The
Rebekah Assembly of New Mexico established a scholarship in 1984 to honor
Bettye Miller, a Rebekah from Jal, New Mexico who devoted much of her
life to the youth of New Mexico.
Administration. The scholarship is administered
by a board of trustees elected from the membership of the Rebekah Assembly.
Funding. The scholarship is funded
by three sources.
Earnings from a permanent fund.
Donations, gifts, grants, etc.
Small annual membership assessment.
Scholarships. Scholarships are given
for both academic (4 year) institutions and vocational schools. The
number of scholarships awarded is based on the funds available and
the number of applicants. Applicants may be male or female. While membership
in one of the branches of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows is not
mandatory, extra points are awarded for membership or familial affiliation.
Academic.
The institution must be located within the state of New Mexico.
Applicants must have completed their freshman year and earned
at least 27 hours.
Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5
(4.0 basis.)
Recipients must provide an OFFICIAL transcript of courses, grades
and hours before scholarship payments are issued.
Technical/Vocational Schools.
The institution must be located within the state of New Mexico.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or a general equivalent
diploma (GED.)
The applicant must have been accepted by an approved institution.
