SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship News

We had more applicants that ever before, but confidently awarded 36 scholarships totaling $31, 650 in the spring of 2024. 

Look for the 2024 Scholarship Application to open in early January.  You will be able to access the application portal on this page.  Only one application is necessary to be considered for all available scholarships.  A student may only be awarded one scholarship.  Applicants must obtain two references, upload their most recent transcript, answer questions about their school and community involvement, and submit and essay. 

If you are interested in funding a scholarship contact us today.

2025 SCHOLARSHIPS with Criteria

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation has created this scholarship with Dr. Felipe Samaniego.  It is intended that the funds will provide one $1000 (non-renewable) scholarship each year to a graduating senior from the Las Cruces Public Schools who plans to major in the arts at any New Mexico College or University.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation has created the Anita L. Sabichi, MD Music Scholarship with Felipe Samaniego, MD. It is intended that the funds will provide one $2000 (non-renewable) scholarship each year to a graduating senior from the Las Cruces Public Schools who plans to major in Music at any New Mexico College or University.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation with Matt Hartsough created this scholarship. It will provide $500 (non-renewable) scholarship each year to a female graduating senior from APECHS who seeks a bachelor’s degree in biology or pre-med sciences at any NM college or university. 

Binns Family Foundation created this $2000 scholarship in memory of Bernice Binns to be awarded to a LCPS graduate majoring in any field of art who will study at NMSU.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation, Inc. in conjunction with the Bieri Family Endowment Fund, has created this scholarship. It is intended that the funds will provide one $1000 (non-renewable) scholarship each year to a graduating senior from the Las Cruces school district who plans to major in Broadcast Journalism at New Mexico State University.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation has created this scholarship with the Binns Family Foundation.  It is intended that the funds will provide one $1500 (non-renewable) scholarship each year to a graduating senior from Las Cruces Public Schools who plans to major in Education at New Mexico State University.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation in conjunction with the League of Women Voters of Greater Las Cruces and the Reed Burn Family has created this scholarship in honor of Bonnie Burn. It is intended that the funds will provide one $1000 (non-renewable) scholarship each year to a graduating senior from the Las Cruces school district who plans to major in education at New Mexico State University in the College of Education.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation has created the Brandon Myers Culinary Arts Scholarship in collaboration with the Michael Lavin: McDonald’s Fund.  It is intended that the funds will provide one $500.00 (non-renewable) scholarship to a graduating senior from Las Cruces Public Schools who plans to major in Culinary Arts at Doña Ana Community College.

This scholarship has been established by the Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation with Abel Covarrubias.  It will award a $1000 (non-renewable) scholarship  to a graduating Las Cruces Public School student who is a first generation college student who has also demonstrated a commitment to community service and/or school involvement.   Aprendamos Family of Services. 

The Las Cruces Public School Foundation established these scholarships with the Tucker Family.  $2000 will automatically be granted to the students at each of the 4 major Las Cruces Public High Schools who have the highest GPA and have participated in at least 2 varsity sports.  Each high school will be responsible for identifying the deserving student base on criteria set by the scholarship agreement.  There is no application for these scholarships.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation has created the Eagle Scout Scholarship in conjunction with a consortium of Friends of Scouting. It is intended that the funds will provide one $1000 (non-renewable) scholarship each year to a graduating senior who has earned the BSA Eagle Scout Rank from the LCPS District plans to attend any New Mexico College or University.

The LCPS Foundation, with the support of George Sims, has created this $1000 scholarship to awarded to a LCPS graduating senior with a 3.5+ cumulative GPA who will be a first generation college student.  

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation in conjunction with the Felipe Samaniego, MD Endowment Fund, has created this scholarship. It is intended that the funds will provide one $1000 (non-renewable) scholarship each year to a graduating senior from the Las Cruces school district who plans to attend any college or university in New Mexico.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation has created this scholarship with Betsy Geery.  It is intended that the funds will provide a $500 (non-renewable) scholarship to a graduating senior from Las Cruces Public Schools who plans to pursue a degree in history, anthropology, or archeology at any NM college or university.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation, Inc. has created the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce DACC scholarship. It is intended that the funds will provide one $500 (non-renewable) scholarship each year to a graduating senior from Las Cruces Public Schools who plans to attend Doña Ana Community College full time.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation has created the J. Paul Taylor Scholarship. It is intended that the funds will provide one $500 (non-renewable) scholarship each year to a graduating senior from Las Cruces Public Schools who plans to major in education at New Mexico State University.

The Jameson Family will annually sponsor a $1000 scholarship to be awarded to a student who has a cumulative GPA of less than (yes, less than) a 2.4 and would like to continue their education in a NM Community College or trade school.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation has created this scholarship with Susie Hendee.  It is intended that the funds will provide two $500 (non-renewable) scholarship to two graduating seniors from Las Cruces Public Schools who plan to attend any NM college or university.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation has created this scholarship in in memory of John Northcut in collaboration with the Kiwanis Club and the Dona Ana Arts Council.  It is intended that the funds will provide one $500.00 (non-renewable) scholarship to a graduating senior from Las Cruces Public Schools who plans to enter an art program at any college or university.  

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation has created this scholarship to  provide one $1000 (non-renewable) scholarship each year to a graduating senior from Las Cruces Public Schools who plans to attend any NM college, university or accredited  vocation school.  

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation has created this scholarship with the Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Las Cruces Class of 2018-2019.  It is intended that the funds will provide two $500 (non-renewable) scholarships each year to a graduating senior from Las Cruces Public Schools who are participants in Project Link and plan to attend a NM college, university or accredited vocational program. 

This fund will provide a $250+ scholarship to a graduating Las Cruces High School student who actively participated in band, chorus, orchestra, and/or theater at LCHS who will attend NMSU.  

This scholarship has been created by the LCPS Foundation with Anne Woodling and Jerry Humble.  Annually a $1000 (non-renewable) scholarship will be awarded to a student who plans to pursue a career in Agriculture and study at New Mexico State University.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation has created this scholarship with the family and friends of Rick Viramontes.  It is intended that the funds will provide one $1000 (non-renewable) scholarship to a graduating senior from  Organ Mountain HS who has taken physical education courses and plans to major in the field of Physical Education and/or Kinesiology at any New Mexico college or university.

This fund was created in memory of the beloved LCHS teacher Russ Richards. It will provide a $500 scholarship to be awarded to a Las Cruces High School student pursuing higher education in a medical, first responder or health field.

This fund will annually honor Samantha by awarding a $500 scholarship to a Las Cruces High School graduating senior with good moral character and high standards who strives always to improve themselves, their community, and the world. Although there is no specific, sport, club, or school contribution required, the recipient should be one who participated fully in school life demonstrated by achievement in both academics (with a minimum GPA of 3.25) and (two or more) extracurricular activities. The award will be open to students considering any major at any university.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation has created the Tombaugh Gallery Visual & Graphic Arts Scholarship with the Las Cruces Tombaugh Gallery. It is intended that the funds will provide one $500 (non-renewable) scholarship each year to a graduating senior from Las Cruces Public Schools who plans to pursue a career in the Visual or Graphic Arts and attend New Mexico State University or Doña Ana Community College.