James Ledwith Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in 2011 by the family and friends of James Ledwith, this fund awards one to two scholarships of up to $2,000 to a graduating senior from the Albuquerque metro area who has faced and overcome real personal adversity, demonstrating hope, faith, courage, thoughtfulness, and service to others. Applicants must enroll full-time at an accredited nonprofit or public college, university, or technical school, and submit a personal essay describing their life dream, professional goals, and the adversity they've overcome, plus two letters of reference — one from a high school staff member who can speak to the specific challenge faced.

Eligibility

DemographicsMust be a graduating high school senior attending school in the Albuquerque metro area: Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, or Torrance County, New Mexico.

Applying

One to two awards of up to $2,000 given annually.