Scholarships--Full List by Name of Scholarship
Deadline
Name
Description
Amount
Contact Information
4-H Scholarships
There are many 4-H scholarships listed on this website. Most require 4H membership. More than 10 scholarships including one requiring
majoring in agriculture related field, another in a vet-related field, another
requires promoting traditional family v; Need-based; Merit-based
varies
Colorado 4-H Foundation
Gary Small
Phone: 970.491.1537
20-Nov
9Kids Who Care
Program honors outstanding kids who go beyond the ordinary in serving
their community. Nomination form can be downloaded from the website.
Ages 10-18. HAVE SOMEONE NOMINATE YOU and answer questions
about your volunteer activities; Merit-based
$900
9News and CollegeInColorado
9Kids Who Care
c/o 9News
500 Speer Blvd
Denver CO 80203
Phone: 303-871-1899 ext 3
19-Jun
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship
Write an essay on one of their topics, 500-1000 words, and email to
scholarships@abbottandfenner.com. Ages 16-30; Merit-based; Essay
Reqt
1-May
31-Jan
$1,000
Abbott & Fenner
Grant Parker
Email:
scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
Accredo's Hemophilia Health Services This organization offers three scholarships, one for all majors, the other
Scholarships
for Computer Science and/or Math majors. Applicants must be U.S.
citizens with hemophilia or other bleeding disorders (see website for
complete list).The committee considers financ; Need-based; Meritbased; Essay Reqt
$1,500
Accredo's Hemophilia Health Services
Lisa Dabrowiak
info@applyists.com
contactus@applyists.com
615-320-3149
Phone: 615-850-5210
Email: lisa.dabrowiak@accredo.com
ACT High School Poster Contest
Design a poster that encourages students to plan to attend college and
take the ACT as their college entrance exam. Contest is open to high
school level students who are residents of any one of the 50 United
States and who are eligible and applying for 20; Merit-based
$5,000
Act Educational Services
ACT Poster Contest (11)
500 ACT Drive
Iowa City Iowa 52243
Phone: 319-337-1000
Actuarial Scholarships
Comprehensive list of scholarships for actuarial students.
Actuaries provide expert advice and relevant solutions for business and
societal problems that involve economic risk.
varies
The Actuary Foundation
475 North Martingale Road
Suite 600
Schaumburg IL 60173-2226
Phone: 847-706-3535
Fax: 847-706-3599
Email: info@Actfnd.org
1-Mar
Adams State College scholarships
FASFA due April 15 for Adams State College scholarship applications.
There are several different scholarships to apply for. Be sure to check
for individual deadlines. 91% of the full time students qualify for financial
aid; Need-based; Merit-based
varies
Adams State College foundation &
private scholarships
1-May
AEMP Foundation Scholarships
For vocational training as a heavy equipment technician. Attend a
college or vo-tech program that offers a diesel technology program. $500
per semester up to 4 semesters. Maintain GPA 3.0 for renewal; Min
GPA: 2.0; Renewable
$1,000
AEMP Foundation
P.O. Box 1368
Glenwood Springs CO
Phone: 970-384-0510
15-Feb
AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness 200 word bio and 1200 to 1500 word essay about impact of Alzheimer's
Scholarship
on student's life (parent, grandparent, volunteer caretaker) US citizen or
permanent resident; transcript; application in post grad or apply online;
Merit-based; Essay Reqt
$5,000
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
AFA Teens
322 8th Ave
7th floor
New York NY 10001
New York , NY 10001
Attention: AFA Teens College
Scholarship
Phone: 866-232-8484
15-Mar
AG Bell Association for the Deaf
For students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. 18 awards ranging from
$1,000 to $10,000. Application packet available on the AG Bell website
in mid-January; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.25
$10,000
College Scholarship 2010 Program
3417 Volta Place, NW
Washington DC 20007
Phone: 202-337-5220
Fax: 202-337-8314
Email: financialaid@agbell.org
15-Mar
AGI (American Geological Society)
Minority Geoscience Scholarships
For minority students interested in the geosciences; Need-based;
Ethnicity: American Indian/Alaska Native,Black/African
American,Filipino,Hispanic/Latino,Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian;
Renewable
$3,000
American Geological Society
4220 King Street
Alexandria VA 22302-1502
Phone: 1-703-379-2480
Fax: 1-703-379-7563
Email: mpp@agiweb.org
4-May
AIGC All Native American High School Eligible native American. Nomination letter describing a project that the
Academic Team
applicant played a significant role. Recommendation letter on
academics. Essay; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.3
$250
1-Mar
Aims Community College Scholarships This is the website for scholarships offered through Aims Community
College. All three campuses have the same Scholarships web page;
Need-based; Merit-based
varies
American Indian Graduate Center
All Native American HS Academic Team
4520 Montgomery Blvd., NE Suite 1-B
Albuquerque NM 87109
Phone: 505-881-4584
Fax: 505-884-0427
27-May
AirWaves Radio Commercial
Scholarship Contest
HS students, grades 9-12, can enter individually or in teams of 2 or 3.
Commercials must be 30 seconds in length including music and sound
effects. Entries must be recorded on a CD or audio cassette and be
accompanied by a written script. ENTRY FORM in P; Merit-based
$1,500
Air Care Colorado and Envirotest
Systems
5175 Marshall St
Arvada Co 80002
Phone: 303-629-5450
15-Feb
Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship
and Journalism Conference
For high school juniors with a passion for journalism who would like to
attend a journalism conference at the Newseum, July 9-14, 2011, and be
awarded a $1000 scholarship for college; Merit-based
$1,000
Free Spirit
Jack Marsh
555 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington DC 20001
Phone: 202-292-6100
Email: jmarsh@freedomforum.org
Alert Magazine Scholarship
Scholarship awarded monthly. Award with each publication of magazine.
Winning essay is published in either a June issue or December issue of
the magazine. High school senior. Submit an essay (650-800 words)
about a personal encounter you or someone you kn; Merit-based; Min
GPA: 2.5; Essay Reqt
$500
15-Apr
Alexander Foundation scholarship for For more information, contact The Alexander Foundation. Applicants
GLBT students
must be gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered. The financial
assistance is restricted to the pursuit of an undergraduate degree from a
Colorado institution of higher education; Need-based
15-Apr
Alexander Hamilton Citizenship
Achievement Award for Juniors
Must be a college bound JUNIOR with a strong record of community
service with strong commitment to academic. Is a self starter as shown
through activities such as organizing a fundraiser, starting a business, a
club, or organization, or working to help s; Need-based; Merit-based
Golden West Publication, LLC
Alert Magazine
P.O. Box 4833
Boise Idaho 83711
Phone: 1-800-398-0842
Email: alertmagazine@aol.com
The Alexander Foundation
PO Box 1995
Denver CO 80201-1995
Phone: 303-331-7733
Email:
TheAlexanderFoundation@yahoo.com
$500
Alexander Hamilton Friends Association
Joslin Boroughs, Director of Operations
216 1st Ave. S., Floor 3
Seattle Washington 98104
Phone: 206-774-0764
Email: jboroughs@hamiltonfriends.org
4-Dec
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers:
Scholastic Art Awards
Many visual arts categories. HS seniors submit 3-8 piece portfolios.
Entry fee $5-$20. Register online. SEE WEBSITE DETAILS FOR
REGIONAL CONTESTS. Put in the high school zip code to get the
details. The art contest goes through the Rocky Mountain Col; Meritbased
$10,000
Alliance for Young Artists and Writers
Pam Starck
Rocky Mountain College of Art+Design
1600 Pierce Street
Lakewood Colorado 80214
Phone: 303-225-8571
Email: scholasticsart@rmcad.edu
5-Jan
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers:
Scholastic Writing Awards
Many writing categories. HS seniors submit a portfolio of 3-8 works.
Entry fees $5-$20. Register online. SEE WEBSITE DETAILS FOR
REGIONAL CONTESTS. Put in the high school zip code to get the
details. The writing contest goes through the Belin Blank; Merit-based
$10,000
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
Clar Baldus
Belin-Blank Center
600 Blank Honors Center
Iowa City Iowa 52242
Phone: 800-336-6463
Email: clar-baldus@uiowa.edu
31-Dec
All-Ink Scholarship
50-200 word essay about who has had the greatest impact on your life
and a 50-200 word essay on what you hope to achieve in your personal
and professional life after completing college. Apply online; Merit-based;
Min GPA: 2.5; US Citizen; Essay Reqt
$5,000
Email: 2008Scholarship@All-Ink.com
11-Mar
Alpha Kappa Alpha Epsilon Nu Omega Senior,African American female, high achievement, leadership, service,
Senior Girls Awards
outstanding senior girl recognition and scholarship. Application in
PostGrad Center or online. Need to submit application, transcript, and
photo; Need-based; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0; Female; Essay Reqt
$2,000
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Stacey Walker
Epsilon Nu Omega Chapter/Senior Girls
Committee
P.O. Box 370753
Denver Colorado 80237
Phone: 720-363-1886
Email:
awardsprogram@epsilonnuomega.com
18-Feb
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity-Delta Psi
Lambda Chapter Scholarship
$1,000
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity-Delta Psi
Lambda Chapter
Gregory A Diggs Ph.D.
8892 East 24th Place #102
Denver CO 80238
Phone: 303-525-5813
Email: gregory.diggs@cudenver.edu
African American MALE, application avail. in post grad,
3 letters of recommendation, 1 from counselor, transcript. Mail
application to Gregory Diggs at the address indicated. To submit
application electronically, email gregory.diggs@ucdenver.edu for ele;
Need-based; Merit-based; Female; Ethnicity: Black/African American;
Essay Reqt
31-May
Al's Formal Wear
Scholarship contest . Application includes an essay. Boulder store is
1933 28th Street #102, 303-449-2500. Complete information at website;
Essay Reqt
$1,000
Allie Albrecht
Formal Specialists, Ltd
7807 Main Street
Houston Texas 77030
Applications available at Al's Formal
Wear Locations
Phone: 713-791-1888
Email: Allie.Cassidy@alformalwear.com
25-Feb
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Young Cancer Survivor Scholarship
Program
American Cancer Society Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Program
gives young cancer survivors the opportunity to pursue their postsecondary education from an accredited university, community college,
or vocatonal technical school. The program provides; Need-based; Min
GPA: 2.5; US Citizen; Residency: AK, AZ, CO, ID, MT, ND, NM, NV,
OR, UT, WA or WY; Disability Reqt: cancer; Essay Reqt; Renewable
$2,500
ACS Survivor College Scholarship,
Great West Div
Randi Cress
American Cancer Society
920 N Washington Suite 200
Spokane WA 99201
Phone: 866 500-3272
1-Mar
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Scholars Program
Renewable scholarships for underrepresented minority students who
want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Based
on academic standing, financial need, career objective, leadership skills,
and involvement in school activities and; Need-based; Merit-based;
Ethnicity: American Indian/Alaska Native,Black/African
American,Hispanic/Latino; Renewable
$5,000
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society Scholars
Program
1155 16th Street, NW
Washington DC 20036
Phone: 800-227-5558-6250
Email: scholars@acs.org
1-May
American Coed Pageants
This is a beauty pageant which is June 10-12, 2011. Register prior to this
date ONLINE. The Colorado pageant entrants compete for $20k in
scholarships and prizes. The winner advances to the national pageant to
compete for $50k in scholarships and prizes
$50,000
American Coed Pageants
Deonn Wise
Colorado Director
PO Box 1163
St. Francis KS 67756
Phone: 785-332-0248
Email: coloradocoed@hotmail.com
5-Jan
American College Foundation
Visionary Scholarship Program
This is an award for FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS payable to
student after college acceptance. This organization provides a complete
college search and planning site. If you sign up at their site (free), you
are eligible to apply for the scholarship. A; Merit-based; Essay Reqt
$5,000
American College Foundation
Roy Sargent
use invitation code M5249
Phone: 303-460-7022
Email: roy@brightnetwork.net
28-Feb
American Council of the Blind (ACB)
For students who are legally blind in both eyes. Application will
determine which of many scholarships a student is eligible for.
Autobiographical sketch, 2 letters of recommendation, proof of
acceptance to post-secondary school; Min GPA: 3.3; Disability Reqt:
legally blind
$3,000
American Council of the Blind
Scholarship Program
Dionne Matthews
2200 Wilson Boulevard, suite 650
Arlington VA 22201
202-467-5081 x20 for application packet
or online
Phone: 1-800-424-8666
Email: dmatthews@acb.org
2-Mar
American Council of the Blind of
Colorado (ACBCO) Scholarships
Legally blind, full or part-time students admitted to academic or
vocational training programs. Generally requires 3.3 GPA although there
are exceptions. Need proof of legal blindness, transcripts, letters of
recommendation, essay about career and person; Merit-based; Min
GPA: 3.3; Essay Reqt
$10,000
American Council of the Blind of
Colorado
Barbara Boyer
1536 Wynkoop Street
Suite 201
Denver CO 80202
888-775-2221
Phone: 303-831-0117
Email: acbcdirector@yahoo.com
5-Apr
American Fire Sprinkler Association
Seniors; read an essay then answer 10 questions regarding automatic
fire sprinklers and to be entered into drawing for this scholarship; not
based on financial need.
$2,000
9696 Skillman, Suite 300, Lock Box 37
Dallas, Texas 75243
Complete application on line
Phone: (214) 349-5965
15-Apr
American Foreign Service Association This is a contest for all high school students whose parents are not
(AFSA) National High School Essay
employed by the Foreign Service. 1,000 to 1,250 word essay. Rules,
Contest
Requirements, and Application Form at website; Merit-based; Essay
Reqt
$2,500
American Foreign Service Association
Ms. Perri Green, Essay Contest
Coordinator
2101 E Street NW
Washington DC 20037
Phone: 202-719-9700
Email: green@afsa.org
6-Feb
American Foreign Service Association For dependents of Foreign Service employee. There are at least three
(AFSA) Scholarship Program
different scholarships: one based on financial need; one based on
Academic and Community Service merit; one based on Artistic merit.
See website for all details and applications for e; Need-based; Meritbased
$3,500
American Foreign Service Association
Lori Dec
AFSA Scholarship Program
2101 E Street NW
Washington DC 20037
Phone: 202-944-5504
Email: dec@afsa.org
30-Apr
American Foundation for the Blind
Scholarships
go to website to see various scholarships, one application online applies
for all eligible, proof of legal blindness, essay, official transcript, proof of
post-secondary acceptance, letters of recommendation; Disability Reqt:
legally blind; Essay Reqt
varies
31-May
American Indian College Fund
Scholarships
There are several scholarships listed at this website for American Indian
or Alaskan native with proof of descendency. One application can be
used to apply for more than one scholarship. Requirements vary but
typically 3.0 GPA is required. Some require; Need-based; Merit-based;
Min GPA: 3.0; Ethnicity: American Indian/Alaska Native
$10,000
American Indian College Fund
Debra Reed
Phone: 800-776-3863
15-Apr
American Indian Science &
Engineering Society (AISES)
Scholarships
Several scholarships for current AISES members. Must be 1/4 American
Indian or Alaskan Native or native Hawiian. Burlington Northern Santa
Fe Foundation Scholarship for high school seniors. Must seek degree in
engineering related field. Essay. 2 letter; Merit-based; Min GPA: 2.0;
Ethnicity: American Indian/Alaska Native,Pacific Islander/Native
Hawaiian; Essay Reqt; Renewable
$2,500
American Indian Science & Engineering
Society
Liz Encinias
P.O. Box 9828
Albuquerque NM 87119-9828
Phone: 505-765-1052 x107
Email: info@aises.org
1-Mar
American Legion Auxiliary National
President's Scholarships
Children or grandchildren of veterans who served in the
Armed Forces during eligibility dates. Letters of recommendation; essay,
community service, transcript, SAT/ACT scores, FASFA form; Needbased; Merit-based; Essay Reqt; Service Reqt
$2,500
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary, Department
Headquarters
7465 East First Ave, Sutie D
Denver CO 80230
1-Mar
American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of
Must be a junior member of CO Auxiliary of the American Legion. 4
Youth Scholarship for Junior Members letters of recommendation; Min GPA: 3.0; Renewable
$1,000
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary, Department
Headquarters
7465 East First Ave. Suite D
Denver CO 80230
15-Apr
American Legion Legacy Scholarship For children of a parent who died on or after 9/11/2001 while on active
duty in the U.S. armed forces; Need-based; Renewable
varies
American Legion
Michael Novak, Program Coordinator
American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Fund
Phone: 317-630-1212
17-Dec
American Legion National High School Colorado contest Feb. 27, deadline to enter Dec. 17. See
Oratorical Contest
http://socsci.colorado.edu/~kanner/oratorical/ for info and application for
state contest.
State winner $1500 and goes on to national contest April 16; Merit-based
$18,000
American Foundation for the Blind
AFB Information Center
1000 Fifth Ave suite 350
Huntington WV 25701
304-523-8651
Phone: 800-232-5463
Email: afbinfo@afb.net
American Legion
Michael McPheron
7465 East First Ave., Suite D,
Denver CO 80230
Phone: 303-664-9039
Email: coyotem28@aol.com
1-Apr
American Medical Technologists
(AMT) Scholarship
Pursue degree in one of the disciplines certified by the American Medical
Technologists. See the website under "certification" for a list.
Application available online; Need-based
$500
American Medical lTechnologists
10700 West Higgins Road, Suite 150
Rosemont IL 60018
Phone: 847-823-5169 ext. 226
11-Feb
American Meteororological Society
(AMS)
Senior who is interested in studying the atmospheric, oceanic, or
hydrologic sciences. There are two scholarships -- one for minorities
(including women and disabled students typically underrepresented in
this field), and the other scholarship is for al; Merit-based; Renewable
$3,000
American Meteorological Society
Donna Fernandez
Attn: Freshman Scholarship Program
45 Beacon Street
Boston MA 2108
Phone: 617-227-2426 x 246
Email: dfernandez@ametsoc.org
15-Mar
American Society of Military
Comptrollers (ASMC) Mile High
Chapter Scholarship
Seniors preparing for career in accounting or financial management;
transcript; Nomination by counselor required, 2 letters of
recommendation - one from principal and one from a teacher, scholastic
achievement, leadership, extracurricular activities; Appl; Merit-based
$1,500
ASMC Mile High Chapter
Cindy Lazzara
Scholarship Committee
PO Box 471075
Aurora Colorado 80047-1075
Phone: 720-847-6430
Email: Cynthia.lazzara@buckley.af.mil
23-Jun
American Society of Travel Agents
(ASTA) Scholarship Fund
pursue career in travel tourism, enrolled in jr. community college,
university or travel school, min. 2.5 GPA; Merit-based; Min GPA: 2.5
$5,000
Administered by Tourism Cares
275 Turnpike St., Suite 307
Canton MA 2021
Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: info@tourismcares.org
15-Apr
American Veterans (AMVETS)
National Scholarship Program
Applicant must be a child or grandchild of a U.S. veteran; Need-based;
Min GPA: 3.0; US Citizen; Essay Reqt; Renewable
$1,000
American Veterans
Beryl W. Love, Programs Director
Programs Dept.
4647 Forbes Blvd.
Lanham MD 20706
Phone: 301-683-4030
Email: blove@amvets.org
15-Apr
Americas Childrens Education (ACE)
Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship of unspecified amount, for any accredited institution of
higher learning, based on academic ability (35%), financial need (35%),
community service (15%), individual future goals and objectives (15%).
Three letters of recommendation from educa; Need-based; Merit-based
not specified ACE Foundation
119 West 6th Street
Suite 203
Pueblo Colorado 81003
8-Mar
America's Greenest School Contest
Write an essay about your school's commitment to a greener world.
Open to all legal residents of the US over the age of 13. Submit essay
by 4/30/09. Register and submit essay online. Each entrant may submit
as many as 100 submissions. There will then be
$3,000
IC Bus
ePrize, LLC
One ePrize Drive
Pleasant Ridge MI 48069
31-Dec
Anne Ford and Allegra Ford
Scholarship Award
This scholarship is awarded to two graduating high school seniors with
documented learning disabilities who are pursuing undergraduate
degrees. The ideal candidates are high school seniors who have faced
the challenges of having a learning disability; are; Min GPA: 3.0; Essay
Reqt
$10,000
National Center for Learning Disabilities,
Inc.
381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401
New York NY 10016-8806
Phone: (212) 545-7510
Fax: (212) 545-9665
Email: AFScholarship@ncld.org
1-May
Arapahoe Community College
Scholarships
This is the website for scholarships offered through Arapahoe
Community College. Deadlines vary; most are May 1st but some are
earlier; Need-based; Merit-based
varies
Art Institute of Colorado Competitions There are several scholarships on this website with 600,000 total value.
& Scholarships
See website for details of each scholarship.
Art Institute of Colorado
1200 Lincoln Street
Denver CO 80203
800-275-2420
Phone: 303-837-0825
Email: aicadm@aii.edu
Art Institutes National Competitions & Several different scholarships and competitions that have specific
Scholarships
requirements AND DEADLINES detailed at the website. Dollar amounts
and deadlines vary. The prizes are for tuition to Art Institute Schools.
Contests are for poster design, fashion, best; Merit-based
$25,000
The Art Institutes
Tracey L. Perino
210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd Floor
Pittsburgh PA 15222-2603
Phone: 1.888.624.0300
26-Mar
Asian American Journalists
Association (AAJA)
The web site scholarship is the Mary Moy Quan Ing Memorial
Scholarship.Outstanding students; journalistic talent; financial need;
sensitive to Asian American issues; submit essay and references. To
apply, you download and fill in an Adobe Acrobat applica; Need-based;
Merit-based; Ethnicity: Asian; Essay Reqt
$1,000
Nao Vang, Student Programs
Coordinator
1182 Market Street, Suite 320
San Francisco CO 94102
Phone: 415-346-2051, x 102
Email: programsl@aaja.org
7-Mar
Aspire Science Competition
REGISTER by March 7
SUBMIT ESSAY by April 1
This is an essay-based competition explaining a scientific idea or
describing a student's own reserch project. Open to individual students
(no teams) in grades 9-12, fields Math, Computer Science, Biology,
Chem; Merit-based
$300
Texas Academy of Mathematics and
Science
18-Mar
Associated Builders and Contractors
(ABC) Bob Piper Construction
Education Scholarship
Up to 4 awards of $1000 each. Application online. Senior; US citizen; 2
letters of rec.; pursue post secondary education in construction related
field including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, architecture,
masonry, painting, carpentry, or; US Citizen
$1,000
Associated Builders & Contractors,
Rocky Mountain Chapter
Scholarship Chair
2267 West Yale Avenue
Englewood CO 30110
Phone: 303-832-5812
Email: cgerlitz@abcrmc.org
15-Feb
Association for Education and
Rehabilitation of the Blind
AWARDED IN EVEN YEARS
For students who are legally blind and who will study for a career in the
service of the blind; Disability Reqt: blindness or visual impairments
$500
AER of the Blind & Visually Impaired
Jim Gandorf
1703 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 440
Alexandria VA 22311
Phone: 877-492-2708
Fax: 703-671-6391
Email: scholarships@aerbvi.org
18-Jun
Association on American Indian Affairs American Indian or Native Alaskan students who are members of tribes,
Scholarships
based on academic merit and financial need. One application online and
student will be considered for up to six different scholarships. Essay, 2
letters of recommendation, transcript; Need-based; Merit-based;
Ethnicity: American Indian/Alaska Native; Essay Reqt
$1,500
Association on American Indian Affairs
Lisa Wyzlic, Director of Scholarship
Programs
966 Hungerford Drive
Suite 12-B
Rockville MD 20850
Phone: 240-314-7155
Email: lw.aaia@verizon.net
1-Jun
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship
Must indicate a sincere interest in an automotive career. Multiple
scholarships listed with one application. 2 letters of recommendation,
transcript; Min GPA: 3.0; U.S. citizenor Student Visa
15-Feb
AXA Achievement Community
Scholarship
outstanding achievement in school, community, OR work activities,
primary consideration given to the applicant's achievment in a nonacademic area; application online or in PostGrad; Merit-based; US
Citizen
$2,000
AXA Foundation
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way, P.O.Box 297
Saint Peter MN 56082
15-Dec
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Describe an achievement in a non-academic activity or project. Must
demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals,
respect for self, family and community, ability to succeed in college.
Smaller version of this award in February; Merit-based
$25,000
AXA Foundation
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
PO Box 297
Saint Peter MN 56082
Automotive Hall of Fame
21400 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn MI 48124
20-Mar
Ayn Rand Institute Annual Essay
Contests
DEADLINES FROM SEPT 17 to MAY 5 for different grade levels and
different novels. Complete essay contest info is online.
Atlas Shrugged Essay: 12th graders and college students, 800-1600
words, $10,000 deadline September 17, 2010.
Anthem Essay: 9th,10th; Merit-based
$10,000
The Ayn Rand Institute
2121 Alton Parkway
Suite 250
Irvine CA 92606
Phone: 949-222-6550
Email: essays@aynrand.org
1-Mar
Ball Corporation John W. Fisher
Scholarship
Must be a child -- natural or adopted -- of a Ball Corporation employee.
To apply for the scholarship, contact the Ball HR rep; Merit-based;
Renewable
$3,000
Ball Aerospace Corp
Human Resources
Scott McCarty 303-460-2103
Phone: 303-939-4000
Email: smccarty@ball.com
15-Apr
Barbara Carlson Memorial Scholarship For Fairview H.S. students only Student must be senior in AP or IB
English; cumulative 3.7 in their English classes; overall 3.5 GPA,
leadership, integrity. 300-500 word essay on honor and integrity.
Application in post grad center. Application and ess; Merit-based; Min
GPA: 3.5
$1,000
Family and Friends of Barbara Carlson
1-Jan
Barbizon Modeling & Acting Centers
Scholarship
One winner is drawn randomly every 12 months. This appears to be a
way for the company to get contact information from lots of kids;
Renewable
15-Feb
Best Buy Scholarship
Scholarships available for community volunteers or students with a work
history, with good grades. Grades 9-12. kStudent must be an @15
member. You can become a member for free at "at15.com." Once you
are a member, you will have access to the link for; Merit-based; Min
GPA: 2.5
$1,000
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
PO Box 297
Saint Peter MN 56082
9-Sep
Better Business Bureau (BBB) Student $10,000 Scholarship over four (4) years ($2500) per year) for the
of Integrity Scholarship
accredited Colorado school of your choice and the opportunity for a paid
internship every year with a BBB Accredited Business. For economically
disadvantaged student who has demonstrated ch; Need-based; Meritbased; Min GPA: 3.0; US Citizen; Residency: legal resident of Colorado;
Essay Reqt; Service Reqt; Renewable
$2,500
Better Business Bureau
Ray Hurtado
1020 Cherokee Street
Denver CO 80204
rhurtado@denver.bbb.org
verybestinyouth.nestleusa.com/About/D
efault.aspx
Phone: 303 996-3965
Fax: 303 577-8111
Email: scholarship@denver.bbb.org
24-Jun
Big Sun Athletic Scholarship
Student must be involved in athletics in college. All sports qualify. Short
essay. Apply online; Athletic Reqt: All; Essay Reqt
$100,000
$500
Barbizon Modeling & Acting Centers
Phone: 888-999-9404
Big Sun Athletics
Email:
athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com
BMI Foundation Music Scholarships
BMI Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation is dedicated to encouraging
the creation, performance and study of music through awards,
scholarships, internships, grants and commissions. Several
opportunities are listed at this site.
Boettcher Scholarship
Top 5% of class; 1200 or higher on SAT CR & Math OR 27 on ACT;
tuition, fees,
resident of CO both junior & seniors years; For colleges and universities
books,
IN COLORADO ONLY. Pick up application card from your counselor. 40
stipend
Scholarships are awarded.
Timeline:
Get Card from; Merit-based; Min SAT: 1200; Min ACT: 27; US Citizen;
Residency: CO; Essay Reqt; Service Reqt; Renewable
Boettcher Foundation
Amy Turner
600 17th Street
Suite 2210 South
Denver CO 80202
Phone: 800-323-9640
Boulder (City of) Youth Community
Service Awards
This is a grant for recreational, educational and cultural opportunities for
an individual. Community Service hours required in return. Application
online; Service Reqt
Youth Opportunity Program Office
Rose Garcia
2160 Spruce Street
Boulder CO 80302
Phone: 303-441-1911
Email: garcia@bouldercolorado.gov
15-Jun
Boulder Amateur Radio Club Larry
Ammon and Yardley Beers Memorial
Scholarship
Must be resident of Boulder County OR member of Boulder Amateur
Radio Club Junior, AND licensed radio amateur. Criteria: Academics,
XC, Employment experiences, amateur radio activities, future plans,
special circumstances. Application online or in post g; Merit-based
$1,000
Boulder Amateur Radio Club
Jim Layman, BARC Scholarship
Chairman
119 Crestview Court
Louisville CO 80027
Phone: 303-665-2711
16-Mar
Boulder Area Rotary Clubs
Residential Scholarship Program
The three Boulder area rotary clubs offer a variety of scholarships:
Senior; ability to succeed in college; transcript; test scores; scholastic
and extra-curricular activities. Instructions for application are online.
Then click on "Downloads" for the app; Need-based; Merit-based; Essay
Reqt
$2,500
Boulder Area Rotary Clubs
Nancy Geyer
Boulder History Museum
1206 Euclid Ave
Boulder CO 80302
Email application to Lenna Kottke at
lenna@specialtransit.org. Mail
transcripts to Nancy Geyer at contact
address.
Phone: 303-449-3464
Email: ngeyer@boulderhistory.org
1-Nov
varies
$200
BMI Foundation, Inc.
7 World Trade Center
250 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007-0030
Email: info@bmifoundation.org
9-Mar
Boulder Community Hospital Auxiliary Boulder Valley School District senior planning to attend a Colorado
Human Health Care Scholarship
college to pursue an education in human health care. Junior volunteer
experience preferred, but not required. Submit transcript, FAFSA results
(if available), an essay describing the hea; Need-based; Merit-based;
Residency: Colorado; Essay Reqt
$3,000
Boulder Community Hospital Auxiliary
BCH Volunteer Services Office, Attn:
Scholarship
PO Box 9019
1100 Balsam
Boulder Colorado 80301-9019
Phone: 720-839-1622
Email: nancyvinson1@yahoo.com
30-Apr
Boulder County Farm Bureau
Scholarship
Senior; parent or sponsor who is a Farm Bureau member; transcript; 2
rec. letters; leadership; interest in agricultural or veterinarian activities.
Applications online or available in Post Grad Center; can be used in
trade school, junior college or 4yr c
$1,000
Bob Distel
720 Main Street
Longmont CO 80501
Jules VanThuyne, Jr. 303-652-2012
Phone: 303-776-1213
10-Mar
Boulder County Latina Women's
League (BCLWL) Dorothy Trujillo
Scholarship
Senior, female, hispanic heritage, 2 letters of recommendation, essay.
Must show acceptance to university. Chosen based upon essay and
commitment to Latino Community. FAFSA forms should be completed by
March 1. Application is on website; Need-based; Ethnicity:
Hispanic/Latino; Hispanic/Latino; Essay Reqt
$1,000
Boulder County Latina Women's League
Boulder County Latina Women's League
c/o YWCA
2222 14th Street
Boulder CO 80302
Teresa Rivas, 303-497-1437,
rivas@ucar.edu or Veronica LaCrue
303-319-5041
Phone: 303-443-0419 x150
Email: BCLWL@yahoo.com
29-Apr
Boulder Luncheon Optimist Club
Felton Scholarship
Senior attending Fairview or other high school in Boulder, Louisville, or
Lafayette, who plans to pursue higher education in a course of study
relating to the service of youth. This could include majors such as
teaching, counseling, coaching, etc. The awa; Need-based; Merit-based
$2,000
Boulder Luncheon Optimist Club
c/o Russell K. Osgood
1790 38th Street, Suite 300
Boulder CO 80301
Adam O'Hair
720-406-7545
Phone: 303-442-0165
Fax: 1-888-594-4079
22-Apr
Boulder Valley and Knight Student
Credit Union Scholarship
Boulder Valley Credit Union recognizes six high school seniors with six
scholarships: one for $2,500 and five for $1,000. Applicant must be a
member of Boulder Valley Credit Union (Knight Student Credit Union) in
good standing. Students may join, if the; Merit-based; Min GPA: 2.5;
Essay Reqt
$2,500
Boulder Valley Credit Union
Steven Carr, Public Relations
Department
2667 Broadway
Boulder CO 80304
Phone: 303-415-3504
Email: scholarship@bvcu.org
15-Apr
Boulder Valley Education Association BVSD seniors entering college to prepare for a teaching career; 2 letters not specified
(BVEA) Scholarship
of rec from teachers; letter to the committee explaining your plans to
become a teacher and noting any special financial needs you have,
transcript. Applications available in Post; Need-based; Merit-based; Min
GPA: 3.0; Renewable
Boulder Valley Education Association
BVEA Scholarship Committee
7464 Arapahoe, Suite 3A
Boulder CO 80303
Phone: 303-444-4486
Fax: 303-442-6374
Email: mtingley@coloradoea.org
6-Jun
Boulder/Broomfield County
Foster/Adoptive Family Association
(BBFFA) Scholarship
Age 17-21. For 4-yr. college, community college, GED classes,etc.
Scholarship intended to assist young adults who are or were in the
custody of Boulder County Department of Housing and Human Services
or Broomfield County Health and Human Services for fos
$1,000
BBFFA
Denise Seger
24 Princeton Circle
Longmont CO 80503
Phone: 303-772-5780
Email: scholarship@bbffa.org
1-Apr
Broomfield Community Foundation
George DiCiero Scholarship
Senior who has lived in Broomfield CO for minimum of 3 years prior to
high school graduation.Candidate must have participated in activities
that represent community service. Must be accepted and enroll in any
Colorado college or university. Must demonst; Merit-based; Essay Reqt;
Service Reqt; Renewable
$5,000
Broomfield Community Foundation
Karen Smith, Executive Director
PO Box 2040
Broomfield CO 80038-2040
Phone: (303) 469-7208
31-Mar
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program For college-bound seniors who plan to major in science, technology,
engineering, math, business administration, finance, marketing, or
design AND who are interested in a career in the automotive or related
industries. APPLY ONLINE; Need-based; Merit-based; Renewable
$25,000
General Motors Foundation
Scholarship Management Services
One Scholarship Way
St. Peter MN 56082
Email:
buickachievers@scholarshipamerica.org
10-Jan
Burger King Scholars
All Company and Franchise restaurant, corporate and field employees,
children of employees and high school seniors are eligible to apply.
Scholarships can be used at accredited educational programs, including
computer and language courses; accredited coll; Need-based; Meritbased; Min GPA: 2.5; Residency: US
$1,000
Have it Your Way Foundation
Barby C. Dorado, Scholarship Programs
Coordinator
5505 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami FL 33126
BK_HIYWFoundation@whopper.com
Phone: (305) 378-3186
Fax: (305) 378-7868
Email: bdorado@whopper.com
15-Feb
Cargill Agricultural Scholarship
Program
For high school seniors living in communities near Cargill operations.
Requires a signature of a Cargill Employee. Use email to request
location of nearby Cargill operation.
$1,000
Email: cargill@ffa.org
1-Feb
Carl N. & Margaret Karcher Founders' Students 21 and under; high school seniors or graduates who plan to
Scholarship
enroll for the first time in a full-time undergraduate course of study at a
two or four-year college, university, or vocationall/technical school.
Application online at address above in J; Need-based
$1,000
Administered by Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
PO Box 297
St. Peter MN 56082
Phone: 507-931-1682
15-Apr
Catching the Dream
1/4 or more degree American Indian, and be an enrolled
member of a U.S. Tribe. Students must have excellent grades, high test
scores, some work experience, a track record of leadership, and a strong
commitment to their Indian community. Must be enrolli; Need-based;
Merit-based; Ethnicity: American Indian/Alaska Native; Essay Reqt;
Renewable
$5,000
Catching the Dream
Scholarship Affairs Office
8200 Mountain Road NE., Suite 203
Albuquerque New Mexico 87110
Phone: 505-262-2351 ext.116
Email: NScholarsh@aol.com
18-Jun
Celebration for Young Entrepreneurs
Scholarship
Scholarships avail. in 4 calegories for Colo. students who have started
their own businesses
$1,000
Young American Educ. Foundation
Cheryl Prendeville
3550 E. 1st Avenue
Denver CO 80206
Phone: 303-320-3213
Fax: 303-320-6507
Email: cprendeville@yacenter.org
15-Oct
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA )
Undergraduate Scholar Program
Scholarship offers an annual salary with benefits, and up to $18,000 per $18,000 plus
calendar year for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Recipient is required
salary
to work for the CIA during the summer, and to maintain full-time college
status during the school year wit; Need-based; Min GPA: 3.0; Min SAT:
1000; Min ACT: 21; US Citizen; Renewable
Central Intelligence Agency
Office of Public Affairs
Washington D.C. 20505
Phone: (703) 482-1739
1-Apr
Children's Hospital Cardiac Kids
Scholarship
Senior who has received treatment for Congenital Heart Disease or
Acquired Heart-Related Condition. Scholarship for any 4-yr, 2-yr,
technical, or vocational program. Essays on "What it means to be a
Cardiac Kid and what advice I would give to younger Car; Merit-based;
Min GPA: 2.0; Essay Reqt
$1,000
The Children's Hospital
The Children's Hospital, Association of
Volunteers
Cardiac Kids Scholarship
13123 E. 16th Avenue, B465
Aurora CO 80045
Email: lisa.dietel@adams12.org
Christian College Scholarship Drawing www.ChristianConnector.com provides free Christian college
information. When you view some of it, it enters you in a drawing for a
college scholarship. No deadlines specified.
$2,500
627 24 1/2 Road, Suite D
Grand Junction CO 81505
Phone: 800-667-0600
20-Apr
Cibrowski Family Foundation
Scholarships in Engineering or
Chemistry
Senior; pursue engineering or chemistry at Denver University. or CO
School of Mines; US citizen; 3.5 GPA; SAT min. 500 verbal/600 math or
25/29 ACT. Selection committee interested in academic achievements,
community involvement, work ethics, letters of r; Merit-based; Min GPA:
3.5; Min SAT: 1100; Essay Reqt; Renewable
$2,500
Cibrowski Family Foundation
Deon Fitch, Chairman
6059 S. Quebec St., Suite 202
Englewood CO 80111
Phone: 303-740-9497
Fax: 303-740-9593
Email: deonepa@att.net
25-Apr
Coal Creek Canyon Improvement
Association (CCCIA)
Senior; must live in Coal Creek Canyon; attend BVSD or JeffCo high
school; transcript; extracurricular activities with emphasis on volunteer
activities in Coal Creek Canyon; interview Applications available in Post
Grad Center or online. See website fo; Service Reqt
$1,000
Coal Creek Canyon Improvement
Association (CCCIA)
Anthony Carmelli, Senior Hydrogeologist
Cameron-Co
11740 Spruce Canyon Circle
Golden CO 80403
Mobile: (303)349-6046
Phone: 303-642-7537
Email: tcarmeli@cameron-cole.com
31-Oct
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Seniors; 3.0 GPA or better; leadership; academic achievement;
motivation to succeed MUST APPLY ONLINE! May not be Coca-cola
employees children ( see application for restrictions); Merit-based; Min
GPA: 3.0; US Citizen; Renewable
$20,000
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Phone: 1-800-306-2653
Email: scholars@na.ko.com
15-Oct
College in Colorado (CIC) College
Application Month Scholarship
Drawing
$1,000 drawing each week during the month of October. Students enter
by completing college application items (such as list of schools, essay,
etc) designated for the particular week in October.
$1,000
College in Colorado
Ashley Sakker
1560 Broadway, Suite 1700
Denver CO 80202
Email: ashley.sakker@cic.state.co.us
College in Colorado Scholarship
Website
This site is a general college information site but it has a good
scholarship search tool. Its results are more accurate than most.
Settiong up the profile is time consuming and the site does not always
work in Firefox. In spite of the name, there are m
College Prowler Monthly Scholarship
Drawing
This is a monthly contest/random drawing. Open to all current college
students and those planning to enroll within 12 months. One entry per
person. One winner per month. Winners are contacted directly, and
announced on the College Prowler Facebook page.
