Global Leadership

Scholarship Overview

The University of New Mexico offers competitive scholarships for high-achieving students. A scholarship opportunity for international students who have demonstrated academic performance and show promise to be leaders in their communities.

Applicable course, university, and country

• This scholarship is applicable for The University of New Mexico, United States of America
• This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: USD 3000
Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 83.61
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Congo, Republic of the, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, North, Korea, South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sudan, South, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

• LOR: Letter of Recommendation from one of their School Officials describing student’s leadership activity and future potential
• Essay: Essay (500 words max) on the topic “What leadership means to me”
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• Official academic transcripts and any required translations
• Financial Responsibility Form and Official Bank Statements
• Before applying for this scholarship, the Applicant should first complete an online application for admission and receive UNM ID number (in 9 digit format)
• Applicant needs his/her UNM ID number for the scholarship application
• Copy of Essay and Letter of Recommendation with the subject “Leadership” should be mailed to geoscholarships@unm.edu
• In the body of the email, Applicants are asked to include the following:
  • Full Name
  • UNM ID Number (in 9-digit format)
  • Recommender’s full name and his or her email address
• This scholarship will not be combined with another UNM scholarship (such as the Amigo Scholarship)

Scholarship Application
This scholarship does not need a separate external application.

Scholarship link: https://scholarship.unm.edu/

Application Documents

Document	Required/Optional
Official Transcripts	Required
LOR	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Date
Scholarship Deadline	Not Available
Contact Number	5052778900
Contact Email	geoscholarships@unm.edu

 

Scholarship Eligibility

• 3.0 GPA on a US scale in upper secondary/high school coursework
• Admission to a full-time, undergraduate program (Online Programs are not eligible.)
• Non-immigrant visa status (Preference is given to student visa holders- F1 or J1.)
• No prior attendance at UNM in the current application degree level

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction Applicable

Exams Details:

Exam	Required/Optional
TOEFL	Required (minimum score 68)
IELTS	Required (minimum score 6.5)
PTE	Required (minimum score 47)
12	Required (minimum score 3.0 GPA)

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
Students must have completed their high school diploma or equivalent degree from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship does not need a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official Transcripts, LOR.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time.