NMSU Foundation’s Grand in the Stands Scholarship Giveaway 2025-2026 Dates Announced

Basketball season is here Aggies, and so is your chance to win a Grand in the Stands! 

• Nov. 15 – Men vs. UNM 
• Nov. 16 – Women vs. UNM 
• Jan. 24 – Men vs. FIU 
• Feb. 5 – Women vs. Sam Houston 
• Feb. 11 – Men vs. Liberty 
• Feb. 21 – Men vs. UTEP 
• March 5 – Men vs. Jax State 

Full-time, main-campus undergraduates can win a $1,000 scholarship just for showing up and cheering on the Aggies. Here’s how it works: 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

    1. Come to the Game
      Check the schedule for “Grand in the Stands” matchups in basketball, soccer, and volleyball.
    2. Sign Up Early!
      Visit the Grand in the Stands table before the game starts. All you need is:
      Name
      Aggie ID
      Phone number
      You’ve got until halftime to get your name in the drawing!
    3. Stay in Your Seat At halftime, listen for the announcement. If your name is called…
    4. Claim Your Grand!
      Head onto the court or field to accept your prize and come one step closer to taking bite out of your tuition bill!

Launched in 2018, Grand in the Stands was designed to boost student energy at games and reward Aggie spirit with scholarship dollars. 

Grab your friends, wear your crimson, and get loud because showing up could mean showing off with a grand in your hand! Learn more at alwaysanaggie.org/a-grand-in-the-stands. 

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