Financial Aid and Scholarship Services
Student Services Center, 525 Buena Vista SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-224-3090 fax: 505-224-3124
www.cnm.edu
New Mexico Scholars
The objective and purpose of the New Mexico Scholars Program is to encourage New Mexico
students to attend college in New Mexico, thereby making it possible for them to pursue their
studies and develop their talents at both public school and higher education levels to the greater
benefit the state.
Eligibility Requirements:
Ð Have proof of ACT score of 25 or above, or in the top 5% of their high school graduating
class either junior or senior year
Ð Have a total combined family income of less than $30,000 ($40,000 if two family
members are in college)
Ð Under 22 years of age
Ð Enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
Ð Admitted to CNM with a financial aid eligible major
Ð Citizen of the United States or a or an eligible non-citizen
Ð Resident of New Mexico
Ð Have completed a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
How to Apply: Turn in New Mexico Scholars Application along with high school transcripts
indicating class rank, or official ACT scores to Financial Aid and Scholarship Services in the
Student Services building at CNM’s main campus. Please contact the scholarships office at 2243140 with any questions.
Duration of Eligibility: A New Mexico Scholars award may be re-awarded to a student who
maintains satisfactory academic progress as defined in the CNM scholarship policy and stays
enrolled for consecutive academic years. An award recipient may use the award for no more than
two years at a two-year institute. The scholarship may be renewed at a four-year institute for
additional two years; in no case shall a student receive more than four annual awards. Each
scholarship is awarded for a period of one academic year.
STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING THESE RULES
Financial Aid and Scholarship Services
Student Services Center, 525 Buena Vista SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-224-3090 fax: 505-224-3124
www.cnm.edu
New Mexico Scholars Application
Only completed applications will be considered
To Be Completed By Student
Date submitted:
SID/SSN:
Name:
First
Last
Address:
Middle Initial
Apt Number:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone Number:
Declared Major:
Hispanic
Asian
White
Completed FAFSA? Yes or No
Ethnicity: (Circle One)
African American
Native American
Other
I understand that the information I have provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I give
the scholarship selection committee consent to review my application and supporting documentation.
Student Signature
Date
To Be Completed By High School Counselor
Counselor:
Last
Name
First Name
Title
High School:
Phone Number
Email Address:
Test Scores/Class Rank:
SAT Score
High School Counselor Signature
ACT Score
Class Rank / total number of graduates
Date
Eligibility Requirements:
Ð Completed New Mexico Scholars Application
Ð Application completed by a New Mexico high school counselor
Ð Received a minimum ACT score of 25, or in the top 5% of their high school graduating class either
junior or senior year
Ð Have a total combined family income of less than $30,000 ($40,000 if two family member are in college)
Ð New Mexico High School graduate
Ð Under 22 years of age
Ð Enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours at CNM with a financial aid eligible major
Ð Citizen of the United States or an eligible non-citizen
Ð Resident of New Mexico
Ð Completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on record at CNM
Please submit your completed application to the CNM Main Campus FASS office