Although public education may be newer to New Mexico — as up until late 1888 there were no public colleges or high schools, that doesn’t mean that the importance of a good education is not valued by its residents and students. In fact, New Mexico had the highest concentration of PhD holders of any state in the year 2000. But, education doesn’t always come at a small cost. That’s why scholarships for residents of New Mexico are a great way to help pay for college or grad school. Even if you aren’t a current resident of New Mexico but plan to attend a school in the state, such as University of New Mexico, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NMT), or New Mexico State University (NMSU), you may also be qualified for these scholarships for New Mexico students. Check out our directory of New Mexico scholarships, and apply online today! For even more scholarships, fill out a free ScholarshipExperts profile to discover your personalized list of possible awards.
This award is available for U.S. graduating high school seniors who have been residents of New Mexico for one year or more and attend a New Mexico high school. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, be Native American with a blood quantum of 25 percent or more, and participate in high school varsity-level sports.
This award is available for U.S. graduating high school seniors who have been residents of New Mexico for one year or more and attend a New Mexico high school. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and live in a mobile or manufactured home.
This award is available for U.S. graduating high school seniors who have been residents of New Mexico for one year or more and attend Eldorado High School in Albuquerque. Students must be a member of the Eldorado High School varsity soccer team.
New Mexico undergraduate students who have completed one or more semester of school and have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and demonstrate financial need are eligible for this award.
New Mexico graduating high school seniors who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need are eligible for this award. Students must apply by April 20 if attending a private or out-of-state school, and by June 20 if attending a public New Mexico school.
This scholarship is available for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or a straight ally dedicated to LGBT causes. Applicants must reside in New Mexico and must enroll in an accredited institution of higher education during the semester following scholarship application.
New Mexico residents who are high school seniors or older, ages 17 to 21 who have been in the New Mexico foster care system for a minimum of one year at the time of their 18th birthday. Students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
New Mexico college juniors or seniors who plan to pursue a career in advertising are eligible for this award. Students must attend a New Mexico postsecondary institution full time and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
This scholarship is open to female U.S. incoming and current college freshmen who are Native Americans majoring in engineering or computer science with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students must attend the University of New Mexico or New Mexico State University and reside in New Mexico.
This scholarship is open to U.S. undergraduate students who are members of the Navajo Nation tribe (any Shiprock Agency Chapter) and attend school in Arizona or New Mexico. Students must major in any STEM field and have a grade point average of 2.8 or higher.