$2,000
CollegeInvest College Access
Scholarship
Up to 250 students will be awarded $2500 scholarships. Students must
qualify for Federal Pell Grants, based on results of the FAFSA.
Complete all ten Education Cents financial education courses. Complete
the scholarship application online; Need-based
$2,500
30-Jun
College in Colorado
CollegeInvest Division Colorado Dept of
Higher Ed
College Access Team
1560 Broadway
Suite 1600
Denver CO 80202
30-Apr
CollegeInvest Education Cents
Rewards Program
$500-$1000 monthly scholarships, a $2000 annual scholarship, and
occasional opportunistic are awarded by random drawing from
participants who have earned enough points through participation in the
Education Cents Program. See website for for how points a; Meritbased
$2,000
CollegeInvest
1560 Broadway
Suite 1700
Denver Colorado 80202
Phone: 800-448-2424
26-Apr
CollegeWeekLive STEM (Science
Technology Engineering Math) Day
Scholarship
Contest to creatively illustrate PI, the symbol or number, and its use in
mathematics. Students will submit any form of media showcasing their
creative use of pi at CollegeWeekLive STEM Day event through a digital
drop box. Examples of accepted media in; Merit-based
$3,142
CollegeWeekLive.com
31-Oct
Colorado 99s Future Woman Pilot
Scholarship
Colorado resident. Scholarship to assist female pilots in completing their
Private Pilot certificates. Must currently have a Student Pilot certificate,
already soloed, logged at least 10 hours of flight time and be taking flight
instruction in Colorado.
$1,000
International Organization of Women
Pilots
Anja Kaestner
5513 W 26th Ave
Wheat Ridge CO 80214
Phone: 720-352-2530
Email: anja.kaestner@gmx.net
1-Mar
Colorado Alumnae of the Sacred Heart Students from Colorado who attend a school affiliated with the Religious
Scholarship
of the Sacred Heart. Today these schools are: Manhattanville College,
Purchase, NY; Maryville University, St. Louis, MO.; University of San
Diego, San Diego, CA. Application in Post; Need-based; Merit-based;
Residency: Colorado; Renewable
$1,200
Colorado Alumnae of the Sacred Heart
Maureen Genger
10499 Kicking Horse Dr.
Littleton CO 80125
Marge Reidy
356 Dexter Street, Denver, CO 80220,
303-377-2864
Phone: 303-973-6267
11-Feb
Colorado Association of Career
Colleges (CACCS) Scholarship
scholarship for vocational, technical, art institutes, business colleges that
are members of the Colorado Association of Career Colleges and
Schools. Application online at website; Min GPA: 3.0
$1,000
Colorado Association of Career Colleges
& Schools
Sally Kemp
8074 Grove Street
Westminster CO 80031
Phone: 303-863-8367
Fax: 303-650-0682
Email: sallyk@tde.com
15-Feb
Colorado College Scholarships
Financial aid website for Colorado College lists many scholarships,
grants, and other sources of financial assistance. FAFSA due by 2/15;
Need-based; Merit-based
varies
Colorado College
Colorado Contractors Association
CWCF Scholarship Program
Application online. Ongoing scholarships for juniors and seniors
interested in a career in heavy-highway-municipal-utility construction.
Must attend Colo School of Mines, CSU-Ft. Collins, or CSU Pueblo.
$2,500
Colorado Contractor's Association
Phone: 303/290-6611
31-Jan
Colorado Council Volunteerism &
Community Service Scholarship
Selection will be based on volunteerism and community service. 16
scholarships will be awarded. Student must enroll in a Colorado
approved program within 6 months of HS graduation. See website for
approved schools, which looks like most 2 and 4 year ins; Merit-based;
Min GPA: 2.5; US Citizen Citizen; Essay Reqt; Service Reqt
15-Mar
Colorado County Clerks Association
Presidential Scholarships
Seniors with community involvement with an interest in government,
business, or political science. Application in post grad file. Submit three
copies to the Boulder County Clerk Office by email to
jcornelius@bouldercounty.org or regular mail to Hillary; Need-based; Min
GPA: 3.25
$500
Colorado Department of Education
Robert C Byrd Honors Scholarship
The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program is a federally funded,
State-administered program to recognize exceptionally able high school
seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postsecondary
education. Do not submit application before Marc; Need-based; Meritbased; Min GPA: 3.8; Min SAT: 2040; Min ACT: 31; US Citizen;
Residency: Colorado; Renewable
$1,500
Colorado Department of Education
Charles E. Dukes
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
201 East Colfax, Room 301
Denver CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-6142
Email: dukes_c@cde.state.co.us
Colorado Education and Training
Voucher Program
The Colorado ETV Program is a federally funded, state-administered
program designed to help youth who were in foster care. Students may
receive up to $5,000 a year for qualified school-related expenses.
Eligible recipient must be a current or former foste; Need-based;
Renewable
$5,000
Colorado Education and Training
Voucher Program
Email: colorado@statevoucher.org
$1,000
CO Education Association Ethnic
Advisory Council
Sandy Dean
1500 Grant St
Denver Co 80203
1-800-332-5939
Phone: 303-837-1500
Email: sadean@nea.org
1-Apr
31-Mar
Colorado Education Association Ethnic ethnic minority senior whose parent or guardian is a member of Colo.
Minority Scholarship
Educ. Assoc. planning to pursue career in education. include 2 letters of
recommendation. If scholarship deadline is past, go to
www.coloradoea.org for information; Ethnicity: American Indian/Alaska
Native,Asian,Black/African American,Filipino,Hispanic/Latino,Pacific
Islander/Native Hawaiian
$1,500
CO Council on High School and College
Relations
Mark Thompson
CCHS/CR Scholarship Committee
600 17th Street, Suite 2210 South
Denver CO 80202
Phone: 970-264-2231 Ext 226
Email: mthompson@pagosa.k12.co.us
Colorado County Clerks Association
Jessie Cornelius
Boulder County Clerk & Recorder
1750 33rd Street, Suite 100
Boulder CO 80301
Phone: 303-413-7766
Email: jcornelius@bouldercounty.org
4-Mar
Colorado Educational Services and
Development Association (CESDA)
Diversity Scholarship
Student must be a first generation student, or member of an
underrepresented ethnic or racial minority; for 2- or 4-year college;
scholastic achievement; financial need; personal essay, Colorado
Resident. Based on leadership, community service particularl; Needbased; Min GPA: 2.8
$1,000
Colorado Ed Services and Development
Assoc (CESDA)
CESDA Scholarship Committee
Andrew Garcia
Phone: 303-797-5657
Email: andrew.garcia@arapahoe.edu
30-Apr
Colorado Flight Safety Foundation
Scholarship
At website click on link under "News Flashes" for application.
Scholarships will be awarded in support of ground training and
academics at one of four public academic institutions with aviation based
programs:
Metropolitan State College
Aims Community Col; Merit-based; Essay Reqt
$2,000
Colorado Pilots Association, Inc.
Walt Barbo
Colorado Pilots Association Scholarship
Committee
PO Box 200911
Denver CO 80220-0911
Phone: 303-367-0670
Email: WaltBarbo@comcast.net
21-May
Colorado Floriculture Foundation
Scholarship
Three scholarships opportunities-see file in PostGrad center or website
for descriptions
Applicant is studying an area related to the "green industry. For Colorado
State University students-also a scholarship available for other Colorado
colleges.
Last aw; Min GPA: 3.0
$2,000
7475 Dakin St. Suite 540
Denver, CO 80221
15-Mar
Colorado Garden Show
A four-year scholarship for Colorado residents; includes tuition, fees,
room & board and all required books for four years at a public Colorado
college or University. In addition, the student will be given a laptop
computer and printer at the start of th; Need-based; Merit-based; Essay
Reqt; Service Reqt
4-year full
ride
18-Mar
Colorado Lions Foundation
Educational Scholarship Endowment
Need to be sponsored by a Lion, Lioness, or Lions club. Contact Lion
Barbara Anderson for a local contact for this. Requires two essays, 3
recommendations, submission of SAT or ACT scores. Application online;
Merit-based; Residency: Colorado
$2,500
Colorado Garden Show, Inc.
Jim Fricke
959 S. Kipling Parkway, Suite 100
Lakewood Colordo 80226
Phone: 303 932-8100
Fax: 303 932-8101
Email: info@gardeningcolorado.com
Colorado Lions Foundation
Barbara Anderson
13955 Windy Pine Drive
Elbert CO 80106
Phone: 719-495-8673
Fax: 719-495-8715
Email: pal213@msn.com
1-Feb
Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund
Scholarship and Vocational Grant
Maximum award $28,000 four years. Interview with Assigned Lodge
member prior to Application deadline. H.S. Senior; accepted at any CO
college or university; financial need; leadership; personal interview with
local Masonic Lodge member by Mar. 1 (reque; Need-based; Renewable
$7,000
Thomas J. Cox
2445 So. Quebec St., Unit C
Denver CO 80231
Kathleen D. Keller
(kathleen@cmbfa.org)
Phone: (303) 290-8544
Fax: (303) 339-0918
Email: tom@cmbfa.org
Colorado Mountain College
Scholarships
This is the website for scholarships offered through Colorado Mountain
College. All campuses have the same Scholarships web page. FAFSA
recommended deadline is in April but many scholarships have earlier
deadlines; Need-based; Merit-based
varies
1-Mar
Colorado Northwestern Community
College Scholarships
This is the website for scholarships offered through Colorado
Northwestern Community College (CNCC). All campuses have the same
Scholarships web page; Need-based; Merit-based
varies
CNCC
Information Central
500 Kennedy Drive
Rangely CO 81648
Merrie Byers, Rangely Campus, Ext. 204
Mindy Shue, Craig Campus, Ext. 101
Phone: 1-800-562-1105 ext. 204
Email: merrie.byers@cncc.edu
1-Mar
Colorado School of Mines
Scholarships
Financial aid website for Colorado School of Mines. FAFSA deadline is
3/1. Many need-based and merit-based awards; Need-based; Meritbased
varies
Colorado School of Mines
Financial Aid Office
1600 Maple Street
Golden CO 80401
Phone: 303.273.3220
Fax: 303.384.2252
Email: finaid@mines.edu
28-Jan
Colorado State Fair Fiesta Queen
Pageant
Hispanic descent, ages between 18 and 22 (having reached 18 by April
23). Based on personality and poise, presentation, talent, and beauty.
Min GPA 3.0; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0; US Citizen; Female; Ethnicity:
Hispanic/Latino
$2,500
Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee
Jeanette Romero, Pageant Committee
1001 Beulah-Colorado State Fair
Grounds
Pueblo Colorado 81004-2499
Application may be copied in Post Grad
Center or download at
www.coloradostatefair.com, click on
Fiesta Day
Phone: 719-214-7141
Email: JRomero001@msn.com
1-Mar
Colorado State University at Fort
Collins Scholarships
Colorado State University at Fort Collins Financial Aid website; Needbased; Merit-based
varies
Colorado State University
Phone: (970) 491-6321
1-Mar
Colorado State University at Pueblo
Scholarships
Need-based; Merit-based
varies
Colorado State University
Administration Building Rm. 202
2200 Bonforte Blvd.
Pueblo CO 81001-4901
Email: info@colostate-pueblo.edu
1-Mar
Colorado State University ECE
Scholarships
CSU Department of Engineering and Computer Science (ECE) offers
several merit scholarships to attract and retain engineering/computer
science students; Merit-based; Essay Reqt
varies
Colorado State University Dept of Elec
and Computer Engineering
Karen Ungerer, ECE Recruitment
Coordinator
Dept of Electrical and Computer
Engineering, CSU
Campus Delivery 1373Engineering
Room B104
Fort Collins CO 80523-1373
(970) 491-6600
Phone: (970) 491-7028
Fax: (970) 491-2249
Email: kungerer@engr.colostate.edu
15-Jun
Colorado Swimming Hale Adams
Memorial Scholarship
Senior in high school; registered with Colorado Swimming; minimum 3.5
weighted GPA; current CSI athlete representatives are ineligible; Min
GPA: 3.5
$1,000
Colorado Swimming
Janet Kralik
POBox 4181
Pueblo CO 81003
15-Mar
Colorado Young Farmers Educational Colorado resident; planning to major in agriculture at a Colorado
Association (CYFEA) Scholarship
institution; Selection based on scholarship and interest in agriculture.
Award is $500 for freshman and sophomore; 750 for junior; 1,250 for
senior; Apply online or application in postgrad; Merit-based; Renewable
10-Dec
Comcast Leaders and Achievers
Scholarship Program
Merit based on leadership, community service, academics, positive
attitude. Nomination required, one per school. See your counselor for
possible nomination. Once nominated, actual application process begins
at www.applyists.net. Code for application ava; Merit-based; Min GPA:
2.8; Essay Reqt; Service Reqt
$500
$1,000
Maureen Whittington
5612 CR 79
Fleming CO 80728
Email: info@coloradoyoungfarmer.com
Comcast Foundation
International Scholarship & Tuition
Services
P.O. Box 23737
Nashville TN 37202-3737
Fred J. Maahs, Jr., Public Affairs,
Comcast Corporation
Phone: 866-851-4274
Email: comcast@applyists.com
1-Mar
Community College of Aurora
Scholarships
This is the website for scholarships offered through Community College
of Aurora. Most scholarship deadlines are June 1st; however, they also
require the FAFSA application, which is due March 1st; Need-based;
Merit-based
varies
CCA Foundation
Sylvester Brandon
Suite A200C
16000 E. CentreTech Parkway
Aurora CO 80011
Phone: 303-360-4829
1-Mar
Community College of Denver
Scholarships
This is the website for scholarships offered through Community College
of Denver; Need-based; Merit-based
varies
Office of Financial Aid
Scholarship Coordinator
P.O. Box 173363
Campus Box 206
Denver CO 80217-3363
Phone: (303) 556-5503
Fax: (303) 556-5458
Email: email: financialaid@ccd.edu
19-Dec
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange A High School Scholarship program. Live 10 months with a German
Program Scholarships
host family. Program offers full orientation, German language classes,
and other events. Ages 15 thru 18, currently in 10,11 or 12 grade.
Knowledge of German not required, but helpful. Sho; Min GPA: 3.0
16-Apr
Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Institute (CHCI) Scholarships
Latino students who have a history of community-service activities with
strong leadership skills. APPLY ONLINE. Links at website to other
scholarships for Latino youth. Scholarship is divided over number of
years required for graduation; Need-based; citizen; Ethnicity:
Hispanic/Latino; Hispanic/Latino; Renewable
28-Feb
County Sheriffs of Colorado
Scholarship Program
Renewable scholarship is $500; Additional $1000 one time possible;
Senior; CO resident, honorary member of County Sheriffs which you can
obtain by donating $30; plan to attend a CO college, university, or
vocational training; personal statement; transcrip; Renewable
15-Jan
Create-a-Greeting-Card Scholarship
Greeting Card competition/contest; Residency: US
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange
Program
600 California Street, Fl 10
San Francisco CA 94108
Phone: 1-800-727-4540 ext. 543
Email: studyabroadinfo@ayusa.org
$2,500
$500
$10,000
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
911 2nd Street NE
Washington DC 20002
Phone: 1-800-EXCEL-DC
Fax: 202-546-2143
Email: rdecerega@chci.org
Valorie Hipsher
9008 N. US Hwy. 85, Unit C
Littleton CO 80125-9915
Phone: 720-344-2762
Email: csoc@csoc.org
Prudent Publishing Company, Inc./The
Gallery Collection
65 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park NJ 7660
Application Rules in Post Grad Center
Phone: 201-641-7900
31-Mar
Credit Union Foundation Brayman
Beach Scholarship
Must be a U.S. citizen, at least 16 years of age. Member of a Colorado
credit union affiliated with the Credit Union Association of Colorado.
Interest in pursuing a business degree. Beginning freshman, sophomore,
junior or senior at a four-year accredite; Need-based; Merit-based; US
Citizen; Essay Reqt; Service Reqt; Renewable
$5,000
Credit Union Foundation of Colorado
and Wyoming
Melia D Heimbuck
1009 Grant St
Denver Colorado 80203
Phone: 720-479-3325
Fax: 720-479-3421
Email: foundation@colocu.com
4-Mar
CU Boulder Alumni Association
Scholarship
For Boulder-area seniors entering CU Boulder in the fall. SAT verbal
and math min 1100, ACT min 23, transcript, GPA 3.3, essay describing
how a significant person has influenced your life. Obligation for the
recipient to volunteer for at least one Alumni; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.3;
Min SAT: 1100; Min ACT: 23; Essay Reqt
$2,500
CU Boulder Alumni Association
Cate Scott
Boulder Chapter Scholarship
Campus Box 459
Boulder CO 80309-0459
Phone: 303-442-3063
Email: cscott2950@msn.com
1-Apr
Dan Libera Memorial High School
Student Athletic Trainer Scholarship
Senior planning to major in athletic training,
3.0 + GPA; 2-pg essay on why you want to be an athletic trainer; 3
letters of recommendation. Apply online. Transcript; Min GPA: 3.0;
Essay Reqt
$750
Danan Schufman Scholarship Fund for See folder in Post-Grad Center for more information. Web site does not
Culinary & Oenological Education
contain detailed information. Student in Boulder Valley School District.
Scholarship to be applied to tuition and required supplies or equipment
at a recognized culinary school. Appl; Essay Reqt
30-Nov
Daniels Fund Scholarship
If you consider applying for this scholarship, please talk to a counselor
before doing so.
Student must be recommended by a Daniels Fund referral agency. For
a list of agencies, go to:
http://www.danielsfund.org/Scholarships_NEW/Resources.asp; Needbased; Merit-based; Min SAT: 830; Min ACT: 17; Academic Reqt: Be on
track to graduate; Essay Reqt; Renewable
Colorado Athletic Trainers Assopciation
(CATA)
Pat Hoxsey, Chair of the CATA
Scholarships
2201 E. Asbury Ave., Rm 1312
Denver CO 80210
Phone: 719-549-2731
Email: pat.hoxsey@du.edu
Danan Schufman Scholarship Fund
Kelly Kingsford 303.579.4966
Adam Reed 303.570.9803
Greg Topel 303.717.9090
Email:
contactus@dananschufmanfund.com
varies
Daniels Fund
101 Monroe Street
Denver CO 80206
Phone: 877-791-4726
15-Jan
Daughters of the American Revolution Two scholarships: 1) Honorary State Regents' American History
(DAR) Colorado Scholarships in
Scholarship for students who intend to major in American History and
American History and Nursing
American Government; 2) Virginia Leyda Roberts Nursing Scholarship
for students who will pursue an education in nursing at; Need-based;
Merit-based; Class Rank: top1/3
$2,500
Colorado Daughters of the American
Revolution
Mollie Morton
Phone: 303 494 5486
Email: mollie.morton@colorado.edu
15-Feb
Daughters of the American Revolution Four scholarships: 1) Pittenger American History Scholarship for a
(DAR) National Scholarships in
student majoring in American History or American Government; 2)
Political Science, History, Government, Cogswell Nursing Scholarship for students who will pursue an education
Economics, and Nursing
in nursing at an accredited college offering a BSN de; Need-based;
Merit-based; Class Rank: top 1/3; Essay Reqt; Renewable
$2,000
National Daughters of the American
Revolution
Mollie Morton
Scholarship Chair
57 Mineola Court
Boulder CO 80303
Phone: 303-494-5486
Email: mollie.morton@colorado.edu
15-Nov
Daughters of the American Revolution One senior nominated by school based on dependability, service,
Good Citizens Program
leadership and patriotism. There are 2 parts to the contest: 1)
description of quality of good citizenship, transcript, 2 letters of
recommendation 2) essay written under supervision of a f; Essay Reqt
$5,000
Daughters of the American Revolution
Lisa Kelley
Arapahoe Chapter NSDAR
2200 Creekside Point
Highlands Ranch CO 80129
Phone: 720-289-1159
Email: lisakelleytherapy@gmail.com
31-Mar
David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Scholarship fund offers nine scholarships to high school seniors who
actively participate in community or religious activities and who have
demonstrated financial aid. Award committee is interested in students
who have a zest for life, care about making a; Need-based; Min GPA:
3.0; Essay Reqt
$1,000
David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship
Fund
115-67 237th Street
Elmont New York 11003-3926
Phone: (516) 285-4573
Email: DDWSF4@aol.com
2-Feb
Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Under 18 as of October 1; significant achievement in science OR
technology OR mathematics OR literature OR music OR philosophy OR
"out of the box"; US citizen; 3 nominators; several $50,000, $25,000 &
$10,000 scholarships; US Citizen
$50,000
The Davidson Institute for Talent
Development
9665 Gateway Dr., Suite B
Reno NV 89521
Phone: (775) 852-3483 ext. 435
Fax: 775-852-2184
Email: info@davidsongifted.org
DaVita Scholarships for Employee
Dependents
Dependent of DaVita employee. Information available in benefit
packages and DaVita internal website.
