International Undergrad Amigo Scholarship

Scholarship Overview

The University of New Mexico offers competitive scholarships for high-achieving students. Our most prestigious scholarship, the International Amigo Scholarship, grants international students (non-immigrant visa holders) the resident, in-state tuition rate. This means you will pay what a resident student from New Mexico pays. This is a value of over $20,000 per year.

Applicable course, university, and country

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management
• Computer Science, Bachelor of Science
• Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science
• Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science
• Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science
• Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science

Scholarship amount details

• This scholarship is valued at over $20,000 per year.
• Breakdown of expenses covered:
  • Room & Board: $10,916
  • Books & Supplies: $1,253
  • Transportation: $2,094
  • Miscellaneous and Health Insurance: $5,348
  • Tuition & Fees: $10,660
• Students must meet renewal requirements each semester.
• Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly

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 available for Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

• The scholarship may be renewed for:
  • Up to four years for freshman applicants.
  • Up to two years for transfer applicants.
• Students must maintain:
  • Enrollment in 15 new credit hours each semester (no repeated courses).
  • A minimum 3.0 GPA each semester.
• The scholarship will not be renewed if the eligibility requirements are not met.
• For more information about specific renewal requirements, academic policies, and the scholarship petition process to appeal a cancellation, please see the scholarship page.
• Students are responsible for understanding the requirements to maintain the International Amigo Scholarship.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Scholarship link:
https://international.unm.edu/misc/scholarship-and-cost-of-attendance.html#:~:text=Our%20most%20prestigious%20scholarship%2C%20the,student%20from%20New%20Mexico%20pays

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Application Form	Required
Academic Transcripts	Required
Personal Statement	Required
Letters of Recommendation	Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume	Required
Financial Documentation	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Detail	Information
Application Deadlines	– Fall Admission: March 15th – Spring Admission: May 1st For best consideration, ensure all materials, such as transcripts and English language scores, are received by these dates.
Decision Notification	Scholarship decisions are typically communicated after the application deadlines. For specific timelines, please contact the International Admissions office.
Contact Email	goglobal@unm.edu
Contact Phone Number	+1 (505) 277-4032

Additional Information

• The scholarship may be renewed for up to four years for freshman applicants and two years for transfer applicants.
• Students must maintain enrollment in 15 new credit hours (no repeated courses) and achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA each semester.
• The scholarship will not be renewed if the eligibility requirements are not met.
• For more information concerning specific renewal requirements, academic policies, and completing a scholarship petition to appeal a scholarship cancellation, please see the scholarship page.
• Students are responsible for ensuring they understand the requirements to maintain the International Amigo Scholarship.

Scholarship Eligibility

• Freshman applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
  • The equivalent of a US 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on upper secondary school (high school) college preparatory coursework, as determined by UNM; or
  • An ACT composite score of 26 or an SAT combined score of 1240 and a 3.0 grade point average on upper secondary school (high school) college preparatory coursework.
• Admission to a full-time, in-person undergraduate program (online-only degree programs are not eligible).
• Non-immigrant visa status (preference is given to student visa holders – F1 or J1).
• No previous attendance at UNM in the current application degree level.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Name	Requirement and Cutoff
TOEFL	Required (Minimum score 68)
IELTS	Required (Minimum score 6)
SAT	Required (Minimum score 1240)
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?
The students must have completed their secondary education from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
Yearly