Top 19 New Mexico Scholarships in September 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Are you a college student facing economic hardship? Further, are you residing in California, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Puerto Rico, or Texas? If so, consider applying for Macy's Emergency Scholarship Fund! The scholarship is open to full-time university students residing in the listed states/regions who are experiencing emergency financial need. Events that will qualify students for this scholarship include the following: change in family income, loss of job, death of an immediate family member, natural disaster, eviction or home foreclosure, burglary, and fire. Each year, the scholarship awards multiple recipients up to $500 to support them during their times of need. If you're a college student in California, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Puerto Rico, or Texas that has been impacted by an unexpected hardship affecting your education, we encourage you to apply! 

The ExxonMobil Engineering Scholarship Program is intended to assist and encourage outstanding Hispanic college freshmen who plan to pursue a degree in engineering at U. S. post-secondary institutions. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent, and plan to enroll in an accredited college or university. Applicants must reside within the following cities and surrounding areas and meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship: Albuquerque, New Mexico; Austin, Texas; Bayamon, Puerto Rico; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Corpus Christi, Texas; Dallas, Texas; El Paso, Texas; Houston, Texas; Kansas City, Missouri; Miami, Florida; Oxnard, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; San Antonio, Texas; San Diego, California; and Vancouver, Washington. If you're a Hispanic college freshman passionate about engineering, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

Are you a New Mexico resident (for at least 12 consecutive months) who has been accepted to a nursing program at a New Mexico public university? Further, are you currently or planning to be a full-time nurse educator at a post-secondary institution? If so, consider applying for the Nurse Educator Loan-For-Service Program! Each year, the program awards loans of up to $7,500 per year. However, for each year you serve as a nurse educator, a portion of the loan will be forgiven. The program is funded by the New Mexico Higher Education Department “to enhance the ability of college and university employed nursing educators to obtain Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.” If you want to earn another degree and enjoy teaching your fellow nurses, we encourage you to apply for the Nurse Educator Loan-For-Service Program!

Are you a college student in New Mexico that has been in the foster care system? If so, you might be interested in applying to the Youth in Foster Care Scholarship! This scholarship is open to students in New Mexico who have been in the foster care system and are pursuing a postsecondary education. The scholarship is offered by the Albuquerque Community Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on providing grants to improve the community in Albuquerque. Its creation was inspired by Jim and Anne Nelson, a couple who developed a deep understanding of the best interests and needs of foster youth and neglected children through their work with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Thus, the Youth in Foster Care scholarship aims to help those affected by an unstable childhood continue their education. Every year, one award of $1,000 is given to help a lucky student fund their undergraduate degree. If you are an undergraduate student from New Mexico who has been in the foster care system, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a student from New Mexico seeking a degree in automotive technology? If so, you may want to apply for the Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship! This scholarship is open to students pursuing a degree in automotive or technical/vocational studies at a non-profit or public institution. The scholarship is offered by Albuquerque Community Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on providing grants to improve the community in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Paula and Gerald Piech established the scholarship in 2010 to honor their son, who was interested in the automotive field. Every year, one to two awards worth up to $2,200 are awarded to students to help pay for their education costs. If you’re a public or non-profit school student looking for some financial help for college, we encourage you to apply!

The New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP)'s purpose is to provide repayment for outstanding student loans of practicing health professionals. As a condition of the program, a health professional must make a two-year service commitment to practice full-time in a designated medical shortage area in New Mexico. Applicants must be licensed or certified in the state of New Mexico by the date funding begins and employed full-time (40 hours a week). Preference is given to graduates of New Mexico public post-secondary institutions. Priority will be given to those applicants working in designated areas of greatest need. Kindly visit the scholarship's website for the complete list of Eligible Health Occupations.

The Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund presents a scholarship opportunity to students who are citizens of the U.S. or Canada and are actively pursuing a career in information and records management. The scholarship amount is $2,000 for those enrolled in a four-year program or Graduate School, and $1,000 for those in a two-year program. The number of scholarships awarded per school year will be determined by the Fund Trustees. Don't miss out on this chance to further your education and career!

Are you a high school student residing in the American west or U.S. territories whose Governors participate in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association (WGA)? More importantly, do you love where you live and have a passion for art? If so, you might consider applying for the Celebrate the West Contest! Each year, the scholarship awards between $200 and $1,500 to 23 lucky students who create a piece of artwork that most thoughtfully reflects an insight about the West or the applicant’s relation to the West. In order to apply, you simply need to email a digital copy of your artwork and your entry form to [email protected]. If you’re passionate about art and have some insights about where you live, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a current or incoming full-time university student in the U.S.? Further, are you of a Latine background and live near a participating LULAC council? If so, you may be eligible to apply for the LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF)! Each year, the fund awards between $250 and $2,000 to multiple applicants who submit a transcript, proof of enrollment, an essay, and complete an online application. The scholarship is funded by LNESC (LULAC National Education Service Center), “a financial aid and college admissions outreach program designed to assist low-income, high school student’s admission to college.” To find out whether you live in an eligible state, keep on reading. If you fit the criteria, we encourage you to apply!

The Glenn W. Oyler Memorial Technical Scholarship will be awarded to provide financial assistance to degree or certificate-seeking welding students enrolled in a community college or technical institute. To apply, students must provide a letter of reference indicating how they will use their welding education. While one award will be made to a student attending a technical institute or community college in New Mexico, another will be made to a student attending a technical institute or community college in Pennsylvania. If you're a proud New Mexican or Pennsylvanan welding student, we encourage you to apply!

The Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute Engineering/Geology Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students at a four-year school who are looking to pursue a career in the mining industry. To be eligible, applicants must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of one of the RMMI member states (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, or Wyoming). Additionally, they must be pursuing a degree in a mining-related field or in one of the engineering disciplines such as mining, geology, mineral processing, metallurgy, electrical, mechanical, or environmental. The selected students will receive an all-expense paid trip to the RMMI Annual Meeting and Conference in late June, where they will have the chance to meet industry leaders and attend all of the technical sessions. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to jumpstart your career in the mining industry!

The SWE Central New Mexico Reentry Scholarship is awarded yearly to reentry and nontraditional students who are US citizens and SWE members. Applicants must attend a university located in New Mexico.

The Cady McDonnell Memorial Scholarship is offered annually through the National Society of Professional Surveyors Foundation (NSPSF) to support female students pursuing a degree in geospatial sciences. Legal residents of select states (Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) who are enrolled in a 2 or 4-year surveying or related degree program are eligible to apply. Along with a $10 NSPS student membership, applicants must submit transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal letter, and proof of residency. Don't miss out on this opportunity to further your education and achieve your career goals!

The Fred R. McDaniel Memorial Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students with a General Class or higher US Amateur Radio License. If you're pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in electronics, communications, or related fields and residing and attending a post-secondary institution in the FCC 5th call district (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico), this scholarship is for you! Preference is given to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher, so make sure to put your best foot forward when applying. Don't miss out on this chance to further your education and honor the legacy of Fred R. McDaniel.

The ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Scholarship is calling all active Amateur Radio License Class holders and students residing in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming! Applicants must be current undergraduate students or college-bound high school seniors who have been accepted to a fully-accredited university. Don't forget to include a letter of recommendation from a sitting officer of an ARRL-affiliated club who can attest to your regular activity on the Amateur Radio spectrum and within the Amateur Radio community. Don't miss out on this chance to pursue your calling in radio!