$3,000
Deans Scholarship
Texas Christian University
21-Jan
DECA Scholarship Program
DECA is an association committed to Marketing and Entrepreneurial
Education. To apply for the scholarships, student must be a DECA
member. See website for joining DECA. The website has many
scholarships listed along with applications. Most are corporat
varies
DECA/Assoc. of Marketing Students
Kathy Onion
1908 Association Dr
Reston VA 20191
Phone: 703-860-5000
Fax: 703-860-4013
Email: info@deca.org
15-Jan
Dell Scholars Program
Student must be participating in a MSDF approved college readiness
program for a minimum of two years (such as AP curriculum, IB etc).
About 250 schlarships awarded per year. Helps with a variety of
financial issues. SAR from FAFSA required. Application; Need-based;
Min GPA: 2.4; US Citizen or permanent residency
1-May
Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship-PSI APPLICATION IN POST GRAD CENTER FILE Senior in BVSD high
and GAMMA Chapters Future Teacher school; preparing for a teaching career; 3.0+ GPA; counselor & teacher
Scholarship
rec.; transcript; personal essay on their plans to become a teacher. See
Post Grad File for instructions and application; Merit-based; Min GPA:
3.0; Essay Reqt
$1,000
Future Teacher's Scholoarship
Midge Nelson
Chairperson of PSI Chapters
Scholarship Committee
1050 Arapahoe Ave. Apt. 1102
Boulder CO 80302
Phone: 303-442-2856
8-Mar
Denver Foundation RBC Wealth
Management Scholarship
Mainly academic achievement, but financial need and challenges faced
may also be taken into consideration. For students planning to major in
math, science, or engineering. Application online. SAT Math plus
Critical Reading 1400 min. Student with relat; Need-based; Merit-based;
Min GPA: 3.75; Min ACT: 31; US Citizen
$3,000
Denver Foundation
Karen Bellina
Lisa Fasolo Frishman
303-996-7328
Phone: 303-996-7348
Email: kbieniulis@denverfoundation.org
1-Mar
Denver University Scholarships
This website lists all scholarships through DU. Deadlines vary; Needbased; Merit-based
varies
Office of Financial Aid
2197 S. University Blvd
Denver CO 80208
Phone: (303) 871-4020
18-Apr
Diane Dawson Memorial Scholarship
Family Cancer
Denver area or Sacramento HS, 2.5 GPA, parent or legal guardian with
terminal cancer or illness or have lost parent to cancer or illness. Based
on need, merit, essay, letters, XC activities, and unusual circumstances.
Call phone above for application or; Need-based; Merit-based; Min GPA:
2.5; Renewable
$1,500
Sacramento Region Community
Foundation
Diane Dawson Memorial Scholarship
740 University Avenue, Suite 110
Sacramento CA 95825
Phone: 916-921-7723
Email: scholarship@sacregcf.org
$20,000
8-Feb
Discover Card Tribute Award Program Current high school JUNIOR, 2.75 or better GPA; leadership, community
for Juniors
service; doesn't consider test scores or financial need; HAS FACED A
SIGNIFICANT ROADBLOCK OR CHALLENGE; may be used for any
post high school education or training; Merit-based
$25,000
Discover Card Services
Phone: 1-866-756-7932
Email: info@applylists.com
Discover Colleges
log on website to request information and automtically be entered in the
scholarship drawing
$2,500
627 24 1/2 Road, Suite D
Grand Junction CO 81505
Phone: 877-667-0600
Distinguished Young Women
These scholarships are awarded to girls who have participated in the
Junior Miss competition; Academic Reqt: Juniors; Female
$12,000
Distinguished Young Women
Mandi Stewart
Phone: 720-940-1135
Email: distinguishedywco@gmail.com
Donna Reed Foundation for the
Performing Arts
This scholarship is awarded if you attend a Donna Reed workshop June
15-20 in Denison, Iowa and give an award winning audition during the
week. See website for details and workshop descriptions; Merit-based
$3,000
Donna Reed Foundation
1305 Broadway
Denison IA 51442
Phone: 712-263-3334
Email: info@donnareed.org
Dorothy D. Greer Publications
Scholarship
The Dorothy D. Greer Scholarship opportunity is offered to any Colorado
high school senior whose school is a member of the Colorado High
School Press Association. Any Colorado high school senior who has
worked on the yearbook and/or newspaper of a Colorad; Merit-based;
Min GPA: 3.0
$2,000
Colorado High School Press Association
(CHSPA)
Jack Kennedy, Executive Director
CHSPA Scholarships
9253 Sori Lane
Highlands Ranch CO 80126
Email: chspaboard@gmail.com
7-Jun
Duck Tape Brand Duct Tape "Stuck at Contest participants must enter as a couple, and attend a high school or
Prom" Contest
school-sanctioned prom held in the spring wearing complete attire and/or
accessories made from duct tape. The attire must be an original work
created by the couple, and may not copy,
$3,000
ShurTech Brands Duck Tape
ShurTech Brands, LLC
32150 Just Imagine Dr.
Avon OH 44011-1355
31-Jan
Dupont Challenge - Science Essay
Competition
Senior division grades 10-12; 1,000 word essay discussing scientific or
technological development, event or theory. The website has lots of
advice on choosing a topic, researching and writing the essay, plus all
rules for the contest. First prize $5000 s; Merit-based; Essay Reqt
$5,000
Dupont Office of Education
Dupont Challenge
PO Box 80357
Wilmington DE 19880-0030
1-Feb
Educational Theatre Association
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships for seniors active in International Thesbian
Society, planning to major in communicative arts or theatre. Deadlines
vary. Some available through Thesbian troupe directors. Others
through the Region 1 Colorado Chapter Director; Merit-based;
Renewable
$1,500
Educational Theatre Association
Jay Seller, Chapter Director Colorado
Horizon High School
Thornton CO
Email: sellerj@comcast.net
15-Mar
1-Jun
15-Feb
1-Jul
Elder & Leemaur Publishers Challenge Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students in any field of
the Experts Scholarship
study and high school juniors and seniors. 500 word essay written on
one of the specific topics must be submitted to
www.elpublishers.com/content/univsubmit.php; last deadline shown is;
Merit-based; Essay Reqt
$10,000
Elder & Leemaur Publishers
18-Mar
Elevations Credit Union M.R. Hellie
Scholarship
Senior; must be member of Elevations Credit Union; essay "Why I want
to go to college;" photo; FAFSA, transcript, letters of recommendation.
The selection based on personal and career goals, merit, need, and
scholarship; Application online; Need-based; Merit-based; Essay Reqt
$5,000
Elevations Credit Union
Sue Bailhache/Marketing Department
P.O. Box 9004
Boulder Colorado 80301
Phone: 303-443-4672 ext.1151
1-Dec
Elks National Foundation Most
Valuable Student Scholarship
Several scholarships are awarded bythe Elks National Foundation but
application is made through the local lodge. See Contacts. Application
online and in Post Grad. You will drop off the application at the local Elks
lodge or mail to the contact above. B; Need-based; Merit-based; Essay
Reqt; Renewable
$15,000
Boulder Elks Lodge #0566
Ray Humble, Scholarship Chair
3975 28th Street
Boulder Colorado 80306
Phone: 303-442-5003
Fax: 303-442-5006
Email: ryhum@comcast.net
11-Mar
Erie Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship
Senior at Fairview must be a resident of Erie. The award emphasizes
Community Service. Application is online; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0
$1,000
Erie Chamber of Commerce
Amy Tallent
235 Wells Street
PO Box 97
Erie Colorado 80516
Phone: 303-828-3440
Fax: 303-828-3330
Email: erie@eriechamber.org
1-Feb
ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha)
Foundation
Students chosen on the basis of character, leadership, service, financial
need, scholastic ability. Application available on ESA Website. Click on
scholarship appplications, scroll down to find state counselor info for CO.
Then click on Current List of; Need-based; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0;
Renewable
$1,000
ESA Foundation
Kathy Ellingson
363 West Drake Road
Fort Collins CO 80526
Kathy Loyd, scholarship
director,kloyd@knoxy.net
Phone: 970-223-2824
Fax: 970-223-4456
Email: kloyd@knoxy.net
30-Sep
Evans Scholars Foundation Chick
Evans Caddie Scholarship
Faculty Scholarship
FastWeb Scholarship Website
1-Apr
For caddies with a minimum of two years of outstanding service with a
3.2 or higher. For attendance at a variety of universities -- see list on
website. University of Colorado, University of Michigan, Northwestern
University are examples from a much long; Need-based; Merit-based;
Renewable
full tuition Western Golf Association Evans
and housing Scholars Foundation
Amy Boerema
1 Briar Road
Golf IL 60029
Phone: 847-724-4600 X 255
Fax: 847-724-7133
Email: evansscholars@wgaesf.com
Texas Christian University
Need to register and fill out a lengthy profile but the site has good
functionality and information on over 400,000 scholarships, fellowships,
internships, and loans. You can receive emails on new entries that
match your search criteria. BEWARE: the numbe
FCCLA Scholarships
FCCLA members. Various scholarships listed at website; Merit-based
$1,000
2011 Family, Career and Community
Leaders of Ameri
1910 Association Drive
Reston Va 20191-1584
Phone: 703-476-4900
Fax: 703-860-2713
26-Mar
Federal Employee Education and
Assistance Fund
Family member of a current civilian federal and postal employee, their
children and spouses with at least three years of federal service.
Dependents must br full-time students; employees may be part-time.
Enrolled in an accredited post-secondary school; Min GPA: 3.0
$7,500
Niki (Logan) Gleason
3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 300
Lakewood CO 80227
Phone: 303.933.7580
Fax: 303.933.7587
1-Nov
FIRE - Freedom in Academia Essay
Contest
700-1200 word essay on freedom of speech on college campuses; Meritbased
$5,000
Foundation for Individual Rights in
Education
Greg Lukianoff
Attn: Essay Scholarship Contest
601 Walnut Street, Suite 510
Phone: 215-717-3473
Fax: 215-717-3440
Email: fire@thefire.org
8-Apr
Foothills Kiwanis Tuitions Scholarship Boulder area senior who has shown commitment to both academics and
Award
community service; Merit-based; Service Reqt
$1,000
Foothills Kiwanis Tuition Scholarship
Committee
c/o Mary Schweitzer
11 Benchmark Drive
Boulder CO 80303
Kerry Hassler
Phone: 303-665-7487
Email: kerryhassler@comcast.net
15-Jan
Fort Lewis College Scholarships
Fort Lewis College Financial Aid Website. FAFSA deadline 2/15, other
scholarships have other deadlines. Check the website. Student must
apply for admissions to the college by 1/15; Need-based; Merit-based
varies
Fort Lewis College
31-Mar
Front Range Community College
Foundation Scholarships
This is a multiple scholarship site. you will need to go online to the
website and click on foundation. To set up your account go to
https://web1.frontrange.edu/stars/. You may preview scholarships and
applications. To register, you will need a FRCC I
varies
FRCC
Cori Kelly
Phone: 303-404-5463
Email: cori.kelly@frontrange.edu
30-Apr
Front Range Community College
Scholarships
This is the website for scholarships offered through Front Range
Community College. All campuses have the same Scholarships web
page; Need-based; Merit-based
varies
10-Jan
Gates Millennium Scholars
Full tuition, fees, books and living expenses,
financial need (must meet Pell Grant eligibility); leadership; need
educator to nominate you and someone to recommend you (see
application book in postgrad), Wide variety of ethnic groups; Needbased; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.3; citizen or legal permanent resident;
Ethnicity: American Indian/Alaska Native,Black/African
American,Filipino,Hispanic/Latino,Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian;
American Indian/Alaska Native,Asian,Black/African
American,Filipino,Hispanic/Latino,Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian;
Renewable
Genesco Migrant Center
Scholarhships
Multiple scholarships and deadlines. Application links online. For children
of migrant workers.
18-Mar
GE-REAGAN Foundation Scholarship Twenty scholarships rewarding exemplary leadership, drive, integrity,
Program
and citizenship. The student must be nominated by an eligible
community leader, such as the high school principal, elected official or
exec director of a nonprofit organization. Applic; Need-based; Meritbased; Min GPA: 3.0; US Citizen US citizen; Renewable
full tuition, Gates Millenium Scholars
fees, living PO Box 10500
expenses Fairfax Va 22031
Phone: 1-877-690-4677
Email: contactus@gmsp.org
varies
$10,000
Geneseo Migrant Center
27 Lackawanna Ave.
Mt. Morris, New York 14510
Phone: 800-245-5681
Email: rlynch@gvboces.org
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation
and GE
International Scholarships and Tuition
Services
Phone: 1-800-310-4053
Email: info@applyists.com
15-Jun
Girl Scouts of Frontier Council
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships nationwide for girl scouts who have earned their
gold award. Application online. Academics, activities, community
involvement, leadership, and pursuit of individual interests. See also
www.studio2b.org/gossipyouneed/scholarship_; Merit-based; Service
Reqt
$1,500
Girl Scouts of Frontier Council
Kelle Boteilho
Phone: 800-762-6032 x 236
15-Mar
Glenn Miller Birthplace Society
Scholarship Competiton
Senior planning to make music a central part of their life; submit
application, statement of musical intention,10 min audition tape or CD to
Ft. Morgan Chamber; judged on showmanship, stage presence, talent.
Download application at website; Merit-based
$4,000
Glenn Miller Birthplace Society
122 West Clark Street
PO Box 61
Clarinda IA 51632
Phone: 712-542-2461
Fax: 712-542-2868
Email: gmbs@glennmiller.org
1-Feb
Global Citizen Scholarship Program
For high school sophomores and juniors. Write an essay or create a 1-3 expense paid EF Educational Tours
minute digital media project that answers the contest question and win
trip
EF Center Boston
expense paid foreign travel during the summer.
One Education Street
Cambridge MA 2141
Phone: 877-205-9909
Fax: 800-318-3732
30-Apr
Gloria Barron Young Heroes Prize
25 winners nationwide; half of the winners have focused on helping their
communties and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the
health and sustainability of the environment; nomination by adult
$2,500
The Barron Prize
Anita Southwick
545 Pearl Street
Boulder CO 80302
Email: anita@barronprize.org
31-Jan
Goethe Club of Denver Scholarship
Program
To study German language, history and culture in a German speaking
country; between ages of 16 and 22; resident of CO; at least 2 yrs. of
German; 3.5 or higher GPA; essay and interview in German 1st Place$1250
2nd Place-$750; "Elfriede Borrillo Memori; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.5;
Academic Reqt: 2years German required. GPA German 3.0 minimum;
Residency: Colorado
$1,250
Goethe Club of Denver
Ursula Powell
5520 Blue Sage Dr
Littleton CO 80123
Phone: 303-794-6032
20-Jan
Greenhouse Scholars
High school student in Colorado who demonstrates a strong interest and
commitment to the community, ability to persevere through difficult
circumstances, possesses excellent leadership skills and demonstrates
financial need (household less than $70000/yr); Need-based; Meritbased; Min GPA: 3.5; US Citizen; Residency: Colorado; Essay Reqt;
Service Reqt; Renewable
$5,000
Greenhouse Scholars
Bess Moodle
1011 Walnut Street, Third Floor
Boulder Colorado 80302
avreeland@greenhousescholars.org
Phone: 303-460-1735
Email:
scholars@greenhousepartners.com
28-Feb
Guardian Girls Going Places
Entrepreneurship Award Program
$10,000 ,$5,000, $3,000 and 12 -$1000
Awarded to girls, 12-18 years old, demonstrating budding
entrepreneurship, making a difference in their school or communities.
Essay, recommendation required
$10,000
Guardian Life Insurance Company of
America
Attn: Girls Going Places, H-26-C
7 Hanover Square, H26-J
New York NY 10004-2616
Email:
guardianwomenschannel@glic.com
31-May
Guy and Gloria Muto Memorial
Scholarship
You are eligible for this scholarship if YOU or a parent are employed (in
ANY capacity) in the Swimming Pool and Spa industry.
$1,000
Guy and Gloria Muto Memorial
Foundation
PO Box 60159
Sacramento CA 95860
Email: ggmuto@aol.com
15-Apr
Gwendolyn S. Duran Memorial
Scholarship
Declare legal field as your major (pre-law), OR are enrolled in a legal
program such as secretary, court reporter, legal assistant, paralegal, full
time student and financial need. Application online.Tanscript, 2 letters of
remmendation, resume; Need-based
$1,000
Colorado Association of Legal Support
Staff
Joyce Beach, CALSS Scholarship
Chairman
c/o Law Offices of Matt Busch
903 North Cleveland Ave, Suite A
Loveland CO 80537
Phone: 970-667-2898
Email: joyce@mbuschlaw.com
1-Apr
H & R Block Foundation Scholarship
Children of H & R block employees. Criteria are academic, school and
community activities, work experience. Application online; Merit-based;
Min GPA: 2.0
$2,000
H & R Block Foundation Scholarship
Program
Scholarship Management Services
One Scholarship Way
PO Box 297
St. Peter MN 56082
Phone: 800-537-4180
15-Mar
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
Scholarship Competition
High School seniors and enrolled college students; essay; transcript;
copy of parents' IRS return
Must apply online. Students must have immigrated to the US after
January 1, 1992. Applicants judged on academic excellence, community
service especially as; Need-based; Merit-based
$4,000
HIAS
Scholarship Coordinator
HIAS Scholarships
333 Seventh Ave., 16th Floor
New York NY 10001-5004
Phone: 212-613-1364
Email: scholarship@hias.org
15-Nov
Hispanic Annual Salute Scholarships
Notable volunteer activity in Colorado Hispanic community;
recommendation; essay; Min GPA: 2.5; Essay Reqt; Service Reqt
$2,000
Hispanic Annual Salute
PO Box 40720
Denver CO 80204
Phone: 303-699-0715
Email: DCSandos@aol.com
1-Mar
Hispanic College Fund
Various scholarships available depending on the area of study.
