There are many opportunities for new students — over 185 million dollars in scholarships awarded in the 2023-2024 year at The University of New Mexico, with thousands of new students receiving an award. Scholarships are merit-based and awards are competitive.

Freshman Resident

 

Freshman New Mexico Resident Scholarships 2025-26

If you've worked hard at your high school, you'll be glad to know that The University of New Mexico is paying attention. Below you will find several scholarships opportunities. Scholarships are merit-based, competitive and a limited number are available. To be considered you must meet the criteria for consideration, be admitted by the Application Deadline and complete any application materials noted. Scholarships consider your unweighted cumulative GPA and are renewable for 4 years. Review non-Lottery scholarship renewal and awarding policies and procedures.

Top ScholarshipsCompetitive 4-year renewable scholarships. Include NM Legislative and Opportunity Scholarship. Limited awards available. GPA is unweighted.
ScholarshipApplication DeadlinesAmount
Criteria For Consideration 
Maintaining Your Scholarship

Regents' Scholarship

 

Complete Admissions Application and Scholarship Application by December 1.

 

Scholarship Application

(instructions)

Approximately $24,000 per year — covers base tuition, fees, and housing

Renewable for 4 years

Approximately 12 new scholarships available annually

Minimum 3.90 Cumulative GPA

Freshman Regents' Scholars:

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters) AND 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).

National Merit Finalist Scholarship

Admitted to UNM by
December 1

 

Approximately 24,000 per year — covers base tuition, fees, and housing

Renewable for up to 4 years

 

National Merit Finalist 

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).
National
African American
Scholars
Admitted to UNM by
February 1

Approximately $15,000 per year

Renewable for 4 years

National African American Scholars

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

National
Indigenous
Scholars
Admitted to UNM by
February 1

Approximately $15,000 per year

Renewable for 4 years

National Indigenous Scholars

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

National Hispanic
Scholars

Admitted to UNM by
February 1

Approximately $15,000 per year

Renewable for 4 years

National Hispanic Scholars

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

Presidential Scholarship

 

Complete Admissions Application and Scholarship Application by December 1

 

Scholarship Application

(instructions)

Approximately $14,000 per year

Renewable for 4 years

Approximately 75 new scholarships available annually

Minimum 3.75 Cumulative GPA

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.0 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters) AND submit sponsor thank you letter by December 1 each year.
State Funded ScholarshipsStudents must qualify for the Legislative Lottery Scholarship during their first semester. Qualifying students will begin receiving it during their second semester. The Legislative Lottery Scholarship amount is subject to change by the New Mexico Higher Education Department or the New Mexico Legislature.
ScholarshipApplication DeadlinesAmountCriteria for ConsiderationMaintaining Your Scholarship

None

Approximately $4,252* per semester beginning second semester, subject to legislative approval each year

Renewable for 7 consecutive fall/spring semesters and 3 summer semesters (summers are optional)


*Assuming a 3% tuition increase.

At least 12 credit hours per semester and a 2.50 cumulative GPA during their first college semester.

NM High School Graduate or NM GED recipient

Must successfully complete 12 new credit hours each semester (repeated classes do not count toward credit hours earned) AND maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Student MUST successfully complete 30 credit hours per academic year (Fall, Spring, and Summer). We recommend students take 15 credit hours per semester, to prevent taking courses in the summer. 

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.

None

 

Covers any gap in tuition and fees owed by a student after other forms of state aid, such as the NM Lottery Scholarship, are applied.  Can cover up to 100% of tuition and fees.

Opportunity Scholarship does not cover facility fees and differentials.

(Awards will be reviewed after registration add/drop deadline to ensure any additional tuition and/or fees are covered in full)

Criteria for consideration varies.  See NMHED for more information.

2.50 cumulative GPA and successfully complete 6 credit hours or more. Students on NM Lottery Scholarship must meet NM Lottery requirements to maintain scholarship.

