by Gia Correa |
Last Updated: January 7, 2025 The purpose of this detailed listing of Colorado scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for Colorado students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
$1,000 Scholarship gives out 500 $1,000 scholarships. Students who are pursuing a two-year or four-year degree in any major are eligible to apply for the Ford Built Tough – $1,000 Scholarship. The application deadline is January 9th. Learn more here.
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Colorado offers up to $6,000 for young engineers. In order to apply, you must pursue an ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering, maintain full-time enrollment at an accredited Colorado university, show interest in engineering, and have relevant work experience in the last three years. The deadline to apply is January 21st. Find out more here.
InspirASIAN Scholarship Program gives a $2000 award to support graduating high school seniors with their college education. Applicants must have a 3.4 GPA, plan to attend college/university, be a citizen, and be a resident of one of the following states where we currently have participating InspirASIAN chapters. The deadline to apply is January 31st. Learn more here.
Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR) honors and awards high school students who have made substantial contributions to racial justice and understanding in their schools or communities through voluntary activities. Each of the Princeton Prize in Race Relations recipients receives an award of $1,000. The application deadline is January 31st. Learn more here.
February
Clinton Helton Special Manufacturing Scholarship is for full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a manufacturing engineering or technology degree program at one of the following Colorado universities: All of the campuses of Colorado State University and the University of Colorado are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The awarded amount varies. Applicants for the scholarship must have completed at least 30 college credits and must be interested in pursuing a career in engineering or engineering technology. The deadline to apply is February 1st. Learn more here.
Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship Program Accepted applicants may receive up to $3,000. This scholarship is not renewable, however, applicants can re-apply for up to 4 years. In order to be eligible, you must be the dependent son or daughter of a full-time or part-time employee of Simon Property Group who has been employed for at least one year, be 23 years old or younger, Be a high school senior or current college student planning to enroll in full-time; undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school. The deadline to apply is February 14th. Learn more here.
The Pinnacol Foundation College Scholarship Program rewards $4,700 per student per year. This money may only be used for the costs of attending school, therefore, it can be used for four-year, two-year, or trade programs at accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, and vocational schools. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 – 25, have a high school diploma, GED, or be a high school senior, they must maintain a GPA of 2.0, and must be a child or dependent of a worker who was injured or killed in a compensable work-related accident during the course and scope of employment with a Colorado-based employer and was entitled to receive benefits under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Learn more here.
Fast Forward Scholarship awards $1,000 to $5,000 to graduating high school students who plan on pursuing a one or two-year technical or vocational certification or associates degree. To qualify, applicants must be graduating from one of the following high schools: Aspen, Basalt, Roaring Fork, Bridges, Glenwood Springs, Yampah Mountain, Coal Ridge, Rifle, and Grand Valley high schools. Eligible programs include dental or health care assistance, radiation technology, auto mechanics, welding, electrical engineering, CAD/CAM systems, cosmetology, culinary arts, physical therapy, and veterinary tech. Students must consider Colorado Mountain College if a course is offered. If accepted, students must exhibit good character traits and dedication and succeed in their program. Awards are based on financial need. The deadline to apply is February 21st. More details here.
Tom Peirce & Melanie Peirce Brown Memorial Scholarship awards students who exhibit a passion for the environment, appreciation of diversity, and social conscience. To qualify, applicants must be graduating from Aspen or Basalt high school and plan on attending a two or four-year accredited college or university. The deadline to apply is February 21st. More details here.
Aaron Roberts-Gray Memorial Scholarship awards graduating seniors from Glenwood Springs High School. To qualify, applicants must be male and plan on attending an accredited college, university, or vocational school. The deadline to apply is February 21st. More details here.
Harley Baldwin Memorial Scholarship awards first generation college students. To qualify, applicants need to be graduating from one of the following high schools: Aspen, Basalt, Roaring Fork, and Glenwood Springs. Applicants must enroll full-time at an accredited two or four-year college or university. Awards are based on financial need. The deadline to apply is February 21st. More details here.
Braden Q. Bruington Basalt High School Scholarship awards graduating high school students who demonstrate ingenuity, selflessness, and a desire to help others. To be eligible, applicants must be graduating from Basalt high school. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, applicants must be planning to attend a four-year college or university and demonstrate financial need. The deadline to apply is February 21st. More details here.
Jake Sekich Scholarship awards $2000 to students with a passion for agriculture. To qualify, applicants must be graduating from Mead High School or Roosevelt High School. They must plan to attend a vocational/trade school, a 2-year college, or a 4-year college/university in fall with the intention of pursuing a career in agriculture. The deadline to apply is February 28th. More details here.
Mark Martinez Scholarship awards $10,000 to High School Seniors from Frederick High School. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 with no F’s on their transcript. Applicants must attend an accredited four-year college or university for the upcoming fall semester. The deadline to apply is February 28th. More details here.
Catherine C. Owen Scholarship awards $1,500 to graduating seniors from a St. Vrain Valley School District High School. Applicants must attend the University of Northern Colorado or an accredited Christian college or university for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. The deadline to apply is February 28th. More details here.
March
Charles W. Margolf Higher Education Scholarship Award presents $2,750 to graduate students from Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. This scholarship is designed to help individuals’ advancement in the coal mining industry. In order to be eligible, you must be a previous winner of the Charles W. Margolf Higher Education Scholarship Award. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Find out more here.
Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Engineering/Geology Scholarship Students entering their junior or senior year at a four-year school are eligible for the Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Engineering/Geology Scholarship. Students must be citizens of the United States and residents of one of the RMCMI’s eight member states, which are Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. The scholarships are up to $5,000 over a year period. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.
Alisa’s Angels Scholarship awards $5,000 scholarships to 8 students who are committed to helping others. $2500 will be available the first year of school. The remainder will be available in following years if the student is in good standing. The scholarship funds can only be used for books, and tuition, and will be issued directly to the school. You must have a gpa of 2.75 or higher. Lastly you can use the scholarship towards any college, university, community college, or qualified trade school. The application is due March 1st. Learn more here.
Don E. Neuburger Memorial Scholarship Elevations Foundation awards the Don E. Neuburger Memorial Scholarship. Applicants must be high school seniors in an accredited highschool in Colorado’s Thompson School District. This scholarship rewards $500 – $5,000. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.
Wm. C. “Bill” Sterner Memorial Scholarship The Wm. C. “Bill” Sterner Memorial Scholarship is for high school seniors attending an accredited Colorado high school who are applying and preparing to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder. The deadline is March 1st. Learn more here.
Women in College Project helps a single mother afford to attend college classes at Front Range Community College and complete a high school equivalency (HSE) diploma. Applicants must be residents of Larimer County, have income at or below 25% of the Federal Poverty Line, and have taken the TABE pre-test scores are a minimum of 576 on the Reading and 537 on the Math. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.
Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships Students 21 and under about to enter their 1st year of college are eligible to apply. Furthermore, in order to apply the applicant must meet the height requirements of TCI which is 5′ 10″ (178 cm) for women, and 6′ 2″ (188 cm) for men. TCI Foundation awards multiple scholarships of up to $1000 each. The deadline to apply is March 7th. Learn more here.
Latin American Educational Foundation gives out a merit based scholarship. The amount varies. In order to apply, you must be a Colorado resident, of Hispanic heritage or actively involved in the Hispanic community, going to an accredited college, university or vocational school, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Learn more here.
Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship gives out $40,000 to $50,000 in scholarships. Only African American Colorado high school seniors who will be attending college in the fall are eligible for the Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship. Applicants must have lived in Colorado for at least five years, and they must have a 3.0 GPA. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Learn more here.
Colorado Garden Foundation offers scholarships to Colorado residents that are pursuing a career in horticulture or related fields. In order to apply, applicants must be attending a college or university in Colorado. The scholarships include a full-ride, ungraduated, or graduate scholarship. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Learn more here.
CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship The CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship provides financial aid to African-American or Black students pursuing a degree in the performing arts. Theater, drama, comedy, music, dance, opera, marching bands, and other forms of performance art are all examples of performing arts. Eligible candidates must have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and they must be enrolled full-time in an authorized academic institution. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Learn more here.
CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship helps African-American and Black students pursue degrees in the visual arts. Architecture, pottery, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, sketching, video production, and so on are examples of visual arts. Eligible candidates must have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and they must be enrolled full-time in an authorized academic institution. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Learn more here.
Pikes Peak Kiwanis Scholarships awards upstanding members who are dedicated to leading Colorado communities into a better future. Applicants must be a high school senior and attend an accredited college or university in Colorado. They must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a full time student. They must be a Pikes Peak area resident, and provide two personal recommendations. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More details here.
Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship awards $1,000 to college-bound seniors who’ve overcome a cancer diagnosis. Applicants must submit a transcript, ACT/SAT scores, medical verification, and a 500-word essay describing how cancer developed their character. Survivors can also receive the American Cancer Society’s Great West Division Scholarship.The deadline is March 16th. Learn more here.
NIADA Foundation Regional Scholarships offers awards up to $3500 to high school seniors who have shown good academic, leadership and service in the community. To be eligible, applicants must legally reside in required regions, have outstanding academic achievement records, and have a positive attitude in college work. The deadline to apply is March 21st. Read more here.
CCHS/CR Scholarship awards $1,500 to Colorado high school seniors or college students who are enrolled in a college/university in Colorado. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and a resident of Colorado for their last two years of high school. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate significant experience in volunteer work and community service. The deadline to apply is March 22nd. More details here.
Coloradans for Nebraska Scholarships offers Scholarships to Colorado high school graduates that will be or are attending the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, the University of Nebraska at Kearney, or the University of Nebraska at Omaha, or University of Nebraska Medical Center. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in order to be eligible for the second half of the scholarship money. The deadline to apply is March 24th. Learn more here.
CBC Spouses Essay Contest The awarded amount varies.This competition allows academically gifted and highly driven high school juniors and seniors a chance to address a topic that reflects some of our communities most important challenges through an essay. A special committee of CBC Spouses judges the submissions. The deadline to apply is March 29th. Learn more here.
April
Awards $1,200. The Western Governors’ Association is pleased to introduce “Celebrate the West,” a regional art competition in which high school students are challenged to create pieces inspired by their home state. The tournament is only open to kids in high school and homeschooled students. Furthermore, students participating must be in a school in Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Learn more here.
Captain Jeff Kuss Aviation Scholarship Amounts vary. Eligible candidates must be Colorado residents from ages 16-25. Individuals under 18 need parental consent. Furthermore, you must provide your school report cards and have a GPA of 3.0. The deadline to apply is April 15th. Learn more here.
Partner Colorado Foundation Scholarships Applicants may receive up to $1,000. In order to apply you must be a Colorado resident and go to school based in Colorado, be between 17 to 40 years old, carry a course load of at least 9 credit hours, and have good academic progress. The deadline to apply is April 30th. Learn more here.
The Alexander Foundation Scholarship The Alexander Foundation is a public non-profit, philanthropic organization. They have three education scholarships, dedicated to caring for the LGBTQIA+ community to overcome barriers they may face in pursuit of academic success. In order to apply, applicants must be part of the LGBTQIA+ community, be a Colorado resident, and be pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education in the state of Colorado. The deadline to apply is on April 5. Learn more here.
Lynch Family Legacy Scholarships awards high school senior varsity athletes from the Denver and greater Colorado area. Applicants are selected based on academic status, athletics, community involvement, financial need, and leadership. The deadline to apply is April 1st. More details here.
Diane Hoppe Memorial Scholarship awards $2000 to a Colorado High School Senior or a Colorado College Freshman with an interest in pursuing western water issues. Applicants must be enrolled in good standing in a high school, trade school, technical school, community college, or a four-year accredited college in Colorado. Applicants must be interested in the topic of western water and willing to attend a meeting with the Colorado Water Conservation Board to present how their academic pursuits have impacted their interest and or knowledge of water. The deadline to apply is April 1st. More details here.
MCA Failure Fair Scholarships applicants can receive scholarships ranging from $500 to $10,000. Applicants must be High school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher with plans to attend an accredited a year college and they must submit an innovative and risk-taking creative drawing, painting, sculpture, dance, theatrical production, or musical composition along with a 500-word essay description of the project. The deadline is April 1st. Learn more here.
Celebrate The West High School Art Competition Awards $1,200. The Western Governors’ Association is pleased to introduce “Celebrate the West,” a regional art competition in which high school students are challenged to create pieces inspired by their home state. The tournament is only open to kids in high school and homeschooled students. Furthermore, students participating must be in a school in Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Learn more here.
