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
- If 2 or more family members are
in college, combined family income may not exceed $40,000 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.