Institutional Scholarships4-year renewable scholarships. Can be combined with the NM Legislative Lottery Scholarship. Available to those who apply and are admitted to the University.
ScholarshipApplication DeadlinesAmountCriteria for ConsiderationMaintaining Your Scholarship

Woodward Scholars

Apply to UNM by December 1

$4,000 per year

Renewable for 4 years

4.0 Cumulative GPA

NM High School Graduate or NM GED recipient

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.0 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

UNM Scholars

Apply to UNM by December 1

$3,000 per year
Renewable for 4 years

3.85 – 3.99 Cumulative GPA

NM High School Graduate or NM GED recipient

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.0 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

UNM Achievers

Apply to UNM by December 1


$2,000 per year

Renewable for 4 years

3.60 – 3.84 Cumulative GPA

NM High School Graduate or NM GED recipient
Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.0 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).
First-Semester ScholarshipsScholarships available for the first semester only.
ScholarshipApplication DeadlinesAmountCriteria for ConsiderationMaintaining Your Scholarship

Bridge to Success

Apply to UNM by
February 1

$1,000 for the first semester of the freshman year

3.30 + above Cumulative GPA

NM High School Graduate or NM GED recipient

Not renewable.

Success Grant

Apply to UNM by February 1 AND submit federal student aid application (FAFSA) by February 1.

$1,000 for the first semester of the freshman year

2.50 – 3.29 Cumulative GPA

NM High School Graduate or NM GED recipient.

Priority given to applicants with Pell eligibility.

Not renewable.

Freshman Non-Resident

 

Freshman Non-Resident Scholarships 2025-26

If you've worked hard at your high school, you'll be glad to know that The University of New Mexico is paying attention. Below you will find several scholarships opportunities. Scholarships are merit-based, competitive and a limited number are available. To be considered you must meet the criteria for consideration, be admitted by the Application Deadline and complete any application materials noted. Scholarships consider your unweighted cumulative GPA and are renewable for 4 years. Review the scholarship renewal and awarding policies and procedures.

Top ScholarshipsCompetitive 4-year renewable scholarships. Limited awards available.
ScholarshipApplication DeadlinesAmountCriteria for ConsiderationMaintaining Your Scholarship

Regents' Scholarship

Complete Admissions Application and Scholarship Application by December 1.

 

Scholarship Application

(instructions)

Approximately $24,000 per year — covers base tuition, fees and housing

*Any non-resident will receive a tuition waiver to adjust non-resident tuition to NM resident tuition rates

Renewable for 4 years.

Approximately 12 new scholarships available annually
Minimum 3.90 Cumulative GPA

Freshmen Regents' Scholars:
Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters) AND 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).
National
African American
Scholars
Admitted to UNM by
February 1

Approximately $15,000 per year

*Any non-resident will receive a tuition waiver to adjust non-resident tuition to NM resident tuition rates

Renewable for 4 years

National African American Scholars

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

National
Indigenous
Scholars
Admitted to UNM by
February 1

Approximately $15,000 per year

*Any non-resident will receive a tuition waiver to adjust non-resident tuition to NM resident tuition rates

Renewable for 4 years

National Indigenous Scholars

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

National Hispanic
Scholars

Admitted to UNM by
February 1

Approximately $15,000 per year

*Any non-resident will receive a tuition waiver to adjust non-resident tuition to NM resident tuition rates

Renewable for 4 years

National Hispanic Scholars

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

 

Tuition Scholarships4-year renewable scholarships applied to out-of-state tuition. Limited number of awards available.
ScholarshipApplication DeadlinesAmountCriteria for ConsiderationMaintaining Your Scholarship

Amigo

Admitted to UNM Feb 1 for Fall semester, October 1 for Spring semester

Approximately $22,919 per year, plus a $200 per year stipend

Renewable for 4 years
3.5 GPA and 23ACT (1130 SAT) OR 3.0 GPA & 26 ACT (1240 SAT)

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 2.5 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

Arizona Reciprocal

Admitted to UNM by Feb 1 for Fall semester, October 1 for Spring semester

Approximately $22,919 per year

Renewable for 4 years
3.0+ GPA and Arizona resident

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 2.5 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters)

Colorado Reciprocal

Admitted to UNM by  Feb 1 for Fall semester, October 1 for Spring semester

Approximately $22,919 per year.

