The Foundation is proud to support the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Committee’s annual celebrations! We serve as the fiscal sponsor and provide this website, so Dr. King’s dream may be shared with every generation.
If you need assistance, please contact Kyle Marksteiner at (575) 706-2324.
Join the celebration!
There are multiple ways to support the Celebration events and the committee’s scholarship effort.
MLK Banquet tickets
To purchase individual tickets or a table of 8 for the MLK Banquet (January 16, 2026) online and pay with a credit card, please click on the button below.
If you prefer to purchase tickets or a table with a check, please make check payable to:
Carlsbad Community Foundation
114 S Canyon St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Please specify “Martin Luther King Memorial Fund” in the memo section and indicate how many tickets/tables you are purchasing.
Make a charitable donation to the Martin Luther King Fund at the Foundation
Click here to make an online charitable donation. This option allows you to make a charitable donation in support of these events, but does NOT include tickets for the banquet.
Note: If you are wanting to donate directly to the Martin Luther King Scholarship Fund (endowment), please contact the Foundation at (575) 887-1131 for assistance.
Art & Writing Contests
Below is the information for students interested in participating in the Essay Contest!
