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General Richard T. Knowles Legislative Scholarship

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Funding Amount

Covers remaining balance needed to attend NMMI for the academic year

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

General Richard T. Knowles Legislative Scholarship

Overview: NMMI scholarship for New Mexico resident high school students providing funding to cover the remaining balance needed to attend NMMI for the academic year.

Geographic Scope: New Mexico residents only

Eligibility:

  • New Mexico resident high school students

  • Minimum 2.0 GPA for new cadets

  • Old cadets must maintain 2.0 GPA and at least "C" in deportment (corps grade)

  • Must apply for the scholarship

  • Must meet all NMMI admissions standards

    • Award Details:

  • Benefit is adjusted for the needs of each NM resident HS student (not a flat fee)

  • All other scholarships are applied first

  • Remaining balance is covered by the Knowles Scholarship

  • For cadets already receiving the scholarship, amounts are adjusted to cover any balance owed by the family

    • Program Goals:

  • Remove financial burden for families unable to otherwise afford NMMI

  • Increase percentage and number of NM HS resident corps members

  • Complements the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship for college-aged students and cadets

    • Requirements:

  • Proof of residency maintained by NMMI registrar's office

  • Proof of residency must meet State's residency requirements for higher educational institutions

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (575) 622-6250 or 1-800-421-5376

  • Email: admissions@nmmi.edu

  • Address: 101 W. College Blvd., Roswell, NM 88201

    • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Complete NMMI Admissions Application
    - Must apply to NMMI as a cadet
    - Must meet all NMMI admissions standards

    2. Apply for the Knowles Scholarship
    - All cadets who wish to be part of the Knowles Scholarship program must apply
    - Application required (separate from general admissions)

    3. Provide Proof of Residency
    - Submit to NMMI registrar's office
    - Must meet State's residency requirements for higher educational institutions

    4. Submit Other Scholarship Applications
    - All other scholarships must be applied for first
    - Knowles Scholarship covers remaining balance after other awards

    5. Contact Admissions
    - Phone: (575) 622-6250
    - Email: admissions@nmmi.edu
    - For specific application materials and deadlines

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