The current scholarships are listed by month, beginning with the deadline date for application. Some applications are available on-line, or students may pick up applications from the Career Pathways Center, where we can answer any questions or provide further information.
Check out the bottom of the page for Scholarship Websites.
August 2007
8/1 - Nagel International Scholarship - CCD - In-coming college freshman males who originate from a country outside of the United States, have graduated from high school in Colorado, and are not eligible for an in-state tuition rate to attend and an institution of higher eduation (must be currently attending college or have a letter of admission). Maintain a full-class schedule (12 or more credit hours per semester), maintain a 2.5 or higher, not be eligible for resident tuition or the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF). Award: varies
Download: Nagel International Scholarship
SEPTEMBER 2007
9/20 - BBB Foundation "Student Integrity Award" - Student must be a legal US Citizen, legal Colorado resident, maintain a 2.5 GPA or better and plan to attend an accredited lhigher education institution in Colorado. Award: $10,000.00 ($2,500.00 per year) for the accredited Colorado school of your choice and a one-week paid internship every year at the BBB. Applications available in the Career Pathways Center or on the BBB website:
http://www.denverbbb.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3583
Questions: contact Sonya Breakstone at 303-996-3972 or sonya@denverbbb.org.
9/28 - CollegeInvest Grandparents Scholarship Contest - Grandparents: Tell us in 250 words or less what your hopes and dreams are for your grandchild and how a college education will help make those dreams come true, and you could win $5,000 for your grandchild's college education!
http://www.collegeinvest.org/grandparents/
OCTOBER 2007
10/1 - Siemens Foundation - 2007-2008 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology - High school seniors are eligible to enter individual research projects and and all high school students are eligible to enter as part of a 2 - 3 member team. Award: up to $100,000.00. For more information: http://www.siemens-foundation.org/competition/ OR http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/scholarships-and-aid/23619.html
10/1 - Wendy's High School Heisman Award - Men and Women entering their Senior year of high school in the 2007 - 2008 academic year who have at least a "B" grade average and participate in at least one of the 33 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools. Award: Various monetary awards for the students high school and a Wendy's High School Crystal Heisman Trophy.
www.wendysheisman.com
10/26 - 9News Kids Who Care Award -9News Kids Who Care recognizes outstanding Colorado youth for their volunteer activities and contributions to family, school and community. Nominees must be between the ages of 10 - 17 as of October 26, 2007. Award: $900 scholarship. Download application: 9News Kids Who Care Award
10/31 - Coca-Cola Scholars Program - Applicant must be anticipating completion of high school degree during the academic year in which application is made; carry a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of his/her junior year of high school, and must be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution.
Applicants may NOT be children or grandchildren of employees, officers or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company or any bottler or Company divisions or subsidiaries. Awards: 50 - $20,000 and 200 - $10,000
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/jsp/scholars/FourYearInstructions.jsp
NOVEMBER 2007
11/1 - Hispanic Scholarship Fund and Marathon Scholarships- Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent), Be a US citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551, Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree, Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Be enrolled or plan to enroll full-time as an undergrad or graduate student in a degree seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam. Award: Varies
https://apply.hsf.net/applications/
11/31 - Stokes Educational Scholarship Program (National Security Agency) - high senior, US citizen, SAT score of 1600 or ACT score of 25. GPA: at least a 3.0, demonstrate leadership abilities. See website for specific requirements on fields of study. Award: Tuition, fees and books. Housing and travel entitlements during summer employment. Year round salary while attending college. Continued employment with NSA after employment.
