Jack Maddox Distinguished Scholarship Program
Scholarships for Lea County, New Mexico students (residents for at least two years, graduating from a high school or registered home school in Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Tatum or Jal) who apply by June 30 before their junior year; up to 15 one-time $5,000 awards, four $20,000 four-year awards and one full-cost Distinguished Scholar award, with semi-finalist interviews.
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Who can apply
- From Lea County, NM
- resident of Lea County for at least two consecutive years before applying and through high school graduation or graduates from a high school campus or registered home school in Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Tatum or Jal, NM
- For sophomores
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen
- Homeschool students
Homeschool students: the sponsor says homeschoolers can apply.
How to apply
You’ll need an interview.
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Is this legit?
Trust 85/100 Run by an IRS-registered charity that reports its scholarship grants on its annual tax filing. No red flags.
Source: IRS Form 990-PF (tax year 2024) · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.
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