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