http://www.nsa.gov/careers/students_4.cfm
DECEMBER 2007
12/14 - Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarships - Every year, Comcast and the Comcast Foundation ask high school principals to identify the best and brightest high school seniors in their communities. Nominees must be full-time high school seniors. Nominees must demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and display leadership abilities in school activities or through work experience. Nominees must have a grade point average of 2.8 or higher. Nominees must be nominated by their high school principal. Home-schooled students may email comcast@spaprog.com for a nomination form. The deadline for the 2008 Leaders and Achievers Scholarship is December 14, 2007. Award: $1,000
http://www.comcast.com/corporate/about/inthecommunity/scholarships/leadersandachievers.html
12/15 - AXA Achievement Scholarships - to qualify you must demonstrate: ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community and ability to succeed in college. Awards: 52 - $10,000 and 10 - $15,000
https://www.axaonline.com/rs/axa/about-us/33b_axa_achievement.html
12/31 - Gates Millenium Scholarship - Eligibility requirements: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American who are citizens, national or legal permanent resident of the United States. Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3. on a 4.0 scale or have earned a GED. Will be enrolling for the first time at a US accredited college or university as a full-time, degree seeking, first-year student in fall 2008. Awards: Various
http://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/Scholarships.aspx
JANUARY 2008
1/1 - Imagine - America Scholarships - A $1,000 career education award that is available to high school graduates who are pursuing post-secondary education at career colleges across the United States. Every high school may select three graduating seniors to receive $1,000 Imagine America Scholarships. For more information see your counselor, Career Pathways Coordinator or website:
http://www.imagine-america.org/scholarship/01-high-school-students.asp
1/7 - Discover Card Tribute Award Program - $2500-$25,000 for juniors with GPA of 2.75+ who demonstrate accomplishments in four of the five following areas: special talents, obstacles overcome, leadership, unique endeavors, andcommunity service. http://ww.aasa.org/awards_and_scholarships/scholarships/index.htm
1/9 - Ron Brown Scholar Program for African Americans - $10,000 peryear for four years. For students who excel academically, exemplify exceptional leaership potential, and make an impact on their communities. http://www.ronbrown.org/p-ap.htm
1/14 - Elk's Most Valuable Student Scholarship - Based on scholarship, leadership and FINANCIAL NEED. Must be a US citizen. Points are awarded to applicants based upon their employment, community service hours, leadership potential, essay, transcript, letters of recommendation, and demonstrated financial need. Amount: up to $60,000 for 4 years for 1st place. Come to the Career Pathways Center for an application.
1/15 - 2008 Sam Walton Community Scholarship - 1st year of undergraduate study at an approved accredited college or university. See website for general guidelines and scholarship opportunities. Award: $1,000
http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?catg=765
1/15 - Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship - All legal residents attending high school (14 yrs and older), college and university students are eligible for scholarship. Not open to residents of Maine. Read Agreement of Official Rules for more infomation. Award: $10,000
http://www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm
1/15 - Mesa State College, Ambassador Scholarship Application - Any students accepted to Mesa State, must have a GPA of 3.0 or above, and have made significant contributions to their schools and communities. Can be awarded full tuition and fees.
1/15 - McKelvey Foundation Scholarship - graduating high school in 2008, attend a 4-year college or university, private or public, within thek 50 states, own and operate a genuine business, non-profits are eligible, have at least one employee, even if only part-time, complete on-line application by 1/15/08, Award: up to $10,000 per academic year for 4 years to any US college or university.
http://www.mckelveyfoundation.org
1/15 - Colorado College - See Counselor at your high school.
1/15 - Education is Freedom Scholarship - Amount of $2000 for students with a B average with financial need, activities/leadership, and work history. http://www.educationisfreedom.com/
1/15 - Mensa Education and Research Foundation - Applicant need not be a member of Mensa. Award based on essay describing applicant's career, vocational or academic goal. Local, regional and national awards of $300-$1000. http://foundation.us.mensa.org/scholarships/zipfinder.php
1/18 - Assoc of General Contractors - Apply for $1500. www.ConstructMyFuture.com
1/21 - National Honor Society Scholarships - Based on demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Written narrative in response to selected question required. http://www.nhs.us/schlr_awards/nhs_schlrgen.cfm
1/28 - 2008 Greenhouse Scholars - graduating Colorado high school senior planning to attend a four-year accredited academic institution. Legal resident, GPA of 3.5 or above. Excellent leadership skills. Demonstrate financial need. Award: $1,000 - $5,000 for 4 years.
