State Benefit·New Mexico·🎓Education & Training

Wartime Veterans Scholarship

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

Verified May 12, 2026againstdvs.nm.gov

Who qualifies

Veterans
  • Available to any veteran
  • Honorable discharge required
  • New Mexico residency

How to apply

$5,000-$15,000+/year

Apply through the official New Mexico agency.

Open application

Details

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).

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.

Always confirm current rates and rules with the New Mexico state agency before applying.

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