Scholarship Criteria
Graduate Scholarships
In addition to the specific criteria listed, applicant must be enrolled full time (6 cr. hrs.) at UNM during the Fall
AND Spring semesters.
| Scholarship Name |
Cumulative GPA as of January of the application year at UNM |
Additional Criteria |
| AAUW Scholarship for Graduate Women, Albuquerque Branch |
3.0+ |
Awarded to a female who demonstrates an active commitment to helping women and girls through service
in the community, profession or research. |
| Anne J. Brown, Master of Public Administration (MPA) Graduate Scholarship |
3.0+ |
Must be enrolled in the Masters
of Public Administration (MPA) Graduate Program at UNM. Must have completed 6
credit hours as a regular student in the MPA program. Must submit one letter of support from a
regular Public Administration Faculty member. |
| Executive Women International, Albuquerque Chapter |
3.0+ |
Awarded to a female who is preparing to advance her current career, change careers, or re-enter the
workforce. Must demonstrate outstanding campus or community involvement, service or leadership. |
| Young Alumni Scholarship |
3.0+ |
To apply for this scholarship, the student must be a graduate of UNM who is pursuing a graduate-level (masters) degree at UNM. |
Undergraduate Scholarships
Applicant must have completed 26 credit hours (including any transfer credits accepted by UNM) by May of the
application year, and must be enrolled full time (12+ cr. hrs.) at UNM during the Fall AND Spring semesters of the
award year, in addition to any specific criteria listed, to be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship.
Class standing: Sophomore, 26-59 credit hours; Junior, 60-89 credit hours; Senior, 90+ credit
hours.
LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
In addition to the specific criteria listed, applicant must also demonstrate outstanding service, leadership, and
involvement on campus or in the community.
| Scholarship Name |
Class standing as of the beginning of the Fall semester |
Cumulative GPA as of January of the application year at UNM |
Must demonstrate financial need |
Additional Criteria |
| Alumni Association Memorial Scholarship |
Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
3.2+ |
No |
|
| Class of '42 Memorial Scholarship |
Junior, Senior |
3.2+ |
Yes |
Emphasis on campus involvement. |
| Lena Clauve Memorial Scholarship |
Junior, Senior |
3.0+ |
No |
|
| Arthur Harvey Scholarship |
Sophomore |
3.2+ |
Yes |
|
| Harry F. Lee Memorial Scholarship |
Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
3.0+ |
Yes |
Must be a state of New Mexico resident. |
| Jean Mullins Macey Scholarship |
Senior |
3.0+ |
No |
Preference given to a student enrolled in the College of Education or College of Nursing. Must be
female. |
| La Luz Chapter, American Business Women's Assoc. (ABWA) Scholarship for Women *
|
Junior, Senior |
3.0+ |
No |
Awarded to female who is preparing to advance current career, change careers, or re-enter the work
force. |
*The La Luz Chapter Scholarship allows for a minimum of 6 credit hour enrollment.
ADDITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE
SCHOLARSHIPS
In addition to the specific criteria listed, applicant must also demonstrate academic achievement.
| Scholarship Name |
Class standing as of the beginning of the Fall semester |
Cumulative GPA as of January of the application year at UNM |
Must demonstrate financial need |
Additional Criteria |
| Wood Clements Endowed Scholarship |
Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
3.0+ |
Yes |
|
| Arthur Friedman Scholarship |
Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
3.0+ |
Yes |
Must be enrolled in the College of Education. |
| Frank V. Kremer, Jr. Scholarship |
Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
3.0+ |
Yes |
|
| John "Puffy" Leonard Memorial Scholarship |
Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
3.0+ |
Yes |
|
| Gwinn "Bub" Henry Endowed Scholarship |
Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
3.0+ |
Yes |
Preference given to a student enrolled in the College of Education, majoring in physical education.
|
| Lawrence T. & Wadette Goze Abraham Memorial Scholarship |
Sophomore, Junior |
3.0+ |
Yes |
Must be enrolled in the College of Education. Must be a state of New Mexico resident. |