Top New Mexico scholarships for you

The New Mexico Student Incentive Grant is for students with substantial financial need who are attending a New Mexico public college or university or tribal college. Applicants must have completed a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential. The grant is for a period of one year and may be renewed on an annual basis or until the student graduates with a bachelor's degree from an eligible institution. Students shall contact their institution's financial aid office for the deadline information, information on how to apply, and information on where or how to submit their application. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Financial Aid Division of the New Mexico Commission on Higher Education for more information.

The New Mexico Vietnam Veterans' Scholarship is a state scholarship for resident undergraduate and Graduate Studentss that provides tuition, fees, and book allowances to Vietnam Veterans certified by the New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services. Applicants must be honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States, who was a resident of New Mexico at original time of entry into the armed forces or who has lived in New Mexico for 10 years or more; and have been awarded the Vietnam campaign medal for services in the armed forces of this country in Vietnam during the period of August 5, 1964 to the official termination of the Vietnam conflict as designated by executive order of the President of the United States. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Financial Aid Division of the New Mexico Commission on Higher Education for more information.

The Macy's Emergency Scholarship Fund is a joint partnership between LNESC & Macy's to provide financial resources to deserving students facing economic hardship and immediate monetary need that, if not met, could result in an inability to complete classes or a degree program. Emergency financial need resulting from the following will qualify students for funding: change in family income/support; loss of job; death of an immediate family member; natural disaster; pending eviction or home foreclosure; burglary; or fire. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and in good standing. For consideration, applicants must submit their college transcript, including proof of full-time enrollment and cumulative GPA; and budget information detailing the amount of funds requested along with supporting documentation. Applications will be considered until all funds have been awarded. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Youth in Foster Care Scholarship Fund will make awards to young adults who are aging-out of foster care and want to develop marketable skills or those who want to continue their education at a post-secondary school. Applicants may be high school graduating seniors, recent graduates, those with a GED certificate, or an undergraduate in college. Students may attend a nonprofit or public educational institute in New Mexico or out-of-state and may attend school full-time or part-time. Applicants must be a New Mexico resident for a minimum of one year and have been in the New Mexico foster care system for a minimum of one year. The application must be accompanied by a recommendation from a former or current foster parent, teacher, coach, counselor, caseworker, employer or other adult who can help the committee understand why this scholarship is important to the applicant and their future. Students may apply each year they are enrolled in a program, even if they received an award in the past. Students may only receive one scholarship each calendar year. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Foundation for more information.

The Boundless Opportunity Scholarship benefits highly motivated non-traditional students who recognize the power of education to create a better life for themselves and their families. The program helps hardworking students invest in themselves and prepare for in-demand career opportunities. The scholarship is available to non-traditional students who are seeking undergraduate degrees, career certificates, or career credentials in high-demand career fields. Boundless Opportunity Scholarships will assist non-traditional students, including: adults entering or returning to college (age 22 and above); GED recipients; veterans entering or returning to college; former foster care youth; former juvenile justice youth; students participating in ROTC on campus; and/or active military. Students interested in applying can visit the participating schools and organizations page to determine if their college or university offers the Boundless Opportunity Scholarship. For more information on the application process, visit the financial aid office or website of any participating school.

The Wartime Veteran Scholarship Fund is open to resident undergraduate and Graduate Studentss who are Military War Veterans certified by the New Mexico Veterans' Service Commission. The amount of tuition to be covered by the scholarship shall not exceed the highest full-time undergraduate tuition charged at an educational institution. Veterans are eligible if they were honorably discharged from the US Armed Forces, were New Mexico residents when they joined, or lived in New Mexico for over ten years. They must also have received certain campaign medals for their service during specific military actions or conflicts defined by Congress or presidential orders. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The UNM Woodward Scholars are open to freshmen New Mexico resident students. Students must be NM High School graduates or NM GED recipients. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years.

The Crimson Success Scholarship is open to New Mexico resident first-year students with a 3.7 - 3.89 GPA or an Academic Index of 145-158.99. Applicants must have a High school diploma from an NM-accredited school, an NM GED, or an NM-HiSET.

The Hadley Honors Scholarship is open to New Mexico resident first-year students with a 3.9 GPA or Academic Index of 159 and above. Applicants must have a high school diploma from an NM-accredited school, an NM GED, or an NM-HiSET.