All Opportunities

Welcome to the Western New Mexico University Foundation Scholarship Opportunities Homepage

Scholarships are NOW open!

How to Apply

  • New Applicants: Click Sign Up
    o Please note that it is necessary for you to REMEMBER your login information – it will be required for you to monitor your status and to accept any award(s).
  • Returning Applicants: Click Sign-in and log in.
  • Complete the General Application
    o After submission, you’ll be “auto-matched” to scholarships for which you meet basic eligibility (these will show “Action: None”).
  • Check for Additional Opportunities
    o Go to Recommended Opportunities under the “Opportunities” tab.
    o Some scholarships will have Action: Apply — this means you must submit extra documents (essays, references, etc.) to be considered.

After Submission

  • You’ll receive a confirmation email once your application is correctly submitted.
    o Important: If you don’t receive it, your application is incomplete and will not be considered.
  • Matching is automatic for scholarships with Action: None.
  • For scholarships marked Apply, scholarship committees will review supplemental information you provided.

Important Dates:

  • Scholarships Open: October 1st, 2025
  • Application Priority Deadline: January 31st, 2026
  • Committee Review: Feb 1, – March 31, 2026
  • Award Notifications: – Begin April 1 and continue until funds are exhausted:
    o Important: You will ONLY receive an email if you have been selected with an offer – awarded funds will be credited during the 2026-2027 Academic Year

Award: Actual award amounts can vary based on recipient eligibility, available funds, and other factors. Scholarship awards range from $50 to full tuition. There is no guarantee, but by applying, you will have an opportunity to be selected to receive an award.

If you have any questions or need help please contact George Turner, (Scholarship & Fund Account Manager), at george.turner@wnmu.edu

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Dr. Oliver Theodore Snodgrass Scholarship
2.5 GPA higher Mathematics major Undergraduate degree-seeking full-time...
Ended
Varies Dr. Peggy Brown Memorial Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher Early Childhood Education major Undergraduate...
Ended
Varies Eric Scott Kennedy Memorial Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher Forestry/Wildlife major Undergraduate (junior or...
Ended
Varies Ernie Mills Scholarship
New Mexico resident 2.5 GPA or higher Social Science major with emphasis...
Ended
Varies Eugene Lewis Memorial Scholarship
Student may be from anywhere in the United States Undergraduate or...
Ended
varies Eulalia Lewis Memorial Scholarship
Pursuing a degree in any area of Art Both merit-based and financial...
Ended
Varies Ewalt Endowment for Native American Scholars
Native American student with preference given to a member of the Apache...
Ended
Varies Foundation General Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Undergraduate or Graduate degree-seeking...
Ended
varies Francis & Dorothy McCray Art Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Art major or minor Submit art portfolio for the...
Ended
Varies Frank & Bernice Parrish State Match Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Nursing major and accepted into the second year of the...
Ended
Varies Frank Tatsch Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Undergraduate or Graduate Enrolled either Full-time...
Ended
Varies Gene & Mary Daniels Endowed Scholarship
Indigenous student with preference given to Native American Navajo or...
Ended
Varies Gila Flyfishers Scholarship
New Mexico resident 2.5 GPA or higher Undergraduate degree-seeking...
Ended
Varies Glenda Sanchez Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico Resident with preference to a student from Luna County 2.5...
Ended
Varies Gowanlock Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico, Texas, or Arizona resident 3.0 GPA or higher Education...
Ended
Varies Grecia Rivas Scholarship
Merit-Based and Financial Need-Based Enrolled full-time or...
Ended
Varies Greg & Helen Jaurequi Memorial Scholarship
Grant County resident (living on campus or off) Maintain a 2.5 GPA or...
Ended
Varies Harold Runnels Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid...
Ended
Varies Harrison H. Schmitt & Teresa A. Fitzgibbon Scholarship
New Mexico resident 3.0 GPA or higher Undergraduate degree-seeking...
Ended
Varies Henry J. Berquist Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher History major Undergraduate degree-seeking full-time...
Ended
Varies Henry W. ''Bing'' & Mary J. Ewalt Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher Student must provide a two-three page paper describing...
Ended
varies Herb McGrath Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Expressive Arts major with interest in...
Ended
varies Hugh O. & Elmer Lawrence Worthen Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher WNMU Intercollegiate Athlete Undergraduate...
Ended
Varies Ida Mitchell Moore Scholarship
New Mexico resident 3.0 GPA or higher Natural Sciences...
Ended
Varies IME Becas Scholarship
Student must be a Mexican National or a Mexican/American residing in the...
Ended
varies Ira Braly Art Scholarship
New Mexico resident 2.5 GPA or higher Art major Undergraduate...
Ended
Varies Irene Lowe Nursing Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher Nursing major and accepted into the second year of the...
Ended
Varies James & Elizabeth Sharp Memorial Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Elementary Education or Reading major Demonstrated...
Ended
Varies James W. Hurt Scholarship
New Mexico resident 2.5 GPA or higher WNMU Deming campus...
Ended
varies Jeff Weiler Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico resident 2.7 GPA or higher WNMU Intercollegiate football...
Ended
Varies Jesse & Beth Bingaman Scholarship for Science
New Mexico resident 3.0 GPA or higher Undergraduate degree-seeking...
Ended
Varies Jesse Bingaman Science Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Sciences major Undergraduate degree-seeking full-time...
Ended
Varies Jim & Martha Smith Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Undergraduate or Graduate student Enrolled either...
Ended
Varies Joan Carney Foy Memorial Scholarship
Silver High School or Cobre High school graduate 3.0 GPA or...
Ended
varies Joe S. Palmer Memorial Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher WNMU Intercollegiate athlete in compliance with NCAA...
Ended
Varies John & Linda McGee Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Accounting major Undergraduate or graduate...
Ended
Varies John A. (Jack) & Arley M. Reece Scholarship
2.7 GPA or higher Education, Social Science, Nursing, or Criminal...
Ended
Varies John L. Taylor Scholarship
New Mexico resident 2.5 GPA or higher Undergraduate degree-seeking...
Ended
Varies John S. & Imogene F. Wilson Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking...
Ended
varies John Stermer Art Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Art major Submit art portfolio for the Expressive Arts...
Ended
Varies Jose D. Sanchez Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico resident 3.0 GPA or higher Undergraduate or graduate Either...
Ended
Varies Joseph Edward Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico Resident 3.0 GPA or higher Majoring in Special Education or...
Ended
Varies Joseph W. Hodges Estate Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Undergraduate or Graduate student Enrolled either...
Ended
Varies Ken Ladner Science Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Chemistry or Physical Science major Undergraduate...
Ended
Varies Kevan Brett Howard Memorial Nursing Scholarship
New Mexico resident 3.0 GPA or higher Nursing...
Ended
Varies Lami Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students
New Mexico Resident Non-Traditional 25+ years-old Undergraduate or...
Ended
Varies Lanny Olson Scholarship Fund for Leadership
2.8 GPA or higher Business or Education major Undergraduate (sophomore...
Ended
Varies Lennie Merle Besse Forward Scholarship
New Mexico resident 3.5 GPA or higher Minimum score of 24 on the ACT or...
Ended
Varies Life Quest Scholarship in special recognition of Dr. Richard F. Rodriguez
New Mexico Resident Maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher Majoring in Special...
Ended
Varies Linda Kay Jones Scholarship
A Unites States resident Undergraduate student Enrolled either Full-time...
Ended