Hi! As a junior in high school trying to prepare for college financially, I'm starting to look into scholarships I can apply for. Living in New Mexico, it would be super helpful to know about any state-specific or local scholarships I should be aware of. If anyone from NM has experience with this, I'd love to hear your recommendations or any resources you used. Thank you!
Based on your location, some scholarships that New Mexico students often consider include:
1. New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship: This scholarship is available to New Mexico residents who have just graduated from a New Mexico high school. It's for students attending public or tribal colleges within the state. The award varies by institution and is usually provided for up to 8 semesters.
2. The New Mexico Scholars Program: This scholarship is available for students who graduate within the top 5% of their high school class or achieve a 25 ACT or 1140 SAT (M+CR). It covers tuition, fees, and a book allowance at public or private non-profit colleges in New Mexico.
3. Daniels Fund: This organization provides scholarships to students from New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. Scholarship recipients are selected as those who demonstrate exceptional strength in terms of character, leadership, and commitment to community service.
4. The Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund: This program is for New Mexico residents needing supplemental awards to cover gaps in their financial aid packages.
5. ENLACE Statewide Hispanic Scholarship: This scholarship targets Hispanic students planning to attend a New Mexico college or university. It's need-based and is available to high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
Each of these scholarships has different eligibility requirements and deadlines, so make sure to research each one thoroughly and get your application materials prepared in advance! It's also a good idea to talk to your high school counselor and reach out to the financial aid offices at the schools you're applying to, they usually have a wealth of information on scholarships and can guide you.
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