The 2025 SA+P scholarship cycle is now open for applications. Please complete the following form by Monday, February 24, 2025 to be considered for all scholarships applicable to you. Late applications will not be accepted. Scholarship recipients will be notified before the end of the Spring 2025 semester. Reach out to Rachel Jump, Administrative Assistant to the Dean, at racheljump@unm.edu with any questions regarding the application.

The ASUNM Senate established the Jenny Marie Ames Scholarship in memory of our former colleague, teacher, and friend to recognize students like Jenny who demonstrate outstanding character, vision, and leadership qualities.

Jenny served as Associate Justice for the ASUNM Court from August of 1996 until her untimely death on November 7^th of the same year.  During her time at UNM, she touched the lives of many students and staff.  While serving on the Student Court, she acted vigilantly to maintain the standards of our Constitution.  She was both fair and impartial in her judgments and was working to revise the Judicial Code to make it more equitable and current. 

ASUNM would like to keep Jenny’s memory alive by awarding these prizes in her name to those students who reflect the intelligence, community service, and determination that personified Jenny Marie Ames. ASUNM is awarding five (5) $1000 scholarships to deserving University of New Mexico Undergraduates that are selected by the ASUNM Scholarship Committee and meet the required criteria.

The ASUNM Emergency Scholarship was established to help provide financial relief for students who are experiencing financial difficulties due to this unprecedented time of COVID-19. We recognize that there are many uncertainties regarding employment and other financial obligations that students may have, and as your student government, we wanted to give back to our students and provide scholarships up to $500. ASUNM is awarding ten (10) $250 scholarships for undergraduate students who are selected by the ASUNM Scholarship Committee and meet the required criteria.

The Ida Romero Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of an extraordinary woman and contributor to the University of New Mexico. As a single mother, Ida Romero worked full-time and put herself through college at UNM. In 1985, Ida received her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Three years later, in 1988, she received her Master's degree in Education. Ida was very involved in the university and in the community. In 1995, Ida was appointed Director of UNM's Student Financial Aid Office. Shortly thereafter, she was diagnosed with terminal cancer and fought to beat it to the very end. Those who knew Ida were impressed with her strength, dedication, artistic ability, natural beauty and love for life. The Scholarship is made possible through the many contributions and efforts of those individuals touched by Ida Romero and/or her memory. This scholarship is administered by El Centro de la Raza, UNM Financial Aid Office, and the Ida Romero Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee. Ida Romero graciously contributed to the University of New Mexico and through this memorial scholarship she continues to do so.

Selection Criteria:

• Available to graduate and undergraduate students attending UNM
• Must be a full-time student during the 2024-2025 academic year
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for undergraduate students, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for graduate students
• Must display financial need
• Must submit the following:
  1. Completed online application
  2. Short Narrative Essay answering all questions. Each essay should be between 250-500 words
  3. Unofficial UNM transcript
  4. Current resume

The 2025-2026 Parent & Family Association Scholarship will be $1,000 awarded to one undergraduate and one graduate student at UNM. This award will be divided into two (2) separate awards of $500 each for the Fall and Spring semesters. If applicants do not take courses during one of those semesters, they will only receive the award for the semester they are enrolled in. Scholarships will be awarded to support the success of currently enrolled UNM students based upon financial need along with community or academic involvement. 

Application Requirements

• Submission of a complete Scholarship Form (this form)
• An essay describing your financial need along with your community or academic involvement. In at least 250 words, describe your involvement with a student project/community service, student organization you are passionate about and how it enriches your UNM experience
• Experience resume: list of extracurricular activities, community service/involvement, student organizations, experience, skills, awards, etc.
• Unofficial UNM transcript
• UNM Financial Aid Award Package for the 2025-2026 academic year 

Question, please call 505.277.0790 or email parent@unm.edu.

The El Mezquite Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students currently enrolled at the University of New Mexico.  The Selection Committee will base scholarships on educational achievement, leadership qualities, a written essay, and a strong need for financial assistance. 15 scholarship awards of $1,000 will be awarded for the Spring semester. 

