Scholarship Requirements

  • 1.  Rio Grande High School student (preference given to student-athletes)

  • 2. 3.0 minimum GPA or acceptance to the University of New Mexico (Main Campus)

  • 3. Attend the University of New Mexico (Main Campus)

  • 4. Major in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) career (preferred, but not required)

  • 5. Essays (see below)

  • 6. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

    • Student-Athlete: Teacher & Coach 

    • Others: 2 Teachers, or Teacher and Club Sponsor

  • 7. Unofficial Transcript

Essay Topics

  1. Essay Prompt 1 (350 words or less)
    Describe your high school experience. Include your involvement in sports, clubs, after-school activities, employment, and any other meaningful commitments. Explain how these experiences influenced your growth and shaped your overall high school journey.

  2. Essay Prompt 2 (350 words or less)
    Describe your plans for your college education. Include one specific experience, moment, or influence that inspired or guided you toward your educational goals.

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