Renewable for 4 years

3.0+ GPA and Colorado resident

 

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 2.5 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

Admitted to UNM by  Feb 1 for Fall semester, October 1 for Spring semester

Eligible candidates are residents of states not included in the WUE region

 

LUE recipients pay 1.5 times the resident rate

LUE $17,357 per year

LUE Plus recipients pay New Mexico resident tuition rate. 
LUE Plus $22,919 per year.

Renewable for 4 years

LUE:
2.8 GPA
OR 18 ACT (960 SAT)

LUE Plus:
3.0 GPA
OR 20 ACT (1030 SAT)

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 2.5 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

Best consideration: Admitted to UNM by Feb 1 for Fall semester, October 1 for Spring semester


Eligible candidates are residents of AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, ND, NV, SD, OR, UT, WA, WY, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Rep. of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Rep. of Palau; must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

WUE recipients pay 1.5 times the resident rate

WUE $17,357 per year

 WUE Plus recipients pay New Mexico resident tuition rate. 
WUE Plus $22,919 per year

 Renewable for 4 years

WUE:
2.8 GPA
OR 18 ACT (960 SAT)

WUE Plus:
3.0 GPA
OR 20 ACT (1030 SAT)

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 2.5 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

Housing Scholarships
ScholarshipApplication DeadlinesAmount
Criteria For Consideration

Maintaining Your Scholarship

Students must follow the Policies and Procedures on all scholarships.

Lobo Housing Scholarship

Best consideration: Admitted to UNM by Feb 1

4.0+ gpa: $4,000/year

3.85-3.99: $3,000/year

3.6-3.84: $2,500/year

3.59 or less: $1,000/year

First-time freshman with a full Tuition Waiver (WUE, LUE, WUE Plus, LUE plus, CO Reciprocal, AZ Reciprocal)

GPA Range: varies by amount.

Non-renewable

Military & Veteran Scholarships
ScholarshipApplication DeadlinesAmount
Criteria For Consideration

Maintaining Your Scholarship

Students must follow the Policies and Procedures on all scholarships.

Military & Veteran Scholarships and Tuition Waivers

          

Determined by respective scholarship or tuition waiver program

Please visit the UNM Veteran’s Resource Center website for information about scholarships and tuition waivers for military members, veterans and dependents

https://vrc.unm.edu

Requirements to retain your scholarship or tuition waiver vary and are determined by the program. See program information for details.

Transfer Scholarships

 

Transfer Scholarships

The University of New Mexico offers several different scholarship programs or transfer programs. No matter where you transfer from, we have scholarship opportunities for you.

NM Resident Scholarships2-year renewable scholarships. Available to those who apply and are admitted to the University.
ScholarshipApplication DeadlinesAmountCriteria for ConsiderationMaintaining Your Scholarship

UNM Transfer
Scholarship

Apply to UNM by May 1 for Fall semester, December 1 for Spring semester

Approximately $2,000 per year.

Renewable for 4 consecutive semesters

A combined cumulative transfer college GPA of 3.25+.

At least 30 hours of credited transfer hours.

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.0 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

UNM Branch Campus Transfer
Scholarship

Apply to UNM by May 1 for Fall semester, December 1 for Spring semester

Approximately $2,000 per year

Renewable for 4 consecutive semesters

A combined cumulative transfer college GPA of 3.00+.

 At least 45 hours of credited transfer hours completed at UNM Branch Campuses (Gallup, Los Alamos, Taos, Valencia).

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.0 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).
 
CNM Transfer
Scholarship

Apply to UNM by May 1 for Fall semester, December 1 for Spring semester

Approximately $2,000 per year

Renewable for 4 consecutive semesters

A combined cumulative transfer college GPA of 3.00+.

At least 45 hours of credited transfer hours completed at Central New Mexico Community College (CNM).
Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.0 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

Send NM Scholarship Transfer Transcript  (NMSTT) by end of the 3rd week of the Fall Semester; Spring NMSTT by end of the 3rd week of the Spring Semester

Approximately $4,252 per semester and subject to legislative approval each year.

