Carlsbad Community Foundation (non-traditional scholarship)
The Carlsbad Community Foundation has a number of scholarships available. These non-traditional scholarships are being offered for individuals pursuing educational goals and are not limited to receint high school graduates. To be eligible to apply, applications must have a valid NM resident address. All information and online applications may be found through the Foundation’s website at www.carlsbadfoundation.org .
The Foundation’s non-traditional scholarship schedule is as follows:
- Available scholarship listing (with minimum application requirements for each scholarship) posted on the website by June 1st.
- Online applications accepted until the end of June (actual date TBD each aid year).
- Successful recipients and unsuccessful applicants notified by August 1st.
Please note the above schedule is subject to change without notice. Please verify all information on the foundation website on or before June 1. Transcripts or any other documents to be uploaded must be in PDF format. It is recommended that any such documents be available prior to beginning the application process.
NMSU Carlsbad Returning Adult Scholarship
Students considered returning adults are those who did not attend college immediately following high school graduation, minimum two (2) years. The deadline to apply is August 30th.- 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Enrolled full-time at SENMC
- Degree seeking with no prior degrees
- US citizen, NM Resident who has resided in Eddy County at least 5 years
- Returning adult who did not attend college immediately following high school graduation, minimum two (2) years.
- Financial need to be taken into consideration, FAFSA must be completed prior to submission of application.
You may pick up a paper copy in Room 107 of the SENMC Financial Aid Office, or access the printable application here (UPDATED APPLICATION COMING SOON).
Complete scholarship application form and attach:
- A paragraph describing, in detail, your educational goals, future plans, and how you plan to use the funds.
- Academic transcripts of college work
Submit form and required documents to:
SENMC, Attn: Jeannie Nichols
Office of Student Financial Aid, VA & Scholarship Services
1500 University Drive
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Carlsbad Heights Lions Club Scholarship
The scholarship is for returning adults or continuing students who did not attend college immediately following high school graduation, out of high school minimum (2) years. Application deadline is July 15th.
- 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Enrolled at least half time at SENMC/NMSUC
- Degree seeking with no prior degrees
- US citizen, NM Resident who resides in Eddy County
- Returning adult or continuing student who did not attended college immediately following high school graduation, out of high school minimum two (2) years.
- Financial need to be taken into consideration, FAFSA must be completed prior to submission of application
Complete the scholarship application form. Forms may be picked up in Room 107 of the SENMC Financial Aid Office. A fillable/printer friendly form is available here.
Attach:
- A paragraph describing, in detail, your educational goals, future plans, and how you plan to use the funds.
- Academic transcripts of college work
Submit complete application to:
SENMC, Attn: Jeannie Nichols
Office of Student Financial Aid, VA & Scholarship Services
1500 University Drive
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Carlsbad Downtown Lions Club Scholarship
The scholarship is for continuing students who are attending NMSU full time (minimum 12 credit hours). Application deadline is July 15th.- 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Enrolled full time (minimum 12 credit hours)
- Sophomore status at NMSUC (28-59 credit hours)
Complete the scholarship application form. Forms may be picked up in Room 107 of the SENMC Financial Aid Office. A fillable/printer friendly form is available here.
Attach:
- A paragraph describing, in detail, your educational goals, future plans, and how you plan to use the funds.
- Academic transcripts of college work
Submit complete application to:
SENMC, Attn: Jeannie Nichols
Office of Student Financial Aid, VA & Scholarship Services
1500 University Drive
Carlsbad, NM 88220