http://www.greenhousescholars.org/
1/31 - White Rose Scholarship Foundation - Part of the Imperial Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire. Students need to be enrolling into college or a techniqcal school, be a US citizen, demonstrate financial need, community involvement, 3.0 GPA. www.icrme.org
1/31 - Papa John's Pizza Scholarship - For seniors with 2.5 GPA or higher. Award of $1000 based on creative ability, community involvement, academic achievement, obstacles overcome, quality of character, meaningful objectives achieved, life goals and interests, demonstrated leadership, and athletic achievement. http://www.papajohns.com/comun/scholar.htm
FEBRUARY 2008
2/1 - Project PAVE / Janus Foundation - Each year, with the generous support of the Janus Foundation, Project PAVE provides scholarships to graduating seniors or GED candidates under the age of 19 to pursue post-high school education. The average award is $3000. Recipients are chosen based on his/her personal achievement and demonstration of resilience over an emotionally, physically, or sexually violent experience. Resilience is defined as the ability to overcome or bounce back from illness, change, or misfortune.
*This scholarship is not academically or financially based. It is awarded on the basis of your triumph over personal experiences(s) with relationship violence.
Download Application: 2008 Transformations Scholarship Application
2/1 - University of Wyoming - Department of Art Scholarship - Recipient must continue as a full-time status BA/BFA art major in order to be eligible for art department scholarship support. Award: Various. Applications available on line at:
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/art/scholarship_info.asp
2/1 - Daughters of the American Revoluation (DAR) - Various scholarships for majors in nursing or history. Applications available at www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_Scholar.cfm.
2/1 - Society of Women Engineers Rocky Mountain Section Scholarship - Amounts $500-5000. Additional information at www.swe-rms.org
2/1 - President's Leadership Program - Provided to incoming freshmen at CSU-Pueblo. Participate in a 4-year leadership program and receive an $8000 scholarship spread over 4 years. Must demonstrate leadership potential, intellectual curiosity and a minimum 3.2 GPA.
2/11 - NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award - graduating high school senior entrepreneurs will receive $1,000. One outstanding student will receive $10,000. See website or counselor for more information.
http://www.nfib.com/page/nfibYoungEntrepreneurAward.html?WT.mc_id=YEA
2/14 - NCJW Colorado Section College Scholarship for Jewish Women - 3 awarded at a minimum of $500 each. Must be a Jewish woman, at least 16 years old, and a Colorado resident showing financial need, community involvement, and a good academic record. http://www.ncjwseattle.org/CollegeScholarships.htm
2/15 - Burger King Scholars Program - Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent. Work part-time an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (unless individual circumstances prevents the student's involvement). Demonstrate participation in community service and/or co-curricular activities. Demonstrate financial need. Plan to enroll in an accredited two/or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school by Fall of the application year. Please note that students DO NOT have to be employed at a BURGER KING® restaurant to be eligible for a scholarship. However, BURGER KING® employees may be eligible. Award: $1,000.
http://www.bkscholars.scholarshipamerica.org/
2/15 - National Co-Op Scholarship Program - High school GPA of 3.5 (B+) or better, Complete the National Co-op Scholarship Program Application including a typed one-page essay describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program, The National Commission encourages minority and female students as well as students interested in science, mathematics, engineering and technology (SMET) to apply for this merit co-op scholarship.
Your scholarship application and essay should be mailed to: National Commission for Cooperative Education
360 Huntington Ave., 384 CP, Boston, MA 02115-5096
Submit your application and essay online by visiting www.co-op.edu
2/15 – Colorado Council on High School Community Service Scholarship – graduating senior accepted into an accredited Colorado Council Member Institution. Applicant will be selected according to the following considerations: volunteerism/community service, extracurricular activities and dedication to others. Award sixteen (16) $1000 scholarships.
http://www.mscd.edu/coloradocouncil/Scholarship%20Forms/2007%20CCHSCR%20Comm%20Service%20form.pdf
2/15 - Colorado Society of Mayflower Descendents Scholarship - $500 to any college or vocational school. Must be a Colorado resident and US citizen. Criteria include: GPA, class rank, essay, activities, leadership, honors received, letter of recommendation, and Mayflower ancestry (not required).
www.coloradomayflowersociety.org
2/15 - Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF) - Must be a Colorado resident of Hispanic heritage and/or actively involved in the Hispanic community, accepted to an accredited college, university or vocational school, and 3.0 GPA. Applications at www.laef.org.
