All Opportunities
Welcome to the Western New Mexico University Foundation Scholarship Opportunities Homepage
Scholarships are NOW open!
How to Apply
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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.
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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
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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
| Award | Name | Actions |
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| Varies |
Eugene Lewis Memorial Scholarship
Student may be from anywhere in the United States
Undergraduate or...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| varies |
Eulalia Lewis Memorial Scholarship
Pursuing a degree in any area of Art
Both merit-based and financial...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Ewalt Endowment for Native American Scholars
Native American student with preference given to a member of the Apache...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Foundation General Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Undergraduate or Graduate degree-seeking...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| varies |
Francis & Dorothy McCray Art Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Art major or minor
Submit art portfolio for the...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Frank & Bernice Parrish State Match Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Nursing major and accepted into the second year of the...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Frank Tatsch Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Undergraduate or Graduate
Enrolled either Full-time...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Gene & Mary Daniels Endowed Scholarship
Indigenous student with preference given to Native American Navajo or...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Gila Flyfishers Scholarship
New Mexico resident
2.5 GPA or higher
Undergraduate degree-seeking...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Glenda Sanchez Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico Resident with preference to a student from Luna County
2.5...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Gowanlock Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico, Texas, or Arizona resident
3.0 GPA or higher
Education...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Grecia Rivas Scholarship
Merit-Based and Financial Need-Based
Enrolled full-time or...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Greg & Helen Jaurequi Memorial Scholarship
Grant County resident (living on campus or off)
Maintain a 2.5 GPA or...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Harold Runnels Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Harrison H. Schmitt & Teresa A. Fitzgibbon Scholarship
New Mexico resident
3.0 GPA or higher
Undergraduate degree-seeking...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Henry J. Berquist Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher
History major
Undergraduate degree-seeking full-time...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Henry W. ''Bing'' & Mary J. Ewalt Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher
Student must provide a two-three page paper describing...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| varies |
Herb McGrath Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Expressive Arts major with interest in...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| varies |
Hugh O. & Elmer Lawrence Worthen Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
WNMU Intercollegiate Athlete
Undergraduate...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Ida Mitchell Moore Scholarship
New Mexico resident
3.0 GPA or higher
Natural Sciences...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
IME Becas Scholarship
Student must be a Mexican National or a Mexican/American residing in the...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| varies |
Ira Braly Art Scholarship
New Mexico resident
2.5 GPA or higher
Art major
Undergraduate...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Irene Lowe Nursing Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher
Nursing major and accepted into the second year of the...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
James & Elizabeth Sharp Memorial Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Elementary Education or Reading major
Demonstrated...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
James W. Hurt Scholarship
New Mexico resident
2.5 GPA or higher
WNMU Deming campus...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| varies |
Jeff Weiler Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico resident
2.7 GPA or higher
WNMU Intercollegiate football...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Jesse & Beth Bingaman Scholarship for Science
New Mexico resident
3.0 GPA or higher
Undergraduate degree-seeking...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Jesse Bingaman Science Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Sciences major
Undergraduate degree-seeking full-time...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Jim & Martha Smith Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Undergraduate or Graduate student
Enrolled either...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Joan Carney Foy Memorial Scholarship
Silver High School or Cobre High school graduate
3.0 GPA or...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| varies |
Joe S. Palmer Memorial Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
WNMU Intercollegiate athlete in compliance with NCAA...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
John & Linda McGee Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Accounting major
Undergraduate or graduate...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
John A. (Jack) & Arley M. Reece Scholarship
2.7 GPA or higher
Education, Social Science, Nursing, or Criminal...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
John L. Taylor Scholarship
New Mexico resident
2.5 GPA or higher
Undergraduate degree-seeking...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
John S. & Imogene F. Wilson Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| varies |
John Stermer Art Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Art major
Submit art portfolio for the Expressive Arts...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Jose D. Sanchez Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico resident
Cobre High School or Silver High School graduate
3.0...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Joseph Edward Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico Resident
3.0 GPA or higher
Majoring in Special Education or...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Joseph W. Hodges Estate Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Undergraduate or Graduate student
Enrolled either...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Ken Ladner Science Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Chemistry or Physical Science major
Undergraduate...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Kevan Brett Howard Memorial Nursing Scholarship
New Mexico resident
3.0 GPA or higher
Nursing...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Lami Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students
New Mexico Resident
Non-Traditional 25+ years-old
Undergraduate or...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Lanny Olson Scholarship Fund for Leadership
2.8 GPA or higher
Business or Education major
Undergraduate (sophomore...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Lennie Merle Besse Forward Scholarship
New Mexico resident
3.5 GPA or higher
Minimum score of 24 on the ACT or...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| 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...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Linda Kay Jones Scholarship
A Unites States resident
Undergraduate student
Enrolled either Full-time...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Lisa Finster Simpson Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Undergraduate or graduate
Enrolled either full-time or...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| varies |
Lorraine Schula Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Art major
Undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Lucy & John McMillan Memorial Scholarship
Cliff High School graduate
2.5 GPA or higher
Undergraduate...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Margaret M. Jones Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Education major
Undergraduate degree-seeking full-time...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |