Natural Sciences Scholarships

The Department of Natural Science is pleased to have a group of scholarships for deserving students.

We encourage all students majoring in the Natural Sciences who have not already filled out an application for to fill out an application to be considered for one of these scholarships.

Applications may be picked up from and returned to Kathy in the Departmental Office or can be delivered to the Foundation Office in Hunter Hall.

Mail in applications should arrive by April 15:

 Application Link

         Address to send applications to:

WNMU Foundation
1000 W. College Ave.
P.O. Box 1158
Silver City, NM 88062

office: (575) 538-6310
fax: (575) 538-6275

Scholarships Available

Jesse Bingaman Science Scholarship

Science majors

Ralph A. Fisher, Jr. Scholarship

Biology, botany, zoology, forestry & wildlife majors

NM Resident

Ida Mitchell Moore Scholarship

Natural Science major

Ken Ladner Science Scholarship

Chemistry or Secondary Education in Science

NM or AZ resident

Nancy & Jerry Strickling Scholarship
FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN ONLY

Biology discipline major

Town & Country Garden Scholarship

Biology or botany major

Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society Scholarship

Geology minor of Secondary Education with Earth Science Emphasis