SCHOLARSHIPS
The Community Foundation Of Lincoln County (CFLC) manages many scholarship funds with individual goals. These have provided scholarships to a wide variety of students from Lincoln and Otero Counties.
Through 2022 funds provided for scholarships and critical needs for schools amount to over $189,750.
Students are encouraged to reach out to their guidance counselors or the scholarship departments at their respective schools to acquire applications and learn more about these opportunities.
Below is a listing of the donor endowments that help High School Seniors with scholarships towards higher education:
Betty J. Bennett Trust Scholarship Endowment Fund
Scholarship Fund to students at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso
Established 2020.
Coach Bob Cerny Memorial Scholarship Fund
Annual scholarship to one graduating senior at Tularosa High School
Over $11,500 has been donated since 2009.
Burdine Family ENMU - Ruidoso Endowment Scholarship Fund
Annual scholarship awarded to students at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso.
Over $18,000 has been donated since 2009.
The Community Foundation of Lincoln County Scholarship
Annual summer scholarship awarded to students at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso.
Over $3,000 has been donated since 2014.
Corona Land Owner's Scholarships and School Enrichment
Aid to the school and annual scholarships awarded at Corona High School
Over $100,500 has been donated since 2013.
Eddy McMinn, Vivian & Staci Belmont (McMinn),
& Daena Johnson Memorial Scholarship.
Annual scholarship awarded to students at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso.
Over $5,250 has been donated since 2016.
Glen Crane Memorial Scholarship
$15,250 has been donated by the Glen Crane Memorial Scholarship, to date.
Lincoln County Arts Scholarship Fund
Annual scholarship to one graduating senior at Ruidoso High School
Over $2,000 has been donated since 2019.
CFLC ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Qualifications:
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Student must be a graduating High School Senior in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
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Applicants will be considered for achievement in Fine or Performing Arts.
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Applicants should be planning to pursue higher education in the arts.
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Fine Arts include, but are not limited to: graphic design, fashion, fiber arts, painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, jewelry design, architecture and other forms of expression.
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Performing Arts include, but are not limited to: poetry, music, drama, literature, oration, and dance.
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All applications require a recommendation from a teacher, counselor or mentor.
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Application deadline is April 1. Scholarship is awarded by May 1.
New Mexico Land & Title Chili Currier Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to students at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso.
Over $4,000 has been donated since 2017.
Robert G.Woodard Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarship to one graduating senior at Carrizozo High School
Over $8,500 has been donated since 2006.
Vickie S. Lawrence Scholarship
Annual scholarship to one graduating senior at Tularosa High School
Over $4,000 has been donated since 2011.
Scholarship Totals: $189,750.
Donate to any specific scholarship above by designation on check memo line
CFLC
PO Box 2750
Ruidoso, NM 88355
THANK YOU!
