Regents' Scholarship (University of New Mexico)

The Regents' Scholarship is the University of New Mexico's most prestigious merit award, given to about 12 incoming first-year students each year, open to residents and nonresidents alike. It covers roughly $15,500 per year for New Mexico residents or $24,000 per year for nonresidents — tuition, fees, and housing — renewable for four years. A minimum 3.90 cumulative GPA is required, and recipients must complete both the admission application and a separate scholarship application by the deadline; freshman recipients live in the Scholars Wing residence hall.

Eligibility

DemographicsRequires admission to University of New Mexico; a separate scholarship application is required in addition to the admission application.

Applying

About $15,500/year for New Mexico residents or $24,000/year for nonresidents — covers tuition, fees, and housing; renewable for four years.