'24 University of New Mexico International Amigo Scholarship (US Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s and Master’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 
i. Undergraduates: 15th of March, 2024
ii. Postgraduates: 15th of February, 2024

Scholarship Summary: 
The UNM International Amigo Scholarship entitles awarded international students (undergraduate and postgraduate) to a waiver of the non-resident portion of tuition.  Students must meet renewal requirements each semester.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
The eligibility criteria for the International Amigo Scholarship is as follows;
Freshman Applicants: 
i. 3.5 GPA on a US scale in upper secondary/ high school coursework  
OR 
ii. 3.0 GPA on a US scale AND either an ACT score of 26 OR SAT score of 1240 
OR 
iii. 3.25 GPA of with at least 30 credits of university-level transferable coursework. 

Master or PhD applicants:
i. 3.0 GPA on a US scale in previous Undergraduate Degree Program.
ii. Admission to a full-time degree-granting program (Managed Online Programs are not eligible.) 
iii. Non-immigrant visa status (Preference is given to student visa holders - F1 or J1.) 
iv. No prior attendance at UNM in the current application degree level. 

Value of Scholarship: 
The UNM International Amigo Scholarship are valued as follows;
i. Undergraduate: A waiver of the non-resident portion of tuition - a value of more than $16,000 per year.
ii. Postgraduate: A waiver of the non-resident portion of tuition - a value of more than $19,000 per year.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
All applicants are automatically considered for these generous scholarships – no additional application paperwork is needed!

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the UNM international Amigo Undergraduate or Postgraduate Scholarship Page.