21-21G-5: Conditions for first-year eligibility.

A. Priority shall be given to New Mexico students who are New Mexico residents with the greatest financial need and students who are residents from groups underrepresented in graduate education.

B. A scholarship may be awarded to a New Mexico resident who has:

(1) earned a bachelor's degree and maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale or who holds a paid position supporting faculty teaching or research activities;

(2) met the admission requirements, is accepted for enrollment and enrolls in at least six credit hours in a graduate field of study; and

(3) complied with all the rules adopted by the department for award of the scholarship and the provisions regarding the administration of the graduate scholarship program.