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New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship

The Legislative Lottery Scholarship was established in 1996 for New Mexico residents who graduate from New Mexico high schools. The award covers approximately $2400 a semester for tuition on a first dollar basis at in-state public 2-year or 4-year institutions. Students must also meet merit requirements. The program is funded by the New Mexico Lottery system.

Year the Program was Founded 

1996

Promise Typology Category 

State merit-based aid programs

State 

New Mexico

Residency Requirement 

State

K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

State High School

Type of Award 

Financial Award

Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

No

Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

Yes

Disbursement of Financial Aid 

First Dollar

Year Requirement for Full Aid 

1

Sponsored by Single Agency 

Yes

Program Offers Support Services 

No