Renewable for 7 consecutive semesters

If a student is a current recipient of the NM Legislative Lottery Success Scholarship at another accredited NM Institution, you may transfer your NM Legislative Lottery Success Scholarship with you to the University of New Mexico.

Must earn 15 new credit hours each semester (repeated classes do not count toward credit hours earned) AND maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

If a student drops below the full-time (15 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.

None

Recommended to submit a federal student aid application (FAFSA).

Covers any gap in tuition and fees owed by a student after other forms of state aid, such as the NM Lottery Scholarship, are applied.  Can cover up to 100% of tuition and fees.

(Awards will be reviewed after registration add/drop deadline to ensure any additional tuition and/or fees are covered in full).

Criteria for consideration varies.  See NMHED for more information.

 

2.5 Cumulative GPA

Phi Theta Kappa – All-State Academic Team
Apply to UNM by May 1 for Fall semester, December 1 for Spring semester
$1250/semester for up to 4 consecutive semesters (not including summer semester)

Selected for PTK All-State Academic Team

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.0 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters)

Non-Resident Scholarships2-year renewable tuition scholarships. Scholarships can be applied to out-of-state tuition. Limited number of awards available.
ScholarshipApplication DeadlinesAmountCriteria for ConsiderationMaintaining Your Scholarship

Amigo

Admitted to UNM by May 1 for Fall semester, December 1 for Spring semester

Approximately $22,919 per year, plus a $200 per year stipend

Renewable for 2 years

A combined transfer college GPA of 3.5+.

-OR-

A combined cumulative transfer college GPA of 3.25+ (on a 4.0 scale) and at least 30 hours of credited transfer hours. Must also meet the  First-Time Freshman for the Amigo Scholarship.

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 2.5 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

Arizona Reciprocal

Admitted to UNM by May 1 for Fall semester,  December 1 for Spring semester

Approximately $22,919 per year

Renewable for 2 years

 3.0+ GPA and Arizona resident

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 2.5 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

Colorado Reciprocal

Admitted to UNM by May 1 for Fall semester,  December 1 for Spring semester

Approximately $22,919 per year

Renewable for 2 years

3.0+ GPA and Colorado resident

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 2.5 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

Admitted to UNM by May 1 for Fall semester,  December 1 for Spring semester
Eligible candidates are residents of states not included in the WUE region

LUE recipients pay 1.5 times the resident rate

LUE $17,357 per year

LUE Plus recipients pay New Mexico resident tuition rate. 
LUE Plus $22,919 per year

Renewable for 2 years

LUE:
2.8 cumulative college GPA and at least 30 credit hours.

LUE Plus:
3.0 cumulative college GPA and at least 30 credit hours.

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 2.5 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

Best consideration: Admitted to UNM by May 1 for Fall semester, December 1 for Spring semester


Eligible candidates are residents of AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, ND, NV, SD, OR, UT, WA, WY, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Rep. of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Rep. of Palau; must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

WUE recipients pay 1.5 times the resident rate

WUE $17,357 per year

WUE Plus recipients pay New Mexico resident tuition rate. 
WUE Plus $22,919 per year

Renewable for 2 years

WUE:
2.8 cumulative college GPA and at least 30 credit hours.

WUE Plus:
3.0 cumulative college GPA and at least 30 credit hours.

Complete 15 new credit hours with a 2.5 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).

General Scholarships

 

General Scholarships

The University of New Mexico administers a large and diverse collection of endowed scholarships providing assistance to Main campus undergraduate students each year.  These scholarships are designed to reward, encourage and assist them in pursuing academic excellence and leadership roles. We pay attention to your hard work and dedication to achieving your educational goals.

There are so many opportunities waiting for you...


Selection Process

There is no application to apply for General Scholarships. Each year the selection process is completed using data gathered from the admissions file, registrar records and information submitted on the FAFSA. The scholarship committee reviews qualified applicants based on financial need, academic merit, and other criteria relevant to the particular endowment.  The selection process is extremely competitive as all continuing Main campus students are considered in the pool every year. 

