For Valedictorian or student with 31 ACT (1380 SAT) or 3.9 GPA. To maintain the scholarship, Freshmen Regents’ Scholars must complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters) and live in the Scholars Wing in Hokona Hall. Available to residents and non-residents Scholarships are traditionally known as merit based, and a competitive process usually accompanies the activities surrounding selection and monitoring of the various programs. You must apply for admissions to UNM to be considered for any merit scholarship. The Office of Admissions and the Office of Financial Aid administer the majority of Scholarships at the University of New Mexico. Scholarship awards and selection processes are subject to change. Merit scholarships are based on any number of criteria including items such as academic performance and leadership potential. Please note that these programs are very competitive and the criteria listed for these scholarships represent the minimum requirements to be considered. ACT/SAT scores must be received by the scholarship(s) deadline. Application available on the website.