SCHOLARSHIPS
The Community Foundation of Lincoln County (CFLC) manages many scholarship funds with a variety of goals. These have provided financial opportunities to a wide variety of students from Lincoln and Otero Counties since 2008.
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Students are encouraged to reach out to their guidance counselors or scholarship departments at their respective schools to acquire applications and learn more about these opportunities. Online applications will soon be posted at this page for easy access.
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LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Betty J. Bennett Trust Scholarship Fund
Scholarship endowment fund for the benefit of Native American students at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso
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Bob Cerny Memorial Scholarship Fund
Annual scholarship to a graduating senior at Tularosa High School​ in memory of Coach Bob Cerny
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Burdine Family ENMU - Ruidoso Endowment Scholarship Fund
Annual hospitality industry scholarship awarded at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso.
​​Community Foundation of Lincoln County Scholarship
Annual summer scholarship awarded to students at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso.
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Lincoln County Arts Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to a Lincoln County high school senior intending to study performing arts, creative writing, graphic design, fashion, fiber arts, painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, jewelry design, culinary arts, architecture and other forms of expression.
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Corona Land Owner's Scholarships and School Enrichment
Annual scholarships awarded to students at Corona High School
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Eddy McMinn, Vivian & Staci Belmont (McMinn), & Daena Johnson Memorial Scholarship.
Annual scholarship awarded to business students at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso.
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John Ashcraft Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarships of $1,000 awarded to Ruidoso High School seniors
CLICK HERE to download a scholarship application.​
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Lincoln County Fair Association Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to students that participate in the Lincoln County Fair
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New Mexico Land & Title Chili Currier Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to students at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso.
Mike Gladden Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarships of $1,000 awarded to Ruidoso High School seniors
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Robert G. Woodard Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarship of $1,000 to a senior at Carrizozo High School
Scott Fitzgibbon Memorial Fine Arts Grant
Annual Scholarship of varied amounts. Info and application HERE
William J. Frenchu Memorial Scholarship for studies in S.T.E.M
Annual scholarship of $1,000 awarded to a Ruidoso High School senior
Zachary Eiland Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarships of $500 to a senior pursuing studies in healthcare from Tularosa and/or Truth or Consequences
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​Scholarship Totals since 2010: Over $250,000.
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Donate to any specific scholarship above by designation on check memo line
CFLC
PO Box 2750
Ruidoso, NM 88355
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THANK YOU!
