The scholarships below are available for active duty and/or veterans. If you are a family member of a veteran or active duty military service member, there are also scholarships available for you. ENMU is affordable, but with additional financial assistance, you can make sure you have the lowest student debt possible for your situation. We can help you and your family members and walk you through the steps you need to take in order to get the most out of the financial assistance available to you.
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Scholarships Available! ENMU Foundation Applications Open for 2026–27
The ENMU Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to support students at every stage of their academic journey—including incoming freshmen, current and transfer students, and graduate students.
Apply between Jan. 12 and Feb. 18, 2026, for the 2026–27 academic year.
Do I Qualify?
You have to be admitted to ENMU in order to apply for ENMU Foundation Scholarships. For admission questions contact the Graduate School, 575.562.2147, before you apply for ENMU Foundation Scholarships.
Learn more about the ENMU Foundation Scholarships
How to Apply
If you are already admitted to ENMU, you can see what scholarships you might qualify for and apply for multiple scholarships with a single online application.
Please call 575.562.2412 if you have any questions about applying for ENMU Foundation Donor Scholarships.
Outside Scholarships
Outside scholarships offered and awarded by external entities not associated with Eastern New Mexico University.
Boundless Opportunity Scholarship
Energy Rubber Group (ERG) Veteran Scholarship
Must be sponsored by a member of the ERG.
Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Education Foundation
Awarded to Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel and their families.
Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship
Awarded to recipients of a Purple Heart who are also a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, or their spouse, child, step-child, adopted child, or grandchild. Spouses, widows and direct lineal descendants of Purple Heart recipients listed as killed-in-action or died of wounds may also be eligible.
Tailhook Educational Foundation (TEF)
Awarded to children/grandchildren of individuals who are serving or ever served as a Naval Aviator, Naval Flight Officer, or Naval Aircrewman (U.S. Navy/U.S. Marine Corps/ U.S. Coast Guard) and individuals who have ever served on board a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier in ship's company or the Air Wing.
Tillman Military Scholarship
Awarded to active-duty service members, veterans and military spouses who are committed to a life of service in and out of uniform. Contact our VA certifying official at 575.562.2175 if you are interested in applying for this scholarship.
Veterans United Foundation
Awarded to active duty service members, veterans, surviving spouses or children of fallen service members as well as active duty and veteran dependents.
Marines' Memorial Tribute Scholarship
Awarded to US Military personnel who have transitioned from Active Duty to reserve or civilian status within the past 3 years. Additional scholarships are available for members of Marines' Memorial Association.
The Hammer Family Scholarship
Awarded to US Military Veterans who wish to study in the fields of Math, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering. Additional scholarships are available for members of Marines' Memorial Association.
Student Veterans of America
Together with corporate partners, SVA offers a number of scholarships throughout the academic year.
AT&T U.S. Military Veterans' Scholarship
Offered to veterans of any branch of the United States Military.
