Scholarship Opportunity

New Mexico Fire Fighters & Peace Officers Survivors Scholarship

Offered by New Mexico Higher Education Department

State scholarship providing college support to eligible spouses and children of New Mexico firefighters or peace officers who died in the line of duty.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelCollege Student

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Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2027 Annual Cycle

OpensJuly 1, 2027
DeadlineSeptember 1, 2027

Eligibility

  • The student and deceased firefighter or peace officer must have been New Mexico residents.
  • Be the spouse, adopted child, or natural child of an eligible officer who died in the line of duty.
  • A child must have been age 21 or younger at the time of the officer's death.
  • Attend a public postsecondary institution in or outside New Mexico.

Requirements

  • Request the current application from NMHED beginning July 1.
  • Complete the application and attach all required survivor and eligibility documentation.
  • Email the complete packet to the NMHED Financial Aid Division by the deadline.

How to Apply

  1. 1Request the application by email beginning July 1.
  2. 2Gather relationship and line-of-duty documentation.
  3. 3Submit the complete packet by September 1.