A&S Scholarship Program
Applications for the 2024 – 2025 academic year will be accepted from April 1, 2024 - August 2, 2024. All applications will be submitted through Infoready. Students are encouraged to read through each application process. Below is a general list of eligibility criteria for A&S Scholarships.
General Eligibility
- Declared Arts & Sciences Major
- Scholarships are for undergraduate students seeking their first BA/BS degree. (Students seeking a 2nd BA/BS degree will not be considered).See A&S Scholarship Guidelines for more details.
- Enrolled in a full-time status (12-hrs) with a few exceptions. Medical exceptions are accepted through ARC (Accessibility Resources Center).
- Provide Financial Aid Information from the UNM Financial Aid Office.
Application Materials You’ll Need
- Letters of Recommendation - from faculty members familiar with your academic performance. Typically, one letter is required for most endowments. See individual application processes in Infoready and the A&S Scholarship Program Guidelines
- Unofficial Transcript accessible through Loboweb
- UNM Financial Aid Award Info for AY 24-25
- Students are expected to submit UNM financial aid information, which requires FAFSA information or a state aid link to be completed prior to applying for the A&S scholarships.
- NM State financial aid pertains to students with an international status and often cannot complete a FAFSA. Please discuss these options with the UNM Financial Aid Office.
- UNM Financial Aid award info needed for the scholarship applications in infoready can be found by following these steps:
- Go To myunm.edu
- Log in with your UNM Net ID and password
- Click the Student Life Tab
- Click on the red "Enter Lobo Web" button
- Click on Financial Aid Tab
- Click on AWARD INFO MENU
- Click on AWARD PACKAGE FOR AID YEAR (2024-2025)
- Select the current academic year from the SELECT AID YEAR list (click submit)
- Click on AWARD OVERVIEW (the need calculation and cost of attendance is available here)
How-to Apply to an A&S Scholarship
- View the list of scholarships
- Click on the scholarship you wish to apply
- Read the criteria
- Follow the steps within each scholarship link to apply
For the A&S Success Scholarship 2024-2025 application, apply here:
Apply for A&S Success ScholarshipContact Information for Arts & Sciences Scholarships
Questions and inquiries regarding Arts & Sciences scholarships can be directed to the A&S Scholarship Team at asawards@unm.edu.
Additional Funding
Thanks to the generosity of many donors and the proceeds earned through differential tuition, the UNM College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) offers a variety of scholarships to Main Campus students who have a declared first or second major in an A&S academic program.
General/Academic Year Scholarships
For any A&S major
Criteria: GPA of at least 2.0, student may be part-time or full-time.
Fall, 2023-2024 Recipients
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Monica Allen
Psychology
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Paola Blanco Parra
Criminology / Spanish
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Valeria Brenes
Psychology / Human Services
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Mark Campbell
History & Latin American Studies
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Brittany Chavez
Psychology and Criminology
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Adriana Chavez
English / Philosophy
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Erica Davalos
Earth and Planetary Sciences / Museum Studies
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Cruz Davis-Martinez
Art Studio / Art History / Psychology
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Dario Del Castillo
Chemistry & Philosophy / Biology
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Steven Delgado
Biology & Sociology/Chemistry
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Chelsea Diaz
Psychology / Human Services
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Danielle Gallegos
Communication & Journalism
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Sarah Goldberg
Anthropology / Religious Studies
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Melissa Gomez
Criminology / Sociology
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Heather Gruber
Biology
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Kylie Hanson
Sociology, Pre-law and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Sarah Herrera
Psychology / Communications
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Kamryn Johnson
Psychology / Africana Studies
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Haely Katt
Statistics / Population Health
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Isabella King
Biology / Psychology
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James Martinek
Foreign Languages Literatures / Classical Studies
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Chandelle Mays
Linguistics / American Sign Language / Psychology
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Bree McCash
International Studies & Political Science / Management
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Ralph Meyers
Linguistics / Biology
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Antonia Mondragon
Psychology / Human Services
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Aja Nez
Biology / Anthropology
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Naserian Olemako
International Studies & Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Kendra Padilla
Biochemistry / Art
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Hasti Patel
Biology / American Sign Language
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Nicole Pelt
Native American Studies / Navajo Language & Linguistics
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Liam Pohlmann
Nuclear Engineering & Mathematics
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Samantha Ramirez
English /Theatre
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Betsy Ramsell
Psychology / Human Services
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Reyes Reynaga
Chicana and Chicano Studies / Honors Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts (Philosophy)
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Kayleigh Russell
Signed Language Interpreting & Psychology / Navajo
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Neema Sadeghi
Psychology / Sociology
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Madison Shindler
Earth and Planetary Sciences
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Amy Sifuentes
Psychology / Communication
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Natasha Somoza
Psychology / Art
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Jordyn Suber
International Studies / Linguistics
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Tierney Thomas
Psychology / Communication
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Ariadna Torres
Spanish / Spanish & Portuguese
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Tiana Valdez
Psychology / Sustainability Studies
Enrollment in the areas of English, Modern and Classical Languages, Philosophy, American Studies or History.
Criteria:
- Declared major in one of the above areas of study
- Demonstrated academic achievement (3.0 or better GPA)
- Selection shall not be based on sex, race, religion, color, national origin, or residence
Scholarship may be awarded to the same student in successive semesters provided the recipient is making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree and maintaining a 3.0 or better GPA. The award may be used to pay for tuition, books, fees and other charges required by the University of New Mexico.
Fall, 2023-2024 Recipients
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Adriana Chavez
Chicano & Chicana Studies, English
Applies to any A&S major
Criteria:
Must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA, be enrolled full-time.
