Our Partner Colleges
Our six partner colleges located around the West and Midwest provide exceptional support to first-generation college students. Each of these universities has committed to serving Davis New Mexico Scholars by providing additional support and resources to see our scholars through to graduation and ready to launch their careers.
Occidental College (Los Angeles, CA)
Occidental isn’t just any liberal arts college. It fully integrates the liberal arts and sciences with the cultural and intellectual resources of a global city.
Student Body: 1,992 (undergraduate)
Davis New Mexico Scholarship Partner Since: 2022
Why we love Oxy: Featuring the individualized curriculum of a small liberal arts college with the energy of a larger school, Oxy integrates questions and engagement across its curriculum and student life. Davis New Mexico Scholars will thrive at Oxy because of its progressive, engaged community; its beautiful Los Angeles campus; and its commitment to student learning.
Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX)
Southwestern University offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Student Body: 1,511 (undergraduate)
Davis New Mexico Scholarship Partner Since: 2016
Why we love SU: The relationship that students have with faculty at Southwestern stands out. Davis New Mexico Scholars at Southwestern find mentorship, intellectual nourishment, and camaraderie with the exceptional teaching faculty there. Davis New Mexico Scholars thrive at Southwestern because of its small classes, its intellectual rigor, and its expansive Liberal Arts curriculum.
St. Edward’s University (Austin, TX)
At St. Edward’s, we believe in living life to the fullest. We are a nationally ranked, liberal arts university in Austin, Texas — and that’s just the beginning.
Student Body: 3,443 (undergraduate), 533 (graduate)
Davis New Mexico Scholarship Partner Since: 2014
Why we love St. Ed’s: St. Edward's University is the Hispanic Serving Institution with the highest graduation rate in the country. A Holy Cross school, service and diversity are integral to the St. Edward's experience. Davis New Mexico Scholars thrive at St. Ed's because they are involved in their community, they want to serve other with their education, and they bring their life and experience into the classroom every day as a source of their strength.
University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
University of Chicago empowers individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students develop critical skills, test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academic, industry, nonprofits, and government.
Student Body: 7,011 (undergrad), 10,459 (graduate)
Davis New Mexico Scholarship Partner Since: 2022
Why we love UChicago: Davis New Mexico Scholars at UChicago learn among the top minds in the world. The University’s breadth and rigor are legendary, and scholars thrive there when they relish a challenge and want to be all in on academic excellence.
University of Denver (Denver, CO)
At DU, we believe the genius is in the doing. Students take part in small, focused classes, where they improve understanding through conversations that draw from the vast range of experiences and perspectives of our diverse community.
Student Body: 5,774 (undergraduate), 7,157 (graduate)
Davis New Mexico Scholarship Partner Since: 2014
Why we love DU: Just a short train ride from downtown Denver, DU students experience the full breadth of college life: Division I sports, pre-professional programs, and beautiful red brick buildings. Davis New Mexico Scholars thrive here because they are activists, scholars, and leaders, working hard to make an impact on campus.
University of Portland (Portland, OR)
The University of Portland is a thriving community of more than 4,000 students, who come from around the nation and the world. A Holy Cross college, we believe that ‘the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart.’ This commitment to educating the hands, heart, and mind are hallmarks of our belief in educating the whole person.
Student Body: 3,798 (undergrad), 446 (graduate)
Davis New Mexico Scholarship Partner Since: 2016
Why we love UP: Whether its nursing, theology, business, engineering, or one of the many other academic programs offered on campus, UP students earn an excellent education through hard work in the classroom. Davis New Mexico Scholars thrive at UP because they bring a willingness to speak up in class, a commitment to their own education, and a sense of exploration for discovering the City of Portland and the rest of Oregon.