Vietnam Veteran Scholarship (NM Vietnam Veteran Scholarship)
Pays tuition and books for eligible Vietnam-era veterans attending New Mexico's public colleges, universities, and community colleges for undergraduate or master's degree work.
Who it is for
Honorably discharged veterans who enlisted in New Mexico or have lived in the state for at least 10 consecutive years and who were awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Focus: Vietnam era veterans
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the program.
How to apply
- Complete DVS Form 7 and gather a certified copy of your DD-214 showing the Vietnam Campaign Medal and an honorable discharge.
- Submit the application and documents by mail or in person (walk-ins are processed while you wait) to the New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services.
Deadline: No fixed deadline is stated on the application. Submit whenever you are ready to enroll. (Rolling, apply any time)
Amount: Tuition and books at New Mexico's state-funded colleges and universities
Verified as of 2026-07-05. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.