Undergraduate Scholarships

Is It Really True That Hard Work Pays Off?

How Does $50 Million Sound To You?

If you've worked hard to be one of the top students at your high school, you'll be glad to know the University of New Mexico is paying attention - and paying thousands of dollars each year in merit-based scholarships. There are literally hundreds of different opportunities available. We won't kid you - it is a very competitive process and the academic level is high, but so are the rewards.

New Mexico Resident Scholarships
Scholarship and Application Deadline	Amount	Academic Criteria For Consideration	Maintaining Your Scholarship Students must follow the Policies and Procedures on all scholarships.
Regents’ Scholarship THE DEADLINE FOR THE 2012-2013 REGENTS' AND PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS HAS PASSED. To be considered for other UNM Freshmen Scholarships, you must be admitted to UNM by February 1, 2012.	Approximately $14,250 per year Renewable for 4 years The tuition portion of this award is funded by the Legislative Lottery Scholarship	Valedictorian or 31 ACT (1380 SAT) or 3.9 GPA	Freshmen Regents’ Scholars: 1. Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters). 2. Live in the Scholars Wing in Hokona Hall. Sophomore And Above: Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters). This scholarship is renewable for four years (8 consecutive semesters) provided you maintain the requirements.
National Scholars Admitted to UNM by February 1	Approximately $14, 250 per year Renewable for 4 years The tuition portion of this award is funded by the Legislative Lottery Scholarship National Merit Finalists receive an IPad	National Merit Finalist or National Hispanic Scholar or National Achievement or National American Indian Scholar may be eligible	UNM National Scholars: Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters). This scholarship is renewable for four years (8 consecutive semesters) provided you maintain the requirements.
National Merit Scholar Semi-finalist Admitted to UNM by February 1	Approximately $8,000 per year Renewable for 4 years The tuition portion of this award is funded by the Legislative Lottery Scholarship	National Merit Semi-finalist Finalist Scholar may be eligible	UNM National Merit Semi-finalist Scholars Must: Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters). This scholarship is renewable for four years (8 consecutive semesters) provided you maintain the requirements.
Presidential Scholarship THE DEADLINE FOR THE 2012-2013 REGENTS' AND PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS HAS PASSED. To be considered for other UNM Freshmen Scholarships, you must be admitted to UNM by February 1, 2012.	Approximately $7,607 per year Renewable for 4 years The tuition portion of this award is funded by the Legislative Lottery Scholarship	25 ACT (1140 SAT) and 3.75 GPA	UNM Presidential Scholars: 1. Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.0 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters). 2. Submit sponsor thank you letter by December 1^st each year. This scholarship is renewable for four years (8 consecutive semesters) provided you maintain the requirements.
UNM Scholars Admitted to UNM by February 1	Approximately $5,950 per year Renewable for 4 years The tuition portion of this award is funded by the Legislative Lottery Scholarship	24 ACT (1090 SAT) and 3.3 GPA	UNM Scholars: Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.0 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters). This scholarship is renewable for four years (8 consecutive semesters) provided you maintain the requirements.
NM Scholars While funds are available (apply for admission early!)	Tuition, fees, and books per year Requires FAFSA Renewable for 4 years	25 ACT (1140 SAT) or top 5% of graduating class	NM Scholars: Must complete 12 new credit hours with a 3.0 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters). This scholarship is renewable for four years (8 consecutive semesters) provided you maintain the requirements.
Bridge to Success None	Approximately $1,000 for the first semester of the freshman year “Bridge” to Lottery Scholarship 1 semester award. Non-renewable	2.5 GPA or 530 GED score and full-time enrollment at a public NM college or university	To Become Eligible for the Legislative Lottery: 1. Must complete a minimum of 12 new credit hours for the first semester following graduation from NM high school (must be a New Mexico resident, U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.) 2. Must earn at least a 2.5 GPA at the end of the first semester.
Legislative Lottery None	Full tuition per year Renewable for 8 consecutive semesters	At least 12 credit hours and 2.5 GPA during first college semester	1. Must earn 12 new credit hours each semester (repeated classes do not count toward credit hours earned). 2. Must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. 3. If a student drops below the full-time (12 credit hours) status at any time throughout the semester, the scholarship will be canceled for that specific semester and the student will be responsible for all incurred charges.

Non-Resident Scholarships
Scholarship and Application Deadline	Amount	Academic Criteria For Consideration	Maintaining Your Scholarship Students must follow the Policies and Procedures on all scholarships.
Regents’ Scholarship THE DEADLINE FOR THE 2012-2013 REGENTS' AND PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS HAS PASSED. To be considered for other UNM Freshmen Scholarships, you must be admitted to UNM by February 1, 2012.	Approximately $14,250 plus the Amigo Scholarship per year Renewable for 4 years	Valedictorian or 31 ACT (1380 SAT) or 3.9 GPA	Freshmen Regents’ Scholars: 1. Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters). 2. Live in the Scholars Wing in Hokona Hall. Sophomore And Above: Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters). This scholarship is renewable for four years (8 consecutive semesters) provided you maintain the requirements.
National Scholars Admitted to UNM by February 1	Approximately $14,250 plus the Amigo Scholarship per year Renewable for 4 years National Merit Finalists receive an IPad	National Merit Finalist or National Achievement or National American Indian Scholar may be eligible	UNM National Scholars: Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters). This scholarship is renewable for four years (8 consecutive semesters) provided you maintain the requirements.
National Merit Scholar Semi-finalist Admitted to UNM by February 1	Approximately $8,000 plus the Amigo Scholarship per year Renewable for 4 years The tuition portion of this award is funded by the Legislative Lottery Scholarship	National Merit Semi-finalist Finalist Scholar may be eligible	UNM National Merit Semi-finalist Scholars Must: Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters). This scholarship is renewable for four years (8 consecutive semesters) provided you maintain the requirements.
Amigo For best consideration: Admitted to UNM by February 1 for Fall semester, October 1 for Spring semester	Approximate value of $14,815 per year Plus a $200 stipend Renewable for 4 years *No Scholarship Application Required	23 ACT (1060 SAT) and 3.5 GPA or 26 ACT (1170 SAT) and 3.0 GPA	UNM Amigo Scholars: Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.0 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters). This scholarship is renewable for four years (8 consecutive semesters) provided you maintain the requirements.
Colorado Reciprocal For best consideration: Admitted to UNM by February 1 for Fall Semester, October 1 for Spring Semester	Recipient pays New Mexico resident tuition rates (valued at approximately $14,815/year). Renewable for 4 years	A limited number of tuition waivers are available. Recipients will be awarded through a selective process.	Colorado Reciprocal Recipients: Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.0 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters). This tuition waiver is renewable for four years (8 consecutive semesters, 4 consecutive semesters for transfer) provided you maintain the requirements.
Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE) Eligible candidates are residents of AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, ND, NV, SD, OR, UT, WA, WY; must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For best consideration: Admitted to UNM by February 1 for Fall Semester, October 1 for Spring Semester	Recipient pays 1.5 times New Mexico resident tuition rates (tuition waiver valued at approximately $11,765/year). Renewable for 4 years	A limited number of tuition waivers are available. Recipients will be awarded through a selective process.	WUE Recipients: Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.0 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters). This tuition waiver is renewable for four years (8 consecutive semesters, 4 consecutive semesters for transfer) provided you maintain the requirements.

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Undergraduate Scholarships

Is It Really True That Hard Work Pays Off?

How Does $50 Million Sound To You?