The UNM’s Regents is a true full ride: tuition, fees, housing and meals. 20 of these scholarships are awarded every year.
It requires a separate application due by Dec 1.
Application deadline: December 1
Valedictorian or;*
ACT composite score of 31 or higher (or SAT equivalent) and;*
A cumulative sixth (6th) semester grade point average of 3.9 or higher and;*
Submit a complete scholarship application by December 1st
Apply for Admission to the University of New Mexico
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Perks include: special housing in the Scholars’ Wing of Hokona Hall for freshman year, an assigned mentor, automatic admission to the Honors Program, special library privileges, and special research opportunities.
Edited to Add: UNM does offer a BS in Nuclear Engineering.
There are plenty of research and internship opportunities in New Mexico at Los Alamos National Lab, Sandia National Lab, the White Sands Testing Facility, and Kairos Power’s new R&D center in ABQ.