The 2026 Scholarship Application is Now Open!
Deadline: Sunday, April 19, 2026 (applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM).
The CMS Education Foundation provides the Honors Scholarships for the benefit of Clovis High School students. All applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Application Review Committee based on specific criteria. The committee comprises education foundation directors, the district deputy superintendent, and others deemed necessary by the Foundation Board of Directors. The Foundation awards two scholarships of $5,000 each. Funds are distributed to the higher education institution where each recipient is accepted or enrolled, for four consecutive semesters at $1,250 per semester.
Student Eligibility
- Must be eligible for graduation during the current school year
- Minimum GPA of 3.5
- Minimum ACT score of 20, or minimum SAT score of 1060
To Include with Your Online Application
- A list of academic honors and/or activities (worth 45 points total) — school awards and honors, extracurricular activities, and community service, with the year(s) received or involved.
- A list of the schools you are applying to, in order of preference, including your acceptance status for each (Accepted, Waitlisted, or Have Not Yet Heard).
- Three recommendations from a school counselor or principal, a Clovis Municipal Schools teacher, and an outside source such as an employer, minister, or community service coordinator. Recommendation letters are optional.
- Optional: upload letters of support during the application process (this section is not scored).
Applications must be completed in full and submitted online by the deadline. Applicants will be notified of the Foundation Scholarship Committee’s decision. For any questions, students may refer to the Clovis High School Guidance Office.