Scholarships
Next Page->Below are links to organizations providing scholarships and resources for College Bound Students.
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Your first step in applying for financial aid is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), regardless of your family’s financial status. Your FAFSA information is used to determine your eligibility for a broad range of federal, state, and UNM aid, including loans and work-study. We encourage you to apply electronically at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. This document is required for most scholarships so it is a first step for most students.
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If you want financial aid for college, your journey must begin with FAFSA. Click here for the Journal article that explains why.
IME Student Scholarships
The IME Scholarship, a $1000.00 scholarship, is designed to provide financial assistance to students graduating from a New Mexico high school with the intention of attending the University of New Mexico or currently enrolled as a University of New Mexico college student. The Selection Committee will base scholarships on educational achievement, leadership qualities, letter of recommendations, a written essay and a strong need for financial assistance. To learn more about the IME Scholarship program, please visit the IME website at http://elcentro.unm.edu/scholarships/ime-scholarship-3217.
2011-2012 UNM Scholarship Brochure
Click here for a PDF that contains details.
Dual Credit Presidental Scholarship
CNM now has a Dual Credit Presidential Scholarship available for students who have completed at least 6 credits through the Dual Credit Program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Priority will be given to students who are interested in completing a business –related degree at CNM. As these students also meet Lottery and Bridge Scholarship eligibility, money from the scholarship will offset other academic costs, including textbook fees, funding for a laptop and remaining funds will be placed on the students CNM account.The deadline for submission of the required application, FASFA and Degree Plan is June 1st.To learn more about the Dual Presidental Scholarship program, please visit the CNM website at http://www.cnm.edu/dualcredit/scholarship/index.php.
New Mexico Lottery Scholarships
Since 1996, more than 68,000 students from across the state have attended New Mexico public colleges, universities and technical colleges with the help of Legislative Lottery Scholarships. Part of every dollar spent on Lottery tickets benefits New Mexico's future. It opens the door to new generations of New Mexicans to obtain a college education which otherwise might not have been possible. That helps make New Mexico a better place to live. To learn more about the program, please visit the NM Lottery website at http://www.nmlottery.com/.
NM Federation Of Republican Women 2012 Scholarship
The NMFRW scholarship has been established to assist a deserving female student from New Mexico to further her education at a college, university or vocational school in New Mexico. Click here for a PDF that contains details.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The HSF Foundation Scholarship Program is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage. To learn more about the programs, please visit the HSF website at http://www.hsf.net/.
MANA de Albuquerque Scholarship
MANA de Albuquerque, a local Latina organization, is offering
Hispanic, women who are residents of Bernalillo or Sandoval county,the opportunity to apply for college scholarships. To learn more about the programs, please visit the MANA de Albuquerque website at http://www.manadealbuquerque.org/.
New Mexico Association of School Business Officials Scholarship Information
NMASBO awards six to ten $1,500 scholarships (a minimum of one from each region) to deserving New Mexico seniors across the state every year. To learn more about the program, please visit the Foundation’s website at http://www.nmasbo.org/.
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