New Mexico Scholars
Purpose
The New Mexico Scholars Program was created to encourage New Mexico high school students to attend
public post-secondary institutions or the following private colleges in New Mexico:
*Awards given to private colleges will not exceed an amount equal to the resident tuition rates charged by a public post-secondary institution. How much is the award?
- Tuition, fees, and books
- Renewable if student meets eligibility requirements
- May receive scholarship no more than 4 years
What are the eligibility requirements?
- New Mexico residents
- Graduate from New Mexico high school in the top 5% of their class or score 25 on ACT
- Attend eligible college of university by the end of 21st birthday
- Undergraduate
- Enroll full-time
- Combined family income may not exceed $30,000 per year
How do I apply? Contact the Financial Aid Office at the college or university to inquire about the application process.
Each applicant is required to submit a
Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA).
When is the deadline? Deadlines are set by each institution.