College of Santa Fe Announces Alumni Legacy Scholarship Program

SANTA FE, N.M., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Santa Fe is launching an Alumni Legacy Scholarship, a scholarship program for new students who are referred by a graduate of the college.  

The Alumni Legacy Scholarship of $4,000 per year can be used by new students in the College of Santa Fe's art, creative writing, moving image arts, photography or performing arts programs. Nominations for the scholarship must be made by CSF alumni and must include a personal recommendation for each student.  

"Our alumni experienced the value of a College of Santa Fe education firsthand," said Randi Bergey, director of Alumni Affairs for the College of Santa Fe. "The Alumni Legacy Scholarship gives alumni the opportunity to share their passion for the college by recommending a prospective student."

Bergey made the announcement during an Alumni Reception that was attended by more than 50 alumni. "The reception was a great opportunity for our alums to reconnect with one another and with the college. It was a wonderful group, with alumni from the 1950s right up through 2009."

The Alumni Legacy Scholarship is available for new students entering the College of Santa Fe as of September 2010. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be referred by a College of Santa Fe graduate. Alumni who refer students for the Legacy Scholarship have to submit both a nomination application and a written recommendation for the student. Scholarship recipients must be enrolled full-time each term, and they have to maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA each quarter.  

For more information about the CSF alumni organization and the Alumni Legacy Scholarship, contact Randi Bergey at [email protected].

ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF SANTA FE

The College of Santa Fe is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Programs at the 150-year old college combine practical experience with core theory, empowering students to develop a thorough understanding of their professional aspirations in creative writing, theater, art, graphic design, moving image arts (film making), photography, business and education. This approach, a key part of the college's interdisciplinary curriculum, helps students become well-rounded, creative problem-solving professionals. The location of the college allows students to pursue their education in an environment where art is central to the community. The College of Santa Fe is a member of Laureate International Universities, a world-wide network of online and campus-based institutions that emphasize quality higher education that is innovative, international, and connected to the demands of a global marketplace. For more information about the College of Santa Fe, visit www.csf.edu.

SOURCE The College of Santa Fe