2/15 - 2008 Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program (Monsanto Company) - Multiple schoalrships - farm youth pursuing education in Agriculture. Award: $1,500.
http://www.monsanto.com/responsibility/youth_education.asp
2/15 - BestBuy Scholarship - be a graduating high school senior living in the United States or Puerto Rico, live within 75 miles of a Best Buy Store in the United States or Puerto Rico, have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or an equivalent), demonstrate commitment to and involvement in volunteer community service or work experience, plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico no later than fall 2008. Award: $1,500.
http://www.bbycommunications.com/crnew/scholarships.asp
2/15 - Chancellor's Leadership Class / University of Colorado at Colorado Springs - graduating high school senior and demonstrate and interest in developing leadership skills and experience in leadership roles. Involvementk in community-including high school or local communities. A high school GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale. Award: $3,500 annual scholarship renewable for up to four years.
http://www.uccs.edu/clc
2/15 - Ronald McDonald House Charities Schoalrship - Eligible graduating U.S. high school senior who face limited accesst o edcuational and career opportunities in their communities. Awards given based on a student's deomonstrated academic achievement, financial need and community involvement. Award: Varied.
http://www.rmhc.org/scholarships
2/21 - James Woodruff Renewable Scholarship - CU Boulder - Tuition, fees, books, room, board and miscellaneous expenses for a freshman at CU. Must have 3.5 GPA, be a Colorado resident and US citizen, have significant financial need, and major in Arts and Sciences. Information at www.Colorado.EDU/finaid.
2/21 - Colorado Masons' Benevolent Fund Scholarship/Vocation Grant Programs -- for seniors applying to an accredited Colorado college/vocaitonal training program. Application includes transcript, letter(s) of recommendations from a teacher and/or counselor, and personal letter. Award: 15 nonrenewable $2000 grants; 14 renewable $7000 scholarships
http://www.coloradofreemasons.org/community/scholarships.aspx
2/22 - COMTO Colorado Scholarship - will award up to five (5) scholarships for the 2007-2008 school year to minorities and women students who express an interest in pursuing college studies in a transportation-related field. Each scholarship award is offered for tuition, books, and/or room and board expenses.
http://www.comtocolorado.org/Scholarship_Info/
2/28 - U.S. Bank's Internet Scholarship Program - 30 $1,000 Scholarships given to 2 to 4 year colleges. Selections are made through a random drawing process from October through February. More info at www.usbank.com/studentbanking.
2/29 - Student Loan Network Scholarship - Anyone who will be a full-time college or graduate student in 2008 is eligible. Must complete simply form - no GPA or other requirements!
http://www.studentloannetwork.com/10K/
MARCH 2008
3/1 - National Scholarship Trust Fund - Senior interested in graphic communications, 3.0 GPA. Visit: http://www.gain.net/
3/1 – Art Institute of Colorado – Complete entry from and indicate program of study. Art Institute of Colorado will be offering numerous one and two academic year scholarships.
http://aic.aii.edu
3/1 – CESDA Diversity Scholarships – Minority seniors, resident of Colorado. Enrolled in a 2 or 4 year college or university of Colorado. GPA of 2.8/4.0. Award: $1,000
http://www.cesda.org/scholarships.htm
3/1 – Colorado Garden Show – Annual GPA of 2.5, student must have 20 hrs. of documented volunteer service in a related field. Must be an incoming freshman in a Colorado school in field of horticulture. Award: Full ride and books, plus laptop and printer.
