All Opportunities

Welcome to the Western New Mexico University Foundation Scholarship Opportunities Homepage

Open: October 1st, of current year
Application Priority Deadline: January 31st, of next year

Award Period: Academic Year 2025/2026

Important Steps:

  • Create an account. (the sign up button is in the top right corner of this box) Don’t forget to write down your login information.
  • Complete the WNMU Foundation’s General Scholarship Application.
  • Check the “My Applications Tab” to view a list of your “auto-matched” opportunities.
  • Complete any “Recommended” or “Apply-To” applications.

What to Expect After Applying:

  • You will receive an email from the Scholarship Manager ONLY if you have been selected. If selected, you will be notified mid – April or after Spring grades are final. Award offers can extend throughout the summer and leading up to the beginning of the Fall and/or Spring semester.

Below you will find a listing of all WNMU Foundation scholarships available to students with brief information about the qualifications for each scholarship. To apply for scholarships, you must first sign up by creating a new user account. 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). You will then need to complete the General Scholarship Application. After submitting, if applicable, you may apply for additional specific scholarships as RECOMMENDED opportunities.

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 you will be awarded a scholarship, but by applying, you will have an opportunity to be selected to receive an award.

Actions: Upon completion of the General Scholarship Application and any Supplemental Applications, you will be auto-matched with scholarships for which you meet the criteria. These scholarships indicate “None” under “Action” and require no additional information from you for consideration. A limited number of scholarships indicate “Apply” under “Action” and require you to submit specific information for you to be considered. A list of these scholarships can be found by viewing Recommended Opportunities from the Opportunities tab.

Please note that it is necessary for you to REMEMBER your login information – it will be required for you to accept your award(s).

For questions and answers, please contact George Turner, Scholarship & Fund Account Manager, at george.turner@wnmu.edu or 575-538-6691

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies 24 Club / Betty Cook Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico resident Grant County high school graduate (Silver, Cobre, or...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies 24 Club / Chris Drangmeister Memorial Scholarship
Grant County resident 3.0 GPA or higher Elementary Education...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies 24 Club Community Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher Undergraduate or Graduate student Enrolled either...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies A.A. (Abramo) & Geraldine Parotti Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher Expressive Arts major Preference given to students...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Adelaide Glaser Scholarship
New Mexico resident 3.0 GPA or higher Undergraduate or Graduate...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Alan Thompson Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Undergraduate or Graduate Enrolled either full-time...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Alma Feil, RN Scholarship
Must be a Deming, NM High School graduate Majoring in any area that may...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Alumni General Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking full-time...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Alumni Legacy Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking full-time...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Alumni Rising Scholarship
Have earned your bachelor’s degree from WNMU Must be a graduate...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Alvin ''Al'' Johnson Athletic Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher WNMU Intercollegiate Athlete Undergraduate or graduate...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Ana Horcasitas Perez Memorial Music Scholarship
Grant County Student Minoring in Music 2.5 GPA Undergraduate Enrolled...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Anita K. Morton Memorial Scholarship
Declared major in either Sustainable Development or Early Childhood...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Anita Scott Coleman Scholarship
Both merit-based and financial need-based Enrolled either full-time or...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Ardene & Gary Rickman Art Scholarship
Student may be from anywhere in the World Undergraduate or Graduate...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Art P. & Gracie R. Madrid Endowed Scholarship
New Mexico Resident 2.5 GPA Education Major Undergraduate or Graduate...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Arthur L. Bach Memorial Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Education major Graduate degree-seeking full-time student
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Athletic Memorial Scholarship (GIA)
2.0 GPA or higher In-state or out of state student Funded by semester...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Barbara Brown/AAUW Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Non-traditional student starting or returning to...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Barbara Peppey Memorial Scholarship
US resident 3.0 GPA or higher Fine Arts major Undergraduate (sophomore...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Beatriz Rivera Sanchez Memorial Scholarship
NM Resident 2.5 GPA or higher Education Major – Elementary Undergraduate...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Beth Bingaman Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Education major with high potential for entering and...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Blake A. Baughman Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico resident 3.0 GPA or higher Any student in a STEM-related...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Bruce Hayward Biology Merit Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Biology, Botany or Zoology major Undergraduate...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Capt. J. R. Besse Scholarship
New Mexico resident 3.5 GPA or higher Expressive Arts major with...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies CCCC / Al O'Malley, School of Business Scholarship
3.25 GPA or higher Business major Undergraduate or graduate...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies CCCC / Robert Lee Kasten Expressive Arts Match Scholarship
2.7 GPA or higher Expressive Arts major Undergraduate degree-seeking...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Charles Hatfield Memorial Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher Business major Undergraduate degree-seeking full-time...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Charlie & Brenda Wright Scholarship
A United States Resident 3.0 GPA or higher Undergraduate or...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Chase Webb Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Expressive Arts major with interest in...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Claudie & Rita Thompson Scholarship
2.0 GPA or higher Pursuing any degree in any field of Education...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Daniel A. Levy Memorial Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Undergraduate degree-seeking full-time student
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies David G. Alcorta Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher Pursuing a Master of Social Work Graduate Enrolled...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies DeGrazia Art Scholarship
New Mexico or Arizona resident 2.5 GPA or higher Minority student Art...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Delfin J. Lovato Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico resident 2.5 GPA or higher Native American...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Deming Coca-Cola Sam Link Memorial Scholarship
High School graduate of either Grant, Luna, or Hidalgo...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Deming Student Support Scholarship
Eligible students attend Deming WNMU Campus-only-online or...
Deadline01/31/2025
$0.00 Derek Gene Lewis MSW Memorial Scholarship
Residency of any state or country Graduate-level Master of Social Work...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies DeWitt Family Scholarship
A United States resident undergraduate or graduate level Enrolled...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Dina Tagliabue Memorial Scholarship
Student may be from anywhere in the World Both merit-based and financial...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Don C. & Della H. Montoya Tutorial Fund Scholarship
2.5 GPA or higher Education major Undergraduate or graduate...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Dr. Haddon & Eunice H. James Teachers Education Scholarship
New Mexico resident 2.5 GPA or higher Fine Arts major Undergraduate...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico Resident Education Major Undergraduate or Graduate...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Dr. Nesta M. Thompson / Joe Harlan Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher English major or/Education major with an emphasis in...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Dr. Oliver Theodore Snodgrass Scholarship
2.5 GPA higher Mathematics major Undergraduate degree-seeking full-time...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Dr. Peggy Brown Memorial Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher Early Childhood Education major Undergraduate...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Eric Scott Kennedy Memorial Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher Forestry/Wildlife major Undergraduate (junior or...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Ernie Mills Scholarship
New Mexico resident 2.5 GPA or higher Social Science major with emphasis...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Eugene Lewis Memorial Scholarship
Student may be from anywhere in the United States Undergraduate or...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies Eulalia Lewis Memorial Scholarship
Pursuing a degree in any area of Art Both merit-based and financial...
Deadline01/31/2025