UNM Scholarships

Opportunities listed below are available to students attending The University of New Mexico.

Note: For more information, follow-up questions, and to check on the status of your application with any of the opportunities listed below, please reach out to the funding department/organization directly.


DEADLINE: Novmeber 13, 2026 - Mitzie R. Begay Four Corners Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship is open to all full-time American Indian undergraduate & graduate students with preference given to NM, CO, AZ, and UT residents of Four Corners region.

Application should include:

  • Personal Statement
  • List of campus/community involvement
  • Unofficial UNM Transcript
  • Copy of Fall 2026 course schedule (full-time enrollment required)
  • Certificate of Indian Blood and/or Proof of Tribal Enrollment
For more information, email aiss@unm.edu or call 505.277.6343
To access the application, CLICK HERE.

DEADLINE: Novmeber 13, 2026 - James H. Gibson Scholarship for Navajo Undergraduate Students

Scholarship is open to all full-time Navajo undergraduate students with preference given to White Rock and Mexican Water Chapter members.

Application should include:

  • Personal Statement
  • List of campus/community involvement
  • Unofficial UNM Transcript
  • Copy of Fall 2026 course schedule (full-time enrollment required)
  • Certificate of Indian Blood and/or Proof of Tribal Enrollment
  • Documentation verifying Navajo Chapter Membership
For more information, email aiss@unm.edu or call 505.277.6343
To access the application, CLICK HERE.

DEADLINE: Novmeber 13, 2026 - Janice & Robert Daigh Scholarship for Taos & Picuris Pueblo Undergraduate Students

Scholarship is earmarked for all full-time undergraduate Taos Pueblo & Picuris Pueblo students

Application should include:

  • Personal Statement
  • List of campus/community involvement
  • Unofficial UNM Transcript
  • Copy of Fall 2026 course schedule (full-time enrollment required)
  • Certificate of Indian Blood and/or Proof of Tribal Enrollment for Taos Pueblo and/or Picuris Pueblo
For more information, email aiss@unm.edu or call 505.277.6343
To access the application, CLICK HERE.

DEADLINE: Novmeber 13, 2026 - Mary Mathai Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship is open to all full-time American Indian undergraduate students majoring in STEM fields including: computer science, mathematics, engineering, physical sciences, and life sciences. The social sciences are not included in this definition of STEM.

Application should include:

  • Personal Statement
  • List of campus/community involvement
  • Unofficial UNM Transcript
  • Copy of Fall 2026 course schedule (full-time enrollment required)
  • Certificate of Indian Blood and/or Proof of Tribal Enrollment
For more information, email aiss@unm.edu or call 505.277.6343
To access the application, CLICK HERE.

DEADLINE ON-GOING - Anderson Emergency Scholarship Program

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

The most common situations that may lead to a student’s request for an emergency scholarship include:

  • Sudden health emergency
  • The unexpected loss of income
  • Major accidents
  • Death in the family, or family emergency
  • Rent in arrest, and risk of eviction or homelessness
  • Natural disaster

Application Cycle

  • Scholarships are available from the 1st-10th of the following months: March and April in the spring semester.
  • Application must be completed and received by the 10th of the month you are applying for (March 10 or April 10)

For any questions please email us at andersonscholarships@unm.edu.

To access the application, CLICK  HERE.


DEADLINE ON-GOING - Osher Re-entry Scholarship

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

Please contact the College Enrichment Program by phone at (505) 277-5321 with questions or for more information.

To access the application, CLICK  HERE.