Financial Aid: Scholarships
General Scholarship Application will reopen AUGUST 1ST
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS AUGUST 31ST
Scholarships that will reopen
To apply login to https://nmsu.scholarships.nelnet.net
DACC TUITION SCHOLARSHIP
- Be a New Mexico Resident
- Have unmet need if receiving financial aid, and not be a recipient of another tuition scholarship
- Officially declare a major with the Registrar's Office
- Be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, or 6 credit hours for a partial scholarship
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (incoming GED students may alternatively sbustitute a GED score of 480 or greater)
INTEL CURRENT USE SCHOLARSHIP
- Be a New Mexico Resident
- Enrolled in an electronics-based technical program leading to an Associates Degree.
- Must have completed a minimum of twelve(12) semester hours in the Associate Degree program
- Must have a minimum cum GPA of 3.0
- Must show financial need which a FAFSA must be on file.
CYNTHIA HEIRS-ROBINSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be a graduate of a New Mexico high school or have earned a GED in NM
- Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Must be accepted into or enrolled in an Associate degree in Water Utility Operations or related program.
PRUETT FAMILY WATER TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled in the 2nd semester and pursuing a degree in Water Technology
- Must have successfully completed their 1st semester in the Water Technology program
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of award
MAX SUMMERLOT MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
- Must be a student in the second year in water utilities technology.
- Must have a 3.0 GPA
JORGE AND MARTHA MOY CURRENT USE SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be a graduate of a Dona Ana County high school
- Must be a female student
- Candidates may apply beginning with their second semester.
- Preference shall be given to students majoring in Drafting and Design Technologies with an emphasis in Civil Surveying.
- Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need based on current FAFSA results.
The Doña Ana Community College Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship Services offers a wide array of scholarships to assist a diverse student population pursuing a higher education. As an open-door institution, our office is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to students regardless of personal, economic, or social conditions.
You are encouraged to submit the online application at https://nmsu.scholarships.nelnet.net The application will be available early January and is due by MARCH 1ST (deadline may vary from year to year). Only one application is necessary to be considered for most scholarships.
As most of the scholarships require you to demonstrate financial need you are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov .
Students affiliated with a Native American tribe should contact their individual Tribal Scholarship Office regarding the required paperwork for tribal scholarships.
State Scholarships
The State of New Mexico encourages residents to continue their education in New Mexico postsecondary institutions by providing state-funded scholarship opportunities
Legislative Lottery Scholarship-
Legislative Lottery Frequently asked questions--click here
DACC Tuition and GED Scholarship
Legislative Endowment Scholarship
Current-Use Scholarships
Current-use scholarships are the actual monies given by donors, rather than earnings gained on the funds provided by the donors. In some cases, the full scholarship amount amay be dispersed over two semsters.
Endowed Scholarships
Because monies donated for endowed scholarship are invested, the amounts awarded depend on the performance of individual investments and vary from semester to semester.
Departmental Scholarships
Students are encouraged to check with their college and departments for information on additional scholarships. Information about outside scholarships opportunities is available in our Financial Aid office in RM 115
Outside Scholarship Resources