http://gardeningcolorado.com
3/1 – National Association of Women in Construction – Pursue a bachelor’s degree or certificate of completion in a construction related field. Award: $1,000 - $2,000.
http://www.nawic.org/nfsf.htm
3/1 – Sachs Foundation Scholarships – African-American living in Colorado for 5 or more years, GPA of 3.4. Demonstrate financial need, high school transcript, 3 letters of recommendation. Award: approx. $3,500 a year and renewable.
http://frii.com/sachs
3/1 – University of Colorado – James Woodruff, Jr. Scholarship – Full ride scholarship for entering freshman in Arts and Science at CU. GPA: 3.5 and activity/leadership record. Financial need.
http://www.colorado.edu/artsscience/students/information.html
3/1 – University of Colorado – The Scherpenseel Family Scholarship for Disabled Students – Incoming freshman with CO residency and a declared major in the College of Arts and Sciences at CU Boulder. Financial need, any type of documented disability. Award: $1,500.
http://www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices
3/1 – Zonta – Young Women in Public Affairs Award – Age 16 – 19, community service and leadership achievement that demonstrate commitment to the advancement of the status of women worldwide. Current photo, 2 confidential recommendations from adults not related to applicant. Award: District $500, International $1,000.
http://www.zonta.org
3/1 - Walmart Competitive Edge Scholarship - Applicants must have 3.5 GPA, 27 on ACT or 1100 on SAT, class rank top 10%, community service, leadership, essay. http://www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/goodworks/scripts/index.jsp
3/1- LaRaza Youth Leadership Scholarships – Graduating Seniors who participate in the Youth Leadership Conference on April 28, 2007. Be an accepted student into either University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Metropolitan State College of Denver or Community College of Denver.
http://www.larazayouth.com/scholarships/UCDHSC%20SCHOLARSHIP%202007-2008.pdf
http://www.larazayouth.com/scholarships/MSCDScholarship2008.pdf
http://www.larazayouth.com/scholarships/CCDLaRazaApp08.pdf
3/7 - Colorado Mason's Benevolent Fund Scholarship - Up to $7000 renewable for 4 years. Must be accepted to Colorado institution of higher learning. Criteria: financial need, academic achievement, leadership, maturity. Personal essay, four letters of recommendation and interview by Lodge member required.
http://www.coloradofreemasons.org/community/scholarships.aspx
3/7 – Scholarship Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award (SAMMY 2008) – criteria based on academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership and community service. Award: 25 $7,500.
http://sammy.bodybymilk.com/
3/10 – DeVry Institute Presidential Scholarship / Dean’s Scholarship / Cisco Networking Academy Scholarship / Community Scholar Award / First Scholar Award / National SkillsUSA Scholarship – Various Awards.
http://www.devry.edu/tuition/scholarships-detail.jsp#1
3/13 - University of Northern Colorado - Annual Frontiers of Science Institute Summer Scholarship – Students who are now in their sophomore or junior year interested in Science. Award: 4 year $6,000.
http://www.unco.edu/fsi/about.htm
3/14 - Front Range Community College - Various scholarships available. Deadline is March 14th. Please see website for details.
https://web1.frontrange.edu/stars/
3/15 - Colorado Young Farmers Ed Assoc - offering scholarships for students who plan to major in agriculture related studies at a Colorado college. Selection based on scholarship, activities, and interest in agriculture and teaching agriculture education. Visit: http://www.coloradoyoungfarmer.com
3/15 - Masonic Fraternity Vocational Grant/Scholarship - for seniors applying to an accredited Colorado college/vocaitonal training program. Application includes transcript, letter(s) of recommendations from a teacher and/or counselor, and personal letter. Award: 15 nonrenewable $2000 grants; 14 renewable $7000 scholarships.