The Alexander Foundation Scholarship The Alexander Foundation is a public non-profit, philanthropic organization. They have three education scholarships, dedicated to caring for the LGBTQIA+ community to overcome barriers they may face in pursuit of academic success. In order to apply, applicants must be part of the LGBTQIA+ community, be a Colorado resident, and be pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education in the state of Colorado. The deadline to apply is on April 5. Learn more here.
Amounts vary. Eligible candidates must be Colorado residents from ages 16-25. Individuals under 18 need parental consent. Furthermore, you must provide your school report cards and have a GPA of 3.0. The deadline to apply is April 15th. Learn more here.
Bradley D. Gendron Memorial Scholarship gives out a $1,000 scholarship to high school seniors who’ve successfully managed to live with diabetes. This is a merit-based scholarship for full-time freshmen who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, reside in Colorado for at least 12 months, and show active involvement in the diabetes community. The deadline to apply is April 15th. Learn more here
Credit Union of Colorado Foundation gives out ten $5,000 scholarships. In order to be eligible applicants must be Colorado residents with plans to attend an accredited college or university as an undergraduate taking at least 12 credit hours. Furthermore, applicants must maintain a minimum of a 3.5 GPA in high school or as a college undergraduate. Applicants should have a track record of volunteering in the community or at school. Lastly, there is no automatic scholarship renewal so students must reapply each year. The deadline to apply is April 15th. Learn more here.
Horatio Alger State Scholarship helps students with financial aid of up to $10,000 from all 50 states who have shown courage and endurance in the face of hardship. Recommendations, an essay, and a GPA of 2.0 or better are required to apply. The deadline to apply is April 15th. Learn more here.
Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors The Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the Sallie Mae Fund come together to provide financial aid to exceptional students attending authorized post-secondary schools. Twenty-five students who have completed a two-year, four-year, or trade/vocational certificate/certification program will be chosen to earn a scholarship worth up to $10,000.00. Applicants must be high school seniors planning to enroll as full-time students at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program, be a US citizen or permanent resident, be Pell Grant-eligible, and be a diverse candidate or from an underserved community. The deadline to apply is April 25th. Learn more here.
CSF Fiesta Queen Scholarship and Pageant The Colorado State Fair Fiesta Queen Pageant selects an ambassador to represent the diverse Hispanic population and culture at the Colorado State Fair and provides scholarships to highly qualified young women who will serve as the Fiesta Queen and her Court.The Fiesta Committee will award a grand prize scholarship in the amount of $4,000 to the Fiesta Queen, $2,200 to her first attendant, $1,800 to her second attendant, and $1,500 to her third attendant. The candidate chosen as Miss Congeniality will be awarded a trophy and a $500 prize. The awards will be payable to any Colorado institution of higher learning, upon proof of full-time enrollment. The application must be postmarked or submitted by April 27. Learn more here.
MGMA Western Section Scholarship gives out up to $5,000 to undergraduate and graduate students stepping outside traditional clinical-related professions for administration. Applicants need to submit a brief narrative, resume, transcript, and three recommendations. The deadline to apply is April 29th. Learn more here.
Partner Colorado Foundation Scholarships Applicants may receive up to $1,000. In order to apply you must be a Colorado resident and go to school based in Colorado, be between 17 to 40 years old, carry a course load of at least 9 credit hours, and have good academic progress. The deadline to apply is April 30th. Learn more here.
Centennial Collegiate Scholarship offers $500 – $2,000 per year in awards. Their goal is to raise awareness of career opportunities in the mental health field. Applicants must be majoring in Psychology. Essay and recommendations are required. The application must be postmarked no later than April 30th. Learn more here.
AAUW Aurora Colorado Branch Scholarship awards at least one $1,000 scholarship to an Aurora resident who is currently enrolled in or plans to enroll at an accredited Colorado college or university. This year 5 applicants would be awarded $2,500. The student must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. As it is a local scholarship supported by various fundraisers, they often give out more than one scholarship. The deadline to apply is April 30th. Learn more here.
AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship AISES for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation (BNSF) awards $10,000 in scholarships. This scholarship is available for American Indian high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. These students must also reside in one of the 23 states serviced by the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Pacific Corporation and its affiliated companies. These states include Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, or Iowa. The deadline to apply is April 30th. Learn more here.
