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. I won't kid you - it is a very competitive process and the acadmeic level is high. But so are the rewards.

*Center of The Universe photograph provided by Marc Gutierrez.

The University of New Mexico offers a wide selection of scholarships for incoming Freshman. For details and information about applying for a scholarship visit UNM's Scholarship Office and see the section for
Incoming Freshmen Scholarships.

New Mexico Resident Scholarships

Scholarship & Application Deadline	Amount	Academic Criteria
Regents’ December 1	Approximately $13,215 per year, renewable for 4 years	Valedictorian or 31 ACT (1360 SAT) or 3.9 GPA
National Scholars December 1	Approximately $13, 215 per year, renewable for 4 years	National Merit Finalist or National Hispanic Scholar or National Achievement Scholar
Presidential December 1	Approximately $6,600 per year, renewable for 4 years	25 ACT (1140 SAT) and 3.75 GPA
UNM Scholars February 1	Approximately $5,000 per year, renewable for 4 years	24 ACT (1090 SAT) and 3.3 GPA
NM Scholars While funds are available (apply early!)	Tuition, fees, and books per year, renewable for 4 years	25 ACT (1140 SAT) or top 5% of graduating class
Bridge to Success None	Variable; “bridge” to Lottery Scholarship	2.5 GPA or 530 GED score and full-time enrollment at a public NM college or university
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

Non-Resident Scholarships

Scholarship & Application Deadline	Amount	Academic Criteria
Regents’ December 1	Approximately $13,215 per year, renewable for 4 years	Valedictorian or 31 ACT (1360 SAT) or 3.9 GPA
National Scholars December 1	Approximately $13, 215 per year, renewable for 4 years	National Merit Finalist or National Hispanic Scholar or National Achievement Scholar
Amigo February 1 for Fall semester, October 1 for Spring semester	Approximately $11,000 per year plus a $500 stipend, renewable for 4 years	23 ACT (1060 SAT) and 3.5 GPA or 26 ACT (1170 SAT) and 3.0 GPA
Cherry Silver Same as Amigo	Approximately $5,000 per year, renewable for 4 years	Automatic consideration for Amigo Scholarship applicants