New Mexico Graduate Scholarship
New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED)
Tuition and fees for New Mexico graduate students from groups underrepresented in graduate education, at six New Mexico public universities.
- How much
- Up to 100% of tuition and fees for the graduate program at the eligible institution for the academic year
- Who qualifies
- Only some students qualify. The official page explains who.
- NM resident; bachelor's with 3.0 GPA (or paid faculty-support position); admitted and enrolled in 6+ graduate credit hours at UNM, ENMU, NMHU, NMIMT, NMSU or WNMU.
- For grad students
- Partly need-based: your FAFSA can affect whether you get it or how much.
- When to apply
- Check dates Set by each participating university.
- How to apply
- Apply to the eligible university you plan to attend
- Contact its financial aid office for the application and deadlines
- What you'll need
- state application + transcript
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026, against the official page (hed.nm.gov) and page 2
The details
Aims to increase graduate enrollment of students from underrepresented groups. Priority goes to students from the most severely underrepresented groups and with the greatest financial need. Requires New Mexico residency, a bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA (or a paid position supporting faculty teaching or research), admission and enrollment in at least six graduate credit hours at UNM, ENMU, NMHU, NM Tech (NMIMT), NMSU or WNMU. Covers up to 100% of graduate tuition and fees for the academic year; can continue until a master's or doctorate is earned or eight semesters have been received.
More money from New Mexico
- Teacher Preparation Affordability ScholarshipUp to $6,000 per academic year (based on need)
- New Mexico Student Incentive Grant (NMSIG)$200 - $2,500 per year
- New Mexico Competitive ScholarshipA scholarship of at least $100 per semester plus in-state tuition and fee rates
- New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship100% of tuition
- New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship100% of tuition and course-specific fees up to $50 per credit hour (at New Mexico public colleges and universities)
Keep looking
- Answer a few questions to see every program you qualify for
- Nearby states: Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah
- Federal aid and national scholarships (open to students in any state)
- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
- Should I file the FAFSA if I don't think I'll qualify?
- FAFSA deadlines by state (2027-28)
- The FAFSA for parents: what you need to do
- How to save on textbooks: free, rented and cheaper options
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