Davis New Mexico Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Davis New Mexico Scholarship
Overview
The Davis New Mexico Scholars program supports New Mexico students who are academically successful, resilient, and committed to completing a four-year college degree. It targets students who will be the first in their family to attend college and who participate in one or more affiliated preparation programs. The scholarship emphasizes readiness and persistence, aiming to remove barriers for students prepared to do what it takes to graduate on time.
Description: A merit- and commitment-focused scholarship for students demonstrating academic success, resilience, and a clear intent to complete a four-year degree.
Eligibility: Applicants must be first-generation college-going New Mexico residents enrolled in at least one affiliate program and committed to earning a college degree.
- For first-generation New Mexico students enrolled in affiliate programs.
- Intended for students who demonstrate resilience and a clear four-year degree plan.
- Supports students who are prepared to complete college on time.
How to Apply
Eligible students apply during the fall of their senior year using the Common Application. The application is comprehensive: it requires written essays, official transcripts, and a recommendation from the school counselor. Completing the Davis New Mexico Scholarship application via the Common Application also enables simultaneous applications to many colleges and universities across the state and the country.
Application Requirements: Applicants must submit essays, transcripts, and a counselor recommendation as part of the Common Application packet.
Application Timeline: The scholarship application opens in the fall of the applicant's senior year; applicants should prepare materials in advance to meet Common Application deadlines.
- Apply using the Common Application during senior fall.
- Prepare essays, official transcripts, and a counselor recommendation.
- Using the Common Application facilitates applying to many colleges with the same materials.