Eligible students pursuing music degrees at NMSU are awarded performance stipends based on musical talent and academic potential. Students wishing to apply for these should:

* Apply for admission to New Mexico State University
* Complete the Academic Scholarship portion of the Application for Admission
* Audition for the Music Director

Ensemble Participation Stipends are music scholarships for non-majors awarded to students pursuing other academic majors who are interested in performing in the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra. To be considered the applicant should:

* Apply for admission to New Mexico State University
* Send a letter to the Orchestra Director indicating instrument and interest
* Fill out online application
* Audition for the Music Director