Financial Aid: Scholarships
General Scholarship Application is Now Closed
Check back in January for 2009-2010 Application
The Doña Ana Community College Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship Services offers a wide array of scholarships to assist a diverse student population pursuing a higher education. As an open-door institution, our office is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to students regardless of personal, economic, or social conditions.
You are encouraged to submit the online application at https://nmsu.scholarships.nelnet.net The application will be available early January and is due by MARCH 1ST (deadline may vary from year to year). Only one application is necessary to be considered for most scholarships.
As most of the scholarships require you to demonstrate financial need you are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov .
Students affiliated with a Native American tribe should contact their individual Tribal Scholarship Office regarding the required paperwork for tribal scholarships.
State Scholarships
The State of New Mexico encourages residents to continue their education in New Mexico postsecondary institutions by providing state-funded scholarship opportunities
Legislative Lottery Scholarship-
Legislative Lottery Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Legislative Lottery Frequently asked questions--click here
DACC Tuition and GED Scholarship
Legislative Endowment Scholarship
Current-Use Scholarships
Current-use scholarships are the actual monies given by donors, rather than earnings gained on the funds provided by the donors. In some cases, the full scholarship amount amay be dispersed over two semsters.
Endowed Scholarships
Because monies donated for endowed scholarship are invested, the amounts awarded depend on the performance of individual investments and vary from semester to semester.
Departmental Scholarships
Students are encouraged to check with their college and departments for information on additional scholarships. Information about outside scholarships opportunities is available in our Financial Aid office in RM 115
Outside Scholarship Resources
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association Scholarships
