: Any
• Required GPA: Any
• Geographic Eligibility: New Mexico
• Gender: Any
• Race/Ethnicity: Any

Here’s what you need to submit besides your application.

• Grade transcript
• Present Work Experiences
• Recommendation letters
• Essay
• Portfolio

How to ace the Doris Gregory Memorial Scholarship?

1. Choice of references and early notifications

Your references or recommenders must be those who know you well enough to be willing to speak to your abilities and demonstrate why you make the perfect candidate for this scholarship. So, choose them wisely. Contact them and send them the required forms very early on to allow them enough time to complete them.

2. Start the application process right away

You should start the application process as soon as possible. This will allow you enough time to acquire all necessary documents, contact your referees or recommenders, complete all forms and work on your personal statement. Have everything organized and planned to avoid any last-minute complications.

3. Essay objective and review

Your essay is your voice and the complete picture of your character, ambitions, and abilities. Answer the required questions carefully and make your piece concise and interesting, capturing your pursuit of your degree. Tell the judges your story and what you hope to achieve. Stay focused and get a second or third eye review from your mentor or instructor.

4. Create a concise résumé

A résumé of your work experiences and portfolio is needed for the scholarship. Only add significant experiences to your résumé to avoid bulkiness. It should also include some extracurricular activities and community service.