2007 Colonial Dames

Scholarship Recipient

CHRISTY FROM ZUNI, NEW MEXICO

From the turkey clan and a child-of-dogwood clan

My Name is Nicole, and I am Zuni and San Felipe. I live in Zuni, New Mexico with my mother and grandmother. I am in the Nursing Program at the University of New Mexico-Gallup campus in my third semester with one more semester to go to complete my Associate’s degree. I am also a member of the Student Nurse’s Association here at the Gallup campus.

My goals are to complete my Associate’s degree in Nursing and pass my boards to become a Registered Nurse. After receiving my Associate’s degree, I plan on building up my career as an OB registered nurse at one of the Indian Health Services hospitals in New Mexico. I plan on going back to school for my Bachelor’s degree to become a Director of Nurses within 5 years.

Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity. This means a lot to me, and I greatly appreciate this award. With this award it will enable me to concentrate more on my studies instead of worrying about financial problems. With the financial support, I would not have to worry about trying to get enough money to commute to and from class.

Thank you again for this generous scholarship. 

Sincerely, Nicole

Getting this unexpected scholarship ensures that I will be able to pay my bills.  I wasn’t sure what I was going to do until my next financial aid check came.  It really helps because I try not to work while I go to school so I can focus on my studies to become an excellent nurse – I believe my patients deserve this – so you’ve given them a gift by helping me.  I don't have a car, so I catch a ride into Gallup from Zuni with my Uncle, and I like to pay my share of gas, but sometimes it’s hard because I’m on a limited budget. So your scholarship was very helpful to me and the timing was perfect.  I was very surprised and am grateful.  Thank you SO, SO MUCH!  

-- Your friend, Christy