Available Scholarships College of Arts and Sciences
Here is a list of available scholarships within the College of Arts and Sciences. To view scholarships unique to a specific department select a department from the dropdown list.
| Department: | Art |
| Scholarship: | Art Department Faculty Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Art Store certificate awarded annually to a Freshman or Sophomore art major. |
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| Amount: | $100 annually |
| Department: | Art |
| Scholarship: | Art Scholarship |
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| Department: | Art |
| Scholarship: | Helen Dodson Yarbrough Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to an upper division undergraduate student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. New Mexico residency and financial need preferred. |
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| Amount: | $600 awarded annually |
| Department: | Art |
| Scholarship: | Jean H. Dodier Current Use Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to one full-time undergraduate student pursuing a degree in art or art history. GPA of 3.0 or better required. |
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| Amount: | Varying amount, up to $1,000 |
| Department: | Art |
| Scholarship: | Mary Lawbaugh Memorial Award |
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| Department: | Art |
| Scholarship: | Mesilla Valley Arts Guild Scholarship |
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| Department: | Art |
| Scholarship: | Vivien B. Head Scholarships |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to full-time students pursuing degrees in art. The student must be a U.S. citizen, have a 3.0 or better GPA, have need of financial assistance to obtain an education; be of good moral attitude and character; and have demonstrated ability and aptitude to pursue the chosen field. An essay is required describing the student’s career goals and support for the free enterprise system. Personal interview may also be requested. Renewable for a total of eight semesters. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Arts and Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Arts and Sciences Scholarships |
| Criteria: | One or more awards to students majoring in the arts; humanities; sciences, or social sciences. Students must be sophomores by the time of the award and must have a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA. Students must submit to the Dean’s Office a 250- to 500-word essay describing the ways in which their work in their major field will contribute to humanity’s needs. Students may reapply for extensions of their scholarships in their junior and senior years if they have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Applications must be accompanied by a letter of support from a faculty member. |
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| Department: | Arts and Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Arts and Sciences Transfer Scholarship |
| Criteria: | One award to a junior transfer student who has completed an associate degree. Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 at the time of the award. An applicant must submit to the dean's office a 250 - to 500-word essay describing the ways in which the student's work in the major field will contribute to humanitie's needs. Students may reapply for extensions of the scholarsip in their senior year if they have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Application must be accompanied by a letter of support from a faculty member. |
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| Amount: | $500 |
| Department: | Arts and Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Charles E. Stillwell Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Award given to sophomore Arts and Sciences major with cumulative 2.75 GPA at time of award. Applicants must submit a letter of support from a faculty member and a 200-word essay describing what the student could achieve for the world and humanity with the degree that he or she is seeking. A scholarsip recipient may re-apply for the award as a junior or senior if he or she has a 3.0 GPA; applicants would submit a new essay and letter of reference. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | $500 for fall semester and $500 for spring semeste |
| Department: | Arts and Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Elsie Raye Rigney Carr Endowed President's Associa |
| Criteria: | Annual full tuition, fees, room and board award to a female freshman who is a resident of New Mexico and who meets the criteria required for President's Associates Scholarship recipients. The scholarship is annually renewable provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.5. The scholarship will be for study in the humanities, arts and sciences, including health science. Eligible candidates must have demonstrated financial need and shall be selected by the President's Associates Scholarship Committee in cooperation with the Director of Financial Aid and the VP for University Relations or her designee. |
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| Department: | Arts and Sciences |
| Scholarship: | John E. & Grace E. Gill Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | For one or more sophomore, junior and/or senior students in medically related fields. Awards may be renewed. Preference given to premedical students who are graduates of Las Cruces high schools. Sophomore aplicants must have a 2.75 or higher GPA and must submit a 250-word letter about their interests and aspirations. They must also list courses that they anticipate taking during the following academic year. Junior and senior students must have a 3.00 or higher GPA. They must submit a 250-word letter about their interests and aspirations, a list of courses that they anticipate taking during the following academic year, and a letter of recommendations from a NMSU faculty member. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying, not to exceed $1,000 per academic year |
| Department: | Arts and Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be Phi Theta Kappa members with a 3.0 or higher GPA at a 2-year institution. They must be in-state, full-time students who graduated from a New Mexico high school and who do not already possess a bachelor's degree. They must enroll in an Arts and Sciences major at NMSU immediately after graduating from the 2-year institution. Applicants should send a 250-500 word essay describing how their major would contribute to humanity's needs, and must attach a letter of recommendation from their Phi Kappa Thea advisor. May be renewed for the following semester if the student earns a 3.0 or higher GPA in at least 12 credits at NMSU during the transfer semester. |
