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The University of New Mexico has set up scholarship programs to ease the financial burden on students as they transition from being high school graduates to undergraduate students. These programs cater to both residents and non-residents of New Mexico. The National African American Scholars is an example of a scholarship that caters to African American freshmen students who are not residents of New Mexico.
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be a national scholar of African American descent. Applicants are expected to have good academic performance with a GPA score of 3.3 or higher. To maintain the scholarship, candidates must complete 15 credit hours each semester in their entire academic year.
Winning scholarship entries are awarded approximately $14,000. This amount can be used to cater for the entire academic year’s tuition and fees. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years as long as the candidate continues to meet the eligibility requirements.
1. Start early
The period between the application open date and the closing date is only a month, therefore, you should start your application process as soon as they open to ensure that you have ample time to gather all the necessary information and meet all the requirements.
2. Be accurate
Double-check to ascertain that all the information filled out in the application form is correct.
3. Seek help from a knowledgeable third party
Before handing in your application, ensure that you review your application with a knowledgeable third party as they may spot errors and other petty mistakes that you may have missed.
4. Follow guidelines
To avoid being disqualified, strictly adhere to the instructions provided in the application form, provide all required supporting evidence, and do not stray from the stated rules.