Any permanent resident of Northern New Mexico who is enrolling in or currently attending an accredited post-secondary educational institution is eligible to apply. For the purpose of these scholarships, Northern New Mexico includes Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, and Taos counties. A permanent resident of Northern New Mexico is defined as someone whose official residence has been established within the counties identified above for 366 consecutive days.

Scholarships Awarded in 2008
The number and value of scholarships is determined by funds available each year.

Science-Related Studies
• Platinum: $7,500 per year for four years
• Gold: $4,000 per year for four years

Science or Other Studies
• Silver: $2,500 per year for four years
• Bronze: $1,000 per year for up to four years

UC Nonresident Fee Scholarship
• Up to $19,602 for four years

Leadership
• Endowed Leadership: $2,500 per year for four years

Regional College Scholarship
• Amount to be determined

Named Scholarships
Several named scholarships have been established over the years. These scholarships have been established to commemorate people with a strong interest in the education of Northern New Mexico students.

• Rae Lee Siporin Award: $1,000 for one year
• Allan Johnston Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 for one year
• Philip P. Barker Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 for one year
• NNM American Society of Mechanical Engineers Scholarship:
  $1,000 for one year
• Tim Martin Memorial Scholarship (Mesa Vista High School
  applicants only): $1,000 for one year