Alma M Poe Scholarship awards graduating high school students who display high academic achievement. To qualify applicants must be graduating from one of the following high schools: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson, or applicants have to be a resident of the Denver area for at least five years. Applicants must be planning to enroll full-time at an accredited two or four-year college or university located in Colorado. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and display financial need. The deadline to apply is April 30th. More details here.
May
June
This scholarship program gives financial help to NOSB students who wish to pursue a post-secondary degree in an ocean or marine-related field. In order to apply, applicants must have participated in NOSB at least once, must have plans to pursue a career in the marine-related field, must demonstrate academic success, and graduate high school. The deadline for submissions is June 2nd. Learn more here.
The U.S. Army Loan Repayment Program is a special bonus offered by the Army to highly qualified individuals who join the army. The Army will refund a portion of a Soldier’s qualified student loans under the LRP. The deadline is June 28.. Learn more here.
Dependent Tuition Assistance Program is offered by the Colorado Department of Higher Education and is a scholarship for military families. The amount varies. Dependents of Colorado law enforcement officers, firefighters, and national guard members killed or crippled in the line of duty, as well as dependents of prisoners of war or service personnel reported as missing in action, are eligible for tuition and on-campus lodging and board. No major or essay requirements. The deadline is June 30th. Learn more here.
Korean American Scholarship Foundation-Mountain States Regional Chapter grants varying awards to students of Korean descent. Applicants must enroll as a full time student, have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.0, and display financial need. The deadline to apply is June 30th. More details here.
July
August
CMC President’s Scholarship offers $1,000 President’s Scholarships to local high school graduates applying to Colorado Mountain College as first-year students. Applicants must be recent graduates of a high school in the CMC district, register as full-time student, and complete the FAFSA. The deadline to apply is August 1st. Learn more here.
Future of Finance Scholarship awards $500 to current or future college students who are enrolled part-time or full-time at an accredited college or university. Applicants need a minimum GPA of 2.0. In addition, applicants must also type a 1000 word paper describing what they believe is the future of the financial world. The deadline to apply is August 17th. More details here.
Musician’s Institute Scholarships awards tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships for students ranging from high school seniors to college students. The musicians’s institute offers a wide selection of degrees ranging from a Bachelors of Music to an Associates of Science. They also offer other certificates and alternative programs. The scholarships eligibility include being a U.S. Citizen and or International students with other eligibility requirements varied. The deadline to apply is August 29th. More info here.
The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County Scholarship awards $1000-$5000 to any hard working and qualifying students in Boulder county. A simple generic application is to be filled out and the student could be matched with a corresponding award . The deadline to apply is August 29th. Learn more here.
September
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly competitive scholarship that provides full tuition coverage for high school seniors from low-income households and minorities who demonstrate excellent academic standing. Students must be planning to enroll in a full-time accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants are required to be a US citizen, or permanent resident, pell- eligible and have a minimum GPA of 3.3. The deadline to apply is September 15th. Read more here.
Heartfelt Dreams Foundation Scholarship awards $5,000 to deserving cardiac care nurses or nursing students pursuing a career in cardiac care to provide better care for congenital heart defect patients. Applicants must submit a current version of their resume and answer two prompted questions found on the application. The deadline to apply is September 30th. Apply here.
October
Collaborates with 11 Western states and territories to provide tuition help to students pursuing careers in 10 health fields ranging from optometry to dentistry to veterinary medicine. Through WICHE PSEP, a student can save $34,100 to $133,600 on tuition over the duration of their health degree study. The deadline to apply is October 15th. Learn more here.
Provides a four-year college scholarship. The amount varies depending on the student’s expected Family Contribution (EFC) and their choice of school. The scholarship pays up to $25,000 per year toward the student’s college tuition, after their EFC, other scholarships, and financial aid. Eligible candidates’ parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must have an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $85,000 or less. Candidates must also be permanent US residents and a high school senior graduating from a school in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming. They must have a GPA of 3.0 and have a minimum SAT Math score of 490 and a minimum Evidence-Based Reading & Writing score of 490 or a minimum ACT score of 18 in each category. The deadline to apply is October 17th. Learn more here.
