Scholarship Opportunity

New Mexico Lottery Scholarship

Offered by New Mexico Higher Education Department

Automatic full-tuition scholarship for recent New Mexico high school, homeschool, or high school equivalency graduates attending an eligible public college or university full time.

Minimum GPA2.5+
EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Student

AI Use Policy

No AI policy is stated

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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

Automatic Institutional Award

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineTo Be Announced

Eligibility

  • Be a New Mexico resident and recent high school, homeschool, or high school equivalency graduate.
  • Enroll at an eligible New Mexico public college or university within 16 months.
  • Enroll full time: 15 credits at a four-year institution or 12 credits at a community college.
  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Requirements

  • Complete the qualifying or bridge semester.
  • Maintain full-time enrollment each fall and spring.
  • Continue meeting satisfactory academic progress requirements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Enroll and register full time at a participating institution.
  2. 2Tell the financial aid office you intend to establish Lottery Scholarship eligibility.
  3. 3The institution awards eligible students automatically.