Once the awarding process is complete, students are notified via email during the spring semester if they are a scholarship recipient for the upcoming academic year.  General Scholarships are awarded on a yearly basis for the fall and spring semesters averaging between $200 to $1,000 per year ($100 to $500 per semester).  Awards are not made for the summer sessions.  All General Scholarship awards are offered for one academic year and cannot be deferred or automatically renewed. 

We encourage all students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by January 5 in order to maximize consideration for all federal, state, and institutional funds they may be eligible to receive.


Eligibility

To be considered for endowed scholarships students must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Be a continuing undergraduate student at the UNM Main campus
  • Have a cumulative total of at least 12 UNM Main campus credits earned by the end of the fall semester
  • Have a highly competitive cumulative UNM GPA.
  • Accept the scholarship via Loboweb  ( instructions)
  • Submit a scholarship Thank You letter ( instructions)
  • Enroll in, and earn, 12 credits each semester at the UNM Main campus for the upcoming academic year

The following is a list of scholarships that are awarded. (Please note: Applications are not available for these scholarships. Recipients are selected by the UNM Scholarships Office using the process stated above.)

 

  Frank H. Allen, III Memorial — Amount Varies

  • Graduate of Valley High School (Albuquerque, NM)
  • Academic achievement
  • Letters of recommendation demonstrating intellectual curiosity, physical vigor, leadership, and moral courage
  • Full-time student

Arab Women’s Scholarship — Amount Varies

  • Financial need
  • Academic merit

Ballut Abyad — Amount Varies

  • Junior or senior (graduates may be considered if previously received)
  • Financial need
  • Satisfactory academic progress

Bader/Nelson — Amount Varies    

  • New Mexico resident
  • Full-time undergraduate
  • Satisfactory academic progress

Louise Bell — Amount Varies    

  • Female student
  • Academic merit
  • General scholarship criteria

Philo Bennet — Amount Varies    

  • Freshman woman
  • Spring only
  • Academic merit
  • Financial need
  • New Mexico resident

Downer-Bennett — Amount Varies    

  • Non-traditional students
  • Single parent

L. Beverly Damron — Amount Varies    

Predicanda DeGeer Scholarship — Amount Varies    

  • Financial need
  • Full-time student
  • First preference to native New Mexican students of Hispanic descent

James Doolittle — Amount Varies

  • Financial need
  • Incoming freshman
  • High scholastic average

Marguerite M. Drum Endowed Memorial Scholarship for Native American students — Amount Varies

  • Student must be Native American
  • Must be enrolled full-time as either a graduate or undergraduate
  • GPA of 2.5/4.0
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Preference to students enrolled in a Native American Studies program or a degree program with a concentration in Native American Studies

Filipino-American Scholarship — Amount Varies    

  • Active (paid) member of Filipino American Foundation of New Mexico
  • Full time undergraduate student at UNM Main Campus
  • Must have competitive cumulative UNM GPA
  • For more information, please visit: http://pinoy-newmexico.com/scholarship/

Bobby Foster — Amount Varies    

  • Financial need
  • Part-time or full-time
  • Juniors and seniors
  • 2.0 GPA minimum

Education Trust Board Pathways — Amount Varies    

  • First Time Freshman
  • New Mexico high school graduate from any public or private high school
  • 3.5 GPA minimum
  • Financial Need

Edward Grisso — Amount Varies    

  • Junior
  • Male
  • Improvement in grades during sophomore year

Robert Hammond Scholarship Fund — Amount Varies    

  • Contact the District Court of the Tenth Judicial District, State of New Mexico

Lena Heath — Amount Varies    

  • Satisfactory academic progress
  • Junior or senior

C.L. Herrick — Amount Varies    

  • Academic ability
  • Financial need

Bertha B. Hollis — Amount Varies    

  • American Indian

Louise E. Johnson — Amount Varies    

  • American Indian or African American
  • Contact the Scholarship Office

Frederick/Christine Kent — Amount Varies    

  • Freshmen
  • Spring only
  • New Mexico resident
  • Financial need
  • High school grades, recommendations from principal or counselor

