Dona Ana Community College will receive $50,000 in scholarships from an international renewable energy company to commemorate the school’s 50th anniversary.
According to a news release issued by Dona Ana Community College, EDF Renewables, a global renewable energy provider, has established the Milagro Solar Endowed Scholarship in collaboration with DACC and the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Foundation.
The grant will assist students earning a Certificate of Completion or an Associate of Applied Science in the Advanced Technologies section.
According to the news announcement, students enrolled in environmental and energy or building and construction degrees would be given priority.
Each scholarship awarded is eligible for matching funds through the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico’s Jon Wynne Scholarship.
“At DACC, we remain committed to providing equal opportunity to all students who want to further their education and careers in the workforce,” said Mónica Torres, chancellor of NMSU system of community colleges. “This new endowment will provide an opportunity to cover the cost for DACC students who qualify and are enrolled in majors in our Advanced Technologies Division, which prepares students for industries in our region.”
“Partnering with Doña Ana Community College allows us to give back to the community and support the state’s economic growth,” said Henry Smith, community engagement manager at EDF Renewables. “EDF Renewables is proud to support local communities through partnerships like this to help students prepare to enter the workforce and contribute to the success of New Mexico’s transition and development of a strong renewable energy industry.”
More information on DACC’s Advanced Technologies Division can be found at https://dacc.nmsu.edu/academics/divisions/advanced-technologies/index.html. More information on EDF Renewables can be located at https://www.edf-re.com/.
