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Scholarships

Scholarships for Incoming Students

At NMSU, you can qualify for two different types of scholarships. There are the scholarships listed below which 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 our current scholarships.

Additionally, you can apply for all other NMSU scholarships with a single application using Scholar Dollar$.

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.

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 Equivalencies

Academic Index Calculator

Scholarships

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These scholarships are effective for new students entering Fall 2019 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

 

 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

 

 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

 

 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 credit hours each semester. Must be admitted to NMSU with ACT/SAT scores by December 1.
Crimson Success Scholarship

 

 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 credit hours each semester. Must be admitted to NMSU with ACT/SAT scores by December 1.
1888 Leadership Scholarship

 

 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 credit hours each semester. No application required.
‘A’ Mountain Merit Scholarship

 

 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 credit hours each semester. No application required.
Pete’s Opportunity Scholarship

 

 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 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 2019 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 Tuition Discount listed below (a student can qualify for only one scholarship and one tuition discount, 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

 

 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 new credit hours each semester. Must be admitted to NMSU with ACT/SAT scores by December 1.
Crimson Success Out-of-State Scholarship

 

 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 credit hours each semester. Must be admitted to NMSU with ACT/SAT scores by December 1.
1888 Leadership Out-of-State Scholarship

 

 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 credit hours each semester. No application required.

Out-of-State Tuition Discounts

The following Out-of-State Tuition Discounts may be awarded in addition to an Out-of-State Scholarship listed above (a student can qualify for only one scholarship and one tuition discount, excluding the NMSU Housing Award).
Eligibility Requirements Annual Discount Renewal Requirements Application
Out-of-State Competitive Tuition Discount

 

 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. $16,140 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 Tuition Discount Mexican citizenship. $13,188 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 Tuition Discount Texas resident, within 135 miles of the NMSU Las Cruces campus. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. $15,549 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 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. $13,188 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 Tuition Discount Colorado and Arizona residents. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. $16,140 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 Tuition Discount

 

 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 $16,140 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 discounts are effective for new students entering Fall 2019 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 Tuition Discount 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 

 

 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

 

 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.

State-funded Scholarship

New Mexico resident transfer students can continue to receive their Legislative Lottery Scholarship award for the remaining semesters as indicated by previous institutions, if eligible.

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 Must request Legislative Lottery Scholarship Transfer Transcript from previous institution. Percentage of tuition. 2.5 cumulative GPA and pass 15 credits per semester for a maximum of seven semesters. No application required.

Transfer Tuition Discounts

The following Transfer Tuition Discounts may be awarded in addition to a Transfer Scholarship listed above (a student can qualify for only one scholarship and one tuition discount).
Eligibility Requirements Annual Discount Renewal Requirements Application
Out-of-State Competitive Tuition Discount

 

 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. $16,140 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 Tuition Discount Mexican citizenship. $13,188 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- Tuition Discount Texas resident, within 135 miles of the NMSU Las Cruces campus. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. $15,549 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 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. $13,188 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 Tuition Discount Colorado and Arizona residents. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. $16,140 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 Tuition Discounts
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.