AISS is now accepting applications for Summer 2025 scholarship. Scholarship offers made by American Indian Student Service are earmarked for students attending the UNM-Main Campus. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 

A complete Scholarship Application must include the following:

• A comprehensive statement expressing your educational goals and motivation for applying for a Summer 2025 Scholarship.
• A complete list/directory of student organization(s), extra-curricular activities, volunteer and community service experiences.
• Unofficial UNM Transcript (Applicants must have attended UNM for a minimum of 1 semester to be eligible for consideration.)
• Copy of Summer 2025 Course Schedule.
• Certificate of Indian Blood OR Proof of Tribal Enrollment.

Question, please call 505.277.6343 or email aiss@unm.edu. 

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.

AISS is now accepting applications for 2025-2026 General scholarship. Scholarship offers made by American Indian Student Service are earmarked for students attending the UNM-Main Campus. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 

A complete Scholarship Application must include the following:

• A comprehensive statement expressing your educational goals and motivation for applying for a General Scholarship. 
• A complete list of academic activities including student organization(s), volunteer efforts, and community service experiences.
• Unofficial UNM Transcript (Applicants must have attended UNM for a minimum of 1 semester to be eligible for consideration.)
• Copy of Fall 2025 Course Schedule: full-time enrollment required.
• Certificate of Indian Blood OR Proof of Tribal Enrollment.
• Any additional documentation pertinent to your application.

AISS is now accepting applications for 2025-2026 Mitzie R. Begay Four Corners Endowed scholarship. Scholarship open to all full-time American Indian undergraduate & graduate students with perference given to NM, CO, AZ, and UT residents of Four Corners region. Scholarship offers made by American Indian Student Service are earmarked for students attending the UNM-Main Campus. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 

A complete Scholarship Application must include the following:

• A comprehensive statement expressing your educational specific to pursuit of a health profession or advanced social work degree, inlcuing your commitment to integrating traditional healing in professional practices.
• A complete list/directory of student organization(s), extra-curricular activities, volunteer and community service experiences.
• Unofficial UNM Transcript (Applicants must have attended UNM for a minimum of 1 semester to be eligible for consideration.)
• Copy of Fall 2025 Course Schedule: full-time enrollment required.
• Certificate of Indian Blood OR Proof of Tribal Enrollment.
• Any additional documentation you feel pertinent to your application.

Question, please call 505.277.6343 or email aiss@unm.edu. 

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.