About The PSP
The Presidential Scholarship Program

The Presidential Scholarship Program was established in 1976, based on an idea proposed by then-Dean of Admissions Robert M. Weaver, who found that many top-notch students were going out of state to school. With the support of President William E. "Bud" Davis and a kick-off dinner with the state's business leaders, Director of Development Robert Lalicker raised $60,000 in a mere 30 days to start the program.

Presidential Scholarships are offered exclusively to New Mexico's most outstanding high school graduates, based on their academic merit and leadership skills. These scholarships go above and beyond the cost of tuition--paying for textbooks and other fees. Since its inception, the PSP has offered tuition-free education to more than 2,350 scholars.

There are approximately 400 scholars on campus this year who represent a wealth of ethnic backgrounds from all across the state. This number puts UNM, and New Mexico, among the national leaders in merit scholarships.

The tournament funds more than 50 scholars every year.

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