Portales High student awarded scholarship

Staff report

Portales High’s Amanda Schmidt is among 16 New Mexico seniors receiving a total of $22,000 in New Mexico Activities Association Foundation scholarships, according to a release from the NMAA.

More than 250 students applied for the 16 scholarships — two for $2,500, six for $1,500 and eight for $1,000 — in seven different categories.

Schmidt was one of four to receive the $1,500 “Compete With Class” scholarship.

The foundation will recognize the recipients during the state basketball championships, scheduled for March 8-12 in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.