| Deadline: | March 1 each year submitted to Dr. Jeffrey Brown, |
| Amount: | at least $400 during the transfer semester |
| Department: | Astronomy |
| Scholarship: | Astronomy Department Scholarship Fund for Graduate |
| Criteria: | Awarded to graduate students in the Astronomy program who are furthering their education and research. |
| Deadline: | Currently not used |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Astronomy |
| Scholarship: | Barry Neil Rappaport Endowed Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a graduate student in Astronomy in recognition of an exceptional record of public outreach and service or for an exceptional completed research project in observational astronomy which demonstrated excellence and breadth. |
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| Amount: | ~$1,000 awarded every other year |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Biology Fellowship |
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| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Biology Scholarships |
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| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Dora Blossom Gile Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awardee to be selected annually by the Biology Department Head. |
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| Amount: | Approximately $1,000 awarded annually |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Eugene F. Staffeldt Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Sophmore, Junior or Senior Biology major selected by Department Chair and Faculty |
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| Amount: | Approximately $1,000 awarded annually |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Hirschmann Memorial Scholarship Fund |
| Criteria: | Annual award to one or more students enrolled in Department of Biological Sciences to benefit pre-med students. Eligible candidates shall be selected by the head of the depatment working with the departmental scholarship committee. |
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| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | John L. Gill Scholarship in Memory of Grace E. Gil |
| Criteria: | Awarded to sophomore, junior, and senior students in a medically related field. Preference given to premedical students who are graduates of a Las Cruces high school. |
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| Amount: | Tuition for up to three semesters |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Joy Bennin Jefferson Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Microbiology major |
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| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | New Mexico Iris Society Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a student studying botany or biology. |
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| Amount: | $600 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Respiratory Area Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annually for students who are working in studies related to the lung. Preference given to Dona Ana County high school graduates. |
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| Amount: | $500 or more |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Scott Ellington Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awardee to be selected annually by the Biology Department Head and a faculty member. Junior or senior Biology major with GPA of 3.0 or higher. |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Amos G. Horney Scholarship |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Analytical Award |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Asprey Family Endowed Scholarship Fund |
| Criteria: | Annual awards to one or more students who are at least second semester freshmen enrolled in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry with a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Eligible candidates shall be selected by the scholarship committee of the department. Renewable. |
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| Amount: | Two $1,000 scholarships awarded annually. |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Chemistry Scholarships |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Darleane Christian Hoffman & Marvin M. Hoffman |
| Criteria: | Student award to women graduating with the highest grade point in Chemistry and Biochemistry. |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Darleane Hoffman Award |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Donald B. Summers Award |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Elizabeth Corbett Scholarship |
| Criteria: | For a female student who is a junior or senior chemistry major with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Frederick & Eileen Coulston Endowed Graduate Schol |
| Criteria: | Annual awards to one or more students who have been admitted into the masters or doctoral program in toxicology, chemistry or biochemistry in NMSU's Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Preference will be given to candidates who have good under- graduate academic records and who show promise as researchers in toxicology, chemistry, and/or biochemistry. Financial aid may be a consideration. The scholarship may be renewed providing the recipient maintains a gpa of 3.0 or better. Recipients shall be selected by a committee consisting of the Head of the Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry and at least two other Chemistry/Biochemistry faculty members. |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Glenn R. Hamiel Award |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Junior Award |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Kennett G. Melgaard Award |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Latimer Evans Scholarships |
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| Amount: | $1,000 awarded annually |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Owen B. Weeks Graduate Research Award |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Robert E. Neligan Endowed Scholarship Fund |
| Criteria: | Annual award to an NMSU Masters candidate majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry at NMSU. Eligible candidates must have maintained a gpa of 3.2 or better and shall be selected by the Department Head of Chemistry and Biochemistry. |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Russell Platt Award |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Senior Thesis Award |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Sophomore Award |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Undergraduate Biochemistry Award |