November
Boettcher Scholarship awards graduating Colorado high school seniors who lived in Colorado for the entirety of their junior and senior years. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. The deadline to apply is November 1st. More details here.
Applicants must be a graduating high school senior with a GPA of 3.5 or above planning to attend a four-year accredited academic institution. Furthermore, they must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a legal resident of Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, or North Carolina and demonstrate financial need. The Green House Scholars program wants students who have good leadership skills, and a strong interest in and commitment to their community. The application has 4 rounds and rewards $20,000 in scholarships. The deadlines vary starting with November 14th. Learn more here.
December
Western Undergraduate Exchange Plus at University of New Mexico is a merit-based scholarship for incoming students at the University of New Mexico who are non-resident applicants. Residents of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming are eligible to apply. The scholarship is renewable for four years if 15 credits are completed each semester and a 3.0 GPA is maintained. The deadline is December 1st. Learn more here.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a merit-based award for new students at the University of New Mexico who are non-resident applicants. Residents of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming are eligible to apply. A cumulative 3.0 GPA is required, as well as an ACT score of 19 or an SAT score of 990. The scholarship is renewable for four years if 15 credits are completed each semester and a 3.0 GPA is maintained. The deadline is December 1st. Learn more here.
Deadline Varies
Ruth Henderson Memorial Scholarship Fund awards MHS or MHSAP graduates attending a two year, vocational, or four year educational institution. Students must have an above average GPA and have participated in extracurricular activities at MHS , or have been involved in community service. The applicants must also show financial need in application. The deadline varies. Learn more here.
DWS Trade Scholarship awards $2,000 to High School Seniors planning to pursue a career in the steel industry. To qualify, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Applicants must have been involved in community service or extra-curriculars. If you win the scholarship, you must agree to maintain a part-time status of employment at DWS and maintain a 2.0 GPA in their university or college coursework. The deadline to apply is December 6th for early graduates and March 14th for spring graduates. More details here.
Boise State WUE Award is a scholarship for incoming non-resident students who plan to attend Boise State University in the fall or spring semester. The award amount covers 150% of resident tuition, and it is estimated that students can save $14,661 annually. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and reside in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, etc. A 3.90+ GPA is required. The application deadline is October 1 for the spring semester and December 15 for the fall semester. More info here.
The First Generation Grant is awarded to undergraduate Colorado residents who require financial aid and whose parent(s) or legal guardians do not have a bachelor’s degree. The deadline is March 15 for first year students and June 15 for transfer students. Learn more here.
University of Minnesota National Scholarship awards scholarships of varying amounts to students residing in all states except Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Scholarship selection is competitive. The deadline varies based on when you submit an application. For early action I, the deadline is November 1. For early action II, the deadline is December 1. Lastly, the regular deadline is January 1. More information here.
WICHE Western Undergraduate Exchange The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education administers a regional tuition-discount arrangement. WUE allows students from one of 16 WICHE states and territories in the Western United States to enroll as nonresidents in one of 160+ participating public colleges and universities and pay 150 percent or less of resident tuition. The deadline varies. Learn more here.
Colorado National Guard Tuition Assistance Program is offered by the Colorado Department of Higher Education and pays up to 100% of tuition costs at state-supported institutions. You must be from Colorado in order to apply. The deadline varies. Find out more here.
Colorado Student Grant is offered by the Colorado Department of Higher Education and is a need-based grant offered to students enrolled at least half time in a degree- or certificate-seeking program. There are no requirements but you must be a Colorado resident. They offer $2,000. The deadline varies. Learn more here.
LA Tutors offers a $500 Innovation Scholarship each month to high school, college, and grad students that demonstrate their innovation and make a good difference. The deadline varies. Find out more here.
Chang-Chavkin First Generation Scholars Program provides resources and financial support to low-income first-generation high school students to pursue and complete a college education. SCHOLARS wants to elevate the success of first-generation students by helping them successfully get admitted to a quality four-year college, maximize their financial aid potential, and obtain a Bachelor’s Degree. They give out awards worth up to $15,000. The deadline varies. Learn more here.
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Grossman Scholarship The Grossman Scholarship Program assists students who have shown a commitment to protecting our environment’s natural resources in achieving their educational goals. This scholarship awards $5,000 to $10,000. Applications will reopen in December. Learn more here.
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