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 Student Travel Grants--Spring 2008 |
| Criteria: | Competitive travel grants awarded to students on the basis of residency and need. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Art |
| Scholarship: | Janet J. Swenson Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Competitive award for an undergraduate art major or graduating high school student who will enroll in an art program at NMSU. The student must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. Preference will be given to students in need of financial aid. Award is non-renewable. |
| Deadline: | See Office of Financial Aid for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Art |
| Scholarship: | Jean H. Dodier Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Competitive scholarship for a junior or senior majoring in Art with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Awarded in the spring at the annual student art exhibition. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Art |
| Scholarship: | Marguerite Loya Pearson Scholarship for the Arts |
| 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. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Art |
| Scholarship: | Marion Leland Nason Memorial Award |
| Criteria: | Competitive awards to support creative and innovative projects arising from undergraduate academic coursework in Art History. Preference given to candidates with an overall GPA of 3.0 and a 3.5 GPA in Art History; preference also given to women returning to the university in pursuit of a degree. Recipients are expected to provide a written report to the Nason House Committee and to the Chairman of the Art Department at the completion of their projects. This endowment was established to honor the memory of Mrs. Marion Leland Nason and to perpetuate her lifelong devotion to Art, Art History, Education, and innovation in all aspects of scholarly endeavor. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Art |
| Scholarship: | Mary Lawbaugh Award for the Purchase of Art |
| Criteria: | Competitive award for purchase of artwork created by an undergraduate or graduate student artist. Awarded at annual student art exhibition in the spring. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Art |
| Scholarship: | Mesilla Valley Arts Guild Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Competitive award given to a non-graduate student majoring in studio arts, graphic arts, or arts education and maintaining a 2.5 GPA. Awarded in the spring at the annual student art exhibition. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Art |
| Scholarship: | Vivien B. Head Scholarships |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to full-time students pursuing degrees in art, music, or theater 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: | 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.Please refer letters of recomendation to the Scholarship Coordinator in the Office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences, Breland Hall 163. Follow link to electronic application form. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| 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. Applicants 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 the scholarship in their senior year if they have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Applications must be accompanied by a letter of support from a faculty member. Follow link to electronic application form. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | $500 |
| Department: | Arts and Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Charles E. Stillwell Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Award given to sophomore Arts and Sciences major with cumulative 2.7 GPA at time of award. Applicants must submit to the Dean's office 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 scholarship recipient may reapply for the award as a junior or senior if he or she has a 3.0 GPA. Applicants for renewal must submit a new essay and letter of recommendation from a faculty member.Please refer letters of recomendation to the Scholarship Coordinator in the Office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences, Breland Hall 163 Follow link to electronic application form. Make sure to identify the scholarship for which you would like to be considered in your application. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Arts and Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Charles M. Gunn & Barbara L. Parker Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Award made to students in Sociology and Anthropology in odd-numbered years and to students in Geological Sciences in even-numbered years. Eligible applicants are full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are New Mexico residents with U.S. citizenship and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (if undergraduates) or 3.0 (if graduate students). Preference is given to students who are not eligible for federal or state financial aid. See your department for more information about application procedures. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Arts and Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Elsie Raye Rigney Carr President's Associates |
| Criteria: | Annual full tuition, fees, room, and board awarded to a female freshman who is a resident of New Mexico and who meets the criteria required for President's Associates Scholarship recipients. The award recipient is selected from the applicant pool for the President's Associates Scholarship. 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. More information is available from the Scholarship Director in the University Advancement Office. |
| Deadline: | See Advancement Office for more information. |
| Amount: | Annual tuition, fees, room, and board |
| Department: | Arts and Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Howard Family Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to one or more undergraduate students at NMSU who graduated from New Mexico high schools. Rotates between a student in the College of Engineering and a student in the College of Arts and Sciences. Students whose scholastic performance shows promise of excellence receive first preference, although candidates requiring financial aid may receive extra consideration. See the Dean's Office of the College of Arts and Sciences for more information. PLEASE NOTE THIS SCHOLARSHIP UNAVAILABLE UNTIL NEXT YEAR |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Arts and Sciences |
| Scholarship: | John E. & Grace E. Gill Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to one or more sophomore, junior, and/or senior students in fields related to medicine. Students must submit a letter of recommendation and demonstrate financial need based on current official FAFSA results. Preference is given to premedical students who are graduates of Las Cruces high schools. Awards may be renewed depending on merit.Please refer letters of recommendation to the Scholarship Coordinator in the Office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences, Breland Hall 163 |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Arts and Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Loustaunau Memorial Graduate Fellowship |
| Criteria: | One or more annual awards to promising graduate student(s) studying mathematical sciences, genetics, and/or sociology and anthropology. Preference is given to students who are members of an ethnic minority and who exhibit both technical ability and a commitment to public service and a career in mathematical sciences, genetics, and/or sociology and anthropology. Applicants should submit an application form and statement of career purpose to the Dean's office. See your department for more information about application procedures. |
| Deadline: | January 28 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| 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 must submit to the Dean's office a 250-500 word essay describing how their work in their major would contribute to humanity's needs. The application must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from the student's 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. Follow link to electronic application form. Make sure to identify the scholarship for which you would like to be considered in your application. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | At least $400 during the transfer semester |
| Department: | Arts and Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Ralph W. Dressel Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual award to a sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences who possesses a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Scholarship rotates annually among the sciences, fine arts, social sciences, and humanities. Applicants should submit a scholarship application form on which they write brief essays on THREE of the following five questions: 1) Discuss what you consider the most serious problem facing our society today, 2) Discuss what you consider your best talents and the talents you wish you had, 3) Discuss why you believe your life to be easier than, harder than, or about the same as those of most people, 4) Discuss a personal accomplishment that has given you the most satisfaction, 5) Discuss how you see the relevance of academic grading. These essays may be submitted electronically to scanders@nmsu.edu or mailed to: Scholarship Coordinator MSC 3335 New Mexico State University P.O. Box 30001 Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001 |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Arts and Sciences |