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| Department: | Communication Studies |
| Scholarship: | Isabel M. Crouch Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Three or four renewable $500 annual scholarships, if earnings are sufficient, to be awarded to full-time undergraduate students. Preference given to communication studies majors. |
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| Amount: | $250 per semester |
| Department: | Computer Science |
| Scholarship: | El Paso Natrual Gas Company Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a computer science sophomore, junior, or senior with a 3.2 GPA. Award based on scholastic ability and academic potential. |
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| Amount: | $500 |
| Department: | Computer Science |
| Scholarship: | IFT Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to computer science major of sophomore or higher status with a 3.2 GPA. Award based on scholastic ability, academic potential, and some demonstraction of financial need. |
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| Amount: | Varying amount |
| Department: | Computer Science |
| Scholarship: | Phillips Scholarship |
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| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Charles M. and Pamela S. Sphar Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Given to an outstanding English Department graduate female student with a GPA of 3.0 or better in need of financial assistance. Financial need established through Financial Aid Office. Selected by the Graduate Studies Committee. |
| Deadline: | Awarded in the Fall semester. Contact department |
| Amount: | $500 |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Emerson Award |
| Criteria: | Recognizes outstanding writing by graduate and undergraduate students in English. One graduate and one undergraduate Sutherland-McManus award-winning selection will be cited as the Emerson Award recipient. Selected by the Graduate Studies Committee. |
| Deadline: | Awarded in Fall semester. No applications accepte |
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| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Joseph H. Forsyth Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Given to one or more juniors majoring in English, native New Mexican, who have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or better. Selected by Dr. Jane Allen and the Department Head. |
| Deadline: | Awarded in Fall semester. Contact department conc |
| Amount: | $500 |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Marion P. Hardman Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Given annually to an outstanding junior or senior majoring in English. Selected by the Undergraduate Studies Committee. |
| Deadline: | Awarded in the Fall semester. Contact department |
| Amount: | $500 award |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Mary Powell Ambrose Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Given annually to an outstanding junior or senior majoring in English. Selected by the Undergraduate Studies Committee. |
| Deadline: | Awarded in the Fall semester. No applications acc |
| Amount: | $500 |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Robert A. Wichert Memorial Award for Creative Writ |
| Criteria: | Given annually to the undergraduate student who has written the best fiction, poetry, or drama in an English class. Selected by the Creative Writing Faculty. |
| Deadline: | Awarded in Fall semester. No applications accepte |
| Amount: | $500 |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Suther-McManus Award |
| Criteria: | Given annually to two graduate and two undergraduate students who have written for an English class either 1) the best literary critical essay, or 2) the best work of nonfiction prose (including essays, reports, and electronic documents). Selected by the Graduate and Undergraduate Studies Committee. |
| Deadline: | Awarded in Fall semester. Contact department conc |
| Amount: | $200 |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | The Frank Waters Fiction Lectureship |
| Criteria: | Given to three outstanding graduate student fiction writers currently enrolled in the M.A. Creative Writing Emphasis. Selected by the Creative Writing faculty. |
| Deadline: | Awarded in the Fall semester. No applications acc |
| Amount: | $1500, $1000 and $500 |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Verna Newman Rule Endowed Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Given to an outstanding English graduate student, and two juniors or seniors majoring in English with the highest GPA selected by the Department Head in consultation with the Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Committees. |
| Deadline: | Awarded in Fall semester. No applications accepte |
| Amount: | Will vary depending on amount available |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Beverly Wellnitz Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded every 3rd year to a graduate student. |
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| Amount: | $500 |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Charles B. Hunt Earth Sciences Award |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to outstanding Sophomore and outstanding Junior in Geology |
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| Amount: | $50.00 |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Charles M. Gunn Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Given in years beginning in even number (e.g. 2000-2001) to Geological Science major. Preference is given to undergraduate or graduate students who are US citizens and New Mexico residents. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | $180 maximum per award |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Dora Blossom Gile Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to students majoring in geology who are U.S. citizens. |
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| Amount: | $1,000 |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Eugene and Mable Wemlinger Geology Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to a Geology major who is working parttime. |
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| Amount: | $ 1,250 |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Eugene and Mable Wemlinger Work Study Fellowship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to one or more undergraduate students who are eligible for work study funds. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA, entering freshmen are eligible. |
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| Amount: | Variable |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Geology General Scholarships |
