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WNMU Foundation Scholarships

 

The Western New Mexico University Foundation offers numerous scholarships that are awarded annually on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, and/or other specific criteria set by donors.

 

All students may be eligible for various types of financial aid, including scholarships. Current WNMU students and prospective students who have submitted an Admissions application and have been assigned a University Identification Number (W00) are strongly encouraged to submit an online WNMU Foundation Scholarship Application.

 

The application is available online annually October 1st through January 31st for the following academic year.

 

These funds are made available by the contributions and gifts made to the WNMU Foundation from generous individuals, community service groups, businesses, and other non-profit entities.

 

Although completing a FAFSA form annually is highly recommended, it is not a requirement in order to complete the WNMU Foundation Scholarship Application. It is recommended that all students should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually by our March 1st priority deadline to be considered for need-based scholarships and other Financial Aid opportunities. Applicants fill out the FAFSA online. Step-by-step instructions to help you complete the application are provided online.  The FAFSA application is completed online at http://www.fafsa.gov/

 

Scholarship awards are subject to change each year. The total number and amount of scholarships are based upon the funds available. Scholarships are granted to high school, undergraduate and graduate students. They are awarded at the beginning of each semester. Only complete applications will be reviewed.  Scholarship applications must be submitted each year and are evaluated independently each year, to be considered for awards.  Past awards or denials are not determinates of the current year evaluations.  We encourage students to apply each year!

 

Key Dates:

Application Traditionally Opens: October 1st

• Application Priority Deadline: January 31st
• Applications that remain open year round - Applications submitted before January 31st will be prioritized for review.
• Committee Selection(s) Traditionally Begin: March 1st, students will be notified by email whether or not they have been selected. Selections are continuously made until the scholarship(s) have been awareded.
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Awards:

• Tuition and Fees

 

Categories:

• Academic Achievement	High School Student
  Alumni	History
  Art	Mathematics
  Athletics	Mimbres Valley Learning Center
  Business	Music
  Child Development	Native American
  College of Education	Natural Science
  Criminal Justice	Nursing
  English	Social Science
  Gallup Graduate Studies	Theater
  General	Veteran
  GIA= Grant in Aid	Women Returning to College

 

Eligibility:

All students who have submitted a Scholarship Application between October 1st and January 31st, are eligible for scholarships with priority over applications submitted later.

 

All students considered for scholarships must have a valid Western New Mexico University Student W00 ID, and be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program at WNMU for the specified application award period.

 

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:

1. The specified criteria listed under each scholarship
2. Complete application
3. Complete required attachments as per quested for a particular scholarship (Please note: Essay responses may be used by WNMU for varying purposes. All awards are disbursed directly to a student’s account and is not given directly to a student applicant.

 

Scholarships are awarded in the school term of the following year. (i.e., 2020 scholarships are awarded in August 2021)

 

There is no limit on how many times a student can be considered for scholarships. Students should apply every year.

 

Scholarship amounts change yearly and range from $100.00 to full tuition. Applicants are not guaranteed a scholarship, as scholarship amounts vary each year depending on the number of students who apply, and the dollar value available. Although the selection process is highly competitive, review committees look at all the factors that help make a student successful at WNMU, and do their best to support students accordingly.