Annual Educational Scholarships
Since its inception in 1998, BASIC has awarded approximately $540,000
in scholarships and grants to over 400 Borrego youths and adults.
BASIC scholarships are awarded to high school seniors, continuing college students, and adults for college, career and vocational studies. Criteria are economic need, likelihood for academic or vocational success, and personal essays demonstrating maturity.
First time applicants must reside or work in the geographic area of the Borrego Springs Unified School District or be an alumnus of the Borrego Springs Unified School District.
Past scholarship recipients who have continuing educational needs
are encouraged to reapply annually.
Since its inception in 1998, BASIC has awarded approximately $540,000
in scholarships and grants to over 400 Borrego youths and adults.
BASIC scholarships are awarded to high school seniors, continuing college students, and adults for college, career and vocational studies. Criteria are economic need, likelihood for academic or vocational success, and personal essays demonstrating maturity.
First time applicants must reside or work in the geographic area of the Borrego Springs Unified School District or be an alumnus of the Borrego Springs Unified School District.
Past scholarship recipients who have continuing educational needs
are encouraged to reapply annually.
Scholarships Available
Start-School
Stay-in-School
Adults Continuing
&
Special Named Scholarships
BASIC is both proud and humbled to be awarding several named scholarships, many of which are memorial.
All the scholarships have been sponsored by, or honor, long time Borregans,
all of whom share a commitment to the value of higher education.
Click on each one to read the stories behind many of these awards.
Williamson Memorial Scholarship
our oldest named scholarship, for scholars making the transition from a community college to a 4-year school
Dr. Edith A. Schmitt Memorial Scholarship
for a student planning to pursue a career in the healthcare/medical field
Dann Perry Memorial Award
“paving the road to success through vocational training”
Jim McFarland Memorial Automotive Technology Scholarship
for a student pursuing a career in automotive technology
McFarland Family Teacher Education Scholarships
for those completing their teaching credentials
PEO Scholarship
for supporting female education
Jerry R. Goldsmith Memorial Scholarships
for students pursuing careers in healthcare or science, or in special need
Bill Wright Memorial Scholarship
For students pursuing careers in business & innovation.
Bill Wright was a BASIC founder, and at his death he remained a champion of BASIC
and especially of the expanded C2G strategy and programs.
Joann & David Stang Scholarship
for academic excellence
