The application period is open for the first ever Mikey Aslam Scholarship to be presented this May to a local high school student. LAHS graduate Aslam lost his life tragically in October while attending college. Courtesy/Bernadette Lauritzen

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Champions of Youth Ambitions

As this week celebrates LOVE of many kinds, Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) is hoping that community adults will share their love for high school seniors.

The first ever Mikey Aslam Scholarship will be presented this May to a local high school student. The student has minimal requirements, including a one-page letter, adult recommendation and some type of community volunteer work, engaged in church activities, or has a connection to Scouts (Boy or Girl Scouts), and attended Los Alamos High School (LAHS) for any part of their high school education.

Aslam lost his life tragically last October while attending college. Mikey was a great son and student. He had a love of God, a love of Scouting and could always be found doing great things. While the loss is deep, the idea of a memorial scholarship allows Mikey’s life to live on while helping a fellow student.

“The donations from the community means so much to our family at this time,” the Aslam family said. “It affirms the impact Mikey had on so many others, while the scholarship will help several others reach their dreams.” 

Additional information can be found by connecting to C’YA or checking the LAHS scholarship packet. The deadline is later this month, but with simple qualifications the goal is to have an easy path for seniors already working toward graduation.

Champions of Youth Ambitions can be reached by calling or texting 505.695.9139 or emailing cya.org@att.net. Applications and donations also may be sent to PO Box 4741 White Rock, NM 87547.