New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship

New Mexico Higher Education Department

Amount variesNo separate application — automatic based on enrollment within 16 months of graduationLast verified September 28, 2026

Who can apply: Residents of NM; 2.5 GPA or higher.

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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.

What you'll need to apply

  • No application; awarded through your school
  • New Mexico resident who enrolls right after high school or GED
  • Minimum GPA 2.5 (Each semester, with 15 credit hours)

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Eligibility

  • • Residents of: NM
  • • Minimum GPA: 2.5

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