New mexico highlands university scholarships

New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) offers various scholarships to its students. Here are some of the scholarships available:

  1. NMHU Presidential Scholarship: This is a competitive scholarship that covers full tuition and fees for up to four years. To be eligible, students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, be a New Mexico resident, and be admitted to NMHU as a freshman.
  2. NMHU Academic Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and are admitted to NMHU as a freshman. The scholarship covers up to $2,000 per year.
  3. NMHU Transfer Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to transfer students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and are admitted to NMHU. The scholarship covers up to $1,000 per year.
  4. NMHU Diversity Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students from underrepresented groups, including Hispanic, Native American, African American, and Asian American students. The scholarship covers up to $1,000 per year.
  5. NMHU Honors Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who are admitted to NMHU's Honors Program. The scholarship covers up to $2,000 per year.
  6. NMHU Athletics Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to student-athletes who are admitted to NMHU and participate in intercollegiate athletics. The scholarship covers up to full tuition and fees.
  7. NMHU Music Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who are admitted to NMHU's music program. The scholarship covers up to $1,000 per year.
  8. NMHU Art Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who are admitted to NMHU's art program. The scholarship covers up to $1,000 per year.
  9. NMHU Education Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who are admitted to NMHU's education program. The scholarship covers up to $1,000 per year.
  10. External Scholarships: NMHU also accepts external scholarships, such as the National Merit Scholarship, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and the American Indian Graduate Center Scholarship, among others.

To apply for these scholarships, students should:

  1. Complete the NMHU application for admission.
  2. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
  3. Submit any additional required documents, such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, and essays.
  4. Apply for scholarships through the NMHU Scholarship Portal.

It's important to note that scholarship eligibility and availability may vary from year to year, so students should check with the NMHU Financial Aid Office for the most up-to-date information.