| Criteria: | Awarded to one or more graduate or undergraduate students. |
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| Amount: | Variable |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Jerry E. Mueller Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to geology and/ or geography majors to help them attend the New Mexico Geological Society fall Field Conference. |
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| Amount: | Varying amount |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Lucille Pipkin Undergraduate Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded every 4th year to one undergraduate student. |
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| Amount: | $ 500 |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Mr & Mrs F. Donald Moore Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a freshman or sophomore geology major. Recipients must be New Mexico residents in good academic standing. Financial need is considered. |
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| Amount: | $1,000 |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | New Mexico Geological Society Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to two geology majors to pay the cost of registration to attend The New Mexico Geological Society Fall Field conference. |
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| Amount: | Variable |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Pipkin Book Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to 3 undergraduate students |
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| Amount: | $ 100 each |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | R.E. and F.D. Clemons Field Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to one geology graduate student involved in field mapping thesis, based on scholarship and financial need. |
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| Amount: | $1,500 |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Rick Keizer Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to full-time juniors or senior geology majors who are NM residents with GPA.3.0, based on performance, academic promise, and financial need. |
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| Amount: | Varying amount |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Robert Wellnitz Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded every 3rd year to a graduate student. |
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| Amount: | $ 1,000 |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Roswell Geological Society Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to one graduate student doing petroleum related research in Southern New Mexico. |
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| Amount: | $500 |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Texaco Graduate Fellowship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to one or more graduate students. |
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| Amount: | Variable |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Wemlinger Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to sophomores through graduate geology majors on the basis of character, academic excellence, and promise in the geologic profession. |
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| Amount: | Varying amount |
| Department: | Government |
| Scholarship: | Donald Krietzer Government Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a junior or senior (declared) government major in good academic standing with at least a 3.25 GPA. Demonstrated record of commitment to public service. |
| Deadline: | No specific deadline; awardee announced April 1 (a |
| Amount: | $250.00 |
| Department: | Government |
| Scholarship: | Donald Krietzer Law and Society Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a junior or senior (declared) law and society major in good academic standing with at least 3.25 GPA. Demonstrated record of commitment to public service |
| Deadline: | No specific deadline; awardee announced April 1 (a |
| Amount: | $250.00 |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Albuquerque Journal-Print Journalism |
| Criteria: | Must be a junior or senior with GPA of 3.0 or better. Planning a career in newswriting, photography design, or copy editing. Should be majoring or minoring at the following schools: University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, Eastern New Mexico University, Highlands University, Western New Mexico University, College of Santa Fe or Northern Arizona University. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Determined by Albuquerque Journal, current year $3 |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Charles L. Eberhardt Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual scholarship for Journalism and Mass Communications students. Available to Freshmen/Sophomore with less than 70 hours completed. GPA of 3.0 or better. Award based solely on academic or professional merit. |
| Deadline: | Discretion of Department Head; must be awarded by |
| Amount: | Varies, currently $476.32. Funds can be carried f |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Harold Runnels Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Must have a GPA of 3.0 in Broadcast Journalism. Must be enrolled in a program that offers a major in Broadcast Journalism in New Mexico. |
| Deadline: | Last day of March |
| Amount: | Ranges from $500 to $1,500 |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Joe Smith Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Must be a Journalism and Mass Communications Major. A verifiable GPA of 3.0 or better. Must be a sophmore or above. |
| Deadline: | Latter part of April |
| Amount: | $1,000 for tuition/fees for the Fall semester |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Journal Minority Scholarship-Internship |
| Criteria: | Must have a 2.5 GPA. Must be planning a career in newswriting, photography, design, copy editing or on line. Should be majoring in Journalism. Scholarship retention requires maintaining GPA of 2.5 and continuous enrollment and class attendance at universities originally specified. Applicants must designate universities they will attend for duration of scholarship. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | $1,000 for each semester. One semester paid inter |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Las Cruces Radio Broadcasters Association Scholars |
| Criteria: | Must be a New Mexico resident. Must be a student majoring in Broadcasting (preferably radio). Financial aid is a consideration. Preference given to students having no other scholarship support. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or better. Must be a Junior or Senior. |
| Deadline: | End of semester. Awarded at beginning of the next |
| Amount: | $1,000 in Spring, $1,000 in Fall. |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | New Mexico Press Association |
| Criteria: | Journalism students who intern at newspapers in New Mexico. Awarded each summer. Monitored by Dr. J. Sean McCleneghan. |
| Deadline: | Beginning of Fall semester |
| Amount: | Currently $4,400 with $400 awarded to 11 students |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Sam Donaldson Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Students with financial need will be given preference. Must be either Junior or Senior and a declared Journlism major. Recipient will be selected by the Head of Journalism and Mass Communications Department in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid. Recipient may receive the award in more than one year, but must go through the annual application process. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or better. |
| Deadline: | Must be awarded no later than June 30 of the curre |
| Amount: | $2,750.55 for the current fiscal year |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Sophomore Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Must have completed between 28-61 hours at NMSU at end of Fall semester, must be enrolled full-time at NMSU during Fall and Spring semesters. Must be a declared Journalism major in any of the departmental sequences. Minimum GPA of 3.0. |
| Deadline: | Discretion of the Department Head |
| Amount: | Varies, currently $800 |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | TCI Media Services Scholarship |
| Criteria: | New Mexico resident. Must be a declared Journalism major, must attend NMSU for an entire academic year. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or better. |
| Deadline: | Discretion of Department Head |
| Amount: | $500, $1000 and $1500 |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | TCI Media Services Scholarship |
| Criteria: | New Mexico resident. Must be a declared Journalism major, must attend NMSU for an entire academic year. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or better. |
| Deadline: | Discretion of Department Head |
| Amount: | $500, $1000 and $1500 |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | The James T. Cloyd Endowed Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Must be a junior or senior studying photography and enrolled in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications with emphasis in News Editorial/Visual Communication. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or better. Preference given to qualified students who have financial need. Must be currently enrolled for full academic year. |
| Deadline: | At discretion of Department head, however award mu |
| Amount: | Varies. Currently at $723.55 |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Wilson and Associates (Presidents Associate Schola |
| Criteria: | Must have completed at least 60 hours, must be declared Journalism major, must attend NMSU full-time for the current academic year (Students who are graduating in Spring or Summer are not eligible). Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5. Financial need is NOT a factor in awarding this scholarship. |
| Deadline: | At the discretion of the Department Head and Wilso |
| Amount: | Usually $1,000, but may be distributed in small am |
| Department: | Languages & Linguistics |
| Scholarship: | Fabian & Virginia Samaniego Memorial Scholarship E |
| Criteria: | Eligible candidates must have a grade point average of 3.0 or better and have demonstrated financial need as determined by Financial Aid. The award shall be given to Hispanic students majoring in Spanish. The recipient may receive the award for more than one year as long as they maintain a gpa of 3.0 or better. Candidates must write a one-page essay describing why they have chosen to major in Spanish. The selection of the recipients shall be determined by a committee consisting of a member of the Spanish Faculty named by the Department Head of Foreign Languages, a representative of Financial Aid and Mr. Fabian A. Samaniego or his designee. |
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| Department: | Mathematical Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Anna Schrufer Kist Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Students must have passed the written and oral comprehensive exam. The award recipients shall be determined by a three-member committee consisting of Dr. Joseph Kist or his designee, the Mathematical Sciences Department Head and the Chair of the Mathematical Sciences Graduate Studies Committe. |
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| Department: | Mathematical Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Deborah L. Thomas Memorial Award |
| Criteria: | Letters of recommendation. Assessments of tutor evaluations made by instructors. This shall include consideration of the student's teaching ability and dependability. Tutor's financial status. Length of tutor's experience in the learning center. Tutor's grades. |
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| Amount: | $500 to 1 student or divided between 2 students |
| Department: | Military Science |
| Scholarship: | Bataan Battalion Scholarship |
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| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Fred and Caroline Thompson Endowed Scholarship Fun |
| Criteria: | Audition for Director of Choral Activities and head of vocal area. Submit 2 letters of recommendation (students are encouraged to submit letters from vocal teachers, high school choir directors or church choir directors). A letter from the student stating career goals and listing musical activites. Recipients may be of any classification and may received the award for multiple years as long as a 3.0 GPA is maintained and the student is making progress on a music education degree. Preference will be given to those who sing and play piano or organ. |
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| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Jeffrey Bruce Firkins Band Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Incoming freshman student from Deming High School who is performing with the NMSU Pride Band. The award recipient shall be determined by the NMSU Director of Bands in consultation with the Deming High School Band Director. Eligible candidates must have a 3.0 high school GPA. |
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| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Larry McGehee Memorial Scholarship |
