Enlisted Association of the New Mexico National Guard State Scholarships

These scholarships are the traditional scholarships provided by Enlisted Association of the NM National Guard and are supported by our association sponsors, including $1,000 that is provided by USAA each year.  Typically, the association awards three $1,000 scholarships each year, with the potential to add additional scholarships or award individuals larger scholarships depending on the number of applicants.

Persons Eligible:

• To be eligible, the applicant or sponsor of the applicant MUST be a New Mexico Guardsperson whether active or retired or a dependent of a New Mexico Guardsperson. Applicant or sponsor MUST be a paid member of the Enlisted Association.
• Applicants must be entering a College, University, or Vocations School of higher learning within the year in which the award is made.
• Applicants should be no less than a (C) average student.
• It is the particular desire of the Enlisted Association that this program focus toward the average student rather than the gifted exceptional student and that the course of study be professional, technical, or vocational in nature.

All applications must be accompanied by:

1. A copy of the applicant’s current official school transcript or an official documentation showing student’s academic average. Official transcript can be mailed to the chairperson at the address below, attached to the application through the EANMNG website, or emailed to admin@eanmng.org
2. A letter from applicant with specific facts as to desire to continue his/her education and may include why financial assistance is required.
3. Three letters of recommendations verifying this application and giving general personal traits are strongly suggested (letter can be from a minister, teacher, community leaders, principal, dean, counselor, etc.)

Procedures:

1. Applications are to be submitted no later than 17 March 2026 to the Scholarship Chairperson.
2. Upon enrollment verification of the institution, a check in the amount of the scholarship will be issued to the institution or the individual concerned.
3. If the scholarship is not claimed within the year it is awarded, the scholarship will be revoked, and the money will revert to the scholarship fund.
4. Applications can be submitted via the EANMNG website or through the mail. Mail applications to: EANMNG, Attn: Scholarship Chairperson, PO Box 5427, Albuquerque, NM 87185
5. All applicants will be notified whether or not they are selected for an award.