Scholarships range from $500-$10,000; Min GPA: 3.0; US Citizen;
Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino
$10,000
Hispanic College Fund
1300 L Street, NW
Suite 975
Washington D.C. 20005
Phone: 800-644-4223
30-Apr
Hispanic Engineers National
Achievement Awards Scholarship
Program
HENAAC encourages all engineering, applied science, computer science
and math students to apply. View website to see details for 12 different
scholarships. All HENAAC scholarships will be presented and awarded
at the 19th Annual HENAAC Conference in San; Merit-based; Min GPA:
3.0; Ethnic Reqt: Hispanic/Latino
$8,500
HENAAC
Great Minds in STEM attn: HENAAC
Scholars
3900 Whiteside Street
Los Angeles CA 90063
Julio Esperias
Phone: (323) 262-0997 ext: 202
Fax: (323) 262-0946
Email: jesperias [at] GreatMindsinSTEM
15-Dec
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Several scholarships are available through this website for high school
seniors of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen; Requirements and deadlines
vary but typically 3.0 GPA is minimum. Apply online through website;
Need-based; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0; US Citizen; Ethnicity:
Hispanic/Latino
$5,000
55 Second St. Suite 1500
San Francisco CA 94105
Phone: (877) 473-4636
15-Apr
Holocaust Remembrance Project
Essay Contest
9-12 grade; US citizen; 1,200 word essay related to why it is important to
remember the holocaust and why it is important to reduce discrimination
and prejudice (see topics and details on website). Essay submitted
online. Many sizeable prizes. Awards ar; Merit-based; Essay Reqt
$5,000
Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation
PO Box 2877
Tampa FL 33601-2877
Phone: 1-866-HK-CARES
Email: holocaust@hklaw.com
30-Oct
Horatio Alger National Scholarship
Program
Student must have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming
adversity, strength of character, financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted
gross income) and good academic record. Student may start at a two
year college and then transfer to a four-ye; Need-based; Merit-based;
Min GPA: 2.0; U.S. citizenship; Service Reqt
$5,000
Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs
99 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 320
Alexandria VA 22314
Phone: (703) 684-9444
Fax: (703) 548-3822
Email: HoratioAlger@act.org
30-Apr
Housing Authority Insurance Group
(HAI) Resident Scholarship Program
For a public housing resident or Section 8 participant for at least 6
months, graduating senior or GED. Applications online. Awards based
on academics, leadership, work experience, essay response, and
recommendations; Min GPA: 2.5; Essay Reqt
$2,500
Housing Authority Insurance Group
Lori Luponio
Phone: 800-873-0242, X 639
1-Apr
HRSA Nursing Scholarship
Applicant must be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in an
tuition, fees,
accredited school of nursing in a professional registered nurse programmonthly
baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma. Must study to
stipend
become a RN and commit to 2-yr. service contr; Need-based; U.S.
citizen; Service Reqt; Renewable
US Dept of Health and Human Services
HRSA Document Center - Nursing
Scholarship Program
12530 Parklawn Drive, Suite 350
Rockville MD 20852
Phone: 1-800-221-9393
Email: CallCenter@hrsa.gov
1-Dec
IBM Thomas J. Watson Scholarship
Need based scholarship for children of IBM employees/retirees. Must be
used for 4-yr colleges in the US. Latest admissible test dates for ACT is
Oct. 23, 2010 for ACT, and Nov. 6, 2010 for SAT; Need-based; Meritbased
$8,000
IBM
Scholarship & Recognition Programs
PO Box 6730
Princeton New Jersey 8541
Phone: 609-771-7878
11-May
Impact on Education Dennie and
Donna Wise Scholarship
Five scholarships to BVSD graduating seniors, $1000 per year for two
years. Students must be accepted into vocational, technical, or
community college. Scholarship suited for students pursuing postsecondary education on part-time basis while working. S; Need-based;
Renewable
$1,000
Impact on Education
Impact on Education
728 Front Street
Suite A
Louisville CO 80027
Phone: 303-524-3865 X224
1-May
Impact on Education Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
High school seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to
their community and personal excellence. 300 word essay discussing
personal & educational goals; resume of involvements &
accomplishments; official high school transcript. Scholarship appli; Meritbased; Min GPA: 2.75; Essay Reqt; Renewable
$1,000
Impact on Education
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Boulder Lodge #9
1543 Pearl Street
Boulder CO 80302
application available in Post Grad Center
and online
Impact on Education contact:
728 Front Street, Suite A
Louisville, CO 80027
Phone 303.524.3865
Fax 303.524.3867
Other contact: Diana Lewis
Phone: 303-447-5132
Fax: 303-447-5024
18-Mar
Independent Bankers of Colorado
(IBC) Education Foundation
Scholarship
Student or parents must have an account or relationship at an IBC
member bank for at least six months: List of banks on website.
Application must be signed by a representative at your bank. One
application is chosen from each bank to be submitted and at; Meritbased; Min GPA: 3.0; Academic Reqt: bank account with affilliated bank;
Essay Reqt
$1,000
IBC Education Foundation
Maelynn Lewis
1580 Logan Street #510
Denver CO 80203
Phone: 303-832-2000
Email: mlewis@ibcbanks.org
17-Nov
Intel Science Talent Search
Science research project competition. See website for information;
Merit-based
International Scholarship Website
Intended for students wanting to study abroad although US-based
scholarships are shown too. Recommended for students considering
international schools.
15-Mar
Jackie Robinson Foundation
Scholarship
Must show leadership potential and financial need. Letter of
recommendation, transcript, essay; Need-based; Min SAT: 1000; Min
ACT: 21; Ethnicity: American Indian/Alaska Native,Black/African
American,Filipino,Hispanic/Latino,Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian;
Essay Reqt; Renewable
15-May
31-Mar
8-Apr
28-Dec
$100,000
$7,500
Jackie Robinson Foundation
75 varick Street, 2nd Floor
New York NY 10013
Phone: 212-290-8600
Email: requests@jackierobinson.org
James Beard Foundation Scholarship Varies with the accredited culinary school that the applicant attends.
Program
Requires GPA Extra Curriculars, letter of rec, finnancial need and must
exhibit a strong commitment to a career in culinary arts.
Varies
Scholarship Management Services
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter MN 56082
Phone: 507-931-1682
Email:
jamesbeard@scholarshipamerica.org
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Essay is 500-1000 words focusing on "Who is your role model and how
did they influence your life?" Scholarship is in honor of Janice Scott, a
victim of the terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Applicants need to have
demonstrated leadership abilities throug; Need-based; Merit-based; Min
GPA: 3.0; Essay Reqt
$2,500
Blacks In Government
Abraham Scott
P.O. Box 1023
Springfield VA 22151
Phone: 703/981-0535
Email: geraldine@starpower.net
Japanese American Community
Scholarships
$5,000
Japanese American Community
Graduation Program
Lorraine Hisamoto
PO Box 13665
Denver CO 80201-3665
Phone: 303-288-6083
$1,000
Colorado JCI Senate
Dale Hill
265 Marble #105
Broomfield CO 80020
Phone: 303-466-1192
high school senior residing in the Denver metropolitan area; American
citizen or permanent resident of Japanese ancestry or whose parents
are active in one of many japanese american associations (see website
for list); many different scholarships availabl; Merit-based; Ethnicity:
Asian; Essay Reqt
Jaycees and JCI Senators of Colorado Three $250.00 scholarships are awarded in Colorado and several
Scholarship Program
$1,000 scholarships are awarded nationally. Link to application packet
and to the national website from the url above. Application asks about
leadership, community service, extracurricular act; Need-based; Meritbased; Colorado Resident
15-Jun
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores "Own
Your Look" Prom Contest
Students ages 14-19 make their own prom outfit, including an accessory,
with fabric and other products from Jo-Ann. Entries chosen based on
workmanship, originality, and level of detail. See website for contest
details and rules; Merit-based
1-Mar
Johnson & Wales University
Scholarships
Johnson & Wales financial aid website. FAFSA deadline is 3/1. Check
website for other deadlines; Need-based; Merit-based
15-Feb
$50,000
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
Lorraine Schuchart
5555 Darrow Road
Hudson OH 44236
Phone: 330-463-5800
Email: Lorraine.Schuchart@joann.com
varies
Johnson & Wales University
8 Abbott Park Place,
Providence, Rhode Island 2903
Phone: 1-800-DIAL-JWU
Journalism Education Association
Senior, active in journalism, plans to pursue a journalism and/or mass
(JEA) Journalist of the Year Sister Rita communications career, many requirements at website including scoring
Jeanne Scholarships
rubric for journalism submissions. Application online, journalism advisor
must sign application AND must be a cu; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0
$5,000
Journalism Education Association
Kristi Rathbun
Rock Canyon High School
5810 McArthur Ranch Road
Highlands Ranch CO 80124
Contact is this year's state director.
Current state director can be found at
www.jea.org/contact/statedirectors.html
Phone: 303-387-3000
Email: kristi.rathbun@decsdk12.org
1-Mar
Journalism Education Association
This is a contest, not a scholarship. For a secondary school student or
(JEA) Student Journalist Investigative team of students who, through the practice of journalism, have made a
Award
significant difference in the lives of others. NOMINATION either by
teacher, counselor, or self. Teacher must b; Merit-based; Essay Reqt
$1,000
Journalism Education Association
Headquarters
Linda Puntney
Kedzie Hall, Rm 103
Kansas State University
Manhattan KS 66506
Phone: 785 532-5532
Fax: 785 532-5563
Email: lindarp@k-state.edu
25-Feb
Junior Achievement (JA) Inspiration
Scholarship
$2,000
Junior Achievement - Rocky Mountain,
Inc
JA Inspiration Scholarship
c/o Junior Achievement
1445 Market Street, Suite 200
Denver CO 80202
Phone: 303-260-6285
Email: nshull@jacolorado.org
For graduating seniors who have participated in JA during high school.
Application in post grad center file or online. Other requirements: work
experience through summer job or part-time employment during the
school year, hs transcript, one letter of reco; Need-based; Merit-based;
Renewable
21-Jan
Kaiser Permanente Diversity
Scholarship Program
This scholarship is offered to students who want to pursue a career in
health care or public health, and to increase the number of health
professionals from underrepresented populations. While all qualified
students may apply, preference will be given to; Need-based; Meritbased; Min GPA: 2.7; Ethnicity: American Indian/Alaska
Native,Asian,Black/African American,Filipino,Hispanic/Latino,MultiRacial,Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian; Essay Reqt; Service Reqt
$2,600
Kaiser Permanente
P.O. Box 378066
Denver CO 80247-8066
Email: co-diversitydevelopment@kp.org
4-Feb
Kappa Alpha Psi Denver Alumni
Chapter Scholarship
African-American male students; senior; (leadership skills may
compensate for lower GPA);essay; understanding of local, state, and
national political issues; Min GPA: 3.0; Male; Ethnicity: Black/African
American; Essay Reqt
varies
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Anthony E. Graves
2160 Downing Street
Denver Co 80205-5261
(Applications available in Post Grad
Center.)
1-Mar
Karen L. Bajgert Memorial Scholarship For an active, enthusiastic, dedicated member of the Fairview Band who
expects to attend CU-Boulder; nomination required from band director.
See your band director by March 1 to indicate your interest; Merit-based
$1,500
Levana Geist
University of Colorado Regent Admin
Center 175
77 UCB
Boulder CO 80309
Phone: 303-492-8292
9-Feb
KFC Colonel's Scholars
50 awards given to seniors with an epreneurial spirit, a U.S. citizen or
permanent resident, plan to attend an in state public college or
university. Applications available on line from Dec. 1 to Feb. 10., apply
on line. Need FAFSA. Can be used at eith; Need-based; Min GPA: 2.75;
Renewable
$5,000
Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation
Phone: 1-866-KFC-7240
Email: kfcscholars@act.org
Kit Faragher Memorial Scholarship
Kit Faragher lost her life in 9/11 events. This scholarship is in her
memory. Student demonstrating positive attitude and drive toward
accomplishment. Can be used for college, university or technical school.
Materials must be received by deadline. Apply; Need-based; Meritbased; Min GPA: 2.5; Residency: Colorado; Essay Reqt; Renewable
$2,500
1525 Josephine St.
Denver CO 80206
20-May
$10,000
Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship
Program
Scholarship Management Services
One Scholarship Way
PO Box 297
Saint Peter MN 56082
Completed nomination forms should be
submitted between Feb 1 and March 15
through the web site
www.kohlskids.com.
Phone: 1-507-931-1682
Email: kohls@scholarshipamerica.org
15-Mar
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship
Ages 12-18; US citizen; volunteer service that helped non-family
members and resulted in positive outcomes during the past 12 months
(Also available in ages 6-11 category); Merit-based
11-Mar
La Raza Nuestra Gente Scholarship
For high school seniors accepted at any two or four year college with
North Central Accredidation. Must attend La Raza Youth Leadership
Conference in April. Need FAFSA although site says that financial need
is not a requirement. Application online. Sc; Need-based; Merit-based;
Min GPA: 2.5; Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino
7-Mar
Labs are Vital
Video, Advertisement, face book or T-shirt design contest causing others
to consider a career in clinical labs. Three $2500, six $1000
scholarships and nine iPhones
$2,500
American Society for Clinical Labs,
Science (ASCLS)
Tim Baker
Phone: 216.928.3469
1-Mar
Lamar Community College
Scholarships
This is the website for scholarships offered through Lamar Community
College. Several scholarships are available; deadlines vary; Needbased; Merit-based
varies
Lamar Community College
2401 South Main Street
Lamar CO 81052
Phone: 719.336.2248
15-Mar
Latin American Educational
Foundation (LAEF) Scholarships
Colorado resident; Hispanic heritage and/or actively involved in the
Hispanic community; essay; letters of recommendation; leadership
ability. Scholarship recipients required to fulfill 10 hrs. of community
service during year of funding. Links to other; Need-based; Merit-based;
Min GPA: 3.0; Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino; Essay Reqt; Service Reqt
$3,000
Latin American Educational Foundation
Scholarship Selection Committee
561 Santa Fe Drive
Denver CO 80204
Phone: 303-446-0541
Fax: 303-446-0526
La Raza Youth Leadership Institute
PO Box 8571
Denver CO 80201
Latino College Dollars: Scholarships
for Latino Students
This website is dedicated to listing all scholarships for hispanic/latino
students including, but not restricted to, those that do not require
citizenship. At the website, click on "scholarship directory" to get lists
according to a variety of criteria.
varies
The Tomas Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI)
University of Southern california
School of Policy Planning and
Development
650 Childs Way, RGL 102
Los Angeles CA 90089-0626
www.trpi.org
Phone: 213-821-5615
Email: trpi@trpi.org
24-Jan
Lilly Reintegration Scholarship
Must be 18 by Feb. 2 to apply. To be eligible, candidates must: be
diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform, schizoaffective
disorder, or bipolar disorder; be currently receiving medical treatment for
the disease, including medications and psychiatr; Need-based; Essay
Reqt; Renewable
15-Apr
Louisville Chamber of Commerce
Apple for Lawrence Enrietto
Scholarship
Senior, must be Louisville resident.
2.6 min. GPA; based on activities/job experience (25%), financial need
(25%), personal letter (15%), SAT/ACT scores (10%), and honors (10%).
Application in postGrad Cente. Submit Application to counseling office;
Need-based; Merit-based; Min GPA: 2.6
$500
Centaurus/Monarch Community
Scholarship Fund
CHS-MHS Scholarships
PO Box 212
Louisville CO 80027
Phone: 303-666-8133
31-Mar
LULAC National Scholarship Fund
(LNSF)
LULAC Councils will award scholarships to qualified Hispanic students
who are planning to enroll in accredited colleges or universityis in the
US. National Scholastic Achievement Awards require a GPA of 3.5/4.0,
1350 or higher on the SAT. Honors awards; Need-based; Merit-based;
Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino
$2,000
League of United Latin American
Citizens (LULAC)
Richard Roybal
National Headquarters
2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610
Washington DC 20036
Phone: (202) 835-9646
Fax: (202) 835-9685
Email: scholarships@lnesc.org
MACH25 Scholarship Website
General scholarship search site with no spam. You can do a keyword
search, or search based on a personal profile that you set up for
yourself. Setting up a profile has some useful options.
Full tuition The Center for Reintegration
PMB 327
310 Busse Highway
Park Ridge IL 60068-3251
Phone: (800) 809-8202
Email:
lillyscholarships@reintegration.com
15-May
1-Apr
Marin Luther Jr King Colorado Holiday For all grade levels. Attend the Youth Leadership Conference and have
Commission Conference & Essay
an opportunity to participate in the essay contests for monetary awards.
Contest
The deadline for signing up for the Conference is May 15. See WAPC
item on menu for registration. Conference
$2,000
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Colorado
Holiday Commission
Alton Clark
Youth Committee Chairperson
PO Box 20048
Denver CO
Phone: 303-437-9099
Email: clarka@mscd.edu
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Son or daughter of active duty or reserve US Marine or US Navy
Corpsman attached to Marine unit or US Marine who has received
honorable discharge, medical discharge, or killed while serving; essay,
transcript, recommendations. Apply online; Need-based; Min GPA: 2.0
varies
June Hering
Phone: 800-292-7777
12-Mar
Masonic Achievement Award for
Outstanding Juniors
Outstanding Junior boy and Junior girl nominated by a counselor; Meritbased
no money
Masonic Officers Association
Roy A. Snyder
4164 South Syracuse Street
Denver CO 80237
Phone: 303-770-3630
Email: rasataz@mac.com
17-Mar
MaxPreps Citizen Athlete Scholarship High school athletes 13 and older are nominated by their coaches.
Awards are based on four main areas of life: community service,
academics, athletics and school involvement. Must be a Maxpreps
registered user.
$2,500
MaxPreps, Inc
4080 Plaza Goldorado Circle, Suite A
Cameron Park CA 95682
Phone: 800-329-7324 x1
Email: coachsupport@maxpreps.com
15-Mar
Mayflower Scholarship
seniors,Mayflower descendant not a requirement,letter of
recommendation,<750 word essay on topic related to the Mayflower,
transcript,Sat/ACT scores/leadership; Residency: Colorado; Essay Reqt;
Service Reqt
$1,000
The Colorado Society of Mayflower
Descendants
George Garmany, MD
425 Oneida Street
Boulder CO 80303-4113
Email: gpgbldr@pol.net
1-May
Med Pro Rx "Education is Power"
Scholarship
Students who live with Hemophilia or von willebrand Disease, for
college, university, or vocational training. Evaluated on community
involvement/service. Documentation of bleeding disorder, transcript,
letter of recommendation, essay; Merit-based; US Citizen; Essay Reqt
$2,500
Med Pro Rx, Inc.
Kathy Robinette-Stoneberg, Scholarship
Coordinator
140 Northway Court
Raleigh NC 27615
Phone: 866-528-4963
Email:
educationispower@medprorx.com
15-Jan
Mensa - Scholarship Essay Contest
US citizen or legal resident; attending college next fall; 550 word essay
describing academic or career goals; see application for additional
requirements varies-$300-$1000 Request application (self addressed
stamped envelope)
from Mensa Education & Rese; Essay Reqt
$1,000
Mensa Education and Research
Foundation
P.O. Box 202
Evergreen CO 80437
30-Apr
Merck Respiratory Will to Win
Scholarship Program
Senior who has ASTHMA; outstanding performance in ONE of five
categories: athletics, visual art, community service, performing art OR
science (ten scholarships, two in each category); have received at least
one award in the category; good academic stand; Merit-based; Min
GPA: 3.5; Essay Reqt
$5,000
Merck Respiratory
P.O. Box 6503
Carlstadt NJ 7072
Phone: 908-229-2862
Email:
replytomerck@willtowinscholarship.com
MeritAid Scholarship Website
This website lists merit scholarships available throughout the university
and college system. Students with a variety of GPAs may qualify. Not
recommended as a primary search tool, but you can search by a specific
college name without setting up a profi; Merit-based
15-Jan
Mesa State College scholarships
This scholarship site has a link to all scholarships offered through Mesa
State. Deadlines vary, from January through June; Need-based; Meritbased; Min GPA: 2.5
varies
Mesa State College and private
foundations
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction Colorado 81501
Phone: 970-248-1875
31-Jan
Metropolitan Mayors and
Commissioners Youth Award
This award is to identify and recognize teenagers (13-19) who have
overcome obstacles and risen to challenges life has rpesented.
Nomination form online. Send to contact address.