3/15 - Colorado Young Farmer Award - Various scholarships (see website). Student must be enrolled as a full-time student at a Colorado junio/community college, college or university and be a Colorado Resident, Majoring in Agriculture. Awards: Vary
www.coloradoyoungfarmer.com
3/16 - Elevations Credit Union - Graduating high school student are eligible based on their accomplishments and goals. Award: multiple awards totaling $15,000.
http://www.elevationscu.com/students/scholarships.cfm
3/21 – Colorado Flight Safety Foundation – Must be enrolled as a full-time student at Metro, Aims, CO Northwestern or Emily Griffith and must be a Colorado resident. Award: $2,000.
3/31 - Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship - Natural, adopted, or step-child of fully dependent on, a worker killed or permanently disabled in a compensable work-related accident or by an occupational disease during the cours and scope of employment with a Colorado-based employer. Award: Varied
http://www.pinnacol.com/foundation/applying.php
3/31 - Dorothy Trujillo Book Scholarship - assist Boulder Valley Shool District Latina or Latino seniors who are college bound with financial assistance for books and supplies.
http://bcn.boulder.co.us/community/latinaleague/#
3/31 - The Superpower Scholarship - award five scholarships of $1,000 each. Applicants must: Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application, Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2013) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education, Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question:
“If you were granted the superpower to manipulate time, how would you use it and why?”
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx#superpower
April 2008
4/1 - Aims C.C. Alcanzar Scholarships - High school senior planning on attending Aims Community College in the Summer or Fall of 2008 and planning on the following certificates: Certified Nurse Aide, EKG Technician, Phlebotomy Certificate, EMT-Basic, Athletic Trainer, Gerontology Certificate. Award: Full tuition for each certificate. Find more information in the Career Pathways Center or e-mail: chris.urso@aims.edu
4/1 - 2008 Dennie and Donna Wise Scholarship - Boulder Valley High School graduates, with a GPA of 2.5, who choose to pursue a vocational, technical or community college education (full or part-time). Award: (5) 2-year, $1,000 per year scholarships
Download 2008 Dennie and Donna Wise Scholarship Application
4/1 - 2008 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Scholarship - Boulder Valley High School graduates, with a GPA of 2.75, must maintain a full schedule of 12 credits or more, if renewing, must complete 25 hours of community service for the academic year. Award: (5) $1,000 per year (up to 4 years)
Download 2008 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Scholarship
4/1 - Dr. George Garcia Scholarship - A 2008 BVSD High School graduating senior pursuing the education necessary to becoming a school teacher. Award: one-time, two-year $1,500 per year.
Download 2008 Dr. George Garcia Scholarship
4/2 - The Diane Dawson Memorial Scholarship - High school senior graduating in the Denver area, GPA 2.4, parent or legal guardian with terminal cancer or other terminal illness, or have lost a parent to a terminal disease during their tenure in high school. Award: $500 - $1,500.
http://www.sacregcf.org
4/2 – Ford Country Scholars – High school junior or senior planning to enter 2 yr or 4 yr school. GPA 2.5, essays required. Award: $250 -$5,000
http://www.fordcountryscholars.com
4/3 - Boulder Community Hospital Auxillary - high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree in the human health care field. Scholarships can be applied to tuition and fees, except books, for degree programs at in-state educational institutions only.
http://www.bchauxiliary.org/Scholarships/Applications.html
4/4 - Japanese American Community Scholarships - Graduating high school senior residing in the Denver Metropolitan area whos is either an American citizen of Japanese ancestory or an American citizen whose legal parent(s) is/are of Japanese ancestory or a high school senior of Japanese ancestory residing in the Denver Metropolitan area who has a permanent residence status (INS documentation) in the United States. See Career Pathways Center for applciations or
http://www.jacgp.com/home.htm
4/6 – Boulder Area Rotary Club Scholarships – Must be graduating senior from BVSD, based on projection of your ability to succeed in college, scholastic and extra-curricular activities in high school, based on financial need. Completed application must be given to counselor and interviews required with Rotary Club. Award: 10 totaling $22,000. Career Pathways/Counseling office generates these scholarships and gives to Rotary Club for Processing..
