Conroy Honors Scholars
Conroy Honors Scholars are the center of gravity in the University Honors Program and are expected to serve as models for what the life of a fully-engaged, academic all-star, student can be at New Mexico State University. Starting with the Honors First Year Seminar and ending with an Honors Capstone projects, Conroy Honors Scholars will enrich their education, both in and out of the classroom, working closely with faculty on scholarly projects, serving in the campus community, and exploring their place in the world with cultural engagement, study abroad experiences, and service for the greater good. Conroy Honors Scholars are expected to graduate with University Honors Distinction and will be prepared for achievement beyond NMSU!
In addition to excellence in the classroom while completing the University Honors Program, Conroy Honors Scholars will also reflect Honors values as they:
- Work with faculty mentors on the research, scholarship, and creative work of the University
- Seek leadership opportunities in both the campus community and their professional fields
- Model social responsibility with service and advocacy for a cause that matters
- Develop intercultural competence, appreciation for diversity, and their capacities as global citizens
This Scholar Program includes $6000 in annual scholarship support along with a $2500 Study Abroad award.
The 2025 Conroy Honors Scholar Program application information is now available!
The deadline for priority consideration is December 1st.
Required materials include completion of an online Scholar Dollar application and submission of a two-page statement of interest to the Conroy Honors College.
Remember that even if you are not eligible for, or do not receive, the Conroy Honors Scholar Program award, if you are a strong academic student, you are most certainly already receiving an automatic merit scholarship and are eligible to join the University Honors Program to engage in the same learning opportunities.
Additional details on eligibility, program requirements, and the application letter can be found at the link below.
*Eligible students may apply for both honors scholarship programs, but can only receive one award.
Qualifications:
- 3.9 GPA or Academic Index of 159 and above
- New Mexico and out of state residents
- High school graduate or students simultaneously completing an early college degree.
National Merit Recognitions:
Because of a history of success in the Conroy Honors College, a number of awards have been added to support students that are National Merit Semi-Finalists or are recipients of the College Board’s recognition programs as a National Hispanic, National African-American, National Indigenous, National First Generation, or National Rural/Small Town Scholar. These applicants must still complete the full application by the Dec 1 deadline but will receive priority consideration in the review process. In addition to the regular application, students recognized by the College Board should submit documentation of their award.