| Scholarship: | S. J. Scheidegger Burke Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual award of at least $2000 to be distributed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters to a full-time undergraduate student. Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria: be a single parent majoring in either the basic sciences, computer sciences, engineering, or business; have completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2; be a New Mexico resident with demonstrated financial need. Scholarship renewable depending on student's GPA and financial need. Selected by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services. See your department for more information about application procedures. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | $2000 per academic year |
| Department: | Astronomy |
| Scholarship: | A. Scott Murrell Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund |
| Criteria: | Annual award to a graduate student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in recognition of outstanding research or professional development and related accomplishments in the field of astronomy. |
| Deadline: | No applications accepted |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Astronomy |
| Scholarship: | Astronomy Dept. Scholarship for Graduate Students |
| Criteria: | Awarded to graduate students in the Astronomy program to further their education and research. |
| Deadline: | No applications accepted |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Astronomy |
| Scholarship: | Barry Neil Rappaport Endowed Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded every other year 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 that demonstrated excellence and breadth. |
| Deadline: | No applications accepted |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | John E. & Grace E. Gill Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to one or more sophomore, junior, and/or senior students in fields related to medicine. Students must submit a letter of recommendation and demonstrate financial need based on current official FAFSA results. Preference is given to premedical students who are graduates of Las Cruces high schools. Awards may be renewed depending on merit. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Biology Fellowship |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Biology Scholarships |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Dora Blossom Gile Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awardee selected annually by the Biology Department Head. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $1,000 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Eugene F. Staffeldt Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to one or more sophomore, junior, or senior Biology majors. Selected by the Department Chair and faculty. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Up to two awards of approximately $700 each |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Hirschmann Memorial Scholarship Fund |
| Criteria: | Annual award to one or more Biology majors intending to apply to medical school. Eligible candidates are selected by the Department Head and departmental scholarship committee. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Two awards of approximately $750 each |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Joy Bennin Jefferson Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a freshman or sophomore Microbiology major with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $400 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Loustaunau Memorial Graduate Fellowship |
| Criteria: | One or more annual awards to promising graduate student(s) studying mathematical sciences, genetics, and/or sociology and anthropology. Preference is given to students who are members of an ethnic minority and who exhibit both technical ability and a commitment to public service and a career in mathematical sciences, genetics, and/or sociology and anthropology. Applicants should submit an application form and statement of career purpose to the Dean's office. See your department for more information about application procedures. |
| Deadline: | January 28 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation MES |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to minority New Mexico MESA freshmen students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at New Mexico State Univeristy in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math major |
| Deadline: | For more information, contact the New Mexico Allia |
| Amount: | $800 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation Tra |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to minority New Mexico community college students transferring to New Mexico State Univeristy to complete their bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math major |
| Deadline: | For more information, contact the New Mexico Allia |
| Amount: | $1000 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | New Mexico Iris Society Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a student studying botany or biology. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| 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. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | $500 or more |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Robert & Diana Munson Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded in even-numbered years to a sophomore, junior, or senior Biology major; awarded in odd-numbered years to a sophomore, junior, or senior Engineering major. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | S. J. Scheidegger Burke Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual award of at least $2000 to be distributed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters to a full-time undergraduate student. Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria: be a single parent majoring in either the basic sciences, computer sciences, engineering, or business; have completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2; be a New Mexico resident with demonstrated financial need. Scholarship renewable depending on student's GPA and financial need. Selected by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services. See your department for more information about application procedures. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | $2000 per year |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Scott Ellington Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to a junior or senior Biology major with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Awardee selected by the Department Head and faculty. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $800 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Scholarship: | Travis & Wendy Traylor Memorial Fellowship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to promising graduate students in Biology. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Alexander Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to an outstanding graduate teaching assistant identified by the faculty and department head. |
| Deadline: | No applications are accepted. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Alycia & Hans Fuchs Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a graduate or undergraduate Chemistry major with a minimum cumulative GPA of either 2.5 (for undergraduates) or 3.0 (for graduate students). First preference is given to students with an interest in Biochemistry; second preference is given to students with an interest in Organic Chemistry; third preference extends to areas where the department feels the need is greatest. Additional preference is given to US citizens applying for the award. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Amos G. Horney Scholarship |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | See department for more information. |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Asprey Family Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual awards to one or more students enrolled in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry with at least second semester freshmen status and a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher. Eligible candidates are selected by the scholarship committee of the department. Financial need is taken into consideration. Award may be renewed. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Chemistry Scholarships |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | See department for more information. |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Darleane & Marvin Hoffman Award |
| Criteria: | Student award to women graduating with the highest GPA in Chemistry and Biochemistry. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | See department for more information. |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Elizabeth B. Corbett Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a female chemistry major with junior or senior standing and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Frederick & Eileen Coulston Graduate Scholarship |
| 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 undergraduate academic records and who show promise as researchers in toxicology, chemistry, and/or biochemistry. Financial need may be a consideration. The scholarship may be renewed providing the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or better. Recipients are selected by a committee consisting of the Head of the Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry and at least two other Chemistry/Biochemistry faculty members. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Glenn R. Hamiel Memorial Award |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Kennett G. Melgaard Award |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | See department for more information. |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Larry Asprey Undergraduate Research Fellowship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to one or more undergraduate students involved in research in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Eligible candidates must have attained at least sophomore status, have declared a major in Chemistry or Biochemistry, and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Latimer R. Evans Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually. See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $1,000 |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Marie Heaton Endowed Award |
