Scholarships for Incoming Students
At NMSU, you can qualify for an institutional scholarship based on the academic information provided with your admissions application. Use the Academic Index score to determine your eligibility. Find your Academic Index using the calculator below and view our current scholarships. Online students are not eligible for institutional scholarships and tuition discounts.
Any GPA will not be rounded up but acknowledged as the exact number documented in academic records.
Scholarships for Continuing Students
For students who have been attending NMSU from Fall 2018 and previous years, you may review scholarship renewal requirements on the Continuing Students Scholarship Renewal page.
Scholarship Resources
If you have questions about scholarships visit our scholarship FAQs page. If you’re ready for the next step, then begin applying for additional scholarships using NMSU’s Scholar Dollars application.
Frequently Asked Questions Scholar Dollar$
Academic Index
Your Academic Index Score is calculated using your unweighted High School GPA and ACT Score, and is used to determine your eligibility for some scholarships below.
(ACT x 2.778) + (GPA x 25) = Academic Index Score
See ACT/SAT EquivalenciesAcademic Index Calculator
Scholarships
These scholarships are effective for new students entering in the Fall, and pursuing their first Bachelor’s degree. They are applicable to fall and spring semesters only and are renewable for three consecutive years, after the initial award year, unless otherwise stated. Students must be admitted and enrolled in 15 credit hours at NMSU’s Main campus to receive these scholarships.
| Eligibility Requirements | Annual Award | Renewal Requirements | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President’s Associates Excellence Scholarship
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3.75 GPA and 28 ACT or 3.5 GPA and 30 ACT. New Mexico resident. High school diploma from a NM accredited school, a NM GED, or a NM-HiSET. Students must be attending their first regular semester after graduating from high school. | Tuition and fees. $3,250 stipend per academic year and the one-year NMSU Housing Award. Awarded using a blind selection process with a maximum of 15 awards offered each year. | 3.25 GPA first semester (3.5 cumulative GPA thereafter) and pass 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | Must submit a Scholar Dollar$ application and have all required-credentials on file by December 1. |
| Conroy Merit Scholarship
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Designated a National Merit Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. | Tuition and fees. $5,000 stipend per academic year and the one-year NMSU Housing Award. | 3.3 cumulative GPA and pass 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| Conroy Achievement Scholarship
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Designated a National Merit Semi-finalist or National Achievement Scholar by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation or Designated a National Hispanic Scholar by College Board. | Tuition and fees. $2,500 stipend per academic year and the one-year NMSU Housing Award. | 3.3 cumulative GPA and pass 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| Eligibility Requirements | Annual Award | Renewal Requirements | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legislative Lottery Scholarship | New Mexico resident. High school diploma from a NM accredited school, a NM GED, or a NM-HiSET. Must enroll in college within 16 months after high school graduation or receipt of GED/HiSET. First semester college GPA of 2.5 and pass 15 credits. | Percentage of tuition. | 2.5 cumulative GPA and pass 15 credits per semester for a maximum of seven semesters. | No application required. |
| Eligibility Requirements | Annual Award | Renewal Requirements | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggie Achiever Scholarship
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3.75 GPA and 28 ACT or 3.5 GPA and 30 ACT. New Mexico resident. High school diploma from a NM accredited school, a NM GED, or a NM-HiSET. Students must be attending their first regular semester after graduating from high school. | $6,500 per academic year. Limited number available. | 3.5 cumulative GPA and pass 30 new credits per academic year. Must enroll in, and attempt, 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | Must submit a Scholar Dollar$ application and have all required credentials on file by December 1. |
| Hadley Honors Scholarship
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Academic Index of 159 and above. New Mexico resident. High school diploma from a NM accredited school, a NM GED, or a NM-HiSET. | $5,500 per academic year. Limited number available. | 3.3 cumulative GPA and pass 30 new credits per academic year. Must enroll in, and attempt, 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | Must be admitted to NMSU with required transcripts and ACT/SAT scores on file by December 1. |
| Crimson Success Scholarship
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Academic Index of 145-158.99. New Mexico resident. High school diploma from a NM accredited school, a NM GED, or a NM-HiSET. | $4,000 per academic year. Limited number available. | 3.0 cumulative GPA and pass 30 new credits per academic year. Must enroll in, and attempt, 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | Must be admitted to NMSU with required transcripts and ACT/SAT scores on file by December 1. |
| 1888 Leadership Scholarship
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Academic Index of 133 – 144.99. New Mexico resident. High school diploma from a NM accredited school, a NM GED, or a NM-HiSET. | $3,000 per academic year. Limited number available. | 2.7 cumulative GPA and pass 30 new credits per academic year. Must enroll in, and attempt, 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| ‘A’ Mountain Merit Scholarship
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Academic Index of 118– 132.99. New Mexico resident. High school diploma from a NM accredited school, a NM GED, or a NM-HiSET. | $1,500 per academic year. Limited number available. | 2.5 cumulative GPA and pass 30 new credits per academic year. Must enroll in, and attempt, 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| Pete’s Opportunity Scholarship
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Academic Index of 100 – 117.99. New Mexico resident. High school diploma from a NM accredited school, a NM GED, or a NM-HiSET. | $1,000 per academic year. | 2.25 cumulative GPA and pass 30 new credits per academic year. Must enroll in, and attempt, 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester. | No application required. |
It is understood that any item on this page is subject to modification at any time by proper administrative procedure.
