There are many scholarships available to support students pursuing degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Below, you'll find a list of local, state, and national opportunities - including scholarships for underrepresented students in tech and engineering fields.
Featured Scholarships
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- For students of Hispanic heritage in STEM fields
- https://www.hsf.net/
- Opens January | Deadline Varies
- SMART Scholarship (Department of Defense)
- Covers full tuition, summer internships, and job placement
- https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart/en
- Deadline: December
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarships
- For women in engineering and computer science
- https://swe.org/scholarships/
- Deadline: February 15
National STEM Scholarships
- NSF S-STEM Program - For students with financial need in STEM majors
- Generation Google Scholarship - For underrepresented students in CS
- AISES Scholarships - For Indigenous students in STEM
Local & University Scholarships
- NMSU Scholarships - NMSU Scholar Dollar$
- Financial Aid - NMSU Financial Aid
- LANL Foundation Scholarships (New Mexico) - https://lanlfoundation.org/our-scholarships/
- Citizens Bank Scholarship - https://www.citizensbank.com/student-loans/scholarship.aspx
- 📅 Start early: Track all deadlines in a calendar or planner.
- 📝 Write a strong personal statement: Share your STEM goals, experiences, and what drives you.
- 📬 Request recommendation letters early: Give your recommenders plenty of time and info about your achievements.
- 📂 Keep a resume or brag sheet: Include awards, leadership roles, volunteer work, and any CS/AI projects.
- 🔍 Proofread everything: Typos can hurt your chances — double-check your applications before submitting!
