New Mexico Simon Scholars Scholarship Program

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2024

Closes: 2/24/2025

The New Mexico Simon Scholars Scholarship is awarded to economically disadvantaged college-bound students from New Mexico who are planning to pursue a bachelor's degree. High school sophomores attending Albuquerque, Capital, Native American Community Academy, Santa Fe, or South Valley Charter high schools in New Mexico are eligible to apply.

Win up to

$16,000

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Resident of New Mexico

Current high school sophomore attending Albuquerque, Capital, Native American Community Academy, Santa Fe, or South Valley Charter high schools, New Mexico

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Participate in a collegeprep program

Seeking a bachelor's degree at a 4year non-profit institution as a full-time student

Demonstrate financial need