4/6 - Boulder Community Hospital Auxiliary Human Health Care Scholarship – Must plan on studying in health sciences field at CO college/university. Factors considered are educational achievements, financial need, essay content and recommendations. Volunteering is preferred by not required. Award: $500 - $2,000. Boulder Community Hospital Volunteer Service Office.
4/12 - Seagate Technology / CU and CSU's College of Engineering - Seagate Technology is donating funds for a limited number of scholarships to qualified high school seniors within the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain School Districts. Scholarships are for the enrollment in the 2007-2008 academic year at the University of Colorado at Boulder's College of Engineering and Applied Science, and Colorado State University's College of Engineering. Eligibility is based on: GPA, financial need, community involvement and technical innovation/creativity. Award: unknown
http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/about/global_citizenship/community/scholarship
4/13 – American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Contest (AFS) – senior who plans on attending college or certified trade school. NOT based on financial need. Online 10 question multiple choice test about automatic fire sprinklers. Award: 10 - $2,000.
http://www.afsascholarship.org
4/15 - Clear Creek Valley Medical Society - Students planning to enter fields related to medicine. Criteria: level of need, B average, 2 letters of recommendation, chosen school must be in Colorado. Preference is given to applicants from Jefferson, Gilpin, Clear Creek and southwest Adams counties. Call or write for current application:
Clear Creek Valley Medical Society
1420 Vance St. Suite 100
Lakewood, CO 80214
303-232-1428
4/15 - We Beat the Street Scholarship – for seniors Criteria: essay on stating their personal experiences in overcoming adversity in order to reach their goals. Award: $1500 scholarship.
http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/enter/streetsweeps.html
4/16 – Bill Dickey Scholarship Association - Each year, BDSA awards scholarship grant and financial aid packages. Awards range from one-time grants of $1,000 to four-years worth as much as $6,000 annually. Awards are based on academic achievement, entrance exam scores, financial need, references, evidence of community service, and golfing ability.
http://www.nmjgsa.org/bdsa_scholarships.htm
4/20 – Mikkelson Foundation – senior accepted to pursue career of study in engineering, science or math at accredited college/university. 3 references from teachers or counselor. Award: $3,000 renewable for 4 years.
http://www.mikkelson.com/foundation/2007app.pdf
4/20 - Boulder Valley Education Association - Boulder Valley High School seniors who will be entering college next year to prepare for careers in teaching. Grade point of average of "B" or better. Letter of explaning your plans on becoming a teacher and 2 letters of recommendation. Award: $300 - $800
Applications available in the Career Pathways Center.
4/23 - Boulder Technical Education Center Post Secondary Award - The Boulder TEC Post-Secondary Scholarship Award is awarded, as funds permit, to a promising high school senior enrolled in a TEC program, who intends to pursue post-secondary educational opportunities. Applications are accepted by the Director during the last couple months of the student's enrollment. The Award is made at the discretion of the Director of Career and Technical Education, Boulder Valley Schools. Award: 2 - $500
Pick-up TEC Post Secondary Scholarship Award at the Career Pathways Center
4/23 - Boulder Technical Education Center - Dr. Edwin O. Bostrom Scholarship Award - There are no restrictions as to the student’s use of the award other than these funds are to help a student get started in his or her career technical education field. Again, the scholarship is NOT for use at an academic college. It may be used at a trade/technology college. Some possible uses of this award include licensing fees, apprenticeship application and/or fees, trade union dues, or further trade training at a community college or trade/technical school. Award: $500
Pick-up The Bostrom Scholarship Award at the Career Pathways Center
4/23 - Boulder Technical Education Center - Boulder Rotary Scholarship Award - high school senior enrolled in a TEC program, who intends to pursue career opportunities. Award: $300 - $500
Pick-up The Boulder Rotary Scholarship Award at the Career Pathways Center
4/30 - "All About Education" $5K Scholarship - Applicants must: Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application, Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia, Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2013) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education, Complete an online scholarship search profile at ScholarshipExperts.com, Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question:
“How will a $5,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?”
