NMSU Global Scholarships

State-funded Scholarships 

Students must be first-time enrolled degree-seeking students for the Legislative Lottery Scholarship during their first semester at NMSU. 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
NM Lottery Scholarship New Mexico resident. High school diploma from a NM accredited school, a NM GED, NM-HiSET or Confirmation of Registration with PED. 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,
  • Enroll in, &  pass 12 credit hours per semester,
  • Enroll in & pass 30 credit hours per academic year,
  • For a maximum of seven semesters total.
 No application is required. 
NM Opportunity Scholarship New Mexico resident. High school diploma from a NM accredited school, a NM GED, NM-HiSET, or Confirmation of Registration with PED. Must enroll in college within 16 months after high school graduation or receipt of GED/HiSET. Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher and enroll in 15 credit hours. Tuition and required fees. If the student already qualifies for a tuition-based award, for example, the NM Lottery Scholarship, the Opportunity Scholarship covers the remaining amount after those awards disburse
  • 2.5 cumulative GPA,
  • Enroll in, &  pass 12 credit hours per semester,
  • Enroll in & pass 30 credit hours per academic year,
  • For up to a maximum 160 attempted credit hours.
 No application is required.