The Barnes W. Rose, Jr. and Eva Rose Nickol Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 in honor of Albuquerque High alum and 1957 West Point grad Barnes W. Rose and his aunt, longtime New Mexico resident, Eva Rose Nickol. This award is for an Albuquerque High School senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in one of the STEM majors - Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
To be eligible, applicants must: Attend Albuquerque High School; Minimum cumulative GPA 3.6; Demonstrate financial need; Attend a college or university in pursuit of a degree in one of the STEM majors; Personal essay should describe career goals related to the STEM majors and demonstrate a passion for his/her chosen career; Demonstrate math and/or science interest and skill through SAT/ACF scores and/or strong grades in appropriate high school classes; Provide minimum of one reference from an AHS math/science teacher; and Provide up to two additional references programs may be submitted. A priority will be given to those pursuing engineering-related careers.