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New Mexico scholarships, grants & apprenticeships

3 scholarships on this site are limited to New Mexico residents, schools or employers, and the next one to close is Lea County Electric Cooperative Education Foundation Scholarship on Jan 15, 2027. New Mexico students can also apply to all 138 open national scholarships.

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State aid: New Mexico offers New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship (Tuition and fees at NM public and tribal colleges), run by New Mexico Higher Education Department. Federal Pell Grants stack on top.

Registered apprenticeships in New Mexico are handled by the Apprenticeship (New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions) (a state apprenticeship agency); we list 1 training program you can contact directly.

The IRS lists 8 community foundations in New Mexico with at least $1 million in assets; the largest is Albuquerque Community Foundation in Albuquerque. Many run local scholarships with one shared application. For hands-on careers, 34 accredited trade programs in New Mexico appear in federal College Scorecard data.

Scholarships for New Mexico students (3)

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Lea County Electric Cooperative Education Foundation Scholarship

$8,000 (one-time) · Lea County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) Education Foundation · High school senior

Active LCEC members or dependents of members, 19 or younger, living in a county LCEC serves in southeastern New Mexico or West Texas, who are graduating seniors (or GED/homeschool equivalent) and will enroll full-time in an undergraduate program at an accredited U.S. college, university or trade school (including online). One recommendation letter required.

Terms on LCEC's page say applications must be received by close of business Friday, Jan 15, 2027 (by mail or in person; no postmarks). Part of the page still shows last year's date, so confirm with LCEC.
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New Mexico Scholars Scholarship

Award varies (income-based; combined family income up to $60,000) · New Mexico Higher Education Department · High school senior

New Mexico residents who graduated from a New Mexico high school in the top 5% of their class or scored 25 ACT / 1140 SAT, enrolling full-time as undergraduates at an eligible New Mexico college before age 21, with combined family income up to $60,000.

No statewide deadline: apply through the financial aid office of the New Mexico college you'll attend.
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New Mexico state grants

New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship
New Mexico Higher Education Department

Tuition and fees at NM public and tribal colleges

New Mexico residents enrolled 6+ credits at an eligible NM public or tribal college, keeping a 2.5 GPA; covers tuition after other grants.

No deadline — awarded each term.

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New Mexico grants: how to apply and deadlines →

Apprenticeships in New Mexico

Apprenticeship (New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions)

State apprenticeship agency. Paid, on-the-job training with a credential at the end.

Search openings on Apprenticeship.gov Full New Mexico apprenticeship guide →

Community foundations in New Mexico

Albuquerque Community Foundation
Albuquerque · $161 million in assets
Scholarships page
Santa Fe Community Foundation
Santa Fe · $144 million in assets
New Mexico Community Foundation
Santa Fe · $77 million in assets

All 8 New Mexico community foundations →

Looking at trade school? Compare 34 accredited trade programs in New Mexico.

Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships only for New Mexico residents?

Yes. 3 on this site are limited to New Mexico, and the next deadline is Jan 15, 2027 (Lea County Electric Cooperative Education Foundation Scholarship).

What state grants does New Mexico offer?

New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship. Most use the FAFSA, so file it early.

Can I apply to national scholarships too?

Yes. All 138 open national scholarships accept students from New Mexico unless their own rules say otherwise.