1-Mar
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Scholarships
This website lists scholarships through Metro State and private
foundations that award scholarships through MSCD. Deadlines vary;
Need-based; Merit-based
22-Apr
no money
Boulder County Healthy Youth Alliance
Leisha Conners Bauer
PO Box 471
Boulder CO 80306
varies
Metro State Denver and private
foundations through MSCD
Phone: 303.556.2400
Mexican American Legal Defense and This website has a list of general scholarships for students regardless of
Educational Fund Scholarship List
immigration status. View the detailed PDF file for an 18-page list of
scholarship possibilities. The web site also contains links to specific
scholarship programs. The PDF document
varies
MALDEF
634 South Spring Street
Los Angeles CA 90014
Phone: 213-629-2512
Mikkelson Foundation Student
Scholarship
$3,000
Mikkelson Foundation
PO Box 768
Monument CO 80132
Colorado senior to study math,engineering and/or science; application
packet includes essay, high school transcript, 3 references from high
school teachers or counselor, and application form(Information and
application can be downloaded from web site belo; Merit-based; Min
GPA: 3.7; Min SAT: 1800; Min ACT: 28; Essay Reqt; Renewable
14-Jun
Miss Colorado & Miss Colorado Teen Different scholarships offered by Lindenwood University, Alverno
Pageants
College, Wartburg College, Institute of Therapeutic Massage &
Wellness, The Salon Professional Academy, and New York Film
Academy; Residency: Colorado resident; Female; Renewable
1-Nov
Miss Colorado High School America
Pageant
Submit application and photo to be accepted for the State pageant on
Nov. 13 in Loveland, CO. Applications in Post Grad or online. Based on
Interview, fun fashion, and evening gown. No talent or swimsuit. Must
be in grades 9-12 and a resident of Color
$10,000
Miss Colorado High School America
Sheree Channel
PO Box 311
Severance Colorado 80546
Phone: 970-674-0024
Email: Misscohsamerica@aol.com
6-Apr
Miss Teen All American Pageant
age 16 - 19; application;competition in eve. gown, swimwear, interview;
US resident; unmarried; Female
$5,000
MTAA, LLC
PO Box 15
Dept W
New Castle DE 19720
Email: info@teenallamerican.com
15-Feb
Monsanto Commitment to Agriculture 2 scholarships available: $1500 - Awarded to those from farm families
Scholarship
with above average academic record who plan to major in agriculture
related field. $2500 to those pursuing agricultural-related degrees and
demonstrate strong leadership skills and com; Merit-based
$2,500
Monsanto Corporation
Program Administrator
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis IN 46268-0960
Phone: 317-802-6099
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
16-Mar
Morgan Community College
Scholarships
This is the website for scholarships offered through Morgan Community
College; Need-based; Merit-based; Min GPA: 2.5
varies
920 Barlow Rd
Fort Morgan CO 80701
Phone: 800-622-0216
NACE Foundation Scholarships
There are 6 different scholarships for students pursuing an education in
the fields of corrosion, material science, Cathodic Protection, and
engineering. Application online. Note that for the scholarships that are for
particular regions, we are the Sandi; Merit-based
1-Jan
varies
$10,000
Future Productions
7907 Stafford Trail
Savage MN 55378-4308
Phone: 952-440-4550
Fax: 952-400-5870
Email: info@futureproductions.net
NACE Foundation Scholarship Program
Heather Lowry
1440 South Creek Drive
Houston TX 77084-4906
Phone: 281-228-6205
Fax: 281-288-6305
Email: heather.lowry2nace.org
1-Apr
Naropa University Scholarships
Scholarship and financial aid website for Naropa University.
Recommended FAFSA deadline is April 1. For scholarships, deadlines
vary, both earlier and later; Need-based; Merit-based
varies
Naropa University Financial Aid Office
2130 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder CO 80302
Phone: 303-546-3534
Fax: 303-546-3536
Email: finaid@naropa.edu
1-Feb
NASA MUST Scholarship
Senior planning to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering,
or mathematics. Focus on underserved and underrepresented groups
although not a requirement; Min GPA: 3.0; US Citizen; Essay Reqt
$10,000
NASA
Vanessa R. Webbs, MUST Project
Manager
NASA John H. Glenn Research Center
21000 Brookpark Road M.S. 500-107
Cleveland OH 44135
Phone: 216-433-3768
Email: vanessa.r.webbs@nasa.gov
30-Apr
National Active and Retired Federal
Employees (NARFE) Scholarship
Awards Program
HS Senior, dependent, grandchild, or great grandchild of current federal
employee who is a member of NARFE. Essay; recommendation letters;
3.0 GPA unweighted; ACT/SAT scores, list of community service,
awards. application online; student will need the; Merit-based; Min GPA:
3.0; Essay Reqt
$1,000
NARFE Scholarship Awards Program
c/o FEEA
Suite 300
3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd
Lakewood CO 80227
Phone: 800-627-3394
Email: natvp@narfe.org
1-Mar
National Association of Blacks in
Criminal Justice (NABCJ) Thurgood
Marshall Scholarship Award
Senior accepted to program of study in Criminal Justice, 1000 word
essay on why pursuing career in CJ, based on community service,
academics, and financial need. 3.0 min GPA. Application online; Needbased; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0; Ethnicity: Black/African American;
Essay Reqt
$2,000
National Association of Blacks in
Criminal Justice
NCCU/NABCJ
PO Box 19788
Durham NC 27707
28-Mar
National Association of Hispanic
Journalists (NAHJ) Scholarships
Seniors who plan to major in print or broadcast journalism; academic
excellence, financial need; apply online, multiple scholarships with
different criteria. Awards range from $1000 to $5000. For some awards,
you must be a student member of NAHJ; Need-based; Merit-based
$5,000
NAHJ Scholarships
Scholarship Committee
1000 National Press Building
Washington DC 20045-2001
Phone: (202) 662-7145
Fax: (202) 662-7144
Email: nahj@nahj.org
1-Mar
National Association of Negro
Business and Professional Women's
Club
African American senior, gpa 3.0/4.0 or above, 300 word essay on "Why
education is important to me."; Min GPA: 3.0; Ethnic Reqt: Black/African
American; Essay Reqt
1806 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington DC 20009
Phone: 202-483-4206
Email: info@nanbpwc.org
3-Dec
National Association of Secondary
School Principals (NASSP)Leadership Award
One student leader nominee from top 20% senior class; demonstrates
leadership; school winners are semifinalists who compete at national
level. SEE YOUR COUNSELOR TO BE CONSIDERED FOR
NOMINATION; Merit-based; Essay Reqt
$12,000
National Association of Secondary
School Principals
See Mrs. Diebel in Post Grad Center for
forms
1904 Association Drive
Reston VA 20191-1537
Phone: 877-525-8491
Fax: 1-703-476-5432
15-Apr
National Association of Women in
Construction Vona J. Wagner
Memorial Scholarship
Senior planning to attend a College or TradeScool in Colorado in a
construction related field, male or female.
Application in post grad center; Need-based; Merit-based; Essay Reqt
$1,000
NAWIC Metro Denver Chapter #112
Tarah Pratt
Scholarship Committee Chair
P.O. Box 40208
Denver CO 80204
Phone: 303-521-6973
Email: tpratt@wyoconstruction.com
1-Apr
National Business Association (NBA)
Scholarships
High school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores and juniors whose
parents are NBA dues paying members. Students tests scores should
range from 18-26 on the ACT or 850-1170 on the SAT. 2.5-3.5 GPA.
Apply online; Merit-based; Min GPA: 2.5; Renewable
$1,500
National Business Association
Scholarship Program
c/o ISTS
P.O. Box 23737
Nashville TN 37202-3737
Phone: 1-800-456-0440
Fax: 615-627-9685
Email: info@applyists.com
31-Oct
National Center for Women (NCWIT)
Award for Aspirations in Computing
This award honors high school women for their computing-related
achievements and interests. This would include participation in
computing activities/concepts either in or out of school, participation in
extracurricular activities such as robotic club, we; Merit-based; Female
$500
National Center for Women &
Information Technology
National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA)
The web site provides a general description of the NCAA scholarship
program, and provides links to NCAA-member schools.
At Division I and Division II schools, about $1 billion in athletic
scholarships are awarded each year. These scholarships are awarded;
Merit-based
15-Feb
National Co-op Scholarship Program
Scholarships provided by 10 NCCE Partner Colleges and Universities.
These include: CW Post Campus of Long Island Univ, Drexel Univ,
Johnson & Wales Univ, Kettering Univ, Northeastern Univ, Pace Univ,
Rochester Institute of Technology, Univ of Cincinnati; Merit-based; Min
GPA: 3.5; Essay Reqt; Renewable
$6,000
National Commission for Cooperative
Education
360 Huntington Ave.
384 CP
Boston MA 02115-5096
Phone: 617-373-3406
Email: f.schettino@neu.edu
31-Jan
National Eagle Scout Association
Scholarships
Registered scouts who have received the rank of Eagle. Many different
scholarships are listed at this site; Need-based
$12,000
Boy Scouts of America
National Office; Boy Scouts of America
P.O. Box 152079
Irving Texas 75015-2079
31-Mar
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Must be legally blind in both eyes (see website for definitions). Website
Scholarship Program
lists a broad array of 30 scholarships, one application for consideration
for all scholarships. Application online; Disability Reqt: legally blind in
both eyes
$12,000
Patti Chang, Esq., Chairperson
NFB Scholarship Committee
200 East Wells Street
Baltimore MD 21230
Phone: 410-659-9314 x2415
Fax: 410-685-5653
Email: scholarships@nfb.org
15-Oct
National Foundation for Advancement Senior with talent in dance, film and video, instrumental music, jazz,
in the Arts (NFAA) YoungArts Awards voice, theater, photography, visual arts, or creative writing. Only avenue
to be nominated to the White House Commission as Presidential Scholar
in the Arts. Note: $35.00 application f; Merit-based
$10,000
National Foundation for Advancement in
the Arts
Vivian Orndorff, dir. of programs
777 Brickell Ave. Suite 370
Miami Florida 33131
audition /portfolio deadline:Nov. 1
800-970-2787 x239
(305) 377-1140
Phone: 1-800-970-ARTS(2787)
Fax: Fax: (305) 377-1149
14-Jan
National Honor Society Scholarship
$1,000
National Assoc of Secondary School
Principals
1904 Association Drive
Reston VA 20191
Phone: (703)860-0200
Fax: (703)476-5432
28-Feb
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Awards are for those committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral and
Undergraduate Scholarships Program social science health-related research AND who have exceptional
financial need (e.g less than $66,000 for family of four). With this
scholarship, you go to school full time and you p; Need-based; Meritbased; Min GPA: 3.5; US Citizen national; Renewable
$20,000
National Institutes of Health
Phone: 888-352-3001
Email: ugsp@nih.gov
2 nominations from Fairview; senior; must be active member of NHS.
See NHS Advisor for information and nomination; Merit-based
4-Mar
National Italian American Foundation
Scholarship
Student of Italian American descent OR plans to study Italian language,
Italian studies, Italian American studies or related field in college.
Application online; teacher evaluation; transcript; Need-based; Meritbased; Min GPA: 3.5; Renewable
$12,000
National Italian American Fouondation
1860 19th St, NW
Washington DC 20009
Phone: (202) 939-3118
Email: adall@niaf.org
1-May
National Junior Classical League
Scholarship
Several scholarships listed. Application forms online. NJCL member.
Important: JCL service, academic record, recommendations from adults.
Special consideration will be given to those who intend to teach Latin,
Greek, or Classical Humanities; Need-based; Merit-based; Essay Reqt
$2,500
National Junior Classical League
Attn: Scholarships
Miami University
422 Wells Mill Drive
Oxford Ohio 45056
26-Sep
National Merit Scholarship Program
To participate in the National Merit® Scholarship Program, a student
must:
1. take the PSAT/NMSQT® in the specified year of the high school
program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12,
regardless of grade classification or educatio; Merit-based; Min PSAT:
213; Academic Reqt: Top 1/2 of 1% of students based upon PSAT; US
Citizen; Residency: US; Essay Reqt
31-Dec
National Precast Concrete Scholarship Senior; study field related to building, construction, or precast concrete
industry, Engineering or architecture; letter of sponsorship from NPCA
member; transcript; recommendation. To find a Sponsoring NPCA
member, go to www.precast.org/membersearch. A; Merit-based;
Renewable
$2,200
National Precast Concrete Association
Educational Foundation
NPCAEF
1320 City Center Drive
Suite 200
Carmel Indiana 46032
Phone: 800-366-7731
Fax: 317 571 0041
31-Jan
National Presbyterian College
Scholarship
Active member of the Presbyterian Church, preparing to enter college or
university related to the Presbyterian church. See list of colleges at
website.Based on personal qualities of character and leadership,
contributions to church, school, and community; Need-based; Min GPA:
3.0; US Citizen; Religion Reqt: member of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
$1,400
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Frances Cook
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville Kentucky 40202
Phone: 888.728.7228 ex.5776
17-Aug
National Restaurant Assoc
Educational Foundation (NRAEF)
Must enroll in a food service related program. Essay is required
describing work experience and career goals. Application is available
online; Merit-based; US Citizen; Essay Reqt
$2,500
National Restaurant Assoc Educational
Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Program
175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite
1500
Chicago Il. 60604-2702
Phone: 800-765-2122, X 6738
Email: scholars@nraef.org
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
1560 Sherman Ave
Suite 200
Evanston IL 60201-4897
Phone: (847) 866-5100
Fax: (847) 866-5113
1-Dec
National Rifle Association (NRA) Civil The NRA Civil Defense Fund sponsors a youth essay contest celebrating
Rights Defense Fund Essay Contest the Second Amendment as an integral part of the Constitution and the
Bill of Rights. Additional information online; Essay Reqt
$1,000
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund
Ashleigh McFadden
11250 Waples Mill Road
Fairfax VA 22030
Phone: (703) 267-1250
2-Jun
National Sculpture Society Scholarship Offered for students of figurative, realist, or representational sculpture.
Application, 2 letters of recommendation, 6-15 photos of applicant's
work, and proof of financial need (this can be in the form of photocopies
of other scholarship/grant applicat; Need-based
$2,000
National Sculpture Society
c/o ANS
75, Varick Street, Floor 11
New York NY 10013
Phone: 212-764-5645
Fax: 212-764-5651
30-Nov
National Security Agency (NSA)
Stokes Educational Scholarship
Program
Must work for NSA for 5-6 years upon graduation; Year round salary
while attending college; work summers at NSA, full four year tuition,
books and some fees. Must major in computer science, electrical
engineering or security related careers. Must comple; Min GPA: 3.0;
Min SAT: 1600; Min ACT: 25; Academic Reqt: demonstrate leadership
abilities; US Citizen; Ethnic Reqt: minority preferred, not required;
Renewable
$100,000
National Security Agency
STOKES
9800 Savage Rd, Suite 6779
Ft. George G. Meade MD 20755-6779
Phone: 1-866-NSA-HIRE
1-Mar
National Society of Professional
Engineers (NSPE) Blitman Diversity
Scholarship
The college or university you attend is your choice. However the
engineering program you pursue at any school must be accredited by
the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology in order for you to be e; Merit-based; Min
ACT: 30; Ethnicity: American Indian/Alaska Native,Black/African
American,Hispanic/Latino
$5,000
National Society of Professional
Engineers
NSPE Scholarships Education Services
P.O. Box 248
Lincoln
Phone: 217-735-2561
1-Apr
National Tour Association (NTA)
Scholarship Fund
For students pursuing travel and tourism or hospitality at the
undergraduate or graduate level and an accredited college or university
in the United States or Canada. US citizen. Letters of recommendation
from teacher & industry professional. Essay. Tran
$1,000
Administered by Tourism Cares
275 Turnpike St., Suite 307
Canton MA 2021
Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolyn@tourismcares.org
1-Jan
National Wild Turkey Federation
Apply to local chapter, winners go on to State and Natinal levels. Seniors
with 3.0 or higher GPA; pursuing degree in natural resources, wildlife
management or agriculture in a 4 yr. college; support and participate in
hunting sports; active in conservati; Min GPA: 3.0
Navy Wives Club of America
Scholarships
Sons or daughters of enlisted members of the navy, marine corps, and
coast guard on active duty, retired with pay, or deceased. 2.5 min GPA,
essay. Application online; Need-based; Min GPA: 2.5; Essay Reqt;
Renewable
1-Nov
Nestle Very Best in Youth
Program identifies teens ages 13 to 18 who are leaders and are making Expense paid Nestle USA
an impact in other people's lives. Students with a strong academic record trip to LA S. Cristina Bastida
and who are involved in their community are encouraged to apply.
800 N. Brand Blvd.
Winners receive prices, including an all-expen; Essay Reqt; Service Reqt
Glendale CA 91203
Phone: (818) 549-6000
25-Feb
Never Forgotten Fund Scholarship
Resident of Denver Metro area (including Boulder). In honor of
Columbine students, 12 scholarships awarded every year.
APPLICATION IN POST GRAD CENTER. ASK FACULTY OR
COUNSELOR FOR LETTER OF NOMINATION. One nominator letter
plus 2 page essay from applica; Min GPA: 3.0
15-Dec
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation High school seniors; based on demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit or
initiative; essay. Nomination from NFIB member occurs after submitting
application if student progresses in competition. See website to create
an account to apply; Merit-based; Renewable
30-May
1-Mar
Northeastern Junior College
Scholarships
This is the website for scholarships offered through Northeastern Junior
College; Need-based; Merit-based
$10,000
Colorado Academic Scholarships
Program
Mike Lewellen
3448 Estates Circle
Larkspur Colorado 80118
Application available in Post Grad
Center
800-THE-NWTF
scholarshipinfo@nwtf.net
Phone: (303) 419-4581
Email: kcfanz4@yahoo.com
Navy Wives Club of America
Geri Bergh
Scholarship Foundation Director
4834 Marsh Hammock Drive West
Jacksonville FL 32224
$5,000
The Never Forgotten Fund
c/o Clear Channel Colorado
4695 S. Monaco Street
Denver CO 80237
Lisa Frishman, Scholarship Officer, The
Denver Foundation, 55 Madison Street,
8th floor, Denver, CO. 303-300-1790,
303-996-7328
Phone: 303-713-8415
Email: bailey@clearchannel.com
$10,000
National Federation of Independent
Business
Phone: 1-800-552-6342
Email: yef@nfib.org
varies
Northeastern Junior College
100 College Avenue
Sterling Colorado 80751
Phone: 970-521-6800
15-Nov
5-Jan
30-Mar
4-Apr
31-Mar
NRA - Jeanne E. Bray Law
Parent must be active or retired law enforcement officer and member of
Enforcement Dependents Scholarship the NRA, or any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty who was
a member at time of death; Min GPA: 3.0; Min SAT: 750; Min ACT: 20;
US Citizen; Renewable
$1,000
National Rifle Association
Sandy Elkin
11250 Waples Mill Road
Fairfax VA 22030
Phone: 703-267-1131
Email: selkin@nrahq.org
Optimist International Essay Contest
High school student younger than 19 in December. Essay topic changes
each year. Essays are submitted through local optimist clubs. Email
CoWyEssay@live.com or joycrim@hotmail.com or
programs@optimist.org for application and information as to which loc;
Merit-based; Essay Reqt
$6,000
Tamarac Optimist Club
Kathy Rife
2165 S. Monroe St
Denver CO 80210
Phone: 303-756-7428
Email: CoWyEssay@live.com
Optimist International Oratorical
(Speech) Contest
High school student younger than 18 in December. Speech topic
changes each year. Speeches are submitted through local optimist
clubs. Topic for 2010-2011 contest is: "If I were leader of the Free
World, the First Issue I would Address would be..." The; Merit-based
$2,500
East Boulder Optimist Club
Attention Chris Weber
Phone: 303-494-5768
Organization of Chinese Americans
UPS Scholarship
3 types of scholarships are listed with a total of about 38 scholarships
awarded. Requirements vary including first to attend college in their
family and financially disadvantaged. 1 page essay; Need-based; Min
GPA: 3.0; Ethnicity: Asian,Filipino,Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian
$2,000
OCA Scholarships
1322 18th St. NW
Washington DC 20036
Phone: 202-223-5500
Fax: 202-296-0540
Email: oca@ocanational.org
Orphan Foundation of America
Scholarships
Foundation offers a variety of scholarships and support programs to
students who meet one of the following criteria: were orphaned before
they turned 18; have been in foster care for one consecutive year at the
time they turn 18; have been adopted or take; Need-based; Merit-based;
Essay Reqt; Renewable
$5,000
Orphan Foundation of America
Mary Imler, Scholarship Program
Manager
21351 Gentry Drive
Suite 130
Sterling VA 20166
Phone: (571) 203-0270
Fax: (571) 203-0273
Email: scholarships@orphan.org
Otero Junior College Scholarships
This is the website for scholarships offered through Otero Junior College.
Several scholarships are offered, with varying deadlines. FAFSA
deadline is March 15. Some college scholarships have earlier deadlines;
Need-based; Merit-based
varies
31-Jan
P.E.O. Scholarship for Colorado
Residents
For WOMEN. For any advanced learning: community college,
vocational school, college. Preference given for nontraditional/vocational areas of study. Must be colorado resident, not
restricted to attendance at a college in colorado. Application in post
$1,000
P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational
Organization) GB Chapter
Sue Bristol
9199 Seven Arrows Trail
Lone Tree CO 80124-3068
Mail application to the above address.
For information, contact Liz Smith at
303-530-3356 or email her at
lizsmith@stanfordalumni.org
Phone: 303-530-3356
Email: sue1xx1xy@aol.com
29-Oct
P.E.O. Star Scholarship
For WOMEN. Must be recommended by a local PEO chapter.
