APPLYING TO THE NEW MEXICO SIMON SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Who is eligible?

You are eligible if you meet all of the following requirements

• Are enrolled at a Partner High School
• Are currently a sophomore
• Have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA
• Are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Demonstrate significant financial need

Student Information

• Academic Transcript
• Cumulative GPA
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• School Activities
• Community Activities
• Employment information
• Residency Status

Family Information

• Names and ages of all household member
• Names and ages of siblings who do not live at home
• Parent/guardian Tax Return
• Amounts and sources of income other than work such as Social Security Income, alimony, or child support

Essays

We strongly suggest that you craft your essay in a word processing program before you apply.  You can then copy and paste your essay into the application.

Who is my school liaison?

Your school liaison can give you more information about the program, let you know when a representative will be on campus, and help you with the application.