New Directions Scholarship Grant

New Directions Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas
Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Summary

The New Directions Scholarship, established by Mrs. Lou Diekemper, aims to support graduating seniors from Lubbock County high schools pursuing higher education. Managed by the Community Foundation of West Texas, this scholarship prioritizes students with financial needs and those who are academically motivated. Special consideration is given to young ladies who have experienced pregnancy during school. By investing in these students, the scholarship fosters a brighter future for the South Plains community.

Overview

Community Foundation of West Texas Established in 1981, the Lubbock Area Foundation changed its name to the Community Foundation of West Texas in September 2015. The Foundation is one of more than 700 community foundations in the United States today. We serve the following counties that make up the Texas South Plains area, Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, and Yoakum by offering people a variety of ways to touch their community through philanthropic giving. Scholarships The Community Foundation of West Texas is proud to award over 100 scholarships to South Plains area students each year. We work closely with the groups or individuals who have so graciously established scholarship funds to help out their community. We believe in creating a lasting impact in a student's life that they will cherish forever. Helping South Plains students today creates a stronger future for them tomorrow and beyond. New Directions Scholarship This fund was established by Mrs. Lou Diekemper to provide educational support to graduating Lubbock County high school seniors who wish to pursue some type of higher education.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. These are competitive awards with the primary areas of qualifications being: Graduating senior at a Lubbock County high schoolFinancial need may be consideredAcademically motivated