Wartime Veterans Scholarship
Tuition, fees, and books at any NM state-funded post-secondary institution for veterans with qualifying campaign medals.
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About this benefit
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.
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Last checked 2026-05-05 against www.dvs.nm.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the New Mexico state agency before applying.
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Vietnam Veterans Scholarship
Tuition and reimbursement for books and fees at NM state-funded schools for Vietnam Campaign Medal recipients.
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Children of Deceased Veterans Scholarship
Full tuition waiver plus room, board, books, and a $300 annual stipend for children of veterans killed in action.
$10,000-$25,000+/year total value
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