Scholarships
2026 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to Rosenstiel Scholarship Award Winner Annie Counter!
Annie is a second-year law student at the University of New Mexico School of Law, where she has earned Dean’s List honors and founded the Society for Art Law and Theory. Her path to law is anything but ordinary—before entering law school, Annie spent more than a decade in Berlin as a freelance ghostwriter, authoring an incredible 55 novels while also pursuing a PhD in Art History.
Today, she brings that depth of experience and creativity to her work as a law clerk at PBWS Law here in Albuquerque. Annie’s passion for constitutional rights and her dedication to expanding access to justice for New Mexicans truly set her apart.
Congratulations to Flint Pape, recipient of the Anne and Tony Hillerman Scholarship!
“Torches don't just light your path, they chase away the fears too.”
Flint, an 18-year-old student at Hot Springs High School in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, brings curiosity, creativity, and passion to everything he pursues. From journalism and creative writing to hands-on arts, crafts, and fabric projects, his wide-ranging interests reflect a bright and thoughtful future ahead.
This scholarship recognizes not only Flint’s talents, but also his willingness to explore, create, and push forward with confidence. We’re excited to see where his path leads next—and how brightly he continues to shine along the way.
How to Apply for an NMPW Scholarship
NMPW annually awards two endowed scholarships to New Mexico residents attending schools in the United States or out-of-state residents attending New Mexico schools. The Anne and Tony Hillerman Scholarship assists students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program related to journalism or communications. The Rosenstiel Scholarship assists graduate students who are studying in the fields of journalism, communications, or law who are interested in journalism, the First Amendment, or other Constitutional Bill of Rights issues.
TO APPLY FOR A NMPW SCHOLARSHIP: These scholarships are administered by the Albuquerque Community Foundation under the New Mexico Press Women Scholarship Fund. Léonie Rosenstiel is part of the committee that chooses the scholarship recipients. Applications were accepted from November 1, 2025 through January 30, 2026.
For more information, contact:
Regina M Griego
President@newmexicopresswomen.org
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Scholarships
The New Mexico Press Women Scholarship Fund administers two scholarships: The Rosenstiel Scholarship and The Anne and Tony Hillerman Scholarship.
The Rosenstiel Scholarship
The Rosenstiel Scholarship was established as part of the New Mexico Press Women Scholarship Fund to assist New Mexico graduate students who are studying in the fields of journalism, communications, or law who is interested in journalism, the First Amendment, or other Constitutional Bill of Rights issues.
- This scholarship recipient should be a graduate student studying in the fields of journalism, communications, or law who is interested in investigative journalism, the First Amendment, or other Constitutional Bill of Rights issues.
- The student must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in their current studies at the time of application or must have demonstrated such a minimum GPA in their prior coursework.
- The Rosenstiel Scholarship application must be completed by the designated deadline provided by the Foundation.
- The student must produce publications, such as undergraduate newspapers, professional media, law review journals, or broadcast media (podcasts and television shows) to demonstrate their interest.
- The applicant must provide two (2) letters of recommendation from either a professor, employer, mentor, or other professional familiar with their work.
- The applicant must provide an educational transcript or other evidence of aptitude for their proposed course of study.
The Anne and Tony Hillerman Scholarship
The Anne and Tony Hillerman Scholarship was established as part of the New Mexico Press Women Scholarship Fund to assist New Mexico Students who are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs related to journalism or communications.
- The applicant must be a (1) New Mexico student who is enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program within the state of New Mexico related to journalism or communications; (2) New Mexico student who is enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs out-of-state related to journalism or communications; or (3) Out-of-state students who are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within the State of New Mexico related to journalism or communications.
- They must be enrolled in the fall semester during their applicant year.
- The NMPW’s Anne and Tony Hillerman Scholarship Fund application must be completed by the designated deadline provided by the Foundation.
- The applicant must provide three (3) work which can include publications in undergraduate newspapers, professional media, websites, broadcast media (podcasts and television shows) to demonstrate their interest.
- The applicant must submit a current resume.
- The applicant must provide an official or unofficial transcript or other evidence of aptitude for the proposed course of study from your college or university.
- The applicant must provide 2 letters of recommendations from either a professor, employer, mentor, or other person familiar with their work.
- The applicant must submit a 500-word essay on their interests, achievements, career goals, and any specific considerations that would make their application stand out.