Students who have been awarded a NMSGC scholarship or fellowship are required to complete 10 hours of community service or outreach. The volunteer activities do not have to be STEM-related, however, this is strongly encouraged as the intent of scholar service is to support science and engineering outreach in your community. For example, participating as a judge at a science fair, volunteering at STEM outreach activities in your academic institution, public schools or museums. 

Students awarded for the new Fall 2024-Spring 2025 cycle must complete their 10-hour community service requirement by April 2025. NMSGC will share a report template to provide information on your volunteering activity. Not being able to complete these scholar service hours will disqualify students from future NMSGC funding opportunities.

For questions, please reach out to NMSGC at nmsgc@nmsu.edu