2025 Application Guide for University of New Mexico Presidential Scholarship

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of December, 2024.

Scholarship Summary: 
University of New Mexico is awarding the prestigious Presidential Scholarship to approximately 75 exceptional domestic freshmen students from New Mexico.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
i. Be New Mexico residents
ii. Obtain a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 (out of 4.0)

Renewal Policy
Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.0 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters) AND submit sponsor thank you letter by December 1 each year.

Value of Scholarship: 
The UNM Presidential Scholarship is valued as approximately $14,000 per year. The Presidential scholarship is renewable for 4 years.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission into UNM by December 1
ii. Complete the Scholarship Application by December 1

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the UNM Freshman Scholarship Page.