Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund
Scholarship Sponsored by Albuquerque Community Foundation
Introduction
Shirley Sussman Spiewak spent her life supporting educational and charitable causes. She and her husband strongly believed that education was “the one possession that is permanent.” From their estates, a fund was created in 1994 to help students pursue undergraduate study.
Purpose
The Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund exists to fill gaps in financial aid packages for recent high school graduates and continuing undergraduates. The fund does not support students pursuing a second bachelor’s degree or any graduate-level program.
Award amounts
Grants are awarded based on demonstrated financial need and may be awarded up to $8,000. Only funding gaps between $500 and $8,000 will be considered.
Who may apply
- Graduating high school seniors with plans to enroll full-time in an accredited public or private not-for-profit college or university (in-state or out-of-state).
- Current undergraduate students enrolled full-time at an accredited public or private not-for-profit college or university (in-state or out-of-state).
Note: Applicants must be federal financial aid recipients.
Academic minimums
- High school seniors: minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
- Current college undergraduates: minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Additional eligibility details
- Open statewide.
- Applicant must be either a graduating high school senior or presently enrolled in an undergraduate program (not for second bachelor’s or graduate degrees).
- Preference is given to students with a lower Student Aid Index (SAI) as reported on the FAFSA.
Application instructions
Carefully review all application instructions and submit every required document by the posted deadline to be considered.
Questions and help
If you have questions about the Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund or need help with your application, contact Dominic at dominic@abqcf.org.