How much funding does Malone Family Scholars Program provide?

Malone Family Scholars Program provides Full demonstrated financial need (endowment-funded) in funding.

When is the deadline for Malone Family Scholars Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Malone Family Scholars Program?

Eligible applicants: Students requiring financial assistance to attend Prep.

How often is Malone Family Scholars Program offered?

Malone Family Scholars Program runs on an annual cycle.

Malone Family Scholars Program

Santa Fe Preparatory School

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Funding Amount

Full demonstrated financial need (endowment-funded)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Students requiring financial assistance to attend Prep

Other requirements

Applicants to Santa Fe Prep who demonstrate exceptional gifts and talents
Must qualify through the school's admissions and financial aid process

Overview

A $2 million endowment from the Malone Family Foundation to expand Santa Fe Prep's tuition assistance program for gifted and talented students. Earnings from the endowment are used to provide scholarships.

Primary Purpose: "To provide optimal opportunities for deserving gifted students of limited financial means to reach their potential."

Geographic Scope: National selection; Santa Fe Prep is the only school in New Mexico with a Malone Scholars program. Selected among independent schools nationally.

Eligibility:

Applicants to Santa Fe Prep who demonstrate exceptional gifts and talents
Students requiring financial assistance to attend Prep
Must qualify through the school's admissions and financial aid process

Award Details:

Award amount: Full demonstrated financial need through their years at Prep
Funding: Once selected as Malone Family Scholars, students are funded through full extent of demonstrated financial need
Current impact: School awards over $700,000 annually in need-based aid to over 25% of student body

About the Funder: The Malone Family Foundation, founded in 1997 by Dr. John C. Malone (successful media and communications executive), seeks schools of high academic caliber with proven enrichment programs and track record of success with talented students from diverse backgrounds.

What Santa Fe Preparatory School actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 17
Total given: $307K
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,100–$85K

By dollars: New Mexico 84%, Colorado 5%, Texas 5%. Top recipient cities: Santa Fe, NM; Albuquerque, NM; Espanola, NM.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
12% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.