Foundation Scholarships - Traditional (High School Seniors)

Foundation Scholarships - Traditional Program

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

Target Population: Graduating high school seniors

Purpose: Educational scholarships to help local residents achieve their academic goals.

Award Types

Scholarships are available to students pursuing either:

• Academic degrees at accredited colleges or universities
• Vocational certifications at accredited vocational schools

How to Access

• All scholarships are made available through high school counselors at local public high schools
• Students must contact their high school counselor for:
  • Information about available scholarships
  • Application instructions
  • Deadlines

Available Scholarships

The Foundation administers numerous named endowed scholarships. Examples include:

• AFL/CIO Warren "Bud" Hardin & C.M. Norris Memorial Scholarship
• Assistance League Scholarship
• Bataan Veterans Memorial Scholarship
• Beryl Durham AIA Architectural Scholarship
• Billy Jordan Memorial Scholarship
• Boys and Girls Club Auxiliary Scholarship
• Brittany Dunn Memorial Scholarship
• Carlsbad Business Women's Scholarship
• Carlsbad Humane Society Veterinary Scholarship
• Class of '62 Scholarship
• Class of '72 Scholarship
• Devon Energy STEM Scholarship
• Don and Sarrah Kidd NMSU Scholarship
• And many others (over 100+ named scholarships available)

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 each specific scholarship
• Failure to maintain eligibility results in forfeiture of funds

Contact Information

Carlsbad Community Foundation

• Contact through your high school counselor
• Website: carlsbadfoundation.org

Application Process

Where to Apply:

• Contact your high school counselor at your local public high school
• Counselors provide information about available scholarships, application instructions, and specific deadlines

Application Materials:

• Specific application requirements vary by individual scholarship
• See your high school counselor for detailed requirements for each scholarship

General Requirements:
Applicants must:

• Be a South Eddy County (Carlsbad, Otis, Loving, Malaga, Queen and surrounding areas) resident in New Mexico
• Not be an immediate family member or direct descendant of any Foundation Board member or staff
• Provide truthful information on applications
• Demonstrate eligibility for each scholarship applied for
• Meet minimum requirements for each scholarship

Terms and Conditions:
By completing and submitting a scholarship application, applicants acknowledge:

• Permission is given to the Foundation to request additional information from schools for verification
• Application and attachments may be shared with others for evaluation purposes
• Records will be retained according to applicable laws and regulations
• 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 demonstrate initial or continued eligibility terminates the scholarship award and forfeits any claim for funds