| Criteria: | Annual award to the student with the best performance in the Chemistry 433/434 sequence. Eligible recipients are selected by the Department Head and scholarship committee in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. |
| Deadline: | No applications are accepted. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation MES |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to minority New Mexico MESA freshmen students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at New Mexico State Univeristy in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math major |
| Deadline: | For more information, contact the New Mexico Allia |
| Amount: | $800 |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation Tra |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to minority New Mexico community college students transferring to New Mexico State Univeristy to complete their bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math major |
| Deadline: | For more information, contact the New Mexico Allia |
| Amount: | $1000 |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Owen B. Weeks Graduate Research Award |
| Criteria: | Annual award to an outstanding graduate student in chemistry making excellent progress toward his or her degree. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Robert E. Neligan Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual award to an NMSU Masters candidate majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Eligible candidates are selected by the Department Head of Chemistry and Biochemistry. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Russell L. Platt Memorial Award |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | S. J. Scheidegger Burke Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual award of at least $2000 to be distributed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters to a full-time undergraduate student. Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria: be a single parent majoring in either the basic sciences, computer sciences, engineering, or business; have completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2; be a New Mexico resident with demonstrated financial need. Scholarship renewable depending on student's GPA and financial need. Selected by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services. See your department for more information about application procedures. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | $2000 per year |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Schultz Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded in alternating years to students majoring in either Mechanical Engineering (odd years) or Biochemistry (even years). Award recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Award is not renewable. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Senior Thesis Award |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | See department for more information. |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Undergraduate Biochemistry Award |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | See department for more information. |
| Department: | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Scholarship: | Walter Lwowski Junior Graduate Research Award |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to an outstanding graduate research student in his or her second or third year of study or to one who has completed his or her second or third year of study in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Eligible students are identified by the faculty and Department Head of Chemistry and Biochemistry. |
| Deadline: | No applications are accepted. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Communication Studies |
| Scholarship: | Gordon Owen Graduate Fellowship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to promising graduate students in the Department of Communication Studies. To be eligible, students must either be enrolled or accepted as a graduate student in Communication Studies and must submit an application and statement of career purpose prior to the conclusion of the spring semester. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Communication Studies |
| Scholarship: | Isabel M. Crouch Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded each semester to outstanding full-time students in Communications Studies based on their academic records. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | $250 per semester |
| Department: | Computer Science |
| Scholarship: | Brandy K. Streit Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to a declared major in Computer Science with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to military veterans, military reserve members, or ROTC members. Award may be renewable by eligible students. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | $500 each |
| Department: | Computer Science |
| Scholarship: | El Paso Natural 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. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | $500 |
| Department: | Computer Science |
| Scholarship: | New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation MES |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to minority New Mexico MESA freshmen students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at New Mexico State Univeristy in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math major |
| Deadline: | For more information, contact the New Mexico Allia |
| Amount: | $800 |
| Department: | Computer Science |
| Scholarship: | New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation Tra |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to minority New Mexico community college students transferring to New Mexico State Univeristy to complete their bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math major |
| Deadline: | For more information, contact the New Mexico Allia |
| Amount: | $1000 |
| Department: | Computer Science |
| Scholarship: | Richard H. Stark Scholarships in Computer Science |
| Criteria: | Awarded to one or more majors in Computer Science who exhibit(s) outstanding qualities. Significant improvement in academic performance during their university academic career can be a determining feature of quality for the purposes of this scholarship, though not an essential element. See department website for online application form. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | $500 each |
| Department: | Computer Science |
| Scholarship: | Ross & Lydia Lopez Minority Scholarship |
| Criteria: | One-time award to entering freshman undergraduate students with an expressed interest in pursuing a degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (even-numbered years) and Computer Science (odd-numbered years). In addition, eligible students must meet the following criteria: be a member of an undergraduate ethnic minority (African-American, Hispanic, or Native American); possess a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0; have demonstrated mentorship through their community efforts, with preference given to those who have volunteered or tutored at elementary and middle schools while in high school. First preference is given to graduates of Espanola Valley High School. In the event that there are no qualified applicants from Espanola Valley High School, the award can be made to applicants from one of the following northern NM high schools: Coronado High (Jemez Mountain), Dulce High, Escalante High (Chama), Mora High, Pecos High, Penasco High, Pojoaque High, Questa High, Robertson High (Las Vegas), Taos High, or W. Las Vegas High. |
| Deadline: | See Office of Financial Aid for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Computer Science |
| Scholarship: | Steven David Judd Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual award to a junior undergraduate who is a declared major in Computer Science with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to students who do not meet the requirements for the state lottery tuition scholarship. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | $500 |
| Department: | Criminal Justice |
| Scholarship: | Herbert F. Greathouse Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual award to one or more juniors and/or seniors enrolled in the Department of Criminal Justice who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Corinne R. Peterson Award for Creative Writing |
| Criteria: | Recognizes an outstanding student (with a 3.0 GPA or above) enrolled in a creative writing class. Awarded by the Scholarship Director at the University Advancement Office. |
| Deadline: | See Advancement Office more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Charles M. and Pamela S. Sphar Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to an outstanding female graduate student in the English Department with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Student must be in need of financial assistance, as established through the Financial Aid Office. Selected by the Department Head in consultation with the Graduate Studies Committee. Applications are due during the fall semester. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $500 |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Dr. Larry L. Wilson Endowed Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to a New Mexico resident majoring in English who has maintained a GPA above a 3.0. To be eligible, a student must also have demonstrated financial need but not qualify for financial aid. Preference will be given to a returning student. Selected by the Department Head and the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. Applications are due in the fall semester. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $800 |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Emerson Award |
| Criteria: | Annual award recognizing 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 each fall by the Graduate Studies Committee and Undergraduate Studies Committee in the department of English. |
