New Mexico scholarships and state aid
These are restricted to New Mexico residents specifically. It's the kind of local award that's easy to miss because it's never on the big national scholarship sites.
Most scholarships on this site have no state restriction at all, so it's worth also browsing the full list regardless of where you live. Know of a local New Mexico scholarship, through a school, Rotary club, or church, that isn't listed here? Let us know.
Open scholarships for New Mexico residents (1)
- New Mexico Legislative Lottery ScholarshipAmount varies
New Mexico Higher Education Department
Graduate from a New Mexico high school, enroll full-time at a New Mexico public college within 16 months, and finish your first term with at least 12 credit hours and a 2.5 GPA, and this scholarship covers a portion of your tuition (the exact amount is set annually by the legislature and varies by school). It renews for up to seven semesters.
No separate application — automatic based on enrollment within 16 months of graduationLast verified Sep 28, 2026