AlumKnights Scholarship Information

The Del Norte High School AlumKnights provide scholarships annually to graduating seniors from Del Norte High School with a history of service to their school and community. The 2026 scholarship application process is available for download and online submission and must be received online via our website submission form or via e-mail at scholarships@alumknights.info by Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

The Del Norte High School AlumKnights provide scholarships annually to graduating seniors from Del Norte High School with a history of service to their school and community. Since 2013, the AlumKnights have paid out $130,000 in scholarships to 95 students across our three scholarship programs. Scholarship funds come through individual contributions, restaurant fundraisers, the sale of engraved brick pavers and donations from class reunions.

The AlumKnights Scholarships include:

AlumKnights Drawbridge to Success Scholarship

  • Purpose:
    The Drawbridge to Success Scholarship provides a one-year $1,000 scholarship to graduating seniors who are interested in pursuing post-secondary education at a New Mexico institution of higher education and are able to demonstrate an extensive record of service, as exemplified by their participation in both school-based and community-based activities.
  • Eligibility Requirements:
      • Must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA
      • Must be graduating in May 2026 from Del Norte High School
      • Must be attending a public two- or four-year institution of higher education in New Mexico in Fall 2026
  • How to Apply:

AlumKnights Skilled Trades Scholarship

  • Purpose:
    The Skilled Trades Scholarship provides a one-year $1,000 scholarship to graduating seniors to graduating seniors who are interested in pursuing a career-oriented, technical, or vocational program of study at Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) and are a able to demonstrate a commitment to working in a relevant career field.
  • Eligibility Requirements:
      • Must have a cumulative 2.0 GPA or better.
      • Must be graduating in May 2026 from Del Norte High School, or GED after attending Del Norte for at least 3 years.
      • Must be accepted to a career/technical/vocational program at Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) in Fall 2026.
  • How to Apply:

AlumKnights Dianne Riley Erickson Nursing Scholarship

  • Purpose:
    The Dianne Riley Erickson Nursing Scholarship provides up to $10,000 over four years to graduating seniors to graduating seniors who are interested in pursuing a four-year post-secondary degree in Nursing anywhere in the United States and are able to demonstrate an exemplary record of service, academic achievement, and commitment to the Nursing profession.
  • How to Apply:
      • The AlumKnights are not currently accepting new applications for the Dianne Riley Erickson Nursing Scholarship, though this scholarship may be offered in future years.

Questions about the AlumKnights Scholarships should be directed to scholarships@alumknights.info. A member of the AlumKnights Student Support Committee will respond to you as soon as possible.

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