$1000 Scholarships Available for Eddy and Lea County Graduating Seniors 

$1000 Scholarships Available for Eddy and Lea County Graduating Seniors SIMCO Education Scholarships Program Accepting Applications

CARLSBAD, NM – With graduation season around the corner, Salado Isolation Mining Contractors LLC (SIMCO) is accepting applications for college scholarships through its SIMCO Education Scholarship Program. Graduating seniors from Eddy and Lea counties can apply beginning February 13, 2026, through March 13, 2026.

A limited number of one-time $1,000 scholarships are available to qualified 2026 graduating seniors selected from Carlsbad, Hobbs, and Loving schools. SIMCO will accept applications online until 5 p.m. on March 13, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Selected recipients will be notified no later than March 25, 2026.

SIMCO realizes that education is the foundation of a strong and thriving community. The recipients of these SIMCO scholarships are the daughters and sons of our employees, our families, and our friends. Celebrating their academic achievement not only provides them with educational opportunities, it enriches our region when they return to work and raise families here.

The online application, along with information about proposal and evaluation criteria, is available at

https://form.jotform.com/230386090101040 or scan QR code to apply.

For more information about the SIMCO Education Scholarships Program, contact Dr. Joy James-Foster, Education Outreach, SIMCO Communications, at (575) 234-7512 or joy.james-foster@wipp.doe.gov