This year, the Paso del Norte Community Foundation (PdNCF) has advanced its efforts in the facilitation and promotion of its diverse scholarship opportunities. Students can apply online to a variety of scholarships through PdNCF and our partnership with Kaleidoscope, which links students to additional opportunities offered through the easy-to-use platform, or directly through our website.

With various deadlines approaching, PdNCF encourages students and families to log-on to: https://pdnfoundation.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships to find the complete list of PdNCF scholarship opportunities.  Scholarship criteria, timelines, and eligibility are outlined for each application, with opportunities for both graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled college and university students. Scholarships are awarded to help support the needs of students in their educational endeavors. Students can be awarded as much as $500 to $5,000 or more. 

Live applications through Kaleidoscope include:

Apply now through March 31^st:

• Ben Narbuth Kiwanis Club of Horizon City Endowed Scholarship

The scholarship was established by the Kiwanis Club of Horizon City in honor of dedicated Kiwanis Club member and leader Ben Narbuth.

• Carl L. & Sandra Wright Scholarship for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

The scholarship was established to recognize female graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students majoring in STEM fields.

Apply now through April 5^th:

• The Nathan W. Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund

The scholarship was established to encourage and support others that have chosen turf management as a career.

• The Richard Castro Community Service Scholarship Fund

The scholarship was established to support scholarships for area high school seniors who follow in Mr. Castro footsteps volunteering and leading projects to improve their community.

Upcoming applications to be featured:

• Coach Archie Duran Memorial Scholarship Fund

The scholarship was established by the family of beloved track coach Archie Duran.

• The FirstLight Community Foundation Scholarship

The scholarship was established to support deserving students in the Paso del Norte region.

Other scholarship opportunities through PdNCF:

• Bowie High School Scholarship Fund
• Deby Lewis Foundation for Eastwood High School
• EPISD Education Foundation Scholarships:
  • Amalia Muro Scholarship
  • Ann Yerby Memorial Scholarship
  • Coach Lou Robustelli Memorial Scholarship
  • Genevieve Gonzalez Scholarship
• Ronnie Parks Fine Arts Scholarship Fund
• Women’s Fund of El Paso Scholarship

Please visit the PdNCF website: www.pdnfoundation.org, for more information about all available scholarships and deadlines or email Development Assistant, Andrea Macias, at [email protected] for more details.