Viles Foundation News

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PLEASE NOTE:
New and Renewal applicants: The deadline for applications for the 2026-2027 school year is April 1, 2026. Applications must be postmarked by that date. ~Board of Directors

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The Board of Directors has announced that 46 scholarships were awarded in May, 2025. These scholarships totaled over $144,000. The 2026 scholarships will be annouced in August 2026. ~Viles Foundation, Inc.

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New Mexico Highlands University selected Matie Viles and Ken and Sue Crimmins to co-name the new Student Residence hall on their campus. It is known as the "Matie Viles and Ken and Sue Crimmin Student Residence Hall". ~Viles Foundation, Inc.

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Emiteria “Matie” Martinez Robinson Viles 1888-1961 Matie R. Viles is the founder of the Viles Foundation, Inc. An Unheralded Benefactor

MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of the corporation is to benefit the young people of New Mexico by making available educational opportunities which would not otherwise be forthcoming with emphasis on, but not expressly limiting the benefits to orphan girls, fatherless or motherless girls and with emphasis on young people from San Miguel and Mora Counties in New Mexico.


This statement was made by Emiteria “Matie” Martinez Robinson Viles in 1959, and has adequately directed the work of the Foundation to this date.

1959 - 2026
67 Years


Over 1,000 students have been granted $2.8 million in scholarships.