At NMSU, you can qualify for two different types of scholarships. The scholarships listed below are automatically awarded based on your admissions application. Some scholarships use an Academic Index score to determine your eligibility. Find your Academic Index using the calculator below and view available scholarships.
Additionally, you can apply for all other NMSU scholarships with a single application using Scholar Dollar$.
Academic Index
Your Academic Index Score is calculated using your 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 Fall 2017 and after, 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 to the NMSU Las Cruces campus to receive these scholarships.
Top Scholarships
The following scholarships cover tuition and fees, have varying stipends, and a one-year housing award. The tuition portion of this award is funded by the Legislative Lottery Scholarship starting the second semester.
| Eligibility Requirements | Annual Award | Renewal Requirements | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President’s Associates Excellence Scholarship
Awarding for this scholarship has ended for 2017-18. |
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. | Tuition and fees. $3,250 stipend per academic year and the one-year NMSU Housing Award. Awarded using a blind selection process with a maximum of 15 awards offered each year. | 3.25 GPA first semester (3.5 cumulative GPA thereafter) and pass 15 new credits per semester | Must submit a Scholar Dollar$ application and have all required credentials on file by December 1. |
| Conroy Merit Scholarship | 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 credits per semester | No application required. |
| Conroy Achievement Scholarship | 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 credits per semester | No application required. |
State-funded Scholarship
Students must qualify for the Legislative Lottery Scholarship during their first semester. Qualifying students will begin receiving it during their second semester.
The Legislative Lottery Scholarship amount is subject to change by the New Mexico Higher Education Department or the New Mexico Legislature.
| 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. |
Institutional Scholarships
The following scholarships will be awarded in addition to the Legislative Lottery Scholarship. A student may qualify for only one Institutional Scholarship (excluding the NMSU Housing Award).
| Eligibility Requirements | Annual Award | Renewal Requirements | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggie Achiever Scholarship
Awarding for this scholarship has ended for 2017-18. |
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. | $6,500 per academic year. Limited number available. | 3.5 cumulative GPA and pass 30 new credits per academic year. Must enroll in, and attempt, 15 new credit hours each semester. | Must submit a Scholar Dollar$ application and have all required credentials on file by December 1. |
| Hadley Honors Scholarship
Awarding for this scholarship has ended for 2017-18. |
Academic Index of 152 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 credit hours each semester. | Must be admitted to NMSU with ACT/SAT scores by December 1. |
| Crimson Success Scholarship
Awarding for this scholarship has ended for 2017-18. |
Academic Index of 138 – 151.99. 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 credit hours each semester. | Must be admitted to NMSU with ACT/SAT scores by December 1. |
| 1888 Leadership Scholarship
Awarding for this scholarship has ended for 2017-18. |
Academic Index of 128 – 137.99. 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 credit hours each semester. | No application required. |
| ‘A’ Mountain Merit Scholarship | Academic Index of 116 – 127.99. 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 credit hours each semester. | No application required. |
| Pete’s Opportunity Scholarship | Academic Index of 100 – 115.99. 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 credit hours each 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 Fall 2017 and after, 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.
Out-of-State Scholarships
The following Out-of-State Scholarships may be awarded in addition to an Out-of-State Award listed below (a student can qualify for only one scholarship and one award, excluding the NMSU Housing Award).
Out-of-State Scholarships are renewable for three consecutive years, after the initial award year, unless otherwise stated.
