Foundation Scholarships - Non-Traditional (Continuing/Returning Students)

Foundation Scholarships - Non-Traditional Program

Geographic Scope: South Eddy County, New Mexico (including Carlsbad, Otis, Loving, Malaga, Queen and surrounding areas)

Target Population: Students continuing their studies or returning to school after being out of school for a short time or longer

Purpose: Educational scholarships for non-traditional students (continuing or returning learners) pursuing academic or vocational studies.

Award Types

Scholarships are available for:

• Academic studies at accredited institutions
• Vocational studies at accredited vocational schools

Application Availability

• Scholarship availability and online application: Available on the Foundation website each year during the month of June
• Application review timeline: Applications are reviewed and awarded by the end of July

Key Requirements

• Students must be South Eddy County residents
• Not an immediate family member or direct descendant of Foundation Board members or staff
• All information provided must be truthful
• Must demonstrate eligibility for scholarships applied for
• Failure to maintain eligibility results in forfeiture of funds

Post-Award Requirements

For recipients with multi-semester or multi-year awards:

• Scholarship Acceptance Form available
• How to Obtain Scholarship Funds instruction guide available
• Forms provided for previous scholarship award recipients

Contact Information

Carlsbad Community Foundation

• Website: carlsbadfoundation.org
• Check the scholarships page in June for applications

Application Process

When to Apply:

• Applications available: Each year during the month of June
• Application deadline: Implied by "reviewed and awarded by the end of July"

How to Apply:

• Online application through the Foundation website
• Access the scholarships page at carlsbadfoundation.org during June

Application Requirements:
Specific requirements not detailed in provided content, but applicants must:

• Be a South Eddy County resident
• Not be an immediate family member or direct descendant of Foundation Board member or staff
• Provide truthful information
• Demonstrate eligibility for scholarships applied for

Important Notes:

• Applications cannot be saved and resumed later (must be completed in one session)
• May apply for additional scholarships in later sessions
• Do not apply for the same scholarship more than once
• The Foundation is under no obligation to award any scholarship
• Scholarships are awarded at the sole discretion of the Foundation
• All decisions are final
• Failure to maintain eligibility terminates the award

Post-Award Forms (for multi-semester/multi-year awards):

• Scholarship Acceptance Form
• How to Obtain Scholarship Funds instruction guide
• Available on the Foundation website