| Deadline: | No applications are accepted. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | English Dept. Graduate Student Fund Awards |
| Criteria: | Selected by the Graduate Studies Committee each fall. |
| Deadline: | No applications are accepted. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Frank Waters Fiction Lectureship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to three outstanding graduate student fiction writers currently enrolled in the MFA in Creative Writing program. Selected by the Creative Writing faculty. Applications are due during the fall semester. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Joseph H. Forsyth Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to one or more juniors majoring in English who are native New Mexicans and have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Awardees are selected by Dr. Jane Allen and the Department Head. Applications are due during the fall semester. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $400 each |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Keith Wilson/Joe Somoza Poetry Prize |
| Criteria: | Awarded to three outstanding graduate student poets currently enrolled in the MFA in Creative Writing program in honor of retired NMSU faculty members Keith Wilson and Joe Somoza. Selected by the Creative Writing faculty. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | LOLA Prizes for Creative Writing |
| Criteria: | Selected by the Creative Writing faculty. See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Marion P. Hardman Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to one or more outstanding juniors and/or seniors majoring in English. Applications are due during the fall semester. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $400 each |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Mary L. and Ellis Wright Writing Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Substantial annual award to an outstanding student pursuing studies in writing in the department of English. The scholarship may be re-awarded to the same student in consecutive years. Awardees are selected by the Department Head in consultation with the Undergraduate Studies Committee and/or Graduate Studies Committee. |
| Deadline: | No applications are accepted. |
| Amount: | Approximately $5000 |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Mary Powell Ambrose Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to an outstanding junior or senior majoring in English. Selected by the Undergraduate Studies Committee. Applications are due during the fall semester. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $500 |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Paideia Contest Winners |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Peter Harris-Kunz Poetry Award |
| Criteria: | Annual award for outstanding poetry thesis submitted by a graduate student pursuing the MFA degree in creative writing in the Department of English. Award is made in the final semester prior to graduation and is not renewable. Selected by the creative writing faculty. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Robert A. Wichert Award for Creative Writing |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to undergraduate students who have written the best fiction, poetry, or drama in an English class. Selected by the Creative Writing Faculty. Applications are due during the fall semester. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $300 each |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Ruth Scott Academy of American Poets Prize |
| Criteria: | Awarded to promising new poets currently enrolled in the English Department, as selected by the Creative Writing faculty. Award is administered through the college endowment program of the Academy of American Poets. This award recognizing developing writing talent was established by Ruth's niece, Judith Scott, to honor her young aunt who died prematurely without opportunity to fulfill her promise. Donations can be made to this award by contacting Beth Harrison at the Academy of American Poets (212) 274-0343 ext. 34 or bharrison@poets.org. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $100 |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Sutherland-McManus Memorial English Scholarships |
| Criteria: | Awarded 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 Studies Committee and Undergraduate Studies Committee. Applications are due during the fall semester. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $250 each |
| Department: | English |
| Scholarship: | Verna Newman Rule Endowed Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Substantial awards given annually to outstanding English graduate students with the highest GPA in the MA and doctoral programs, and to the junior and senior majoring in English with the highest GPA. Selected by the Department Head in consultation with the Undergraduate Studies Committee. |
| Deadline: | No applications are accepted. |
| Amount: | Approximately $5000 each |
| Department: | Geography |
| Scholarship: | Jerry E. Mueller Scholarship for Earth Sciences |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to geology and/or geography majors to help them attend the New Mexico Geological Society fall Field Conference. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Beverly Wellnitz Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded every third year to a graduate student. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | $500 |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Charles B. Hunt Earth Sciences Award |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to an outstanding Sophomore and outstanding Junior in Geology. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $50 |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Charles M. Gunn and Barbara L. Parker Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Award made to students in Sociology and Anthropology in odd-numbered years and to students in Geological Sciences in even-numbered years. Eligible applicants are full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are New Mexico residents with U.S. citizenship and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (if undergraduates) or 3.0 (if graduate students). Preference is given to students who are not eligible for federal or state financial aid. See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Dora Blossom Gile Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to a student majoring in Geological Sciences who is a U.S. citizen. Award may be renewable. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $1,000 |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Eugene and Mable Wemlinger Geology Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to a Geology major who is working part time. Preference is given to returning students. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Eugene and Mable Wemlinger Work Study Fellowship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to one or more undergraduate students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher who are eligible for work study funds. Entering freshmen are eligible. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Geology General Scholarships |
| Criteria: | Awarded to one or more graduate or undergraduate students. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Jerry E. Mueller Scholarship for Earth Sciences |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to geology and/or geography majors to help them attend the New Mexico Geological Society fall Field Conference. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | John F. Kalesky Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to students majoring in the earth sciences with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or 3.25 in the major. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Lucille Pipkin Undergraduate Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded every fourth year to one undergraduate student. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | $500 |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Mr. and 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. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $1,000 |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation MES |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to minority New Mexico MESA freshmen students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at New Mexico State Univeristy in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math major |
| Deadline: | For more information, contact the New Mexico Allia |
| Amount: | $800 |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation Tra |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to minority New Mexico community college students transferring to New Mexico State Univeristy to complete their bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math major |
| Deadline: | For more information, contact the New Mexico Allia |
| Amount: | $1000 |
