Los Alamos Group Awards Six $1K Scholarships to Students

Six talented high school seniors in north-central New Mexico are heading to college this fall with $1,000 scholarships and a powerful message: someone believes in their dreams.

The Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association awarded the scholarships in May 2026, marking their fourth year supporting students from historically underrepresented groups. Thanks to generous donations from members, the organization was able to increase their awards from previous years to help more students pursue careers in fields ranging from nursing to environmental engineering.

All six winners earned GPAs of 3.5 or higher while balancing their studies with plans to give back to their communities. Alexandra Otero, heading to the University of New Mexico to study nursing, captured the spirit of the group when she told organizers she wants "to be able to help in whatever room I stand."

The winners represent a diverse range of career aspirations. Andreeya Garcia will study business at New Mexico Highlands University, while Abraham Duran Carrillo heads to Southwestern University in Texas to major in biology. Ana Silva plans to become an art teacher, and Avery Roser is pursuing speech pathology to work with children in hospitals and schools.

Shyla Trujillo is heading to the University of Portland for environmental engineering, bringing her passion for sustainability to her undergraduate studies. Each student brings not just academic excellence but a clear vision for how their education will serve others.

The Ripple Effect

These scholarships do more than ease the financial burden of college. They send a clear message to students in underrepresented communities that their goals matter and their potential is recognized.

The Los Alamos chapter continues accepting donations to expand their scholarship program even further. Every contribution helps open doors for students who might otherwise struggle to afford higher education, creating a cycle of opportunity that strengthens entire communities.

These six students are now part of a growing network of scholarship recipients who are turning educational opportunities into careers that will improve lives across New Mexico and beyond.