Wartime Veterans Scholarship

Tuition, fees, and books at any NM state-funded post-secondary institution for veterans with qualifying campaign medals.

State BenefitNew MexicoEducation & Training

Verified May 12, 2026 against dvs.nm.gov

At a glance

Benefit type: Education & Training — New Mexico
Who it's for: Veterans
VA rating needed: No rating requirement
Estimated value: $5,000-$15,000+/year
Where it applies: New Mexico
Last verified: May 12, 2026

What is Wartime Veterans Scholarship?

Wartime Veterans Scholarship is a New Mexico education & training benefit for veterans. Tuition, fees, and books at any NM state-funded post-secondary institution for veterans with qualifying campaign medals. The listed value is $5,000-$15,000+/year.

Who qualifies

Veterans

Available to any veteran
Honorable discharge required
New Mexico residency

How to apply

Apply through the official New Mexico agency.

Open application

Who is eligible

Eligibility

Honorably discharged; NM resident at time of entry into Armed Forces OR lived in NM for 10+ years; awarded a campaign medal for service after August 1, 1990 (e.g., Southwest Asia Service Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal).

What Wartime Veterans Scholarship covers

Covers

Tuition, required fees, and books at any NM state-funded post-secondary institution (undergraduate, master's, or doctoral). Renewable annually with satisfactory academic progress.

Verified information & sources

Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: dvs.nm.gov

Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.

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Frequently asked questions about Wartime Veterans Scholarship

Who qualifies for Wartime Veterans Scholarship?

Wartime Veterans Scholarship is for Veterans; available to any veteran; new mexico residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.

How much is Wartime Veterans Scholarship worth?

The listed value is $5,000-$15,000+/year. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.

How do I apply for Wartime Veterans Scholarship?

Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.

Where can I verify Wartime Veterans Scholarship?

Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.