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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

    Website Links 

    http://www.hed.state.nm.us/students/lotteryscholarship.aspx

    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