NM PED Scholarship

NM PED Scholarship application window: April 2026 - June 2026

Through funding appropriated annually by the NM Legislature, the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) is able to award up to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) in grants to eligible teachers who are seeking certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (https://www.nbpts.org/). Scholarships are awarded annually.

This is a reimbursement scholarship to reimburse for the fees paid to NBPTS only. Proof of payment and proof of successful submission must be provided prior to reimbursement. 

Information and Application

Questions? Contact:  Educator.Pathways@ped.nm.gov.