Downer-Bennett Scholarship
Automatically considered
$200–$1,000
About this scholarship
Single-parent continuing undergraduate students at the University of New Mexico Main campus may be considered for the Downer-Bennett endowed scholarship. Eligible students must have at least 12 Main-campus credits earned by the end of fall semester, a highly competitive cumulative UNM GPA, and enrollment in 12 credits each semester for the upcoming academic year.
UNM endowed awards typically range from $200 to $1,000 per year. Amounts vary.
Contact the UNM Scholarship Office for application timing and process. Awards are made on a yearly basis for fall and spring semesters.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Continuing undergraduate student at UNM Main campus
- Non-traditional student who is a single parent
- At least 12 UNM Main campus credits earned by end of fall semester
- Enroll in / earn 12 credits each semester
- Competitive cumulative GPA
- FAFSA on file (selection uses FAFSA, admissions, and registrar data)
- Recipients must submit a scholarship Thank You letter after selection (not an application essay)
- A highly competitive cumulative UNM GPA is required, but no numeric minimum is stated.
- Recipients must submit a scholarship thank-you letter after selection.