Scholarships & Funding Resources

El Centro Scholarships

Available September, November, February and April from the 1st‑10th.

Before starting your application, please ensure you have all the following documents to upload all files in one session. Completed applications must have the following:

  • One-page personal statement expressing the situation that created the emergency and how this scholarship will support your educational goals. Please note: this scholarship will first be applied to any balance on your Bursar’s account.
  • Supporting documentation that will assist the committee in making its decision. This may include things such as statements, bills, pictures, etc.
  • Current unofficial transcript, which establishes you have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Form: Application
Application Closed
Form: Application

Before starting your application, please ensure you have all the following documents to upload all files in one session. Completed applications must have the following:

  • Narrative (2-3 pages max) describing the goals, objectives, and benefits to you/department/UNM/community, timelines, and target population. Please include answers to the following questions:
    • Why is it important that you attend this conference/event?
    • How does this professional opportunity align with your academic, personal, and professional goals?
    • Why should El Centro support this professional development opportunity?
  • Supporting documentation that will assist the committee in making its decision. This includes things such as a conference agenda if available, or an announcement of the opportunity with the application.
  • Budget, which shows the amount of funding needed for the professional development activity. You may use the template in the application.
Form: Application

Before starting your application, please ensure you have all the following documents to upload all files in one session. Completed applications must have the following:

  • Narrative (2-3 pages max) describing the goals, objectives, and benefits to you/department/UNM/community, timelines, and target population. Please include answers to the following questions:
    • Number of participants expected (students/faculty/staff and or community)
    • New information/skills/attitudes/behaviors or learning objectives for participants
    • Collaboration(s) or partnership(s)
Form: Application

El Centro Awards

Application Closed
Form: Application

External Scholarships

Please note that UNM does not make any decisions nor determine eligibility for external scholarships and resources

AHCC Scholarships https://www.ahcnm.org/2023-scholarship-program
Albuquerque Community Foundation abqcf.org/scholarships/
El Mesquite CEP cep.unm.edu/scholarships/IME.html
Hispanic Scholarship Fund hsf.net/scholarship
Immigrants Rising Scholarship scholarshipsaz.org/scholarships
LNESC lnesc.org/scholarships
ScholarSHPE shpe.org/students/scholarshpe
Sparx & Lorenzo Antonio Scholarship sparxlorenzoantonio.org/english
The Dream US Scholarship thedream.us
AHCC Scholarships ahcnm.org/scholarship-954050.html
Albuquerque Community Foundation abqcf.org/scholarships/
ASUNM Advocacy Scholarship asunm.unm.edu/campus-resources/scholarships/index.html
ASUNM Emergency Scholarship asunm.unm.edu/campus-resources/scholarships/index.html
Athletic Scholarship hed.state.nm.us/financial-aid/scholarships/athletic
Daniels Boundless Opportunity Scholarship https://www.danielsfund.org/scholarships/boundless/overview
El Mezquite CEP cep.unm.edu/scholarships/IME.html
Fire Fighters and Peace Officers Survivors Scholarship hed.state.nm.us/financial-aid/scholarships/fire-fighters-and-peace-officers-survivors
Hispanic Scholarship Fund hsf.net/scholarship
Hispanic Women's Council nmhwc.com/scholarship.html
Imigrants Risng Scholarship scholarshipsaz.org/scholarships
Jenny Marie Ames Memorial Scholarship asunm.unm.edu/campus-resources/scholarships/index.html
LNESC lnesc.org/scholarships
MALDEF SCHOLARSHIP maldef.org/resources/scholarship-resources
New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship Program https://www.reachhighernm.com/recent-high-school-graduate/
New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship https://www.reachhighernm.com/returning-students/
New Mexico Scholars hed.state.nm.us/financial-aid/scholarships/nm
Sabirna Single Mother's Scholarship https://women.unm.edu/services/sabrina-scholarship.html
ScholarSHPE shpe.org/students/scholarshpe
Teacher Preparation Affordability Scholarship Program hed.nm.gov
The Dream US Scholarship thedream.us
UNM Alumni Association Scholarship unmalumni.com/s/1730/20/interior-2col.aspx?sid=1730&gid=2&pgid=1750
UNM LGBTQ Resource Center PRIDE Scholarships lgbtqrc.unm.edu/about/scholarships.html
UNM Parent Association Scholarship https://parent.unm.edu/parent-family-association/scholarship.html
Wartime & Vietnam Veterans Scholarship hed.state.nm.us/financial-aid/scholarships/vietnam-veterans
Albuquerque Community Foundation abqcf.org/scholarships/
Athletic Scholarship hed.state.nm.us/financial-aid/scholarships/athletic
El Mesquite CEP cep.unm.edu/scholarships/IME.html
Fire Fighters and Peace Officers Survivors Scholarship hed.state.nm.us/financial-aid/scholarships/fire-fighters-and-peace-officers-survivors
The Glenda Lewis Critical Race Scholar Award grad.unm.edu/funding/scholarships/critical-race-scholar.html
Graduate scholarship hed.state.nm.us/financial-aid/scholarships/graduate
Grow Your Own Teachers hed.state.nm.us/financial-aid/scholarships/grow-your-own-teachers
Hispanic Students Fund Scholarship hsf.net/scholarship
Hispanic Women's Council nmhwc.com/scholarship.html
Imigrants Rising Scholarship scholarshipsaz.org/scholarships
LNESC lnesc.org/scholarships
MALDEF SCHOLARSHIP maldef.org/resources/scholarship-resources
New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship Program hed.state.nm.us/financial-aid/scholarships/legislative-lottery
New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship hed.state.nm.us/financial-aid/scholarships/new-mexico-opportunity-scholarship
New Mexico Scholars hed.state.nm.us/financial-aid/scholarships/nm
Sabirna Single Mother's Scholarship women.unm.edu/services/sabrina-single-mothers-scholarship.html
ScholarSHPE shpe.org/students/scholarshpe
Teacher Preparation Affordability Scholarship Program hed.state.nm.us/financial-aid/scholarships/teacher-preparation-affordability-scholarship-program
UNM Alumni Association Scholarship unmalumni.com/s/1730/20/interior-2col.aspx?sid=1730&gid=2&pgid=1750
UNM GPSA Grants & Scholarships unmgpsagrants.awardspring.com/Opportunities
UNM LGBTQ Resource Center PRIDE Scholarships lgbtqrc.unm.edu/about/scholarships.html
UNM Parent Association Scholarship parentassociation.unm.edu/scholarship/scholarships.html
Wartime & Vietnam Veterans Scholarship hed.state.nm.us/financial-aid/scholarships/vietnam-veterans
AHCC Scholarships ahcnm.org/scholarship-954050.html
El Mesquite CEP cep.unm.edu/scholarships/IME.html
Hispanic Scholarship Fund hsf.net/scholarship
Hispanic Women's Council nmhwc.com/scholarship.html
Imigrants Rising Scholarship scholarshipsaz.org/scholarships
LNESC lnesc.org/scholarships
MALDEF SCHOLARSHIP maldef.org/resources/scholarship-resources
Scholarships A-Z scholarshipsaz.org/scholarships
ScholarSHPE shpe.org/students/scholarshpe
Sparx & Lorenzo Antonio Scholarship sparxlorenzoantonio.org/english/application-forms
The Dream US Scholarship thedream.us
UNM LGBTQ Resource Center PRIDE Scholarships lgbtqrc.unm.edu/about/scholarships.html