Undergraduate Support

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese has three scholarships it presents on an annual or semi-annual basis. The following is a brief description of the competitions for these scholarships.

Conroy International Study Grant

Patrick Conroy has endowed two $1,000 grants to be awarded to two meritorious students who are either a major, second major or minor in Spanish or Portuguese (within the College of Arts and Sciences), who would like to study abroad, but finds it difficult to afford the cost of a program.

Eligibility:

  • Planning to participate, in an approved UNM Spanish or Portuguese study abroad program between May 2025 and May 2026;
  • A degree-seeking UNM student;
  • In good academic standing at UNM;
  • Able to receive UNM credits or transfer credits for the international program;
  • Able to demonstrate financial need;
  • A *declared major, second major or minor in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

(*declared = degree program listed on the student’s degree audit and transcripts)

Application Procedure:

  • Access and complete the online application 
For more detailed information, click here

Application Package Checklist:

  • Completed two-page application (including references and budget),

          References require contact information only from 2 people, such as professors, employers, supervisors, etc.                      Letters of recommendations are not required.

  • The two essay questions & answers
  • A resume that includes any extra-curricular activities, community and/or volunteer work
  • Copy of UNM unofficial trasncripts 

Deadline:

Friday, April 4, 2025

Complete data below to access application:

 

Lina A. Ruiz y Ruiz Memorial Award

The Lina A. Ruiz y Ruiz Memorial Award is a $1000 scholarship for one UNM student pursuing a Spanish degree. The awardee will be selected by department faculty on the basis of: Academic excellence, and the strength of the submitted application letter (which must be written in Spanish).

Eligibility:

  • A *declared first or second major in Spanish within the college of Arts and Sciences and are actively pursing the degree.
  • Expected to graduate between the Spring 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Spanish courses taken in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at UNM.

(*declared = degree program listed on the student’s degree audit and transcripts.)

Application Procedure:

  • Access and complete the online application 
For more detailed information, click here

Application Package Checklist:

  • A letter of application, 1-2 pages written in Spanish that addresses the following questions:
    1. Why did you choose to major (or to second major) in Spanish?
    2. How would the Lina A. Ruiz y Ruiz Memorial Award help you to continue your studies next year? 
    3. How do you see your studies in Spanish contributing to your goals after graduation? 
  • An unofficial copy of your UNM transcript that includes courses in progress Spanish 2025
  • A letter of recommendation from one Spanish professor or instructor. (Letter can be included with application or sent to spanport@unm.edu)

Deadline:

Friday, April 4, 2025

Complete data below to access application:

 

College of Arts & Sciences Summer Scholarship  

A & S Summer Scholarship

Awards will be used toward tuition and class supplies. Students must be working toward an A&S major and demonstrate good academic standing. Please download and fill-out the application form and submit along with the required paperwork. For more details please see the scholarship form or visit the College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship page here.

 (*declared = degree program listed on the student’s degree audit and transcripts.

 

SSL Mi Libro Scholarship 2024-25

SSL Mi Libro Scholarship Academic Year 2024-25

Mi libro scholarship will support undergraduate students to purchase textbook materials that are used in the Spanish Second Language Program courses SPAN1110, SPAN1120 and SPAN2110 at UNM.

Eligibility:

  • Be currently enrolled in Spanish 1110, 1120 or 2110 and be registered in another Spanish course the following semester. 

    For Fall 2024 applicants: Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 schedule required

    For Spring 2025 applicants: Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 schedule required 
  • Be a freshmen, sophomore or junior that will not be graduating in 2025.
  • Have a minimum of B (83) in Spanish 1110, 1120 or 2110 in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 taken from the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at UNM. (copy of email from instructor confirming grade. Email should include applicant’s and instructor’s full name and course section information)

Award Amount:

$75 for students enrolled in SPAN 1110, 1120 or 2110.

Deadline:

Fall 2024 deadline: December 1, 2024

Spring 2025 deadline: May 1, 2025

Send the application to Fabiola Parra-Oldham via email fabi@unm.edu