Rep. Dow, at right, with District 38 NMMI Legislative Scholar Ashley Laux (Courtesy Photo)Truth or Consequences, NM – Rep. Rebecca Dow (R-Truth or Consequences) announced that the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) is accepting applications for the General Richard T. Knowles Legislative Scholarship program. The scholarship program is open to NMMI cadets and applicants.

The Legislative Scholarship covers NMMI tuition, fees, and other expenses—a total award of about $5,600. It can be renewed for four years if the cadet remains in good standing in the Corps of Cadets and demonstrates satisfactory academic progress towards graduation.

Interested students must be nominated by their home district state representative or state senator. Students must also submit three additional letters of recommendation and an autobiographical essay of no less than 250 words. Applications for first-round consideration are due by December 30, 2017.

"The Legislative Scholarship is a great opportunity for students in House District 38," Dow said. "NMMI has an exemplary reputation for preparing students to be leaders—in college, in the military and beyond. I encourage any student interested in attending NMMI to take advantage of this generous scholarship."

Students and families may contact Legislative Scholarship Coordinator, MAJ Monica Garcia, for more information about the scholarship and application process. She can be reached by email at monica@nmmi.edu or by phone at (575) 624-8376.

The scholarship was established in honor of Lt. Gen. Richard T. Knowles, United States Army (ret.). Lt. Gen. Knowles served in the Army for 32 years. During his distinguished career, he fought in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery and valor.

Lt. Gen. Knowles also represented the Roswell area for fifteen years in the New Mexico Legislature, serving as a state representative from 1983 to 1998. He was deeply committed to NMMI and worked to make the institution financially accessible to all students in New Mexico.