Santa Fe, New Mexico, May 10, 2022 – In a first for the Del Norte LOV (Living Our Vision) Foundation, the independent 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization associated with Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), 11 area graduating seniors have been named as recipients of the annual Del Norte LOV Foundation Scholarship Program for the 2021-2022 school year.  “Last year, we had the privilege of awarding scholarships to ten area high school graduates. This year, we’re thrilled to expand our scholarship program to eleven deserving young adults whose talents will help them achieve great things,” said Connie Tooker Nuñez, Del Norte LOV Foundation Director.

Scholarships are available to any current DNCU member who is a graduating senior, homeschool or GED student attending an accredited vocational school, college or university for the upcoming school year. Winners are chosen based on their academic record, work experience, statement of goals and demonstrated leadership in their schools and communities. Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America, is responsible for selection of scholarship recipients. “Adding to the number of scholarship recipients is not just a reflection of need in New Mexico. It also serves as evidence of the growing amount of academic talent that our region is producing every year,” explained Chuck Valenti,

CEO/President of DNCU. “Each year, the Del Norte LOV Foundation helps lead us in our mission of improving the lives of promising students and others in New Mexico. We’re proud to be part of this effort.”

Ten seniors are set to receive $1,000 each and one student is set to receive a $3,000 award. The funds are to be used for achieving a higher education goal – a college or vocational school of their choice.

2021-22 Del Norte LOV Foundation Scholarship Program Recipients

Marissa S. Abeyta, Española Valley High School, Española, NM

Ryan Aldaz, Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, NM

Elise M. Chavez, Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, NM

Lily Clark, Santa Fe Waldorf High School, Santa Fe, NM   

Sofia M. Enriquez, Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, NM

Isabella A. Espinoza, McCurdy Charter School, Española, NM

Annisa F. Herrera, Pojoaque Valley High School, Santa Fe, NM

Chantal A. Morales, Española Valley High School, Española, NM

Alexis C. Prieto, Mandela International Magnet School, Santa Fe, NM

Megan M. Suazo, Española Valley High School, Española, NM

Katherine G. Whitley, Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, NM

About Del Norte LOV Foundation 

The Del Norte LOV Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 public charity nonprofit organization. The mission of the Del Norte LOV Foundation is to improve lives of youth and families in New Mexico. The Del Norte LOV Foundation implements its vision as an active advocate of financial literacy and education that supports the youth and its commitment to helping communities in New Mexico succeed through its community support programs, including: Employee Giving, Special Fundraising, Scholarships, Sponsorships, Grant-making, and Community Engagement. Learn more at dncu.com. 

About Del Norte Credit Union

Chartered in 1954, Del Norte Credit Union is a not-for-profit credit union based in New Mexico with a mission of Improving Lives. DNCU offers a wide variety of products and services designed to make members achieve financial success. Today, DNCU serves more than 57,000 members throughout New Mexico and the United States.