James M. & Luella Key Endowed Scholarship — Amount Varies    

  • Scholarship for students thereof engaged in courses qualifying them to pursue a gainful occupation (nursing, teaching, engineering, etc.)
  • Financial need
  • Aptitude
  • Grades
Louis McRae — Amount Varies    
  • Freshman
  • New Mexico resident
Esther D. Morin Scholarship — Amount Varies    
  • Demonstrate academic achievement
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Be Native American women, preferably Navajo

Clyde Oden — Amount Varies    

  • Financial need and/or academic ability

Blase Padilla — Amount Varies    

  • Financial need
  • Satisfactory academic progress

Manuel Pino — Amount Varies    

  • Hispanic
  • Contact the Scholarship Office

L.B. Reeder — Amount Varies    

  • Deserving students with financial need

Austin Roberts — Amount Varies    

  • General
  • Academic ability
  • Financial need
  • San Juan County, NM

Kathleen Rogers — Amount Varies    

  • Graduate and undergraduate
  • Satisfactory academic progress

Manuel F. Saenz Jr. Memorial Scholarship — Amount Varies    

  • Native American ancestry; preferably Navajo
  • Involvement in athletics
  • Full or part-time enrollment

Rita G. Sanchez — Amount Varies

  • New Mexico resident
  • Undergraduate
  • Full-time student
  • Academic ability
  • Financial need

Carrie Schaeffer — Amount Varies    

  • African American
  • Academic merit

Harrison Schmitt — Amount Varies    

  • New Mexico high school graduate
  • Freshman
  • Financial need/academic ability

John Schneid — Amount Varies    

  • Full time
  • American Indian students
  • General criteria

Raymond Shoemaker — Amount Varies    

  • Single parents
  • U.S. citizen
  • NM resident
  • Financial need

Doris and Thornton Seligman Memorial Scholarship — Amount Varies    

  • Undergraduate
  • New Mexico resident
  • Academic ability

Dr. Dan Trigg — Amount Varies    

  • Academic ability
  • NM resident

Glen T. Simpson — Amount Varies    

  • American Indian student
  • Senior
  • Academic achievement and financial need

Ralph M. Watrous — Amount Varies    

  • Demonstrate academic achievement
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate Native American woman
  • First preference will be given to Native American women who have attended New Mexico high schools
  • Proof of enrolled tribal membership and residence of New Mexico shall be provided by the recipient

Lawrence White — Amount Varies    

  • Satisfactory academic progress
  • New Mexico resident
  • Financial need

International Scholarships

Tribal Scholarships

 

Your Hard Work Pays Off

Tribal scholarships are sourced and processed through the respective tribal scholarship offices/higher education departments independent of UNM. Please work with your tribal higher education department in seeking funding from your tribe. For a directory of New Mexico Tribal Higher Education Departments, go to https://aiss.unm.edu/scholarshipsfinancial-aid/tribal-resources.html.

ScholarshipAmountAcademic Criteria For Consideration

Tribal Scholarships

As determined by respective tribal scholarship office.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year.

The following documents will be required from most tribal scholarship offices:
1. Tribal Higher Education Application
2. Tribal Financial Need Analysis (FNA) completed and submitted by student to the UNM Financial Aid Office
3. Academic Transcripts
4. Letter of Admission. Majority of tribes request an official copy, check with your respective tribal higher education office for specific guidelines
5. Certificate of Indian Blood
6. Verification of Enrollment for continuing eligibility

Waiver of non-resident tuition rates for tribal students

Recipient pays New Mexico resident tuition rates (valued at approximately $17,053/year for the 2022-2023 year).

A member of an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo that is located wholly or partially in New Mexico, regardless of the residence of the member prior to acceptance, is charged at resident rates. Applicants must submit a copy of Certificate of Indian Blood or Proof of Tribal Enrollment (at apply@unm.edu or PO Box 4895 Albuquerque, NM 87196-4895) by the 3rd Friday of the fall or spring semester

For more information on other scholarship opportunities, please visit the American Indian Student Services site.