| Eligibility Requirements | Annual Award | Renewal Requirements | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conroy Merit Scholarship | 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 credits per semester | No application required. |
| Conroy Achievement Scholarship | 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 credits per semester | No application required. |
| Hadley Honors Out-of-State Scholarship
Awarding for this scholarship has ended for 2017-18. |
Academic Index of 152 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 new credit hours each semester. | Must be admitted to NMSU with ACT/SAT scores by December 1. |
| Crimson Success Out-of-State Scholarship
Awarding for this scholarship has ended for 2017-18. |
Academic Index of 138 – 151.99
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 credit hours each semester. | Must be admitted to NMSU with ACT/SAT scores by December 1. |
| 1888 Leadership Out-of-State Scholarship
Awarding for this scholarship has ended for 2017-18. |
Academic Index of 128 – 137.99
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 credit hours each semester. | No application required. |
Out-of-State Awards
The following Out-of-State Awards may be awarded in addition to an Out-of-State Scholarship listed above (a student can qualify for only one scholarship and one award, excluding the NMSU Housing Award).
| Eligibility Requirements | Annual Award | Renewal Requirements | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Competitive Award
Awarding for this scholarship has ended for 2017-18. |
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. | $15,579 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 credit hours each semester. | No application required. |
| Descubre Out-of-State Award | Mexican citizen on an F or J visa sponsored by NMSU’s Office of International Student and Scholar Services. | $12,729 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 credit hours per semester. | No application required. |
| 135 Mile Out-of-State Award | Texas resident, within 135 miles of the NMSU Las Cruces campus. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. | $15,009 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 credit hours per semester. | No application required. |
| Western Undergraduate Out-of-State Award | 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. | $12,729 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 credit hours per semester. | No application required. |
| Colorado / Arizona Out-of-State Award | Colorado and Arizona residents. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. | $15,579 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 credit hours per semester. | No application required. |
| New Mexico Tribal Member Out-of-State Award
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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 $15,579 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 Fall 2017 and after, 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.
Transfer Scholarships
The following Transfer Scholarships may be awarded in addition to a Transfer Award listed below (a student can qualify for only one scholarship and one award). NM Resident Transfer students may also be eligible for the remaining semesters on their Legislative Lottery Scholarship award.
Transfer Scholarships are renewable for one consecutive year, after the initial award year, unless otherwise stated.
| Eligibility Requirements | Annual Award | Renewal Requirements | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Honors Transfer Scholarship
Awarding for this scholarship has ended for 2017-18. |
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 credit hours each semester. | No application required. |
| 1888 Leadership Transfer Scholarship
Awarding for this scholarship has ended for 2017-18. |
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 credit hours each semester. | No application required. |
| ‘A’ Mountain Merit Transfer Scholarship | 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 credit hours each semester. | No application required. |
| Pete’s Opportunity Transfer Scholarship | 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 credit hours each semester. | No application required. |
| Phi Theta Kappa | 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 credit hours each semester. | No application required. |
Transfer Awards
The following Transfer Awards may be awarded in addition to a Transfer Scholarship listed above (a student can qualify for only one scholarship and one award).
| Eligibility Requirements | Annual Award | Renewal Requirements | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Competitive Award
Awarding for this scholarship has ended for 2017-18. |
3.5 cumulative college GPA. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. | $15,579 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 credit hours each semester. | No application required. |
| Descubre Out-of-State Award | Mexican citizen on an F or J visa sponsored by NMSU’s Office of International Student and Scholar Services. | $12,729 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 credit hours per semester. | No application required. |
| 135 Mile Out-of State-Award | Texas resident, within 135 miles of the NMSU Las Cruces campus. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. | $15,009 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 credit hours per semester. | No application required. |
| Western Undergraduate Out-of-State Award | 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. | $12,729 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 credit hours per semester. | No application required. |
| Colorado / Arizona Out-of-State Award | Colorado and Arizona residents. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. | $15,579 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 credit hours 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.
Graduate Awards
| Eligibility Requirements | Annual Award | Renewal Requirements | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descubre Graduate Out-of-State Award | Mexican citizen on an F or J visa sponsored by NMSU’s Office of International Student and Scholar Services. Admitted to an NMSU-Las Cruces campus graduate program. | 150% of In-State Tuition | Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. | No application required. |
| 135 Mile Out-of-State Award | 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 Program | 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 Award | 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.