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Teacher Education Scholarships

Northern New Mexico College and the College of Education have scholarships available for students in the Elementary, Early Childhood, and Alternative Licensure Programs.

Applicants can receive financial assistance to be used toward tuition, fees, books, course materials, and living expenses. Awards will begin for the Fall 2021 semester and are dependent on student need and anticipated contribution to the teaching profession.

General Eligibility Requirements (for all scholarships)

  • Students must be enrolled half time (6 credits or more) in the Department of Teacher Education, in either the Elementary, Early Childhood, or Alternative Licensure Program.
  • Students must be New Mexico residents
  • Students must complete an online application, including reference contact and essay, no later than Friday, August 6 at 5 p.m. MST.  
Click here to apply for the Teacher Preparation Affordability Scholarship
Click here to apply for the Grow Your Own Teachers Scholarship
Click here to apply for the Early Childhood Educators Scholarship

Northern offers over 50 bachelor's, associate and certificate programs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math); Nursing and Health Sciences; Liberal Arts and Humanities; Arts, Film & Media; Business Administration; Teacher Education and Technical Trades.
Northern New Mexico College is the most affordable 4-year college in the Southwestern US. Choose us for our value, our quality degree and continuing education programs in diverse areas of study, and our experienced faculty. We provide students with unique opportunities for academic, personal, and professional growth, small class sizes, personalized attention, and strong hands-on experiences from day one.
The Northern Foundation remains committed to stimulate leadership, promote equity, and grow resources and philanthropy in the Española Valley and surrounding rural areas. Over the past twenty years, we have granted $1.3 million to support over 1,250 NNMC students.