New Mexico Student Incentive Grant

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Provided by: New Mexico Commission on Higher Education
Type: Scholarship
Amount: 200-2,500
Description:
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Additional Information
•U.S. Citizen •New Mexico Resident •Undergraduate •Enroll at least half-time •Demonstrate financial need


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