Typically, each university course is worth three or four credits. A student may receive only one of the major scholarships listed above per semester, but is eligible to apply for NMSU's many other scholarships. The President's Associates Honors, NMSU's most prestigious, privately funded scholarship, is awarded to entering freshmen who are New Mexico high school graduates with markedly superior academic ability. The New Mexico Scholars Scholarship is awarded to entering freshmen who meet academic and financial need requirements. Most students also need to include information about their parents' situations.
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There are a number of other scholarships available to entering freshmen. You can apply for all scholarships for which you may be eligible by filling out the NMSU Scholarship Application . See the Special Scholarships section on the application form to see if you meet the requirements for any of the scholarships with unique selection criteria. The complete listing of General and Athletic scholarships open to entering freshmen is available online. The NMSU Scholarship Application You can get an NMSU Scholarship Application from the Financial Aid Office or from your high school guidance counselor.