Graduate Scholarships
For graduate students: these SOE scholarships could help supplement graduate level fellowships or assistantships (e.g. Research/Teaching/Project Assistantships), however, these scholarship are not intended to pay for graduate school. Graduate students are encouraged to contact directly the respective academic departments to inquire about available graduate assistantships.
The School of Engineering (SOE) has available a few scholarships every year for SOE graduate students. These SOE scholarships could help supplement graduate level fellowships or assistantships (e.g. Reseach/Teaching/Project Assistantships), however, please note that these scholarships are not intended to pay for graduate school.
Graduate students are encouraged to contact directly the UNM Office of Graduate Studies or the respective academic departments to inquire about available graduate assistantships. Most research assistantships (RA), teaching assistantships (TA), or project assistantships (PA) help graduate students cover the cost of tuition and fees, and in many cases, may provide additional monthly stipends to help cover the cost of room and board and other general expenses.
NOTE: To be considered for any of the SOE scholarships, all students must be officially admitted (or be admissible) into the SOE at the time of application for the scholarship. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements which vary according to the funding sources. In addition, many scholarships may require demonstrated financial need which is established through a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
SOE General Scholarship Information
2012-2013 Postmark Deadline: June 1, 2012
(Application for 2012-2013 will be available April, 2012)
Although there are some merit-based scholarships available, there is a large number of need-based scholarships available and therefore, we highly recommend all students to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You could submit a FAFSA online at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. UNM's federal aid school code is 002663.
To see the Scholarship Guidelines: (click here)
2012-2013 School of Engineering (SOE) Scholarships
(Endowed and other Private SOE Scholarship Funds)
- FOR CONTINUING AND TRANSFER STUDENTS -
Postmark Deadline: June 1, 2012
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
1. Student must be admitted in the UNM School of Engineering by June, 2012.
2. Student must demonstrate academic ability:
Current (Continuing) SOE Student: Most recent academic transcript will be evaluated and student must be making reasonable progress toward any degree program in the UNM School of Engineering (this includes students in the SOE Pre-major Program).
New Transfer Student: Academic transcript from the most recent school(s) attended will be evaluated.
NOTES:
Incoming Freshman (current H.S. Seniors): must complete the SOE Incoming Freshman Scholarship application available at http://www.soe.unm.edu Click on Scholarships (Incoming Freshman).
Computer Science |Chemical & Nuclear Engineering | Electrical & Computer Engineering | Mechanical Engineering Students: You DO NOT need to submit a separate scholarship application for your departmental scholarships. A copy of the SOE scholarship application submitted by June 1st will be sent to your respective academic department to be considered for additional departmental scholarships.
Students in the Civil Engineering Department: In addition to applying to these SOE general scholarships, you must submit additional application(s) for any of the Civil Engineering Department Scholarship (per departmental rules). A separate application is required for each of the Civil Engineering Department scholarships and the application/deadline for these scholarships is available in the month of May in the Civil E web site at: www.unm.edu/~civil
The SOE Scholarship Application form is also available online at: http://www.soe.unm.edu
(Click on Scholarships)
Selection Timeline
Application Postmark Deadline
June 1, 2012
Application Processing and Selection
June-July, 2012
Award Notification
By August, 2012
2012-2013 School of Engineering (SOE) General Scholarships
Application Package - Checklist
1. Please complete and sign the application
2. Attach the following documents to your application:
.. PERSONAL STATEMENT: Personal Statement of approximately 300 words describing yourself, why you have chosen this career path and your future educational and career goals (double-spaced). ATTENTION: If you are a Junior, a Senior or a Graduate Student and would like to be considered for the International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA) Scholarship, please add a paragraph in your application essay that addresses your involvement in testing and evaluation of hardware and software.
.. RESUME: Copy of your most current resume.
.. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Please include in your resume OR attach a list of previous awards, honors, scholastic achievements, memberships, offices held (and duration), and community service activities (up to 2 pages of extracurricular activity listing).
.. TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY: Include a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript from the transferring college or university.
.. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY: Submit financial need analysis form (available in CEC 2080) and a copy of your I-20
3. Retain a copy of the application package for your records.
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS:
Department-specific scholarships may also be offered by the SOE Academic Departments. For application and further information please contact the department directly.
Note: Certain departments may require students to be admitted to the UNM School of Engineering department or program and meet all of the scholarship requirements before applying to a department-specific scholarship.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE: HERE
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS: HERE
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For information about scholarships and other funding sources, please contact Elsa Castillo, Scholarships Program Manager, at (505) 277-5064 or elsac@unm.edu, or visit the Engineering Student Services Office located in the Centennial Engineering Center, Room 2080.
