APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of March, 2024.
Scholarship Summary:
NMSU is awarding the International Competitive Scholarship to international degree-seeking students (undergraduate and graduate) based on the applicant’s GPA (grade point average) and TOEFL/IELTS scores.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must;
A. To be eligible for a scholarship, a student as a freshman must:
(1) Have a U.S. equivalent of a high school diploma from an accredited high school and have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher, as determined by the International Admissions Office, and a TOEFL of 520/68; IELTS 6.5 or
(2) Have a U.S. equivalent of a high school diploma from an accredited high school and have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, as determined by the International Admissions Office, and a TOEFL of 550/79; IELTS 6.5; or
(3) Have a U.S. high school diploma from an accredited high school and have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher with an ACT score of 26; SAT score of 1240, or
(4) Have a U.S. high school diploma from an accredited high school and have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher with an ACT score of 23; SAT score of 1140. or
(5) If from a country where the TOEFL or IELTS is waived, must have 3.50 GPA or higher and diploma from a U.S. high accredited high school.
B. To be eligible for a scholarship, a graduate student must:
(1) Have a U.S. equivalent of a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution and a cumulative GPA of 3.25; or
(2) And a TOEFL of 550/79 OR 6.5 IELTS, if this score is required for admission to your graduate
(3) Students from TOEFL or IELTS exempted countries need to have a a GPA of 3.50 or higher.
This scholarship is renewable for a maximum of:
a. 8 consecutive semesters maximum or graduation (whichever comes first) for undergraduate students;
b. 4 semesters for master's students;
c. 8 semesters for doctorate students
Value of Scholarship:
The NMSU International Competitive Scholarship offers qualifying students a discount to pay in-state tuition instead of out-of-state tuition (which is about 3 times lower), plus awards a $100 stipend cash award each fall and spring.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Apply and be admitted to NMSU with required transcripts and ACT/SAT scores on file.
ii. Complete the International Competitive Scholarship application form by the above deadline.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the NMSU International Freshman Scholarship Page.