Attention applicants: The application form for 2026-2027 will be available Jan. 15 under the drop-down arrow.

1620 Scholarship Application

You are invited to apply for the 1620 Scholarship ($2500) if you meet the qualifications below.

Qualifications

You are ...

• A U.S. citizen and a resident of the state of New Mexico. Members of native pueblos or New Mexico tribes are included. Applicant does not need to be a Mayflower descendant.

or are ...

• A U.S. citizen who is related to a member of the New Mexico Society of Mayflower Descendants. Applicant residency is not required.  Proof of Mayflower ancestry is not required.

• You plan to attend an accredited post-secondary vocational school, community college, college, or university all of which award degrees. If you drop out prior to using all your scholarship money, the balance will revert to the Society of Descendants in the State of New Mexico.

Entry Criteria

• An essay of 250-500 words.

• Two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other non-family members reflecting your aspirations, knowledge, abilities, and character.

• An autobiographical summary of achievements, honors, extracurricular activities, work experience, community service and personal interests.

• School transcript indicating you are a good student with the potential for further academic success.