| 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. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Pipkin Book Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to undergraduate students. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $100 |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | R.E. and F.D. Clemons Field Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to one or more geology graduate students involved in field mapping theses. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Rick Keizer Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to full-time juniors or senior geology majors who are NM residents with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Selection criteria include past performance, academic promise, and financial need. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amount |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Robert Wellnitz Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded every third year to a graduate student. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $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. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Approximately $500 |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Russell Jentgen Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded each semester to full-time students majoring in Geological Sciences who plan to pursue a career in geology. Preference is given to students whose interest in geology is high but whose need to work may have resulted in academic performance below their capability. Eligible candidates are selected by a committee that includes the Department Head of Geological Sciences and at least one member of the faculty. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Texaco Graduate Fellowship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to one or more graduate students in Geology with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Preference is recommended for female students and students of minority ethnic origin. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| 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. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Geological Sciences |
| Scholarship: | William R. Seager Award for Field-Based Research |
| Criteria: | Annual awards to one or more graduate or undergraduate students in Geological Sciences based on field-based research potential. Selected in the spring by the Department Head in consultation with the faculty for the upcoming summer field session or following academic year. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Government |
| Scholarship: | Donald Kreitzer Scholarship for Government |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a junior or senior declared Government major in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.25 or higher and a demonstrated record of commitment to public service. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | $750 |
| Department: | Government |
| Scholarship: | Donald Kreitzer Scholarship for Law & Society |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a junior or senior declared Law and Society major in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.25 or higher and a demonstrated record of commitment to public service |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | $750 |
| Department: | Government |
| Scholarship: | Lujan Scholarship |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | $1000 |
| Department: | Government |
| Scholarship: | Municipal League Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Open to a student in the MPA program. For more information, see the department. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Government |
| Scholarship: | Nick Franklin Student Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual award to support student research, including domestic and foreign travel, internships, and special projects. Eligible students are declared Government majors and Law and Society students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and graduate students in Government or Public Administration with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Interested students must ask a faculty member in the department of Government to nominate them for one of these scholarships. Application forms are available in the main office of the Government Department in Breland Hall. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Government |
| Scholarship: | Social Justice Award |
| Criteria: | Annual award to recognize and honor one or more members of the student body, staff, or faculty at NMSU who have volunteered to help create a more just society. Forms of social justice activism might include efforts to eliminate disparities in economic conditions, to facilitate political involvement, to work against inequality and prejudice, to promote peace and nonviolence, or in some other fashion strive to make the community a better place for all. The contribution must reflect a commitment of time, passion, and energy beyond one’s employment or general activities as a student. Letters of nomination or self-nomination should be submitted to the Social Justice Award Committee of the Department of Government. Faculty nominations should also include a resume. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | $250 or more |
| Department: | History |
| Scholarship: | Clark-Kropp Endowed Scholarships |
| Criteria: | Awarded to best senior and best junior in the department of History. |
| Deadline: | No applications are accepted. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | History |
| Scholarship: | Edward and Lydie Thiery Hull Graduate Awards |
| Criteria: | Selected by the Graduate Awards Committee of the Department of History. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | History |
| Scholarship: | Edward and Lydie Thiery Hull Travel Awards |
| Criteria: | Awarded to support graduate travel and research. Selected by the Departmental Awards Committee of the Department of History. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | History |
| Scholarship: | Gerald Thomas Endowed History Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual award to an undergraduate student who meets the following criteria: is a declared History major, either graduated from a New Mexico high school or served 24 months of active U.S. military service and received an honorable discharge, possesses a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, and is neither a regular NMSU employee nor the child of an NMSU employee. Initial awards are typically made to freshman students in their second semester of coursework. Preference is given to students earning a minor in another social science discipline. Award is renewable provided that the recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | History |
| Scholarship: | Monroe Billington Graduate Thesis Award |
| Criteria: | Presented annually to an NMSU History graduate student whose master's thesis is deemed worthy of the award. |
| Deadline: | No Applications Accepted |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | History |
| Scholarship: | Outstanding Graduate Student in History |
| Criteria: | Annual award to an outstanding graduate student in History. Selected by the Graduate Committee. |
| Deadline: | No Applications Accepted |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | History |
| Scholarship: | Public History Award |
| Criteria: | Annual award to best student in Public History. Selected by the Director of the Public History program. |
| Deadline: | No Applications Accepted |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | History |
| Scholarship: | Steele Jones Memorial Fellowship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to one or more graduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to students with financial need. Selected by the Grauduate Awards Committee. |
| Deadline: | No Applications Accepted |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Albuquerque Journal--Print Journalism |
| Criteria: | Award to a junior or senior Journalism major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who is planning a career in newswriting, photography design, or copy editing. Journalism majors at the following schools are eligible to apply: New Mexico State University, University of New Mexico, Eastern New Mexico University, Highlands University, Western New Mexico University, College of Santa Fe, and Northern Arizona University. Application forms may be picked up in the main office of the Journalism Department. Application requires a cover letter, resume, two samples of professional work, transcript, and three letters of reference from outside of the Journalism Department. Applications should be submitted to The Albuquerque Journal. |
| Deadline: | February 15 |
| Amount: | Determined by the Albuquerque Journal |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Ann and Jim Ballard Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a junior or senior studying photojournalism in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications who is a returning student. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled full-time at NMSU during the fall and spring semesters. Financial need may be a selection consideration. Application requires a resume, two samples of professional or classroom work, and transcript. |
| Deadline: | February 28 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Charles Eberhardt Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual scholarship for freshman or sophomore majors in Journalism and Mass Communications who have completed fewer than 70 hours of coursework with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Award is based solely on academic or professional merit. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Harold Runnels Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Eligible students have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in a Broadcast Journalism program in New Mexico. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | See department for more information. |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | James T. Cloyd Endowed Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to one or more juniors or seniors studying photography and enrolled in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications with an emphasis in News Editorial/Visual Communication. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or better and be enrolled full-time at NMSU during the fall and spring semesters. Preference is given to qualified students who have financial need. Application requires a cover letter, resume, two samples of professional work, transcript, and three letters of reference from outside of the Journalism Department. |
| Deadline: | February 28 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Joe Smith Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a Journalism and Mass Communications Major with at least sophomore standing and a verifiable GPA of 3.0 or higher. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | See department for more information. |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Journal Minority Scholarship--Internship |