Application to be made to Liz Smith, our chapter liaison. Application in
postgrad or online. Interview and essay required; Merit-based; Min GPA:
3.0; US Citizen; Essay Reqt
$2,500
P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational
Organization) GB Chapter
Liz Smith
PEO Chapter GB Liason
Phone: 303-530-3356
Email: lizsmith@stanfordalumni.org
1-Mar
PDK (Phi Delta Kappa) Propective
Educator Scholarship Program
High school senior interested in going into education with a connection to
PDK such as a member of PDK, daughter or grandchild of a Kappan,
have a reference letter written by a Kappan in good standing, or is
selected to represent a PDK chapter or is an un; Merit-based
$1,000
Phi Delta Kappa International
408 N. Union St., P.O. Box 7888
Bloomington IN 47405-7888
Phone: 800-766-1156
Fax: 812-339-0018
Email: scholarships@pdkintl.org
11-Mar
PFLAG scholarships
self-identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or as ally of GLBT
persons . Three$5,000 : Three 2,500 and ten 1,000 scholarships from
the national. Local scholarships availabe through universities. Essay;
transcript; letter of reference; Female
$5,000
Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays
Mekina Morgan
Safe Schools Coordinator
1828 L St. NW, Suite 660
Washington DC 20036
Phone: (202) 467-8180 ext. 212
Fax: 202-467-8194
Email: mmorgan@pflag.org
21-May
Pikes Peak Community College
Scholarships
This is the website for scholarships offered through Pikes Peak
Community College. Several scholarships are available; deadlines vary;
Need-based; Merit-based
varies
31-Mar
Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship
Program
Must be dependent of worker killed or permanently disabled in a workrelated accident with a Colorado-based employer and entitled to receive
benefits under the Colorado Workers' Compensation Act. Goal is to
provide scholarship money to every qualified st; Need-based; Essay
Reqt; Renewable
$5,000
28-Feb
Poetry Out Loud
To obtain information on the Natinal Contest, go to
www.poetryoutloud.org
21-Jan
Poudre Valley Rural Electric
Association Scholarship
Available for high school seniors and college undergraduates who are
dependents of parents who currently receive electric service from
Poudre Valley REA. (This area is north of Hwy 52 and west of the
Diagonal more or less. See map at website)
Thirteen s; Need-based; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0; Min SAT: 950; Min
ACT: 22; Essay Reqt
$2,000
24-Feb
Presidential Scholars Program
Selection occurs automatically based on SAT and ACT scores.
Application is by invitation only. Award is recognition at a weekend in
Washington, DC. NOT A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. If you receive a
letter indicating your selection, see your counselor or the; Merit-based;
US Citizen
no money
$200
Pinnacol Foundation
Elizabeth Starkey
7501 E. Lowry Blvd
Denver CO 80230-7006
Phone: 303-361-4775
Fax: 303-361-5775
Email: elizabeth.starkey@pinnacol.com
National Endowment for the Arts &
Poetry Foundation
Sheila Sears
Phone: 303-892-3852
Fax: 303-892-3848
Email: Sheila.Sears@state.co.us
Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association
Mark Daily
P.O. Box 272550
7649 REA Parkway
Ft. Collins CO 80527-2550
Phone: 970-282-6463
Fax: 970-226-2123
Email: mdaily@pvrea.com
United States Presidential Scholars
Program
Simone M. Olson, Acting Executive
Director
400 Maryland Ave SW
Washington DC 20202-8173
For information on the Arts component
contact National Foundation for
Advancement in the Arts 1-800-970ARTS/ www.nfaa.org
Phone: 202-401-0961, 319-341-277
Email: PSP@act.org
31-Jan
Princeton Prize in Race Relations
The candidate, a student in grades 9-12, must have been actively
involved in a volunteer activity in the last 12 months that has had a
significant, positive impact on race relations in his or her school or
community. Prize winners will be invited to att; Merit-based
30-Mar
Princeton University Leonard Milberg
'53 Secondary School Poetry Prize
For11th grade students. Submit up to three poems with name, address,
email address, telephone number and high school on each poem and
mail to the contact address; Merit-based
$500
Princeton University
Program in Creative Writing
Lewis Center for the Arts
6 New South
Princeton NJ 8544
30-Mar
Princeton University Ten-minute Play
Contest
best ten minute play by a high school junior; Merit-based
$500
Princeton University
Program in Theater
Lewis Center for the Arts
185 Nassau Street
Princeton NJ 8542
1-Mar
Print and Graphics Scholarship
Foundation (PGSF)
Annual competition for 300 scholarships to be awarded for preparation
for careers in the graphic communications industry at a 2- or 4-year
program leading to an associate or bachelor's degree recognized by the
graphic communications industry. Application; Merit-based; Min GPA:
3.0; Renewable
$1,500
Print and Graphics Scholarship
Foundation
Scholarhsip Competition
200 Deer Run Road
Sewickley PA 15143-2600
800-910-4283
Phone: 412.741.6860
Email: pqsf@piaqatf.org
26-Feb
Professional Engineers of Colorado
High School Bridge Building Contest
Open to all high school students across Colorado. Design and build a
model bridge and enter it into local, regional, national and international
competition. For information about mentoring, contact Roberta at email
or phone above. Applications and speci; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0
$40,000
Professional Engineers of Colorado
Noelle R. Cochran
3030 W. 81st Ave
Westminster CO 80031
Phone: 303-796-4611
Fax: 303-458-0002
Email: noelle_cochran@urscorp.com
Profile in Courage Essay Contest
The complete url for the essay contest is:
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education+and+Public+Programs/Profile+in+Co
urage+Award/Essay+Contest+for+High+School+Students/ If you go to
the website indicated, click "search" and then type in "profile in courage
es; Essay Reqt
$5,000
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
8-Jan
$1,000
Alumni Association of Princeton
University
Carlos King
PO Box 291
Princeton NJ 08542-0291
Carlos King, carlosking@comcast.net
Phone: 800-742-1036
Email: PPrize@princeton.edu
21-Jan
Project PAVE Transformations
Scholarship
Any high school senior who has experienced and overcome some form
of relationship violence (emotional, physical, or sexual).Must
demonstrate the character necessary to serve as a positive role model
and inspiration to others.10 scholarships awarded, rangi; Essay Reqt
$4,000
Project PAVE
Eryn Hoerig
2051 York Street
Denver CO 80205
Phone: 303-322-2382
Fax: 303-322-2382
Email: ehoerig@projectpave.org
1-Oct
Prom Guide Magazine Business
Minded or Beauty Scholarships
Each year, Prom Guide awards scholarships and prizes to students
based on different criteria. There are two scholarships with an Oct 1
deadline. One is for business mindedness. The other is for beauty. See
website for details and application
$5,000
Prom Guide Magazine
Garfield Bowen
Phone: 800-775-5701
Email: Garfield@PromGuide.com
1-May
Prom Guide Magazine Creativity
Scholarship
Each year, Prom Guide awards scholarships and prizes to students
based on different criteria. This scholarship is for creativity. A paper
application and a short Youtube video must be submitted. Deadline for
the Creativity scholarship is May1. See web s
$1,000
Prom Guide Magazine
Garfield Bowen
Phone: 800-775-5701
Email: Garfield@PromGuide.com
1-Nov
Prudential Spirit of Community Award Grades 9 - 12 An award for a student who has made a difference by
volunteering in the community. Nominate 1 for every 1,000 students;
Describe service activity / leadership activity. Applications avaliable in
September; Service Reqt
$1,000
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
International Scholarship and Tuition
Services
PO BOx 23737
Nashville TN 37202
Phone: 1-877-525-8491
Fax: 1-615-627-9697
varies
QuestBridge
120 Hawthorne Avenue
Suite 103
Palo Alto CA 94301
Phone: 888-275-2054
Email: questions@questbridge.org
$50,000
QuestBridge
120 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite 103
Palo Alto CA 94301
(888) 275-2054 (Toll-free)
Phone: (650) 331-3280
Fax: (650) 653-2516
Email: questions @questbridge.org
Pueblo Community College
Scholarships
This is the website for scholarships offered through Pueblo Community
College. All campuses have the same Scholarships web page.
Recommended FAFSA deadline is March 15. Deadlines for individual
scholarships can vary; Need-based; Merit-based
29-Mar
QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship This program provides high-achieving (most are in top 5% of the class)
Program for Juniors
low-income juniors with scholarships to aquire the knowledge necessary
to compete for admission to leading colleges. Awards include
scholarships to college summer programs, awards for; Need-based;
Merit-based
30-Sep
QuestBridge National College Match
Program
The college match program offers full 4-year scholarships covering
tuition, room & board for high achieving low-income students up to
$60,000 per year or for families with other circumstances creating
financial hardship. This program is both an admission; Need-based;
Merit-based; Renewable
30-Apr
Quota of Metro Denver Elsie Yarter
Memorial Scholarship
30-Apr
Students who are deaf or hearing impaired who are pursuing a degree in
deaf education or audiology. Application in PostGrad Center.
Transcripts, letters of recommendation; Disability Reqt: Must be deaf or
hearing impaired; Renewable
$1,000
Quota of Metro Denver
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 473831
Aurora Colorado 80047
Phone: 720-201-9166
Email: Quimdenver@aol.com
Quota of Metro Denver Mary Scofield single mothers attending college or vocational school or certificate to
Scholarship for Single Mothers
advance education. transcripts, letters of recommendation. Household
income less than $30,000 annually. Application in PostGrad Center and
online; Need-based; Female; Renewable
$1,000
Quota of Metro Denver
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 473831
Aurora CO 80047
Phone: 720-201-9166
Email: Qimdenver@aol.com
1-Mar
Red Rocks Community College
Scholarships
This is the website for scholarships offered through Red Rocks
Community College. Both campuses have the same Scholarships web
page; Need-based; Merit-based
varies
13300 West Sixth Avenue
Lakewood CO 80228
303.914.6256 (scholarships)
Phone: 303.914.6256
1-Mar
Regis University scholarships
Scholarship website for Regis University. Deadlines vary; Need-based;
Merit-based
varies
Regis University and private foundations
through Regis
3333 Regis Boulevard
Denver Colorado 80221-1099
Phone: 1.800.388.2366
15-Mar
Rocky Mountain College of Art &
Design scholarships
Rocky Mountain college awards artistic merit- based scholarshiops three
times a year on: Nov. 1, Jan, 1 and March 1. Must complete all
admissions requirements and must be accepted. Must submit a portfolio
of 15 to 20 pieces of work and informations abou; Need-based; Meritbased
varies
RMCAD Admissions Office
Attn: Scholarship Review Committee
1600 Pierce St
Lakewood CO 80214
Phone: 303/753-6046
1-May
Rocky Mountain Water Environment
Association (RMWEA) Bill Martin
Memorial Scholarship
High school students enrolling in a 2 or 4 year college or university for
study related to the water environment profession. Application online.
essay required plus references; Merit-based; Essay Reqt
$1,000
Rocky Mountain Water Environment
Association
Ray Kemp
City of Fort Collins Water Reclamation
3036 Environmental Drive
Fort Collins Colorado 80525
Phone: 970-221-6900
Fax: 970-221-6970
Email: rkemp@fcgove.com
1-Nov
Ron Brown Scholar Program
For academically talented African-American students who show
exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service
activities and demonstrate financial need. Nov 1 deadline makes student
eligible for other scholarships. For Ron Brown schola; Need-based;
Merit-based; Ethnicity: Black/African American; Renewable
$10,000
Ron Brown Scholar Program
1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206
Charlottesville VA 22901
Phone: 434-964-1588
Email: info@ronbrown.org
16-Feb
Ronald McDonald House Charities
(RMHC) Scholarship Program
4 Different Scholarships: 1) RMHC Scholars (no restrictions) 2) RMHC
for children of at least one parent of African American origin, 3) RMHC
for children of at least one parent of Asian-Pacific origin, and 4) RMHC
for children of at least one parent of Hi; Need-based; Merit-based;
Ethnicity: Asian,Black/African American,Hispanic/Latino,Pacific
Islander/Native Hawaiian,White; Essay Reqt; Service Reqt
$100,000
Ronald McDonald House
Scholarship Program Administrators
PO Box 22376
Nashville TN 37202
Phone: 866-851-3994
7-Oct
Rose Youth Foundation Jewish
Leadership Program
Membership open to Jewish high school students. Rose Youth
Foundation is a youth-led program. Each year, members decide how
they want to improve their Jewish community. Members identify issues
in the community, determine funding priorities and meet with
1-Dec
ROTC Air Force Scholarships
full scholarship can pay for all tuition and books - plus a monthly stipend;
Merit-based; Class Rank: 0.4; Min GPA: 3.0; Min SAT: 1100; Min ACT:
24; Renewable
10-Jan
ROTC Army Scholarship
Class Rank: Top 25%; Min GPA: 2.5; Min SAT: 920; Min ACT: 19; US
Citizen; Military Reqt: Serve in Army for 8 years; Renewable
Full tuition Phone: (210) 295-2005
and books
31-Jan
ROTC Navy/Marine Scholarship
See website for various programs; US citizen, Composite of 1050 on
Math and CR SAT or composite of 22 on ACT; teacher evaluations,
military obligation; apply online; Merit-based; Min SAT: 1050; Min ACT:
22; Renewable
Full tuition Captain Joseph Kistler
and books Recruiting Station Denver
225 E 16th Ave Suite 500
Denver CO 80203
303-929-1275
Phone: 303-832-2502
Email: joseph.kistler@marine.usmc.mil
15-Mar
Sachs Foundation Scholarships for
must be african american and resident of Colo. for 5 years, 3 letters of
African- American Colorado Residents recommendation; high school transcript; parents' tax return; Need-based;
Min GPA: 3.6; Residency: 5 year minimum Colorado resident; Ethnicity:
Black/African American; Renewable
No monitary Rose Community Foundation
award
Sarah Indyk
600 South Cherry Street, Suite 1200
Denver CO 80246
Phone: 303-398-7416
Email: sindyk@rcfdenver.org
$18,000
$5,000
U.S. Air Force
Air Force ROTC High School
Scholarship Section
551 E. Maxwell Blvd.
Maxwell AFB AL 36112-6106
Phone: 866-423-7682
Sachs Foundation
90 S. Cascade Av., Suite 1410
Colorado Springs CO 80903
Phone: 1-719-633-2353
15-Jan
SAE Engineering Scholarship Program Many scholarships for future engineers listed at this site, both
undesignated and school specific. Plan to earn a degree in engineering
or related science which include math, chemistry, physics, biology,
computer science. See: students.sae.org/awdschola; Merit-based; US
Citizen; Renewable
Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
This organization now uses the Sallie Mae free scholarship service,
which is where the link takes you. Results are scanty but results yielded
some scholarships that weren't usually displayed using other search
engines.
4-Mar
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the
Year (SAMMY)
Senior scholar athlete with leadership and community service and milk
experience. Application form online, involves short essay about how
milk is a part of your life. See website for official rules; Merit-based;
Essay Reqt
30-Apr
Scholarship Opportunity for the World Boulder area Sophmores, Juniors and Seniors. Short essay Airfare,
Affairs Seminar
transportation, tuition, room and board for week long event; Essay Reqt
15-May
Scientific Education and Research
Institute (SERI) Science Education
Scholarship
1-Mar
up to full
tuition
SAE International
Marge Milligan
SAE Engineering Scholarships
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale PA 15096-0001
Phone: 724-776-4970
College Aid Sources for Higher
Education
$7,500
Milk Processor Education Program and
USA Today
Vivien Godfrey
see below Boulder Valley Rotary Club
Ron Singh
1700 Pearl Street
Boulder CO 80301
Phone: 720-253-3018
Email: rsingh@vectrabank .com
$250 minimum award; for students interested in careers in medicine,
healthcare, veterinary, biology, chemistry and other life sciences related
occupations. Up to ten awards to be given.
Chosen institute of higher education must be located in CO
The webs; Merit-based; Essay Reqt
$1,000
Scientific Education and Research
Institute
Jackie Hartley, Education Coordinator
9005 Grant Street, Suite 100
Thornton CO 80229
Phone: 720-540-7374 ext 360
Email: jackie@theseri.com
See The Future Fund Scholarships for This award is for visually impaired and blind students who are Colorado
the Blind and Visually Impaired
residents. See the website for the vision loss criteria. Applicants for the
See the Future Scholarship will also be considered for a Kane - See the
Future "Full-Ride Tuition" Scholar; Need-based; Renewable
$2,500
See the Future Fund
PO Box 63022
Colorado Springs CO 80962
Fax: 719-471-3210
Email: slabarre@labarrelaw.com
15-Feb
1-Oct
Shell Oil Company Technical
Scholarship and Shell Oil Minority
Scholarship
This scholarship is for seniors planning to study geology, geophysics,
physics, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering,
geological engineering, geophysical engineering, mechanical
engineering or petroleum engineering at one of a l; Merit-based;
Renewable
Siemens Competition in Math, Science Science, Math, Technology competition. Submit research project; can
and Technology
be submitted as a team or individual; see your science teacher and the
website for more information; Merit-based
$2,500
$100,000
Shell Oil Company
M-D November, Program Coordinator
ETS Scholarship & Recognition
Programs
PO Box 6731
Princeton New Jersey 8541
Phone: 609-243-6549
Email: mnovember@ets.org
Siemens Foundation
170 Wood Ave South
Iselin NJ 8830
Phone: 877-822-5233
Email: foundation.us@siemens.com
28-Feb
Siemens Merit Scholarship for
Children of Employees
For Children of employees. Must take PSAT. Should apply for
scholarship program in junior year; Merit-based; Renewable
$1,500
Siemens Foundation
Kiesha Boykins
170 Wood Ave South
Iselin NJ 8830
Phone: 732-321-3150
Email: Kiesha.Boykins@siemens.com
1-Dec
Sierra Nevada College High School
Writing Contest
This writing competition is open to all U.S. high school juniors and
seniors. No entry fee required. There are three categories: poetry, fiction
and creative non-fiction (essay, memoir, or other). Students may enter all
three categories, but must follow c; Essay Reqt
varies
Sierra Nevada College
June Saraceno
SNC Writing Contest
999 Tahoe Blvd.
Incline Village NV 89451
Email: jsaraceno@sierranevada.edu
1-Apr
Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man
Scholarship
Male students who excel in scholarship, leadership, athletics and
community service. Offered at 260 universities across the US that have
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Chapters. Applicant is under no obligation
to join this organization to be eligible. See; Merit-based; Min GPA: 2.5;
Male
$1,000
Balanced Man Scholarship Selection
Committee
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
310 South Boulevard
Richmond VA 23220
14-Apr
Signet Classics Student Scholarship
Essay Contest
Junior or senior students between ages of 16 - 18; each English teacher
may submit one junior and one senior essay; Essay Reqt
$1,000
Penguin Group (USA)
Signet Classics Essay Student
Scholarship Contest
375 Hudson St
New York NY 10014
16-May
SIT Study Abroad Scholarships
SIT Study Abroad awarded $750,000 in scholarships in 2008. About
one-third of scholarship applicants receive financial assistance. Only SIT
Study Abroad participants can be considered for SIT Study Abroad
scholarships. Awards generally range from $500 to; Need-based
$5,000
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Scholarships
Female high school seniors who intend to enroll in engineering or
computer science at an ABET accredited college or university; 3.5+
GPA. Several Scholarships Available; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.5; US
Citizen; Female
$10,000
Society of Women Engineers
Scholarship Selection Committee
230 East Ohio Street, Suite 400
Chicago IL 60611-3265
Phone: (877) 793-4636
Email: scholarshipapplication@swe.org
1-Feb
Society Of Women Engineers
Female Colorado and Wyoming high school seniors who intend to enroll
Scholarships-Rocky Mountain Section in engineering or computer science, at an ABET accredited college or
(SWE-RMS)
university in the fall. Essay and 2 letters of Ref. required. High academic
ability, interest in math and science, s; Female
$5,000
Society Of Women Engineers Rocky
Mountain
Amanda C. Muller, Ph.D., Scholarship
Chair
SWE Rocky Mountain Section
205 S. Monarch St.
Aurora CO 80017
(Application available in Post Grad
Center.) or on-line
Phone: 937-361-0119
Email: amandacmuller@hotmail.com
30-Apr
Sons of Italy Colorado Scholarships
Applicant must be related to a member of the Denver Lodge #2075 or
become a member. Each year, five $1000 scholarships are awarded.
