January 5, 2026

The Provost Committee for Staff is now accepting applications for the spring 2026 Academic Support Scholarships.  Applications are due by January 31, 2026.

This scholarship is designed to help support staff in their academic goals. UNM employees can apply for a financial support scholarship to help cover the costs of academic books, course fees and other related course supplies.

The scholarships are for UNM employees who are currently pursuing a degree or professional certificate as well as professional development classes. This scholarship will be awarded each semester, and recipients of this award will be selected by members of the PCS. To increase the number of staff receiving this assistance, this scholarship will not be made to the same student in successive semesters.

Applicant criteria
Recipients of the award must:

• Be in non-probationary employment status
• Provide descriptions of their academic path and how this scholarship opportunity will benefit them
• Be at least a .50 FTE UNM employee
• Be enrolled in courses to be used in a degree/certificate granting program or for professional development
• Your overall performance evaluation must be Successful (job responsibilities and goals).  (Note: You do not have to send a copy of your review.)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Course(s) must be used toward a degree or certificate completion or professional development. (Note: Please do not send your transcript.)
• Passed UNM employment probationary period
• Be at least a .50 FTE UNM employee
• Your overall performance evaluation must be Successful (job responsibilities and goals).  
• Complete the online application
• Preference will be given to those who have not been awarded the scholarship in prior semesters. Past recipients of the scholarship may be eligible again five years from the time they received the scholarship.