| Criteria: | Available to a student majoring in Journalism with a GPA of 2.5 or higher who is planning a career in newswriting, photography, design, copy editing, or on line. Scholarship retention requires maintaining a 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: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | See department for more information. |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Las Cruces Radio Broadcasters Assoc. Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Available to a junior or senior student majoring in Broadcasting (preferably radio) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Recipient must be a New Mexico resident. Financial aid is a consideration. Preference is given to students having no other scholarship support. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | See department for more information. |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | New Mexico Press Association Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded each summer to Journalism students who intern at newspapers in New Mexico. Monitored by Dr. J. Sean McCleneghan. |
| Deadline: | Beginning of Fall semester |
| Amount: | See department for more information. |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Sam Donaldson Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a junior or senior declared Journalism major with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students with financial need will be given preference. Recipient will be selected by the Head of the Journalism and Mass Communications Department in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid. Recipients may receive the award in more than one year but must go through the annual application process. Students wishing to apply should submit the following materials to the department: resume, transcript, cover letter explaining why you deserve this award, three letters of reference from outside the Journalism Department, two examples of professional and classroom work, and documentation of financial aid. |
| Deadline: | February 28 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Sophomore Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to declared majors in Journalism and Mass Communications with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who have completed between 28-61 hours at NMSU at the end of the fall semester. To be eligible, students must be enrolled full-time at NMSU during both fall and spring semesters. To apply, a student should submit to the department a resume, transcript, cover letter explaining why you deserve this award, two examples of professional or classroom work, and one letter of reference from outside of the Journalism Department. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Steven Pasternack Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a junior or senior major in Journalism and Mass Communications with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Application requires a resume and two samples of published work, projects, or Journalism academic papers. |
| Deadline: | February 28 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts, minimum of $500 |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | TCI Media Services Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a declared Journalism major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who is a New Mexico resident and will attend NMSU for an entire academic year. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Journalism/Mass Communications |
| Scholarship: | Wilson and Associates Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Eligible students are declared Journalism majors who have completed at least 60 hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students must attend NMSU full-time for the current academic year. Students who are graduating in Spring or Summer are not eligible. Financial need is not a factor in awarding this scholarship. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | See department for more information. |
| Department: | Languages and Linguistics |
| Scholarship: | Carl A. Tyre Memorial Spanish and Literature Award |
| Criteria: | Awarded to the best all-around Spanish major in his or her senior year. In order to apply, students should submit a one-page single-spaced letter stating why he or she should be considered and for which scholarship. Each application should be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a professor or instructor in the Department of Languages and Linguistics. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | $500 |
| Department: | Languages and Linguistics |
| Scholarship: | Fabián and Virginia Samaniego Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to an undergraduate Hispanic student with a declared major in Spanish and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Eligible students must have financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarship Services. In order to apply, a student should submit a one-page single-spaced letter stating why he or she should be considered for the Samaniego scholarship. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | $3500 |
| Department: | Languages and Linguistics |
| Scholarship: | Languages and Linguistics Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Partial scholarship to a junior or senior with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher who is majoring or minoring in the Department of Languages and Linguistics. In order to apply, students should submit a one-page single-spaced letter stating why he or she should be considered and for which scholarship. Each application should be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a professor or instructor in the Department of Languages and Linguistics. |
| Deadline: | April 1 |
| Amount: | $500 |
| Department: | Mathematical Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Anna Schrufer Kist Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual scholarship awards to NMSU graduate students pursuing a doctorate in Mathematical Sciences. To be eligible, students must have passed the written and oral comprehensive exam. Award recipients are 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 Committee. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Mathematical Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Deborah L. Thomas Memorial Award |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a current and continuing tutor in the Math Learning Center who best exemplifies leadership, scholarship, and teaching ability. Instructors may nominate a tutor, or tutors themselves may apply. Selection is based on letters of recommendation, assessments of tutor evaluations made by instructors, length of experience in the Learning Center, financial status, and grades. Assessments of tutor evaluations should include consideration of the student's teaching ability and dependability. See department for more information about nomination process. |
| Deadline: | May 3 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts up to $500 |
| Department: | Mathematical Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Loustaunau Memorial Graduate Fellowship |
| Criteria: | One or more annual awards to promising graduate student(s) studying mathematical sciences, genetics, and/or sociology and anthropology. Preference is given to students who are members of an ethnic minority and who exhibit both technical ability and a commitment to public service and a career in mathematical sciences, genetics, and/or sociology and anthropology. Applicants should submit an application form and statement of career purpose to the Dean's office. See your department for more information about application procedures. |
| Deadline: | January 28 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Mathematical Sciences |
| Scholarship: | Mathematical Sciences Scholarship |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | See department for more information. |
| Department: | Mathematical Sciences |
| Scholarship: | New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation MES |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to minority New Mexico MESA freshmen students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at New Mexico State Univeristy in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math major |
| Deadline: | For more information, contact the New Mexico Allia |
| Amount: | $800 |
| Department: | Mathematical Sciences |
| Scholarship: | New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation Tra |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to minority New Mexico community college students transferring to New Mexico State Univeristy to complete their bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math major |
| Deadline: | For more information, contact the New Mexico Allia |
| Amount: | $1000 |
| Department: | Military Science |
| Scholarship: | Bataan Battalion Scholarship |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | See department for more information. |
| Department: | Military Science |
| Scholarship: | Capt. Edward Griffith Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Military Science |
| Scholarship: | Emmett L. Nations Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Military Science |
| Scholarship: | Evans Ramirez Garcia ROTC Scholarship |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Military Science |
