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Las Cruces Today
By the People, for the People
DACC Scholarship Drawing Offers Increased Funds
Doña Ana Community College to award 15 scholarships at annual event
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is hosting its third annual Scholarship Riches event on February 17th, where 15 students will be randomly selected to receive $1,000 scholarships - nearly double the number of awards from last year's event.
Why it matters
The Scholarship Riches event provides much-needed financial assistance to DACC students, helping them afford the cost of higher education. The increase in scholarship funds this year reflects the growing support and investment in the local community college.
The details
At the two-hour event, DACC will hold drawings every 30 minutes to award the 15 scholarships, which are funded by local donors including Mr. Randy Farmer, Dr. Don Cotter, FirstLight Federal Credit Union, Evon Bradley, and the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. In addition to the scholarship drawings, the event will offer information on other financial aid opportunities like the New Mexico Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships, and allow students to meet directly with scholarship providers.
- The Scholarship Riches event will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from noon to 2 p.m.
- Last year, DACC provided eight scholarships of $500 each at the annual event.
The players
Doña Ana Community College (DACC)
A public community college located in Las Cruces, New Mexico that serves students in Doña Ana County.
Mr. Randy Farmer
A local donor who contributed funds for the DACC scholarships.
Dr. Don Cotter
A local donor who contributed funds for the DACC scholarships.
FirstLight Federal Credit Union
A local credit union that contributed funds for the DACC scholarships.
Evon Bradley
A local donor who contributed funds for the DACC scholarships.
Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico
A local nonprofit organization that contributed funds for the DACC scholarships.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
The Scholarship Riches event demonstrates DACC's commitment to supporting its students and the community's investment in higher education, providing critical financial assistance to help students afford the cost of college.