These scholarships are effective for new students entering in the Fall, and pursuing their first Bachelor’s degree. They are applicable to fall and spring semesters only. Students must be admitted to the NMSU Las Cruces campus to receive these scholarships.
| Eligibility Requirements | Annual Award | Renewal Requirements | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conroy Merit Scholarship
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Designated a National Merit Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. U.S. citizen or permanent resident. | Tuition and fees, $5,000 stipend per academic year and the one-year NMSU Housing Award. | 3.3 cumulative GPA and pass 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| Conroy Achievement Scholarship
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Designated a National Merit Semi-finalist or National Achievement Scholar by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Or, designated a National Hispanic Scholar by College Board. U.S. citizen or permanent resident. |
Tuition and fees, $2,500 stipend per academic year and the one-year NMSU Housing Award. | 3.3 cumulative GPA and pass 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| Hadley Honors Out-of-State Scholarship
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Academic Index of 159 and above
US Citizen or Permanent Resident |
$4,500 per academic year. Limited number available. | 3.3 cumulative GPA and pass 30 new credit hours per academic year. Must enroll in, and attempt, 15 Las Cruces campus credits per semester | Must be admitted to NMSU with required transcripts and ACT/SAT scores on file by December 1. |
| Crimson Success Out-of-State Scholarship
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Academic Index of 145 – 158.99
US Citizen or Permanent Resident |
$3,000 per academic year. Limited number available. | 3.0 cumulative GPA and pass 30 new credit hours per academic year. Must enroll in, and attempt, 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | Must be admitted to NMSU with required transcripts and ACT/SAT scores on file by December 1. |
| 1888 Leadership Out-of-State Scholarship
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Academic Index of 133– 144.99
US Citizen or Permanent Resident |
$1,500 per academic year. Limited number available. | 2.7 cumulative GPA and pass 30 new credit hours per academic year. Must enroll in, and attempt, 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester. | No application required. |
| Eligibility Requirements | Annual Discount | Renewal Requirements | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Competitive Tuition Discount
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3.5 GPA and 23 ACT or 3.0 GPA and 26 ACT or 3.5 cumulative college GPA for transfer students. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. | $17,108 per academic year toward reducing non-resident tuition. Limited number available. | 3.5 cumulative GPA and pass 30 new credits per academic year. Must enroll in, and attempt, 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| Descubre Out-of-State Tuition Discount | Mexican citizenship. | $13,960 per academic year toward reducing non-resident tuition (assumes enrollment of 15 credit hours at NMSU Las Cruces campus). | Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. Should enroll in 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| 135 Mile Out-of-State Tuition Discount | Texas resident, within 135 miles of the NMSU Las Cruces campus. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. | $16,479 per academic year toward reducing non-resident tuition (assumes enrollment of 15 credit hours at NMSU Las Cruces campus). | Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. Should enroll in 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| Western Undergraduate Out-of-State Tuition Discount | Residents from participating states (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, ND, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY, Guam and the US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). US Citizen or Permanent Resident. | $13,960 per academic year toward reducing non-resident tuition (assumes enrollment of 15 credit hours at NMSU Las Cruces campus). | Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. Should enroll in 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| Colorado / Arizona Out-of-State Tuition Discount | Colorado and Arizona residents. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. | $17,108 per academic year toward reducing non-resident tuition (assumes enrollment of 15 credit hours at NMSU Las Cruces campus). | Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. Should enroll in 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester. | No application required. |
| New Mexico Tribal Member Out-of-State Tuition Discount
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Tribally enrolled members of the 24 American Indian Nations, Pueblos or Tribes, located wholly or partially in NM who are out-of-state residents. | Up to $17,108 per academic year toward reducing non-resident tuition. | Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. | For more information, contact the American Indian Program at 575-646-4207 or visit aip.nmsu.edu. |
It is understood that any item on this page is subject to modification at any time by proper administrative procedure.
