An award funded by the University of New Mexico-Taos for the first semester "bridge to" the New Mexico Lottery scholarship which does not become effective until the qualified student's second semester.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS?

In order to qualify for the Bridge to Success Scholarship, you must:

- be a Spring New Mexico high school graduate (public or accredited private high school) or   GED recipient,
- have a high school GPA of at least a 2.5 or GED 530,
- be a New Mexico resident,
- submit a complete admissions application to UNM-Taos,
- be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien,
- be enrolled in a degree granting program with at least 12 credit hours at UNM-Taos.

This scholarship has a one semester duration and is awarded for the Fall semester following the student's Spring high school graduation or GED award.

HOW TO APPLY?

There is no need to apply. The Bridge to Success Scholarship will be automatically awarded to qualified students according to the University of New Mexico-Taos records.