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 |
Marie Matson Scholarship
Deming High School graduate
3.0 GPA or higher
Undergraduate or graduate...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| varies |
Mark Ivan Gilbert Memorial Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher
Minimum score of 22 on the ACT or an equivalent score...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Mark Shepard Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Undergraduate degree-seeking full-time...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Mary Alice Ardner Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher
A minimum score of 24 on the ACT or an equivalent...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
McIntire (Ogre) Scholarship (in memory of Helen Schupbach)
2.5 GPA or higher
Nursing major and accepted into the second year of the...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Melanie E. Lees Nursing Scholarship
New Mexico resident
2.5 GPA or higher
Nursing major
Undergraduate...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Milan G. & Elizabeth Y. Stepanovich Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico resident
3.2 GPA or higher
Preference will be given to a...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| varies |
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lee Hunter, Jr. Football Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
WNMU Intercollegiate football athlete
Undergraduate...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Murray Ryan Scholarship
New Mexico resident
3.0 GPA or higher
Business major
Undergraduate...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Nancy & Jerry Strickling Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Biology major
Undergraduate degree-seeking full-time...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
New Mexico Land Title Association Chili Currier Scholarship Endowment
U.S. Citizen
New Mexico Resident
New Mexico high school graduate or have...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
New Mexico Legislative Merit Endowed Scholarship
New Mexico resident
3.5 GPA or higher
Minimum score of 22 on the ACT or...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
New Mexico Merit Endowed Scholarship
New Mexico resident
3.0 GPA or higher
Minimum score of 26 on the ACT or...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Nikki Bascom-HMS Memorial Scholarship
Nursing major
A resident of either Grant, Luna, Hidalgo, or Catron...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Nobel S. La Fond Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico resident
2.5 GPA or higher
Undergraduate degree-seeking...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| varies |
North Sea Montreux Jazz Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Expressive Arts major
Freshman undergraduate...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| varies |
O'Malley State Match Scholarship
Illinois resident
2.0 GPA or higher
WNMU Intercollegiate Athlete
Must...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Olive Marlowe Smithson Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Education major
Undergraduate or graduate...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Pamela B. Kuthe Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Nursing major and accepted into the second year of the...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Paul A. Feil, MD Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher
Graduate student
Preference will be given to a student...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Paul DeDomencio Business Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Business Major
Undergraduate or Graduate
Enrolled...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Peggy Larisch Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico resident
2.5 GPA or higher
Education, Mathematics or Computer...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
PFLAG Silver City/Nancy Kailing Memorial Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender OR a straight...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Phelps Dodge / Chino Mines Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Undergraduate or Graduate student
Enrolled either...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Philip Cook Memorial Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Enrolled either full-time or part-time
Undergraduate...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Phillip E. & Shirley A. Parotti Scholarship
3.3 GPA or higher
English major
Undergraduate degree-seeking full-time...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Ralph A. Fisher, Jr. Scholarship
New Mexico resident
3.2 GPA or higher
Biology, Botany or...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| varies |
Ralph Craig / W.A. Wise Memorial Athletic Scholarship
New Mexico resident
2.5 GPA or higher
WNMU Intercollegiate football...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Raymond C. & Shirley C. Barrall Natural Sciences Endowment
Junior or senior level student pursuing a degree in any field of Natural...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Raymond C. & Shirley C. Barrall Natural Sciences Endowment
Junior or senior level student pursuing a degree in any field of Natural...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Rays of Hope International Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher
Undergraduate (Freshmen or Sophomore)
Enrolled either...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Rhoades/Sechler Education Fund Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Education major
Undergraduate or graduate
Enrolled...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Rhoades/Sechler P.E.O. Scholarship
New Mexico resident
3.2 GPA or higher
Education major
Undergraduate...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| varies |
Richard Drangmeister Memorial Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
WNMU Intercollegiate Basketball Student...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Richard Kauzlaric Memorial Scholarship
Resident of the Gallup, McKinley County Area
2.5 GPA or...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
RN-BSN WNMU Nursing Scholarship
A United States resident
Nursing major
Full-time or Part-time...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Robert & Mary Glennen Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher
Education or Nursing Major
Enrolled full-time or...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Robert C. & Ione Martin 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 |
Robert M. Ingraham Music Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Expressive Arts major
Preference given to students...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Robert Miller Memorial Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Biology major
Undergraduate degree-seeking full-time...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Robert W. Sevy Science Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher
Natural Sciences major
Undergraduate or graduate...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Roger Lutz Memorial Scholarship
2.0 GPA or higher
Mathematics major
Undergraduate degree-seeking...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Ron & Jane Hall Scholarship
Grant County resident
2.5 GPA or higher
Criminal Justice...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Rosina Patterson Scholarship (GIA)
New Mexico resident
New Mexico High School graduate or veteran
2.0 GPA...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Sandia Casino Responsible Gaming Scholarship
New Mexico Resident
Must be a Graduate student
Pursuing a Master of Arts...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Scholarship for Lost Boys
Enrolled either full-time or part-time
High School Graduate of the Taos...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Skerritt/Avery Endowed Scholarship
NM resident student; U.S. or non-U.S. citizen
Undergraduate or Graduate...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
St. Francis Newman Center Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Undergraduate degree-seeking full-time...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Stacie Tanner-Broom Memorial Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher
Criminal Justice major
Undergraduate degree-seeking...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Stella Vaughan Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher
Education major
Undergraduate degree-seeking full-time...
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Deadline01/31/2026 |