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| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Leo Jaques Endowed Memorial Educator Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual award to Junior or Senior Mustic education major with a minimum GPA of 3.3. Preference should be given to a student who is a member of the Pride band. A student may be awarded the scholarship more than one year. Financial need should be a consideration. The scholarship committee of the Department of Music will select the recipient. Chris and Lucinda Knackstedt reserve the right to change qualification standards for this scholarship. |
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| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Ray Tross Award for Woodwind Excellence |
| Criteria: | Awarded to incoming freshman with a 2.6 GPA. Recipient must display exceptional proficiency of a woodwind instrment and enroll in University Band and private studio lessons for both semesters. |
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| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Sarah L. Wooten Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | To be eligible, candidates must be majoring in Music and must have maintained a gpa of 2.5 or better. The scholarship is available to all music majors regardless of classification. The recipient may continue to receive the award for more than one year. The recipient shall be selected by the Department Head of Music. |
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| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Vivien B. Head Scholarships |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a full-time student pursuing a degree in music. The student must be a U.S. citizen, have a 3.0 or better GPA, have need of financial assistance to obtain an education, be of good moral attitude and character, and have demonstrated ability and aptitude to pursue the chosen field. An essay is required describing the student’s career goals and support for the free enterprise system. Personal interview may also be requested. Renewable for eight semesters. |
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| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Philosophy |
| Scholarship: | Philosophy Alumni and Faculty Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded each semester to a junior or senior philosophy major to be determined by the department faculty. This scholarship will be based on both need and merit and will be renewable from year to year. |
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| Department: | Physics |
| Scholarship: | Bezdek Scholarship Fund |
| Criteria: | Awarded to students in physics who are U.S. citizens with a GPA of 3.2 or better. Preference is given first to females, then to minorities, then open to all. Apply directly to the Department of Physics. |
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| Department: | Physics |
| Scholarship: | H. Bartell Williams Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for experimentation relative to natural phenomena. For incoming freshman, a high-school record of 4 years of math, 1 year of physics or chemistry, and an ACT score of at least 23 are required. Continuing students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0. |
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| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Sociology/Anthropology |
| Scholarship: | Charles M. Gunn Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Given in years beginning in odd numbers (e.g. 2001-2002) to Sociology/Anthropology majors whose principal emphasis is archaeology. Preference given to undergraduate or graduate students who are US citizens and New Mexico residents. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | $180 maximum per award |
| Department: | Theatre Arts |
| Scholarship: | Eve Yoquelet Scholarship for Theatre Arts |
| Criteria: | Awarded to full-time students pursuing degress in theatre arts. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or better. May be renewed. Apply to the Head, Department of Theatre Arts. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Theatre Arts |
| Scholarship: | Kimberly Ming Theatre Arts Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in theatre arts. Student must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to a New Mexico resident. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Theatre Arts |
| Scholarship: | Marguerite Loya Pearson Scholarship Fund for the A |
| Criteria: | Awarded to students pursuing degrees in theatre arts, arts music or dance. these funds should be used toward tuition, fees and other educational expenses. |
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| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Theatre Arts |
| Scholarship: | Mark Medoff Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to full-time students who excel in the theatre arts. Preference will be given to qualified applicants with greatest financial need. May be renewed. Apply to the Head, Department of Theatre Arts. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Theatre Arts |
| Scholarship: | No Strings Theatre Company Endowed Scholarship Fun |
| Criteria: | Awarded to theatre majors who have passed his/her basic skill requirements in Math and English, has design or directing as his/her primary academic focus, and has, since entering the University studies directed or designed a production in any theatre venue other than part of a required class. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Theatre Arts |
| Scholarship: | Sutherland-McManus Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to students in the Theatre Arts Department. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Theatre Arts |
| Scholarship: | Thomas A. Erhard Playwright's Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Varying amounts awarded to a full-time theatre arts major who has demonstrated promise as a playwright and has a 3.0 or better GPA. Candidates must submit a play for consideration. May be renewed. Apply to the Head, Department of Theatre Arts. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Theatre Arts |
| Scholarship: | Vivien B. Head Scholarships |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a full-time student pursuing a degree in theatre arts. The student must be a U.S. citizen, have a 3.0 or better GPA, have need of financial assistance to obtain an education; be of good moral attitude and character; and have demonstrated ability and aptitude to pursue the chosen field. An essay is required describing the student’s career goals and support for the free enterprise system. Personal interview may also be requested. Renewable for a total of eight semesters. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |