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πŸ’° New Mexico Highlands University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
12
Automatic
10
In-State Awards
$2,500-$7,200/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,500-$7,200/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA / 25 ACT

New Mexico Highlands University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $2,500-$7,200/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA / 25 ACT. Against tuition of $9,808, students receiving the largest award pay about $2,608 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at New Mexico Highlands University

Tuition & fees
$9,808
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Largest annual award
$7,200
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Students receiving it pay about
$2,608/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $10,116), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on New Mexico Highlands University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at New Mexico Highlands University β€” no separate application

10 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Dean’s Scholarship (tuition-based)
Award
$2,800/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A tuition-based scholarship of $2,800 for New Mexico resident freshmen with a 3.0 to 3.49 GPA.
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Freshmen Success Scholarship
Award
$1,000 one-time in-state
Requirements
GPA 2.5+
A $1,000 scholarship for New Mexico resident freshmen with a 2.5 to 2.99 GPA for their first semester.
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Graduate Presidential Scholarship
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
$2,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An annual scholarship of $2,500 for graduate students with a 3.5 or higher bachelor's GPA.
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New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship
Requirements
GPA 2.5+
A state-funded scholarship for New Mexico high school graduates or GED recipients.
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New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship
Requirements
GPA 2.5+
A state scholarship program providing tuition-free college for eligible New Mexico residents.
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NMHU Purple and White
Award
$5,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual scholarship of $5,000 for out-of-state freshmen with a 3.0 GPA who live on campus.
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NMHU Purple and White Transfer
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual scholarship of $5,000 for transfer students with a 3.0 GPA.
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Presidential Gold Scholarship (tuition-based)
Award
$5,700/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.8+
A tuition-based scholarship of $5,700 for New Mexico resident freshmen with a 3.75 or higher GPA.
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Presidential Silver Scholarship (tuition-based)
Award
$4,700/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A tuition-based scholarship of $4,700 for New Mexico resident freshmen with a 3.5 to 3.74 GPA.
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Regent’s New Mexico Scholars Scholarship
Requirements
ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1140+
A state-allocated scholarship for top-performing New Mexico resident freshmen.
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Other scholarships at New Mexico Highlands University (2)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships offered by the Highlands Foundation for currently enrolled or incoming students.
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New Mexico Graduate Scholarship Program
$7,200/yr
A graduate scholarship carrying a stipend of $7,200 per academic year matched by a half-time assistantship.
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Common questions about New Mexico Highlands University scholarships

How much merit aid does New Mexico Highlands University give?

Published awards range $2,500-$7,200/yr. New Mexico Highlands University lists 12 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at New Mexico Highlands University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA / 25 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does New Mexico Highlands University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,500-$7,200/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at New Mexico Highlands University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 73% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at New Mexico Highlands University?

10 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with New Mexico Highlands University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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