The BASIC 2025-2026 Scholarship Application is
NOW CLOSED!
Mark your calendars: the next application period opens in March 2026
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BASIC scholarships are designed to help Borrego Springs students get to—and stay in—college. Start exploring and start the application process with the click of a button. Criteria are based on:
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Meet our BASIC Scholars
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START & STAY-IN-SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
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Applicants must be a current or former Borrego Springs High School alumnus or have lived or worked for at least one year within the area of the Borrego Springs Unified School District.
Application links will open on the advertised open date!
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SPECIAL NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS
BASIC is both proud and humbled to be awarding several named scholarships, many of which are memorial; they have been sponsored by, or honor, long time Borregans, all of whom share a commitment to the value of higher education.
Read the stories behind many of these awards...
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Sandra Angle Memorial Scholarship For studies leading to a career in education Jim McFarland Memorial Technical/Vocational Scholarship For a student pursuing a career in automotive technology Williamson Memorial Scholarship Our oldest memorial scholarship, for scholars making the transition from a community college to a 4-year school Don Nicholas Memorial Scholarship For a student planning a career as an educator Richard & Rosemary Fausel Scholarship For students pursuing studies in science, mathematics or engineering Ralph Singer Memorial Scholarship For students pursuing studies in nursing Vertical Divider
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The Martha Deichler Scholarship For a student planning a career as an educator Jerry R. Goldsmith Memorial Scholarships For students pursuing careers in healthcare or science, or in special need Dr. Edith A. Schmitt Memorial Scholarship For a student planning to pursue a career in the healthcare/medical field 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 Borrego Valley Endowment Fund Scholarship For a student pursuing part-time studies Joanne & Richard Ingwall Scholarship For academic excellence with GPA = or > 3.67 Vertical Divider
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Jon M. Gilbert Memorial Scholarship For students studying for careers using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Christopher H. Smith Memorial Scholarship For students pursuing studies in natural sciences Paula Matthews & Mark Remy Scholarship For student pursuing studies in environment, sustainability and policy PEO Scholarship For a woman pursuing her studies Joann & David (in memory) Stang Scholarship For academic excellence with GPA 3.5 and above Gary Bezer and Lise Fleury Scholarship For academic excellence [YOUR NAMED AWARD HERE] Through giving, you become part of a legacy that offers students a fair chance to thrive in school and in life. |
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If you believe in the transformative power of education and want to make a difference, consider becoming a BASIC scholarship donor. Your contribution, no matter the size, can create a brighter future for deserving students. Together, we can empower the next generation of leaders and change lives for the better.
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BASIC Scholars express their thanks...
I want to say thank you for all the help and support this year. It really did make a difference... Without the ...support of the BASIC Committee, I believe I wouldn’t be able to continue my college endeavors. Thank you for believing in me and helping me to be one step closer to my dream. |
Scholars share your success! Post your graduation pictures on the BASIC Instagram... |
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