| Scholarship: | Military Science Endowed Scholarship Fund |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Cal Kittleson Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual award to one or more students in the Music Department who have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Recipients must be woodwind players, with preference given to double reed players, who perform satisfactorily in the appropriate major ensemble at NMSU. Recipients must also be U.S. citizens. Awardees are selected by the Woodwind faculty in the Music Department. An awardee may receive the award for more than one year. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Childers Memorial Choral Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to voice majors at NMSU in memory of Russell Childers. Interested singers should be exemplary students and be able to fill a strong leadership role in either Masterworks or Concert Choir. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Dan Yabumoto "Up an 8va" Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a trumpet student who is majoring in music and exhibits extraordinary dedication and work ethic to achieve high performance skills on the trumpet. The recipient must earn the respect of colleagues and professors by being an example that all strive to achieve. Selection is made by the Music Scholarship Committee, the trumpet professor, and students in the trumpet studio. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Eleanor Ward Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual award to a wind or percussion instrumentalist who will be a member of a major ensemble in the fall and spring. Student must maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher and be a U. S. citizen. Preference is given to freshmen. Award may be renewable. Awardee is selected by the NMSU Director of Bands. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Estaline and Walter Nations Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a female band member in even years and a sophomore Agriculture student in odd years. Recipients must have financial need and be above average students. Selection made by the Director of Bands and Dean of the College of Agriculture respectively. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Fred and Caroline Thompson Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to a vocal music student focusing on music education or whose desire is to be a church music director. To apply, students must audition for the Director of Choral Activities and head of vocal area and submit the following materials: 1) Two letters of recommendation (students are encouraged to submit letters from vocal teachers, high school choir directors, or church choir directors), 2) 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. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Freshman Recruiting Grant for Voice Majors |
| Criteria: | Auditions are held on Spring Visitors' Day. See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | $150 |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | George DeFoe and Kenneth Van Winkle Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to a student in the music department whose principal instrument is the trumpet. The award recipient must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher and may continue to receive this award for more than one year. Financial need may be a consideration. Selected by the Director of Bands and the trumpet professor in the Music Department. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Godfrey Music Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a musician who performs with the Jazz Ensemble. Selection is based on talent, scholastic achievement, need, and/or other factors. Awarded by the Director of Bands and Jazz Band Director. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Isabel Rutter Memorial Symphony Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Full tuition to a music student studying violin. Selection is made by the Director of the Las Cruces Symphony. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Full tuition |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Janice Thompson Firkins Rose Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a student who is a member in good standing of Sigma Alpha Iota. The award recipient must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and must demonstrate strong support for Sigma Alpha Iota's goals and activities in the application package, which includes an essay on the importance of the organization and sharing one's love for music with others. Preference will be given to a New Mexico resident. Selected by the organization's faculty advisor in consultation with the departmental scholarship committee. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Jeffrey Bruce Firkins Band Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to an incoming freshman student from Deming High School who is performing with the NMSU Pride Band. Student must have a 3.0 GPA to apply and must maintain a 3.0 GPA to receive award for two semesters. Awardees are chosen by the NMSU Band Director in consultation with the Deming High School Band Director. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Larry McGehee Memorial Piano Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded each year to an undergraduate majoring in piano who is a U.S. citizen. Apply to the Office of Financial Aid by March 1. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Las Cruces Symphony Performance Stipends |
| Criteria: | Stipends for string musicians who will perform with the Las Cruces Symphony at NMSU. Applied study on the instrument is required. Stipends are funded by the Las Cruces Symphony Association. Applications should be directed to the Symphony Director and Music Department Head. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Lee Grants for Opera |
| Criteria: | Awarded to young singers who want to have a career in opera. Auditions for the scholarship consist of singing several arias in at least three languages. The award is given to help with costs that are directly associated with auditions for opera competitions, auditions for entrance into opera companies, or similar circumstances. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Leo Jaques Endowed Memorial Educator Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to a junior or senior Music Education major with a minimum GPA of 3.3. Preference is 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 is taken into consideration. Recipients are selected by the scholarship committee of the Department of Music. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Marguerite Loya Pearson Scholarship for the Arts |
| 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. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | McIntosh Choral Music Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to one or more vocal majors in the Music Department with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens and residents of New New Mexico. Financial need is considered. Awardee is selected by the Music Department Head in coordination with the Office of Financial Aid. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Mesilla Valley Concert Band Graduate Fellowship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to one or more graduate students pursuing a Master's Degree in Music at NMSU with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | NMSU Wind and Percussion Scholarships |
| Criteria: | Awarded by audition. See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Pete Thornberry Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to a student majoring in instrumental music. Recipient must maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher and must be a U.S. citizen and resident of New Mexico. Financial need is considered. Awarded by Music Department Head. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Presser Foundation Scholarship |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | See department for more information. |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Ray Tross Award for Woodwind Excellence |
| Criteria: | Awarded to an incoming freshman with GPA of 2.6 or higher who displays exceptional proficiency on a woodwind instrument as judged by the Director of Bands. Recipient must enroll in private studio lessons at NMSU in addition to being a member of the NMSU Band. Selection of awardee is made by the Director of Bands at NMSU in consultation with a stipulated selection committee. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Richard H. Carlson Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled at NMSU, with preference as follows. Primary preference is given to a Native American freshman band major who is in good standing in the department. Freshman awardees may renew the scholarship until completion of the bachelor's degree. Secondary preference is given to a junior band major who is in good standing in the department. In this case, award is not renewable, nor may this option be used in more than two consecutive years. Tertiary preference is given to a Native-American junior at at level of study who is enrolled in any area of study. In this case, award is not renewable. Last preference is given to a junior band major who is in good standing in the department. Such an award is not renewable. Financial need is not required but may be considered. Selected by the Music Department scholarship committee. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Ruthena C. King Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to a student who is majoring or minoring in music. If no music major is eligible, award may be made to student who will actively participate in a music program at NMSU. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.0 minimum GPA and must be a resident of Otero County. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Sarah L. Wooten Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a music major of any classification with a minimum GPA of 2.5. The recipient is selected by the Department Head of Music. A recipient may continue to receive the award for more than one year. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Sell Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to Music majors or NMSU students who play a musical instrument and are members of an NMSU major ensemble. Eligible candidates are selected by the Music Department Head. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Testore Cello Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to a student studying cello, with no ensemble or major restriction. Students must send a letter of interest by December 15 to the Cello Professor. Applicants will then be selected for an audition and interview. Donated by Paul Thomas and Judith Scott and named for Mr. Thomas’ Testore cello. |
