ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The New Mexico Biotechnology and Biomedical Association (NMBio) has announced a new scholarship award to be presented to a New Mexico high school senior graduating in the spring of 2012. The $1,000 award will be presented to a student meeting the following criteria: 1) be accepted to a two- or four-year accredited New Mexico college, and 2) plan to major in an area that will lead to a career in a biotechnology or biomedical field. The decision to award the scholarship will be based on a one-page letter of intent in which the student describes their biomedical or biotechnology career goals. High school GPA, a letter of recommendation and college entrance exam scores will also be considered. Documentation of acceptance to a school, the letter of intent, an official copy of the high school transcripts, a letter of recommendation, and SAT or ACT scores should be sent to: NMBioScholarship@gmail.com.

For more information on this scholarship, please check our listing on scholarships.com. Look for The New Mexico Biotechnology and Biomedical Association (NMBio) Scholarship. Scholarship information and an application are also available on our website at http://www.nmbio.org.

NMBio is pleased to invest in the future biotechnology and biomedical professionals in the state of New Mexico though our new scholarship program, said NMBio President Andrew Salazar. One of our primary aims is to foster the growth of the biosciences industry in the state, and this scholarship is one of the ways we will be assisting New Mexico high school students that plan to pursue a career in the biosciences during these challenging economic times.

NMBio Board member Charlotte Mobarak added, We are thrilled to be able to offer this scholarship in addition to our sponsorship of local science fairs and the other educational initiatives of NMBio. We look forward to receiving applications and forming relationships with the future biosciences professionals in the state.

About The New Mexico Biotechnology and Biomedical Association:

The New Mexico Biotechnology and Biomedical Association (NMBio) actively supports and promotes the development of the biosciences industry in the state. The association provides a forum for information exchange, develops initiatives to enhance business success, offers education regarding bioscience in the state, helps establish collaboration, and serves as a voice of the industry to state, federal and local governments.

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NMBio Announces Scholarship Award