UNM Enrolls Higher Number of National Merit and National Hispanic Scholars

UNM has 15 National Merit Scholars and 24 National Hispanic Scholars in the freshman class this fall. That is a major increase from 2007 when the university had four National Merit and 10 National Hispanic Scholars.

Rosalie Otero, director of the University Honors Programs says National Merit Scholars and National Hispanic Scholars are very important to universities because they are proven leaders and students. She says, “They raise the level of discourse and bring their outstanding talents to the flagship institution.”

Students who qualify as National Merit Scholars or National Hispanic Scholars take a PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test administered by the College Board, a non-profit membership association. Universities are notified of the students with the highest scores. At UNM all National Merit and National Hispanic Scholars are on full scholarship.

Media Contact: Karen Wentworth, (505) 277-5627; e-mail: kwent2@unm.edu