These scholarships are effective for new students entering in the Fall, and pursuing their first Bachelor’s degree. Transfer Scholarships are renewable for one consecutive year, after the initial award year, unless otherwise stated. They are applicable to fall and spring semesters only. Students must be admitted and enrolled in 15 credit hours at NMSU’s Main campus to receive these scholarships.
| Eligibility Requirements | Annual Award | Renewal Requirements | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Honors Transfer Scholarship
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Cumulative transfer GPA 3.75 – 4.0 with a maximum of 90 transferable credit hours, including any in progress credit hours. NM Resident, U.S. Citizen, or Permanent Resident. | $3,000 per academic year. Limited number available. | 3.5 cumulative GPA and pass 30 new credit hours per academic year. Must enroll in, and attempt, 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| 1888 Leadership Transfer Scholarship
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Cumulative transfer GPA 3.5 – 3.74 with a maximum of 90 transferable credit hours, including any in progress credit hours. NM Resident, U.S. Citizen, or Permanent Resident. | $2,500 per academic year. Limited number available. | 3.25 cumulative GPA and pass 30 new credit hours per academic year. Must enroll in, and attempt, 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| ‘A’ Mountain Merit Transfer Scholarship
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Cumulative transfer GPA 3.25 – 3.49 with a maximum of 90 transferable credit hours, including any in progress credit hours. NM Resident, U.S. Citizen, or Permanent Resident. | $2,000 per academic year. Limited number available. | 3.0 cumulative GPA and pass 30 new credit hours per academic year. Must enroll in, and attempt, 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| Pete’s Opportunity Transfer Scholarship
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Cumulative transfer GPA 3.0 – 3.24 with a maximum of 90 transferable credit hours, including any in progress credit hours. NM Resident, U.S. Citizen, or Permanent Resident. | $1,500 per academic year. Limited number available. | 2.75 cumulative GPA and pass 30 new credit hours per academic year. Must enroll in, and attempt, 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester. | No application required. |
| Phi Theta Kappa
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Must be certified member of PTK with a 3.5 cumulative college GPA. NM Resident, U.S. Citizen, or Permanent Resident. | $500 per academic year. Limited number available. | 3.0 cumulative GPA and pass 30 new credit hours per academic year. Must enroll in, and attempt, 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| Eligibility Requirements | Annual Award | Renewal Requirements | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legislative Lottery Scholarship | Must request Legislative Lottery Scholarship Transfer Transcript from a previous institution. | Percentage of tuition. | 2.5 cumulative GPA and pass 15 credits per semester for a maximum of seven semesters. | No application required. |
| Eligibility Requirements | Annual Discount | Renewal Requirements | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Competitive Tuition Discount
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3.5 cumulative college GPA with a maximum of 90 transferable credit hours, including any in progress credit hours. U.S. Citizen, or Permanent Resident. | $17,108 per academic year toward reducing non-resident tuition. Limited number available. | 3.5 cumulative GPA and pass 30 new credits per academic year. Must enroll in, and attempt, 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| Descubre Out-of-State Tuition Discount | Mexican citizenship. | $13,960 per academic year toward reducing non-resident tuition (assumes enrollment of 15 credit hours at NMSU Las Cruces campus). | Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. Should enroll in 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| 135 Mile Out-of State- Tuition Discount | Texas resident, within 135 miles of the NMSU Las Cruces campus. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. | $16,479 per academic year toward reducing non-resident tuition (assumes enrollment of 15 credit hours at NMSU Las Cruces campus). | Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. Should enroll in 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| Western Undergraduate Out-of-State Tuition Discount | Residents from participating states (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, ND, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY, Guam and the US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). US Citizen or Permanent Resident. | $13,960 per academic year toward reducing non-resident tuition (assumes enrollment of 15 credit hours at NMSU Las Cruces campus). | Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. Should enroll in 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
| Colorado / Arizona Out-of-State Tuition Discount | Colorado and Arizona residents. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. | $17,108 per academic year toward reducing non-resident tuition (assumes enrollment of 15 credit hours at NMSU Las Cruces campus). | Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. Should enroll in 15 new Las Cruces campus credits per semester | No application required. |
It is understood that any item on this page is subject to modification at any time by proper administrative procedure.
| Eligibility Requirements | Tuition Paid by Student | Renewal Requirements | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descubre Graduate Out-of-State Tuition Discount | Mexican citizenship | 150% of In-State Tuition | Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. | No application required. |
| 135 Mile Out-of-State Tuition Discount | Texas resident, within 135 miles of the NMSU Las Cruces campus. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Must be admitted to the NMSU Las Cruces campus. | 110% of In-State Tuition | Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. | No application required. |
| Western Regional Graduate Tuition Discount | Residents from participating states (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, ND, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY, Guam and the US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Must be admitted to the NMSU Las Cruces campus. Must be enrolled in an eligible program and be nominated by the admitting College or Department. | In-State Tuition | Maintain a semester GPA of 3.0 or better and pass 5 or more credit hours per semester. Renewable for a maximum of 6 semester. | No application required. |
| Colorado / Arizona Out-of-State Tuition Discount | Colorado and Arizona residents. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Must be admitted to the NMSU Las Cruces campus. | In-State Tuition | Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. | No application required. |
It is understood that any item on this page is subject to modification at any time by proper administrative procedure.