(The application for this program can be downloaded at the bottom of this page)

Program Description:
In 1989 the Board of Regents established the University of New Mexico Regents’ Scholars Scholarship Program.

The Regents’ Scholars Scholarship Program provides tuition and fees, room and board, and books to fifteen to twenty freshman students who meet specific criteria outlined below. The award is renewable for four years if the student meets specific renewal criteria each year.

Regents’ Scholars will be involved in innovative and exciting programs and opportunities. To enhance the students’ academic experiences, each Scholar will be assigned one of UNM’s outstanding faculty, who will serve as a mentor.

Regents’ Scholars will be admitted to the University of New Mexico General Honors Program and will receive specialized advisement and course registration privileges.

Regents’ Scholars will represent the University at various community and University functions.

Application Deadline: December 3
Approximately $12,915 per year

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and meet the following requirements: 

• Valedictorian or;
• ACT composite score of 31 or higher (or SAT equivalent 1360) or;
• A cumulative sixth (6th) semester grade point average of 3.9 or higher and;
• A statement of goals and philosophy
• Two letters of recommendation
  (Even though students may meet one of the minimum requirements listed, at the second level of review at least two of the items mentioned, as minimums will advance a candidate to the next level. Semi-finalists are required to attend scholarship interviews during the first week in February.)
   

The following will also be taken into consideration:

• National Scholarship Recognition, i.e.: National Merit Finalist, National Hispanic Scholar, National Achievement Scholar
• Enriched college preparatory course work and advanced placement courses

Extracurricular and leadership activities

Four (4) year renewable award

Document Title	PDF	DOC
Incoming Freshmen Scholarship Application

The .pdf file is in a form format, so that you may type in the required fields and print it out.