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx#5k&src=em
4/30 - Housing Authority Resident Scholarship Program - Graduating high school senior (or adult going back to college) attending or plan to attend college, university or trade school. Must be a public housing resident or Section 8 participant for at least 6 months. GPA: 2.5 or greater. Award: 12 scholarships of $2,500 each.
http://www.housingcenter.com/AboutUs/scholarship.aspx
4/31 - "All About Education" 5K Scholarship - Award 1 scholarship for $5,000. Applicants must: Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application, Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia. Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2013) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education, Complete an online profile. Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question:
“How will a $5,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?” http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx#5K
May 2008
5/1 - The Laurie Merar Foundation - high school seniors whose lives have been affected by cancer. 750 - 1,000 words explaining the way in which your life has been affected by cancer and why you feel that you deserve this scholarship. Must be a resident of Colorado, Delaware or Wisconsin. Award: $500 and up.
e-mail: TheLaurieMerarFoundation@yahoo.com - telephone 414-339-0540
Applications available in the Career Pathways Center
5/15 - Tylenol Scholarship - Scholarships will be awarded to our future doctors, nurses and other health professionals. Students will be judged by leadership qualities and academic performance. Awards: $1000 and $5000
http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc
5/31 - Coca-Cola Scholarship - Two-Year Colleges Scholarship - Current students, as well as high school seniors, planning to attend a two-year degree granting institution in the fall are eligible to apply for one of 350 one-time $1,000 scholarship award. See website for more details.
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/page.jsp?navigation=16
5/31 - The Spine Education and Research Institute Science Education Scholarships - Scholarships are designed for students who are interested in the various careers of medicine, healthcare, veterinary, biology, chemistry, or other life sciences related occupations. This year ten awards will be give - $500 minimum award. Must complete application, grade transcript, personal letter of 1,000 workds or less explainign desire to receive scholarship, two letters of recommendation, chosen institure of higher education must be located in Colorado. Please contact Rae Inafuku, Education Coordinator at 720-540-7374 x360 or inafukur@spine-education.org top get application sent to you or with any questions.
June 2008
6/19 - The National Foundation for Women Legistaltors, Inc. -Ward 13 (BVSD) college bound female high school juniors or seniors from either the Class of 2007 or 2008. 7 contest winners and their sponsoring legislators also must be able to atend the entire NFWL Annual Conference. Award: $3,000. (essay on the Bill of Rights). *State Representative Claire Levy will sponsor the essay winner from Ward 13 (BVSD)
For more information:
http://www.womenlegislators.org/events/scholarship-faq.php
Download application:
http://www.womenlegislators.org/events/scholarship-application.pdf
6/30 - - award five scholarships of $1,000 each. Applicants must: Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application, Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia. Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2013) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education, Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question:
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SCHOLARSHIP and FINANCIAL AID WEBSITES
Scholarship and Financial Aid Search
Cash 4 College: http://cash4colleges.com/
College Board: http://www.collegeboard.com/paying/
College Connection: http://www.collegescholarships.com/scholarships_apply.html
College Net: http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app
E-Student Loan: http://www.estudentloan.com
Fast Aid: http://www.fastaid.com
Fast Web: http://www.fastweb.com
FinAid: http://www.finaid.org
Free Application for Financial Student Aid: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
FREE 4U: http://www.free-4u.com/
Go College: http://www.gocollege.com/
Petersons: http://www.petersons.com/
Princeton Review: http://www.princetonreview.com
Scholarships: http://www.scholarships.com
Sallie Mae: http://www.salliemae.com
The Scholarship Page - http://www.scholarship-page.com/
The Old School: http://www.theoldschool.org
Win Scholarships: http://www.winscholarships.com
Special Scholarships and Financial Aid just for Colorado residents:
College Invest: http://www.collegeinvest.org
College in Colorado: http://www.collegeincolorado.org
Boettcher Foundation: http://boettcherfoundation.org
CESDA: http://www.cesda.org
Colorado Council: http://www.coloradocouncil.org
Denver Scholarship: http://www.denverscholarship.org
Daniels Fund: http://www.danielsfund.org