Wartime Veterans Scholarship
Tuition, fees, and books at any NM state-funded post-secondary institution for veterans with qualifying campaign medals.
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
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- New Mexico residency
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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