| Deadline: | December 15 |
| Amount: | Approximately $2000 |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | Vivien B. Head Scholarships |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to full-time students pursuing degrees in art, music, or theater 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: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Music |
| Scholarship: | William Dempsey Clark Music Scholarships |
| Criteria: | Annual awards to wind or percussion players who are music majors. Selected by audition and by recommendations from applicants' high school band or orchestra conductors. Recipients must maintain a GPA or 3.0 or higher to retain this scholarship for a maximum of eight semesters at NMSU. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| 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 Philosophy Department Head and faculty. Award will be based on both merit and need. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Physics |
| Scholarship: | Albert and Mabel Burris Physics Fellowship |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| 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. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Physics |
| Scholarship: | Gardiner Graduate Fellowships in Physics |
| Criteria: | Awarded to full-time graduate students in Physics with a minimum GPA of 3.2. Both current and entering graduate students are eligible. Awardees are selected by a committee made up of the Physics Department Head, one additional Physics faculty member, and the Dean of the Graduate School (or designated representative). |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Physics |
| Scholarship: | Gilbert & Dolores Cano Endowed Physics Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to an undergraduate Physics major with a minimum GPA of 3.2. Incoming freshman with a GPA of 3.0 are also eligible. Recipients must qualify for federal financial aid. The award is intended to alternate between a Hispanic and a non-Hispanic student. In the event that no physics major meets the eligibility requirements, the scholarship may be awarded to a mathematics major. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Physics |
| Scholarship: | H. Bartell Williams Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to several undergraduate physics majors, including incoming freshmen, who have demonstrated unusual promise, aptitude, and interest in experimental physics. Recipients are required to spend a minimum of four hours per week participating in some phase of departmental research activities. Awards are renewable to a maximum of four years for students who maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.4. In the case of freshmen applying for renewal of the award, primary factors affecting renewal will be recommendations from laboratory instructors in the student's first year laboratory courses. Renewals for third and fourth year students will require additional evidence of aptitude and interest in experimental physics. Application forms are available from the Financial Aid Office and Physics Department. See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Physics |
| Scholarship: | Marc Miller & Velma McClellan Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to an undergraduate laboratory student. See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Physics |
| Scholarship: | New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation MES |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to minority New Mexico MESA freshmen students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at New Mexico State Univeristy in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math major |
| Deadline: | For more information, contact the New Mexico Allia |
| Amount: | $800 |
| Department: | Physics |
| Scholarship: | New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation Tra |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to minority New Mexico community college students transferring to New Mexico State Univeristy to complete their bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math major |
| Deadline: | For more information, contact the New Mexico Allia |
| Amount: | $1000 |
| Department: | Physics |
| Scholarship: | Physics Fellowship |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Physics |
| Scholarship: | S. J. Scheidegger Burke Endowed Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual award of at least $2000 to be distributed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters to a full-time undergraduate student. Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria: be a single parent majoring in either the basic sciences, computer sciences, engineering, or business; have completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2; be a New Mexico resident with demonstrated financial need. Scholarship renewable depending on student's GPA and financial need. Selected by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services. See your department for more information about application procedures. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | $2000 per year |
| Department: | Psychology |
| Scholarship: | Peter Folz & Adrienne Lee Graduate Scholarship |
| Criteria: | See department for more information. |
| Deadline: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Sociology/Anthropology |
| Scholarship: | Charles M. Gunn & Barbara L. Parker Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Award made to students in Sociology and Anthropology in odd-numbered years and to students in Geological Sciences in even-numbered years. Eligible applicants are full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are New Mexico residents with U.S. citizenship and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (if undergraduates) or 3.0 (if graduate students). Preference is given to students who are not eligible for federal or state financial aid. See your department for more information about application procedures. |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Sociology/Anthropology |
| Scholarship: | Loustaunau Memorial Graduate Fellowship |
| Criteria: | One or more annual awards to promising graduate student(s) studying mathematical sciences, genetics, and/or sociology and anthropology. Preference is given to students who are members of an ethnic minority and who exhibit both technical ability and a commitment to public service and a career in mathematical sciences, genetics, and/or sociology and anthropology. Applicants should submit an application form and statement of career purpose to the Dean's office. See your department for more information about application procedures. |
| Deadline: | January 28 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Sociology/Anthropology |
| Scholarship: | Sigurd Johansen Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually in two installments to a junior, senior, or graduate Sociology major with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and a commitment to the field of sociology. Interested students should submit an application and statement of career purpose to the Sociology and Anthropology Department by February 15. |
| Deadline: | February 15 |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Theatre Arts |
| Scholarship: | Eve Yoquelet Scholarship in Theatre Arts |
| Criteria: | Awarded to full-time students pursuing degrees in Theatre Arts. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Award may be renewed. |
| Deadline: | First Monday in March |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Theatre Arts |
| Scholarship: | Kimberly Ming Theatre Arts Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to one or more full-time juniors or seniors majoring in Theatre Arts. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, with preference given to New Mexico residents. |
| Deadline: | First Monday in March |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Theatre Arts |
| Scholarship: | Marguerite Loya Pearson Scholarship for the Arts |
| 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. |
| Deadline: | First Monday in March |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Theatre Arts |
| Scholarship: | Mark Medoff Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to full-time students who excel in Theatre Arts. Preference will be given to qualified applicants with greatest financial need. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Award may be renewed. |
| Deadline: | First Monday in March |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Theatre Arts |
| Scholarship: | Sutherland-McManus Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Awarded to full-time student who are majoring in Theatre Arts. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. |
| Deadline: | First Monday in March |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Theatre Arts |
| Scholarship: | Thomas A. Erhard Playwriting Scholarship |
| Criteria: | Annual award to a full-time theatre arts major who has demonstrated promise as a playwright and has a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Candidates must submit a play for consideration. The award can be made to eligible students who do not necessarily express an interest in playwriting if the latter criteria cannot be met. Scholarship may be renewed. |
| Deadline: | First Monday in March |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |
| Department: | Theatre Arts |
| Scholarship: | Vivien B. Head Scholarships |
| Criteria: | Awarded annually to full-time students pursuing degrees in art, music, or theater 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: | See department for more information. |
| Amount: | Varying amounts |