New Mexico Scholarships

This provides many scholarships for New Mexico residents who are high school seniors planning to enroll in college. The amount, requirements, and deadlines vary. Read more here.

This is for students who are residents of New Mexico. They must have graduated from a New Mexico high school in the top 5% of class or obtain a score of 25 on the ACT or 1140 on the SAT. They must even attend full time an eligible public or private not for profit post-secondary institution. This award is also based on family income, which may not exceed $60,000 per year. More details here.

This ranges from $200-$2,500 per year.To be eligible, you must be a New Mexico Resident, be enrolled at least half time as an undergraduate student at a New Mexico public college or university or tribal college, demonstrate financial need as determined by the eligible college or university, and have completed a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential. Learn more here.

This will pay a portion of tuition for students who are residents of New Mexico, have graduated from a public or accredited private New Mexico high school, and have enrolled full-time at a public post-secondary educational institution in New Mexico. More info. Here.

This covers any gap in tuition and fees owed by a student after other forms of state aid are applied. If a student does not qualify for other forms of state aid, this can be used to cover the full cost of tuition and fees. Any student pursuing a two-year degree or certificate program at a public or Tribal college in New Mexico is eligible to receive this. Read more here.

This was established to increase graduate enrollment at public postsecondary institutions for students from groups underrepresented in graduate education. This is up to $7,200 per year. Priority will be given to New Mexico students from those groups with the most severe under-representation and students with the greatest financial need. They must also be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident and agree to serve in an unpaid internship or assistantship at the eligible institution, a government agency or private industry approved by his major department for ten hours per week during the academic year. More details here.

This was created to provide funding for employment opportunities for qualified resident students attending New Mexico eligible institutions. The deadlines are set by each individual institution, meaning that they vary. Learn more here.

This is funded by the state and is offered at Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico Highlands University, New Mexico Junior College, New Mexico State University, University of New Mexico, and Western New Mexico University. This scholarship is for 1 year and is renewable. The deadline and the award amount varies. Read more here.

This is for resident undergraduate and graduate students that provides tuition, fees, and book allowances to Military War Veterans certified by the New Mexico Veterans’ service commission. More info. here.

This is a state funded scholarship for resident undergraduate and graduate students that provides tuition, fees, and book allowances to vietnam veterans certified by the New Mexico Veterans’ Service commission. Website found here.

This provides mentoring through either CNM or UNM and connects students to the business community through AHCC membership for real world experience and opportunities. Students must be first-semester, first-year enrollees, graduating seniors for enrollment in a 2-year, 4-year, or CTE program. Students must also be enrolled at UNM for a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester for the entire 4 year time period of the program; CNM for 12 credit hours for degree or certificate completion. More info. here.

This is for $1,000. This provides recognition for educational achievement and leadership qualities to graduating New Mexico high school seniors that will be attending an institution of higher learning. Applicants must be NM residents with a 2.5 GPA or higher; all students regardless of documentation status are eligible.Read more here.

This is for $1,000. This is for New Mexico residents 19 or older who earned a high school diploma, GED or high school equivalency on or before September. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an institution of higher education for this academic year; all students regardless of documentation status are eligible. Learn more here.

This varies between $500 and $2,000 and is for New Mexico graduating high school seniors who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need are eligible for this award. Students must apply by April 20 if attending a private or out-of-state school, and by June 20 if attending a public New Mexico school. More details here.

Eligible recipients of this New Mexico scholarship must be a child (16 – 25 years old) of a parent(s) who have been seriously injured (or deceased) through a workplace event that resulted in a New Mexico workman’s comp complaint. The application deadline for scholarships in New Mexico and the value of the Toby Wright Scholarship Fund varies based upon each recipient’s personal situation. Read more here.

This provides between $500 and $2,100 to individuals that have a parent that is a part of the Tucumcari Lodge No. 27, AF & AM, or that are fourth year students at a public or charter high school in Quay County, New Mexico, or that have lived in Quay County for two years or more if they were homeschooled, or that have lived in Quay County for three years or more. Additionally, these individuals must intend to attend a nonprofit or public higher educational institution, must have demonstrated academic success throughout high school, must require financial assistance to further their education, and must have demonstrated characteristics that align with that of a leader. Read more here.

This provides between $1,000 and $5,000 to individuals that live in northwest New Mexico (specifically in one of 11 neighborhoods), that are in their fourth year of high school, that intend to obtain a degree in a scientific or human service related area of study from a higher educational institution or that intends to obtain a degree or certificate from a technical/trade institution and intends to work in a northwest New Mexico area, and that has a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Learn more here.

This awards $2,000 to individuals that are fourth year students at Hot Springs High School in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, that have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and that plans on obtaining their associate’s or bachelor’s degree from a nonprofit or public higher educational institution in New Mexico full-time. Read more here.

This awards scholarships to individuals that live in the Albuquerque, New Mexico region, that have displayed academic success throughout their high school career, and that have been recommended by their high school. Learn more here.

This provides $1,000 to individuals that are students at La Cueva High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that have dyslexia or another reading disability, that have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and that intend to obtain a degree or certificate from a nonprofit or public higher educational institution either part-time or full-time. Read more here. 

This provides $2,000 to individuals that are fourth year high school students in the Albuquerque, New Mexico region, that have experienced obstacles throughout life, that have displayed hope, faith, and bravery, that have helped others around them, that have gone after their dreams, that plans to attend a higher educational institution full-time, and that has displayed academic success throughout their educational career. Learn more here.

This provides up to $1,000 to individuals that are fourth year students at high schools in the Albuquerque, New Mexico region, that have engaged in various activities to help their communities, that have displayed academic success throughout their educational journey, that intend to study early childhood development or teaching at a higher educational institution, that took part in the Key Club at their high school, that have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, that require financial assistance to further their education, and that plan to enroll at a nonprofit or public higher educational institution to either obtain their associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Read more here. 

This is given to individuals that live in New Mexico, that are fourth year high school students at Moriarty High School in Moriarty, New Mexico, that have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, that have displayed that they enjoy learning and intend on achieving their life goals in spite of obstacles, that have engaged in activities to better their community, that intend on furthering their education at a higher educational institution or trade institution, that have engaged in various activities within their school, and that require financial assistance to further their education. Learn more here.

This provides up to $3,000 to individuals that identify as female, that are fourth year high school students at Albuquerque Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that plan on attending a nonprofit or public college or university, that participated in the debate team at their high school or at another institution, and that require financial assistance to further their education. Read more here.

This provides $2,000 to individuals that live in New Mexico, that have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, that are students at Albuquerque High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that have engaged in various activities to help their communities, that are considered stand-up citizens, and that plan to attend a higher educational institution. Learn more here. 

This award $450 to individuals that plan to attend a higher educational institution either full-time or part-time, that are members of underserved communities, and that complete a service project through the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance and create a written or visual project based on their experience. Read more here.

This provide $1,000 to individuals that have engaged in various sports and activities at their high schools, have displayed academic success throughout their educational career, and that have applied to other scholarships through the New Mexico Activities Association Foundation. Learn more here. 

This provides $1,000 to 8 students that have displayed respect, integrity, and responsibility throughout their lives. Students must be suggested by the New Mexico Activities Association and their participating schools. Read more here.

This provides $1,000 to two students that live in New Mexico and that participated in track and field at their schools. Learn more here.

This awards $1,000 to an individual who is in their fourth year of high school or is in college, who intends on acquiring an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or technical certificate/degree from a higher educational institution, who is a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA), and who has acquired the signature from a Ford Dealer. Read more here.

This is awarded to individuals that are 18 years old and up, that identify as female, that live in New Mexico, that plan to attend 1 of 3 schools in New Mexico, and that intend on obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with a specialization in Archaeology. Read more here.

This awards $2,500 to 3 students that live in one of 8 states including New Mexico, that are in their fourth year of high school or are already in college, that plan on attending a higher educational institution to obtain their associate’s or bachelor’s degree, that either have a parent that is a dairy farmer, a parent that is a dairy farmer employee, or have been a member themselves of the Future Farmers of America or 4-H in their third or fourth year of high school. Learn more here.

This awards $1,000 to 5 individuals that intend to pursue a career in agriculture, culinary arts, education, or nutrition, that have displayed qualities that align with a leader, and that have participated in Fuel Up to Play 60. Read more here.

This is for students whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of performing military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11. Read more here.

This awards $4,000 to individuals that are in their fourth year of high school or that are already in college. Additionally, this scholarship is awarded to students that displayed academic success throughout their high school career, that have been active in their community, that have displayed qualities that align with a leader, that display a passion for problems affecting the LGBTQ community, that consider themselves a lesbian, and that intend to enroll in a higher educational institution within the United States in the upcoming fall semester. Read more here.

This provides $1,000 to individuals that are in their fourth year of high school, in college already, or older individuals who are returning to school. Additionally, they must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, must intend to attend a higher educational institution, must require financial assistance to further their education, and must live in a rural region. The deadline for fall is June 30th and the deadline for spring is November 30th. Learn more here.

This provides scholarships of $1,000 and $10,000 to individuals that are fourth year high school students and that compile a portfolio of six of their art pieces and a written piece. Read more here.