College of Fine Arts Scholarships

Directions

The deadline for the 2025-2026 application cycle is March 28, 2025 at 11:59pm.

College of Fine Arts Scholarships are open to currently enrolled CFA majors and pre-majors, at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Undergraduate students must be enrolled for 12 credit hours and graduate students enrolled for 6 credit hours each semester of the next academic year to receive their awards.

Your official application must be submitted through the form linked below via the “Apply Now” button. All fields on the form are required unless otherwise indicated. There are required supplemental materials and documents which MUST be provided by the deadline as PDF files.

Students who wish to make any changes to their application may do so before the deadline. Please email fineartsdean@unm.edu if your application or materials need to be updated, or for any other questions or concerns.

If you would like more in-depth help in preparing your scholarship application, we recommend getting in touch with the Office of Career Services.

Supporting Documents / Links

1. Student Letter of Application– REQUIRED – This is a personal statement which includes your reasons for applying, educational goals, and plans for the future. If you wish to be considered for need-based scholarship options, please address your financial circumstances in your letter of application IN ADDITION to submitting your official award letter as outlined below under number 3. You may also wish to address any other special criteria as specified on the award criteria sheet. Please note that you must follow standard letter format; please include a header with your name, contact info, etc. (2 page maximum)
2. Professional Resume– REQUIRED – This is a standard resume containing education, work experience, and personal/professional achievements. Please note that you must follow standard resume format; please include your name, contact info, etc. (2 page maximum)
3. Unofficial Academic Transcript– REQUIRED – This is a free transcript you can download by logging into your LoboWeb account.Full instructions can be found here.
4. Official Award Letter from UNM Office of Financial Aid – OPTIONAL – Students wishing to be considered for need-based scholarships are asked to provide a copy of the official awards letter extended by UNM’s Office of Financial Aid, indicating the student’s level of financial need. This can be accessed from your Financial Aid tab in LoboWeb.

College of Fine Arts Scholarships

Ana Chavira Endowed Award – Student(s) must be a resident of New Mexico studying Art, Film and Digital Arts, Music, Theatre and Dance.

Charis Ann McKelvey Memorial Scholarship – Student(s) studying Art, Film and Digital Arts, Music, Theatre, and Dance.

Charles and Katherine Brown Endowed Memorial Scholarship – Scholarship supports students majoring in the Departments of Art, Film and Digital Arts, Music, Theatre and Dance, or at the Tamarind Institute Printer Training Program.

Clifton A. Reed Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce Endowed Scholarship – Student(s) studying Art, Film and Digital Arts, Music, Theatre, and Dance. Preference for native New Mexicans of Hispanic descent.

College of Fine Arts Alumni Scholarship – Scholarship supports juniors, seniors, or graduate students who are enrolled full-time in the College of Fine Arts. Four scholarships, one each in Art, Film and Digital Arts, Music, Theatre and Dance will be awarded.

Fred M. Calkins, Jr. and Rose Ellen Calkins Scholarship for Fine Arts – Recipient(s) must be enrolled full-time in the UNM College of Fine Arts and be a resident of New Mexico.

Glen T. Simpson Scholarship Fund – Recipient must be in their senior year and majoring in sculpture or voice. Native American student preferred.

Golden Graduates Endowment for Excellence – Supports student(s) studying Art, Film and Digital Arts, Music, Theatre and Dance.

Jose C. Teran (Naret) Scholarship Fund – Full-time undergraduate or graduate student(s) studying Art, Film and Digital Arts, Music, Theatre and Dance. Hispanic student or a student from Mexico or Mexican descent is preferred.

Marion Monical Endowed Memorial Scholarship – Student(s) studying Art, Film and Digital Arts, Music, Theatre and Dance.

Modesta E. Comeford Endowment – Student(s) studying Art, Film and Digital Arts, Music, Theatre and Dance.

New Mexico Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts Scholarship – New Mexico resident enrolled at UNM, majoring in any fine arts discipline (visual arts, film theatre (performance and technical), dance, music, design, digital media, and creative writing). Demonstrated financial need and educational achievement in furthering goals in the arts.

UNM College of Fine Arts Scholarship Official Application

Departmental Scholarships

In addition to these general College of Fine Arts Scholarships, CFA’s individual departments also offer scholarships for their majors. Please check their websites for more information about these scholarship opportunities.