Eligibility:

• Be a current UNM college student
• Proficiency in the Spanish language and demonstrated leadership and commitment to advancing the intercultural exchange among students on campus 
• Be enrolled as a full-time student (12 hours+) at the University of New Mexico during the Spring 2025 semester.
• Have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA 
• Low-income students demonstrating financial need. 

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate leadership within the Hispanic community.

Applications must be submitted electronically and received by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 17, 2025.

For more information, contact Celestina Torres from the College Enrichment Program at stiney@unm.edu or 505-277-5321.

The deadline for the 2025-2026 application cycle is March 28, 2025 at 11:59pm.

College of Fine Arts Dean’s Office Scholarships are open to currently enrolled CFA majors and pre-majors, at both undergraduate and graduate levels. To learn more about departmental scholarships for specific majors, please scroll down to the bottom of this page and click on the color-coded buttons. College of Fine Arts Dean’s Office Scholarships are open to undergraduate students who must be enrolled for 12 credit hours and graduate students enrolled for 6 credit hours each semester of the next academic year to receive their awards.

Thanks to the gifts from alumni, friends, and chapters, the UNM Alumni Association assists top UNM students with their academic expenses. Alumni Association scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students at UNM. Scholarships are awarded using a variety of factors such as academic achievement, community involvement, employment experiences, areas of study, financial need and several others. Scholarship amounts may change annually.

Please contact the Alumni Relations Office by email with questions or for more information. The scholarship application is ADA accessible.

The Bertha Drabkin Goodwin Leviton Scholarship for American Indians in Film & Digital Arts was established by UNM alumna Katrina Parks, who states, “The Bertha Drabkin Goodwin Leviton Foundation is excited to support this scholarship in honor of its founder, my great aunt Bertha, who was an educator and my grandmother, and Gladys, who worked for VISTA as a nurse on the Navajo Reservation. One of Gladys’ areas of focus was eye health, and so we are extending the idea of vision beyond the physical to support American Indian film and digital art makers’ visions.”

• Must be enrolled as a declared UNM Film and Digital Arts major or pre-major for the Fall 2024 semester.
• Must be an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Native American Tribe, Pueblo, or Nation.

**The deadline to apply is May 1, 2025.

Emergency scholarships are available for Anderson undergraduate students in need. Emergency scholarships are designed to help students avoid an interruption in their college studies due to an immediate unforeseen emergency. The Anderson Emergency Micro-Scholarship is available to any degree-seeking BBA student who can demonstrate critical financial need for the current semester. Selected undergraduate students will be awarded up to $500.

The Center of Native American Health (CNAH) supports the academic, social, and cultural needs of Native American health sciences students at UNM. Students will only be approved for financial assistance once per semester and will not exceed the maximum amount of $800 per academic year. Any student receiving an award is REQUIRED to provide volunteer service to CNAH, e.g., participating in or leading a CNAH event and/or activity.

To be eligible for this award, a student must be:

• Currently enrolled in a UNM HSC degree program.
• An enrolled member of a federally-recognized Native American Tribe, Pueblo, or Nation.
• In good academic standing and enrolled at UNM.
• Has explored other funding options.

Approved Expenses:

• HSC Program Admission
• Completing HSC Degree Program
• Professional Conferences
• Cultural Event & Activities
• Professional Licensure

Questions, call CNAH at 505-272-4100 or email them at hsc-cnah@unm.edu.

To access the application, CLICK  HERE.

The University of New Mexico is proud to partner with the Bernard Osher Foundation to provide the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program for returning adult students. The Osher Scholarships are designed to help undergraduate students who have experienced a five-year cumulative gap in their education. Osher Re-entry Scholarship provides up to 50% of tuition costs for selected participants based on a yearly application process. The Selection Committee will base scholarships on a need for financial assistance, commitment to a bachelor’s degree attainment, and focus on entering the workforce upon degree completion.