Must be able to identify Italian lineage. Application in Post Grad file.
Send application, transcript, letters of recommen; Merit-based; Min GPA:
3.0; Ethnic Reqt: Italian descent; Essay Reqt
$1,000
Order of Sons of Italy in America Denver
Lodge #2075
Adelaide Napier
Scholarship Selection Chair
5802 Pomona Drive
Arvada CO 80003
Phone: 303-669-2972
Email: Akaleka@aol.com
15-Apr
Sons of Italy Grand Lodge of Colorado US Citizen of Italian descent, transcript, two letters of recommendation,
Scholarships
resume, essay reflecting on how you identify with or celebrate your
Italian heritage. Application available online or in PostGrad Center; Meritbased; Ethnic Reqt: Italian descent
$1,500
Order of Sons of Italy in America
Grand Lodge of Colorado
Scholarship Selection Committee
PO Box 1231
Arvada CO 80001-1231
28-Feb
Sons of Italy National Scholarships
10 to 13 scholarships; $4,000-$25,000; Students of Italian-American
Heritage; essay required; $30 application fee which makes you a
member of the Sons of Italy; 2 letters of rec; 500-750 word essay; Two
different scholarships: one general, and one for lea; Merit-based; Ethnic
Reqt: Italian descent; Essay Reqt
$25,000
Sons of Italy Foundation
Addie Napier
National Leadership Grant Competition
219 E Street, NE
Washington D.C. 20002
303-669-2972
Phone: 202-547-2900
Email: nationaloffice@osia.org
21-Mar
St. Michael's Society Scholarship
Senior, transcript, essay (see website or postgrad center folder for
specific topic), listing of extra-curricular activities or clubs. The essay
topic for 2011: Our national debt is accruing at an alarming rate, with the
results affecting all younger gen; Merit-based; Essay Reqt
$1,750
St. Michael's Society
Mike Paulino
P.O. Box 21126
Denver CO 80221-0126
Frank Yantorno 303-288-1209
Phone: 303-888-2108
Email: societyofstmichael@comcast.net
15-Mar
Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship for
Cancer Survivors
CO high school senior survivor of childhood cancer ($1250 per
semester) Also one-time grants of $1,000-$2,000. See additional
CHildren's Cancer Scholarship listing in folder or on web site; Meritbased; Disability Reqt: cancer; Essay Reqt
$10,000
Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship
Foundation
1170 E. Long Place
Centennial CO 80122
Phone: 303-886-5018
Email: fmarchello@earthlink.net
Straightforward Media Vocational
See the web site for links to the six scholarships that are offered. Most
scholarship awards are $500 and are given four times per year.
22-Apr
Student-View Scholarship Program
This is a drawing for high school seniors. To enter, you need to fill out a
15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area at the
website. Winners will be announced in May.
$4,000
Student Insights Market Research for
Higher Education
c/o Student Insights
136 Justice
Valencia PA 16059
Phone: 724-612-3685
Email: contact@studentinsights.com
1-May
Sue Weatherley Asian Scholarship
Asian student, attends BVSD high school,
senior, financial need, academic record, short
essay. Application in postgrad. Info online, click on "Sue Weatherley
Asian Scholarship Fund" link; Need-based; Merit-based; Ethnicity: Asian;
Essay Reqt
$2,000
Sue Weatherley
Sue Weatherley Scholarship
Competition
2803 Cordry Court
Boulder CO 80303
Mary Sue Moore
Phone: 303-413-6301
Fax: 303-545-6942
$500
1-May
Team College in Colorado (CIC)
Scholarship
Write a one-page essay and attend a Team CIC presentation during the
school year. Winners will be based on the essay's description of the
student's passion to succeed. Application online; Merit-based; Essay
Reqt
$1,000
College in Colorado
Ashley Sakker
1560 Broadway, Suite 1700
Denver CO 80202
Email: ashley.sakker@cic.state.co.us
30-Sep
Teamsters James R. Hoffa Memorial
Scholarship
Child or grandchild of Teamsters member. Three different scholarships
including an essay contest. Essay contest deadline is 9/30 but the other
memorial scholarship deadline is 3/31 and requires top 15% of class,
SAT/ACT scores, etc. See website; Need-based; Merit-based; Class
Rank: Top 15%; Renewable
$2,500
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
25 Louisiana Ave NW
Washington DC 20001
Phone: 202-624-7471
Fax: 202-624-7475
Email: scholarship@teamster.org
1-Mar
Through the Looking Glass
Scholarship - Students of Parents w/
Disabilities
For a high school senior with at least one parent with a disability. Criteria
include academic performance, community activities and service, letters
of recommendation and an essay describing the experience of growing
up with a parent with a disability.
$1,000
Through the Looking Glass
Scholarships Coordinator
3075 Adeline St., Ste 120
Berkeley CA 94710
Phone: 800-644-2666
Email: scholarships@lookingglass.org
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
At the above website, click on STUDENTS in the header bar, then on
MONEY FOR COLLEGE, which will show a list of scholarship menu
items. Awards are based on merit, but financial need is also required.
For TMCF awards, most recipients come from families wit; Need-based;
Merit-based
Varies
80 Maiden Lane #2204
New York New York 10038
Phone: 212-573-8497
2-Feb
Toshiba NSTA Explora Vision Contest CONTEST H.S. Level (10-12) Team competition (up to four students)
combining science and vision of future technology; create graphics of
web pages to illustrate ideas for future; Merit-based
Trinidad State Junior College
Scholarships
This is the website for scholarships offered through Trinidad State Junior
College in Colorado. Both campuses have the same Scholarships web
page. Their recommended FAFSA deadline is April 1 but scholarships
have both earlier and later deadlines; Need-based; Merit-based
$10,000
varies
Toshiba NSTA Explora Vision Awards
1840 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington VA 22201-3000
Phone: 703-243-7100
1-Feb
Tuskegee Airmen Scholarships
Information online. Application in Postgrad file. Submit to Denver
Chapter at contact address, will be screened and forwarded to national
contest. Two page essay with biographical sketch and educational
aspirations. One page essay on "The Tuskegee Airm; Need-based;
Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0; Residency: Colorado; Essay Reqt
$1,500
Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship
Foundation
Ronald Clarke, President
Tuskegee Airmen Herbert Hooks Denver
Chapter
PO Box 370431
Denver Colorado 80237
Phone: 303-530-3431
Email: ronald.clarke@comcast.net
Tylenol Scholarship
Application posted on above website in early spring. Juniors and
Seniors; intend to major in areas that will lead to careers in health related
fields; leadership in community activities; 100-200 word essay on
personal goals & aspirations; transcript requ; Merit-based; Essay Reqt
$10,000
Tylenol Brand Scholarship Fund
Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of
America, Inc
1505 Riverview Rd., PO Box 88
St. Peter MN 56082
Tzu Chi Scholars
transcript, financial aid information, two letters of recommendation, twopage autobiography and why you should be awarded a scholarship, onepage essay about Tzu Chi based on information you've studied (see their
websites). Application in Post Grad Cent; Need-based; Merit-based; Min
GPA: 3.0; Essay Reqt
$1,000
Tzu Chi Foundation USA
Attn: Tzu Chi Scholars Program
534 W. Belt Line Rd.
Richardson TX 75080
Phone: 972-680-8869
20-May
UCB Keppra Family Epilepsy
Scholarship Program
Senior; Epilepsy patient or family member/caregiver of an epilepsy
patient; US resident; Student who demonstrates academic achievement,
strong record of participation in activities outside of school; essay, 3
letters of recommendation, transcript, photo; Merit-based; Disability
Reqt: epilepsy patient or family member of epileptic; Essay Reqt
$5,000
Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
20300 Civic Center Drive #250
Southfield MI 48076-4128
800-377-6226
Phone: 1-866-825-1920
31-Jan
Union Plus Scholarship
Children of current and retired members of unions participating in any
Union Plus program may apply. Scholarships range from $500-$4,000
for university, college, trade school or technical training. Applicants are
evaluated according to academic ability,; Need-based; Merit-based
$4,000
Union Plus Education Foundation
c/o Union Privilege
PO Box 34800
Washington DC 20043-4800
27-May
1-Mar
United Black Women of Boulder Valley Must be African-American graduating senior and a resident of Boulder
(UBWBV)
County based on service, social activities GPA, income, essay. Web site
does not contain application details; contact Malaika Pettigrew for more
information; Need-based; Merit-based; Ethnicity: Black/African American;
Essay Reqt; Service Reqt
$500
Joan Washington Scholarship Fund
Malaika Pettigrew
PO Box 17602
Boulder CO 80308-7602
Phone: 303-661-0139
Email: malaikap@mindspring.com
3-Jun
United Food and Commercial Workers Children/Dependents of UFCW member, strong academic achievement,
Union Scholarship
community involvement, essay; Need-based; Merit-based; Academic
Reqt: good test scores
$8,000
United Food and Commercial Workers
Union
Scholarship Program
1775 K Street N.W.
Washington DC 20006
Email: scholarship@ufcw.org
1-Jun
United Methodist Youth Organization
Scholarships
Organization offers two scholarships to students affiliated with the United
Methodist denomination. These awards are for the first year
undergraduate study, are non-renewable, and may be up to $1,000 for
full-time study; US Citizen
$1,000
United Methodist Youth Organization
Division on Ministries with Young People
1001 19th Ave. South
Nashville TN 37212
Phone: 615-340-7184
Fax: 615-340-7063
Email: youngpeople@gbod.org
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
Scholarships & Grants
This web site lists corporate (such as General Mills, Google, Lockheed
Martin) and foundation (such as NAACP, Gates Millenium) sponsored
scholarships for African-American students as well as providing
information about the UNCF General Scholarship. The; Need-based;
Merit-based; Min GPA: 2.5; Ethnicity: Black/African American
varies
United Negro College Fund
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr.
Fairfax VA 22031
Phone: 1-800-331-2244
United Power Scholarship
For students whose families are served by United Power. This does not
include Boulder, but does include Broomfield, Firestone, and a variety of
other outlying areas. Several scholarships are listed. One application
form. See website. For vocational a; Need-based; Merit-based; Essay
Reqt
$1,000
United Power
Cindy Adam
P.O. Box 929
Brighton CO 80601
Phone: 303-659-0551
United States Association for Blind
Athletes (USABA)
for students with blindness or visual impairments, must have participated
in USABA sports program; applicants judged on academic and
extracurricular record; Merit-based; Disability Reqt: blindness or visual
impairments
$500
United States Institute of Peace
National Peace Essay Contest
Any student, grades 9 thru 12 essay contest. 2011 topic: Governance,
Corruption and Conflict. Guidebook in PostGrad file cabinet with more
instructions or from website. Also available at website is a study guide.
1-$1,000 award, each state, along with a; Merit-based; Essay Reqt
1-Mar
15-Aug
1-Feb
$10,000
Arthur and Helen Copeland Scholarships
Mark Lucas
33 North Institute Street
Colorado Springs CO 80903
Phone: 719-630-0422
United States Institute of Peace
1200 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202.429.7178
Fax: 202.429.6063
Email: essaycontest@usip.org
18-Oct
United States Senate Youth Program
Junior or senior serving in a student elected capacity such as student
body officer, class officer, student council representative, representative
to district, regional, or state-level civic or educational organization; 2
delegates and 2 alternates select
$5,000
Colorado Dept.of Education
Lynn Bamberry, Senate Youth Program
Coordinator
1500 Broadway, Suite 1450
Denver CO 80203-5149
Phone: 303-866-6813
Email: bamberry_l@cde.state.co.us
28-Feb
University Hills Rotary Scholarships
Student must live in Rotary District 5450 (includes Boulder), US citizen,
and have intent to major in science , math, or engineering at a college in
Colorado.
Applications are in the counseling office or online.
400 word essay explaining why you wish to p; Need-based; Merit-based;
Min GPA: 3.0; Essay Reqt; Renewable
$3,500
University Hills Rotary Club Foundation
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 102767
Denver CO 80250
Email: william.g.rector@kp.org
1-Mar
University of Colorado Boulder
Scholarships
This is the website for all scholarships offered through CU Boulder.
FAFSA due March 1st for need based awards. At least 10 scholarships
are available with specific essay requirements. Another 26 may be
applied for with a common essay topic and procedur; Need-based; Meritbased
varies
1-Mar
University of Colorado Colorado
Springs scholarships
Scholarship and financial website for University of Colorado at Colorado
Springs. Deadlines vary; Need-based; Merit-based
varies
1-Mar
University of Colorado Denver
Scholarships
CU Denver financial aid website; Need-based; Merit-based
varies
University of Colorado Denver
1-Mar
University of Northern Colorado
University of Northern Colorado scholarship website. Deadlines vary;
Need-based; Merit-based
varies
UNC and private foundations through
UNC
31-Mar
US Bank Scholarship Program
RANDOM DRAWING; Program runs from October through March; US
citizen or permanent resident alien; senior; online application; 40
selected; Commercial enterprise: US Bank wants students to visit
website and apply.
$1,000
US Bank
Mary Anne dRomero-Hunter
P O Box 470014
Aurora Co 80047
Phone: 1-800-242-1200, ext.3777
Email: maryanne.hunter@usbank.com
5-Nov
USHLI Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestory and student must be
for Young Hispanic Leaders
able to attend the Annual Midwest Hispanic Student Leadership
Concerence in Chicago, in February. Leadership essay and 3 letters of
recommendation required; Need-based; Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino;
Hispanic/Latino; Essay Reqt
$1,000
United States Hispanic Leadership
Institute
431 S. Dearborn, Suite 1203
Chicago Il 60605
Phone: 312-427-8683
20-Feb
Vegetarian Scholarship Award
Senior who promote vegetarianisam and will be attending a U.S college.
Essay on how you have promoted vegetarianism. Recommendations;
Essay Reqt
$5,000
Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore MD 21203
Phone: 410-366-8343
Email: vrg@vrg.org
1-Mar
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Scout of the Year Scholarship
The VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship program provides a $5,000
award to an outstanding scout who is the recipient of a Boy Scout Eagle
award, a Venture Scouting Silver Award or a Sea Scout Quartermaster
Award. Second-place winner receives $3,000 award.
$5,000
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW Programs
406 West 34th Street
Kansas City MO 64111
Susan Wilson
Phone: (816) 756-3390, Ext. 220
Email: swilson@vfw.org
1-Nov
Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of
Democracy Scholarship Competition
For high school students in grades 9-12. Competition-Requires an audio
essay on a theme related to patriotism chosen annually. You will need
to make a recording of your essay. national finals are in Washington
DC. 2009 theme is "Does America still hav; Merit-based; Essay Reqt
$30,000
Veterans of Foreign Wars
James L. Brown
Post 807 Meles Jain Post
PO Box 17592
Boulder CO 80302
Phone: (303)460-9557
15-Apr
Visit Denver Foundation Scholarship
Undergraduate students pursuing degrees in hospitality and tourism
industry at accredited, four-year universities, colleges, or community
colleges in Colorado. US citizen. Interview. Essay; Merit-based; Min
GPA: 2.0; Essay Reqt; Renewable
$5,000
Visit Denver Foundation
Nikcole Wernert
1555 California Street, Suite 300
Denver CO 80202
Phone: 303-571-9453
Fax: 303-892-1636
Email: nwernert@visitdenver.com
Wal Mart Foundation
access code: SWCS (apply through www.applyists.net) Three
scholarships available all need based. One for general public Sam
Walton Scholarship. Two for dependants of Wal Mart employees.
Applications online after November 2; Need-based; Min GPA: 2.5
$3,000
WalMart
Walmart Home Office
702 SW 8th Street
Bentonville Arkansas
15-Jan
Washington Crossing Foundation
National Scholarship Awards
At website, click on "scholarships" for informmation. Seniors planning
careers in government service; one page essay and recommendation.
Updated information is posted annually by July 1 on web site. Apply
online; Merit-based; US Citizen; Essay Reqt; Renewable
$5,000
Washington Crossing Foundation
PO Box 503
Levittown PA 19058-0503
Phone: 215-949-8841
5-Aug
Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS Program
& Scholarship Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes drawings in February, May, and August for students
enrolled in Wells Fargo College Steps.
$1,000
Wells Fargo Bank
PO Box 5185
Sioux Falls SD 57117-9761
Phone: 1-888-511-7302
Fax: 1-800-456-0561
Email: collegesteps@wellsfargo.com
3-Oct
Wendy's High School Heisman
For high school students who excel in academics, athlethics and student
leadership. Must have min of "B" average grade, and participate in at
least one of 27 sports sanctioned by the National Federation of State
High School Associations; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0
$500
Wendy's
Phone: 1-800-205-6367
Email: www.act.org/wendys/contact.html
1-Mar
Western State College of Colorado
scholarship website for Western State College of Colorado. deadlines
vary; Need-based; Merit-based
varies
Western Union Scholarships
Foundation awards 95 scholarships to refugees, immigrants, single
parents and others to achieve their educational goals. Each recipient
has overcome overwhelming odds to succeed in school and life. Most
are the first in their family to go to college.
$5,000
Western Union
475 17th Street, Suite 800
Denver CO 80202
Phone: 303-837-0788
Fax: 303-837-1409
Email: wufamily@ile.org
15-Jan
White Rose Scholarship
a gay/lesbian/transgender non-profit group founded in 1974 approx. 10
scholarships awarded per year-$2000 each US citizen; CO resident for
past year; financial need; community involvement; 3.0 minimum GPA; 2
letters of recommendation; Need-based; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0; US
Citizen; Residency: Colorado; Service Reqt
$2,500
White Rose Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship Selection Committee
PO Box 100811
Denver CO 80250-0811
Annie Brenman-West
Phone: 303-322-1262
Email:
whiterosecressywest@denvercourt.org
14-Mar
Women's Foundation of Colorado
Dottie Lamm Award
2 Sophomore girls; under 17 yrs old; community service in & out of
school; leadership skills; nomination required; interest in equal
opportunity for women in society; Female; Service Reqt
$1,500
The Women's Foundation of Colorado
Roweena Naidoo
The Chambers Center
1901 East Ashbury Av, 3rd Floor
Denver CO 80208
Phone: 303-285-2971
Email: roweenan@wfco.org
1-Feb
Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES)
Competition
The YES Competition for original student research. Awards go to juniors
and seniors who conduct outstanding research projects that apply
epidemiological methods of analysis to a health-related issue.
$50,000
The College Board
11955 Democracy Drive
Reston VA 20190
(877) 358-6777
Phone: (571) 485-3000
Email: yes@collegeboard.org
1-Apr
Young Native Writers Essay Contest
Must be Native American high school student, grades 9-12, who have a
significant and current relationship with a Native American tribal
community. 1200 word essay, based on peronal knowledge and
research information. See website for writing prompt and rul; Meritbased; Ethnicity: American Indian/Alaska Native; Essay Reqt
$2,500
25-Feb
Zeta Phi Beta & Z Community
Foundation Scholarship for Women
For senior women with scholastic achievement and active participation in not specified
community service who plan to attend an accredited four year college or
university. Applications are available online and will include a typed
essay, transcript and two letters of r; Need-based; Merit-based; Female
15-Mar
Zonta Foothills Club of Boulder County volunteer leadership and interest in civic causes, especially the status of
Young Women in Public Affairs Award women; application available in post grad center and on website. Send
the application to local organization at the contact address and they will
forward it to nat'l org; Merit-based; Female; Essay Reqt; Service Reqt
$3,000
The Holland & Knight Charitable
Foundation
Young Native Writers
P.O. Box 2877
Tampa FL 33601-2877
Phone: 866-452-2737
Email: nativewriters@hklaw.com
Z Community Foundation & Zeta Zeta
Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Sham Tzegai ATTN Scholarship
Committee
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
135 S. Washington Avenue
Louisville CO 80027
Phone: 720-341-2790
Email: scholarship@zphibzzz.org
Zonta Foothills Club of Boulder County
Helen Coffey
Zonta Foothills Club
16492 Aliante Drive
Broomfield CO 80023
Phone: 303-665-5032
Email: president@zontafoothills.org