Apply OnlineFall, 2023-2024 Recipients
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Genesis Garcia
Communications / Psychology
This scholarship is designed to support outstanding female undergraduates who intend to pursue graduate study in the sciences. This scholarship offers $2000 each fall and spring semester and a $2000 summer stipend each year for up to two years, a total of $12,000. This scholarship intends to support students who seek careers as scientists (not as medical doctors).
Criteria:
- Female students who are completing their sophomore year of study and have two years remaining before graduation.
- Candidates must be majors in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Physics, or Math.
- Candidates must have an overall GPA of at least 3.3 and a GPA of at least 3.5 in math and science courses.
- Students may be nominated by faculty or may nominate themselves.
- Full-time (at least 12 credit hours)
Application materials:
- Unofficial transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of intent (up to two pages) that clearly states their interest in a professional career in science.
- Two letters of reference from faculty members or individuals who are familiar with the applicant’s academic record.
Fall, 2023-2024 Recipients
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Alexis Craig
Astrophysics / German
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Pelagia Eddings
Physics / Biophysics
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Murphy John
Applied Mathematics & Statistics
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Elise Rodriguez
Anthropology & Geography
For students who have demonstrated an interest and have background in conflict resolution, transformation and peacemaking. Majors include but not limited to: Political Science, Africans Studies, Anthropology, Religious Studies, Women Studies, International Studies, and American Studies (Peace Studies).
Criteria:
Full or part time, grad or undergrad, financial need-based, “good” academic standing, Preference given to Political Science majors, or any A&S major.
Fall, 2023-2024 Recipients
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Bibek Acharya
Political Science
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Margaret Avera
Political Science
Applies to all A&S majors.
Criteria:
- Current GPA of at least 2.5 to maintain eligibility.
- Be students returning to higher education after an absence of at least a year.
- Taking at least 9 credit hours to maintain eligibility.
Fall, 2023-2024 Recipients
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Bevans Burke
Psychology / Music
Applies to any A&S major.
Criteria:
The recipients of this scholarship must:
- Declared major in any discipline within the College of Arts and Sciences
- Preferably a New Mexico resident.
- Graduated in the top 1/5 of his/her high school class or have above average academic record if already a student at UNM.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Fall, 2023-2024 Recipients
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Jonah Molina
International Studies / Economics / Political Science
A scholarship divided among colleges of Arts & Sciences, Education and Fine Arts. It is awarded to full-time undergraduate students majoring in Education, Humanities, English, Music or Science.
General Notes:
Scholarship may be awarded to the same student in successive semesters for up to 4 years provided the recipient continues to meet the requirements.
Criteria:
- Declared major in one of the above areas of study.
- Student must have demonstrated academic achievement by maintaining a 3.4 or better GPA.
- Student must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled in the Humanities, English or Science.
Selection shall not be based on sex, race, religion, color, national origin or residence of the applicant.
Apply OnlineFall, 2023-2024 Recipients
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Bethany Valdez
East Asian Studies / Linguistics
This award is for outstanding scholars in the humanities and social sciences.
Criteria:
GPA 3.0 or better.
Apply OnlineThe Scholarship is for Undergraduate Students in Science and the Arts, with emphasis in Music and performing arts.
General Notes:
no grade point requirements
Criteria:
The recipients of this scholarship must:
- Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in the UNM College of Arts & Sciences.
- Demonstrate financial need for scholarship assistance. Need shall be defined according to the guidelines established by the UNM Scholarship Office.
- Provide a personal statement.
Have combined interests and actively pursue education in both the sciences (specifically Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Earth Sciences) AND the Arts (specifically as a band member, a music minor or similar involvement in the creative or performing arts).
Apply OnlineNeed-based scholarship for New Mexico Residents.
Criteria:
The recipients of this scholarship must:
- Must be enrolled full time in the UNM College of Arts & Sciences.
- Demonstrate financial need for scholarship assistance.
- Need shall be defined according to the guidelines established by the UNM Scholarship Office. Must be a resident of the State of New Mexico
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or above.
Fall, 2023-2024 Recipients
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Julian Angel
Chicana and Chicano Studies / Journalism / Psychology
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Andrew Begay
Pre Languages, Foreign Languages Literatures / Anthropology
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Julian Holman
Geography / American Sign Language
Need-based Scholarship for A&S majors.
General Notes:
Recipients should be willing to meet the donors of the scholarship as they will be introduced to them at time of award.
Criteria:
The recipients of this scholarship must:
- Must be enrolled full-time in the UNM College of Arts & Sciences.
- Demonstrate financial need for scholarship assistance. Need shall be defined according to the guidelines established by the UNM Scholarship Office.
- Must be a resident of New Mexico and ineligible for the NM Lottery Scholarship.
- Be an undergraduate above sophomore level.
- Provide a personal statement.
- GPA of 2.5 or above and making academic progress.
- This award may also be granted to a former student athlete who is no longer receiving an athletic scholarship because he/she has: 1. Exhausted eligibility but has not yet completed an undergraduate degree, 2. Family/personal reasons that preclude the ability to remain a student athlete.
Fall, 2023-2024 Recipients
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Christopher DeWilde
Native American Studies / History
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Adrienne Paternoster
Environment and Sustainability / Management
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Audriana Sauceda
Speech & Hearing Sciences / Family & Child Studies
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Savanna Vocke
Psychology / Health Education
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Jimmy Woodfill
Psychology / Philosophy
A scholarship awarded to minority students majoring in Government, Social Studies, History, Economics, Sociology, Law or Religion.
Criteria:
- Study in Government, Social Studies, History, Economics, Sociology, Law, or Religion
- 3.0 GPA minimum
Fall, 2023-2024 Recipients
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Hasti Patel
Biology / American Sign Language
Summer Scholarships
The summer scholarship process is now closed.