New Mexico Tech Copper & Gold Presidential Fellowship

NMT's most prestigious merit scholarship recognizing exceptional incoming freshmen possessing elite analytical ability and passion for discovery in the physical sciences.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Unweighted high school GPA >= 3.80 and ACT >= 30 or SAT >= 1390
English language proficiency: Exempt
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Presidential Fellowship competition essay
Recommendation letters: Three letters from STEM instructors

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full in-state or out-of-state tuition plus $4,000 annual research stipend ($29,400/year total value)
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: $0 (100% full tuition coverage)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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