The Golden Apple Scholars Program in New Mexico is a teacher preparation program, for high school seniors through sophomores in college in New Mexico, who have the determination and drive to be great teachers in New Mexico Pre-K-12th grade schools. We prepare aspiring teachers for immediate and lasting success in their classrooms. 

Application Deadlines:

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December 1, 2024: Priority Application Deadline

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March 1, 2025: Application Deadline for College Students

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April 1, 2025: Application Deadline for High School Seniors

• December 1, 2024: Priority Application Deadline • March 1, 2025: Application Deadline for College Students • April 1, 2025: Application Deadline for High School Seniors

Benefits

  • Up to $15,000 in paid summer professional development at Scholar Institute across the collective undergraduate experience including:

    • Hands-on instruction from outstanding New Mexico teachers

    • Experience teaching and leading in your community

  • Academic and social-emotional support

  • Job placement assistance

  • Mentoring from our award-winning teaching faculty

Application Process

  • Complete the online application including personal statements. Optional references can also be submitted.

  • Upload Unofficial/Official Transcripts

  • Standardized Test Scores (ACT or SAT) - OPTIONAL

    • Standardized test scores are optional and not required for acceptance to the Golden Apple Scholars Program in New Mexico. The review committee will closely review the strength of course selection, G.P.A., grade trending, personal statements and overall involvement for students wishing not to submit test scores.

  • Participate in prospective Scholar interviews

Eligibility Requirements

Entry Points

  • High school seniors (Class of 2025)

  • College Freshmen and Sophomores at Universities in New Mexico

  • Community college students in New Mexico transferring to 4-year institutions

General Requirements

  • U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen or DACAmented student and resident of New Mexico 

  • New Mexico High School Senior, New Mexico University Freshman or Sophomore, New Mexico Community College Student.

Academic Requirements

  • Every application submitted to Golden Apple Scholars in New Mexico Program receives a holistic review. This means every piece of your application is reviewed and considered in order to make a decision.

Completion Requirements

  • Meet program requirements

  • Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA

  • Engage in Scholar Institutes

  • Comply with our code of conduct

  • Obtain a Bachelor's degree from a New Mexico University

  • Obtain New Mexico teaching certification

  • Teach for five years in a partner school within seven years of graduation

  • An anticipated college graduation date no earlier than the summer of 2027 due to programmatic requirements

Eligible Colleges & Universities

Only institutions of higher education offering teacher education programs in New Mexico are considered eligible colleges and universities for participation in The Golden Apple Scholars in New Mexico Program.

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