Benefits

  • Participate in discussions about connecting cultural identity to academic and professional success.
  • Engage with a community of peers & explore your own sense of self & cultural identity.
  • Receive meaningful personal & intellectual mentorship to guide academic progress.
  • Qualify for a $600 scholarship upon successful completion of the program.
  • Opportunity to participate in a summer study abroad trip to Mexico!

Eligibility

  • Must be a UNM freshman and sophomore enrolled full time in the fall & spring semesters.
  • Please note that this program is open to all UNM students regardless of immigration status.
  • Prefrence will be given to any students meeting any of the following criteria:
    • Member of an underrepresented group in higher education
    • First generation college student in the US
    • Qualify as low-income or/and Pell-Eligible

Requirements:

Applicants must commit ot the following requirements:
  1. Attend program orientation on Thursday, Sep. 25 from 3:30-5:00pm
  2. Attend monthly Transformar sessions on Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm
  3. Attend one Saturday Transformar session, date and time TBA
  4. Participate in cultural workshops and events hosted by El Centro
  5. Engage in monthly 1-on-1 meetings with Transformar staff
  6. Complete all assignments and readings for the program