RLCAR Scholarship Program
Investing in the future of Lincoln County students.
Along with roots and wings, one of the most essential gifts you can give a child is an EDUCATION. For more than two decades, the RLCAR Scholarship Program has supported local students as they pursue higher education and build their futures.
For more than two decades, the RLCAR Scholarship Program has helped local students take the next step toward their future. Scholarships may be used to pursue education and career training at colleges, universities, community colleges, trade schools, and other qualifying programs.
RLCAR is proud to support many paths to a successful career, including skilled trades and technical education, opportunities that are not covered by many traditional scholarship programs. Scholarships are made possible through the generosity of RLCAR members, Affiliate Partners, community supporters, and fundraising efforts of the RLCAR Scholarship Fund.
The Scholarship Committee evaluates applications each spring based on scholastic record, leadership, school activities, community service, work record and financial need. Each applicant must be a graduating senior from a high school within Lincoln County, New Mexico.
If you know of any deserving students that may qualify, please encourage them to apply for a RLCAR Scholarship.
Thank you to everyone who applied for the 2026 RLCAR Scholarship. Scholarship recipients will be announced following the selection process.
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Our Scholarship Legacy
Meet Our Scholarship Recipients
Celebrating the local students RLCAR has supported on their educational and career journeys.
2026
Rachel Baudo, Cassidy Bird, Kaylee Gomez, Cade Holland, Viviana Ruelas-Sanchez, Gracie Thomas, Kelvin Vega, Makenzie Wilson
$7,000 Awarded
2023
Sonia Bravo, Ashley Burch, Hayden Casson, Marie Chaffin, Cori Cox, Presley Huey, Jasmine Kennedy, Guiliana McAlister, Rachel Sanchez, Arabella Snead Schmitz
$10,000 Awarded
2020
Brooks Eggleston, Stacy Gutierrez, Kyra Lucero, Kevin Magana, Tyler Salas, D’anna Willingham
$6,000 Awarded
2017
Jacali Baeza, Christina Fragoso, Kristie Gallacher, Brooks Jarrell, Sara McMasters, Austin Mowell, Ashton Munoz
$4,900 Awarded
2014
Sarah Ferguson, Shayna Gallacher, Stephany Miramontes, Rio O'Neal, Tristan Romero, Johnathan Smith
$3,000 Awarded
2011
Gage Barnett, Alaitia Enjady, Matthew Ferguson, Kylie Gaines, Lindsey Power, Cynthia Schleck
$3,000 Awarded
2025
Alexa Bravo, Caleb Chavez, Joni Foster, Jeremiah Hill, Kassidy Lightfoot, Emily Schroeder, Mia Simpson
$7,000 Awarded
2022
Ryne Almarinez, Diego Gallegos, Regan Jameson, Alexis Ontiveras, Kylee Wales, Bailey Wrye
$5,000 Awarded
2019
Tristen Barela, Daniel Fragoso, Payton Hall, Connor Jameson, Sarah Olmstead, Andee Roach, Marley Roser
$5,500 Awarded
2016
Saige Bell, Alyssa Gomez, Brittani Kelley, Russ Oliver, Joel Torres
$3,000 Awarded
2013
Caroline Allen, Rinku Bhakta, Rebekah Bolin, Selena Chavez, Alexis Farris, Cade Haynes, Tylynn Smith
$3,500 Awarded
2010
Tracy Duncan, Esther Gonzalez, Ellyn Koehler, Erika McClain, Victoria Renteria, Jacob Rigsby, Scott Thompson
$3,500 Awarded
2024
Alexandra Almanza, Canon Cuellar, Jaxon Draper, William Gallacher, Noel Magana, Ruben Misquez, Destiny Rue, Preston Stone, Kacee Whipple
$9,000 Awarded
2021
Carter Beatty, Mya Drenning, Cerenity Gomez, Kimberly Graham, Kelby Hightower, Diego Medina Andrade, Fabian Prudencio, Kalyn Saiz
$6,000 Awarded
2018
Naomi Chaves, Joyce Ann Cooper, Kathryn Fernandez, Breck Gavin, Jazmine Nava
$3,500 Awarded
2015
Sterling Alley, Ian Bigger, Ryann Flack, Kayln Hazen, Elizabeth Lindsey, Robbie Lee Richardson
$3,000 Awarded
2012
Emma Lindsey, Brenda Lopez, Maritza Nava, Christopher Olmstead, Bonner Patton, Taylor Vuicich, Ryan Williams
$3,500 Awarded
