The Dave Douds
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Must be planning a career in performing arts, special events, or facility management.
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by official FAFSA results.
- Preference will be given to students interested in country music entertainment.
The Bob Hope
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
- Must be a full-time student and have earned at least 30 credit hours.
- Must be able to prove military status.
- Must have been discharged under honorable conditions and served for at least 181 days.
The Jeff Dunham Endowed Scholarship
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Must be a full-time student.
- Preference will be given to a student majoring in Theatre Arts.
The Richard H. Gilmore
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Must be classified as a junior level student.
- Must be planning to pursue a career in special event/arena management associated with the entertainment industry.
The Peirce and Barbara Hubbard Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Preference will be given to students with a major in the College of Business, the College of Education, the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, or performing arts.
Hubbard International Entertainment Buyers Association Endowed Scholarship
- Must be enrolled in an entertainment business or performance program.
- Established after Barbara Hubbard received the IEBA Founder award in 1998.
Hispanic Endowed Scholarship for the Performing Arts in Memory of Steve Gutierrez and Maggie Gamboa
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Must be a Hispanic student studying performing arts, including theatre arts, music, and dance.
- Must be a student who demonstrates financial need as determined by official FAFSA results.
Charles Day Pharmacy School Scholarship
- Awarded to students interested in a career in pharmacy.
- Established in honor of Pharmacist Charles Day, a large supporter of Aggie Athletics and New Mexico State University.
Jan Scarborough Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Music
- Must be a full-time student.
- Must have declared a music major.
- Established in honor of Jan Scarborough, a Las Cruces native famous for her musical “Rock Wedding” and leadership in the first ACTS Competition.
The Stevie Wonder, Ronnie Milsap, Jose Feliciano
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Must be a full-time student.
- Must have a certifiable disability (preference will be given to students with a certifiable visual disability).
The George Strait
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Must have declared a music major.
- Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by official FAFSA results.
The Brooks & Dunn
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Preference to students participating in NMSU’s Rodeo Club.
- Established in honor of Brooks & Dunn after their sold-out concert in May 2010.
The Bill & Sharon Sheriff
- Must have declared a business major.
- Established in honor of Bill & Sharon Sheriff, Las Cruces natives and high school sweethearts who have been extremely supportive of ACTS programs.
The Reba McEntire
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Must be classified as a junior level, full-time student.
- Must have declared a music major.
- Must be planning to pursue a career in the music industry.
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