State Scholarships
Please Note: These are scholarships that have been available in the past- check the website or do a search for the scholarship. Due Dates are APPROXIMATE-please check scholarship website for specific information.
**See the Denver Foundation Website- some scholarships are open to the state of Colorado- see description of scholarship.
Go to: http://www.denverfoundation.org/Scholarships/For-High-School-Students
Please Note: These are scholarships that have been available in the past- check the website or do a search for the scholarship. Due Dates are APPROXIMATE-please check scholarship website for specific information.
**See the Denver Foundation Website- some scholarships are open to the state of Colorado- see description of scholarship.
Go to: http://www.denverfoundation.org/Scholarships/For-High-School-Students
Pueblo Community College Scholarships Available-COMPLETE ONE APPLICATION TO QUALIFY FOR OVER 150 SCHOLARSHIPS
Are you interested in a health-care career like radiology, dental hygiene, nursing, or physical therapy? Maybe you have thought about a welding profession or want to complete general education requirements at a lesser cost before transferring to a four-year institution.
Did you know that the Pueblo Community College Foundation awards scholarships from $500 to $6500 a year? Last year we gave out nearly $600,000!
The PCCF Scholarship Application for Fall 2021-Spring 2022 awards is OPEN NOW. Students need to have a PCC Student ID Number (S#) to complete this application, but DO NOT have to be registered for classes. High schools who are enrolled in PCC concurrent enrollment classes may already have an account. Those without an S# may create an account (it takes just a few minutes) or contact PCC Admissions 719-549-3200.
Additionally, we are seeking high-achieving graduating high school students interested in competing for the seven full-ride scholarships offered by the PCC Foundation. These scholarships are included in the ONE APPLICATION PROCESS.
· The Kane Family Foundation offers four full-ride scholarships to PCC students – two for two years at PCC and two PCC-CSU-Pueblo Connection awards that cover two years at PCC plus two years at CSU-Pueblo.
· The Jennie and Albert Gersick Scholarships offer three full rides to two students majoring in nursing and one in welding.
Get started - Apply for PCC Foundation Scholarships. The PCCF application deadline is March 31.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at the PCC Foundation Office 719-544-0677 or [email protected]
Colorado Society of Mayflower Descendants: Don't have to be a descendant! See PDF:Application
Rural Student Advocacy Scholarship- Scholarship designed for rural students that help in their communities. $1,000 Scholarship. See the Website- Go to: www.redefiningrural.com/47294_1
McCormick and Murphy Law Scholarship: Scholarship available to Colorado Senior with a 3.0 GPA. Go to: www.mccormickmurphy.com/#scholarship
Heuser Law Scholarship: Scholarship available for Colorado Senior who is planning to go to college, trade school, or the military. $5,000 Scholarship! 3.0 required and complete an essay. Go to: heuserlaw.com/giving-back/heuser-law-scholarship/ for more information. Scholarship due: NOVEMBER 30th!
Rady Merit Scholarship (Western State-CU Boulder): Partnership scholarship with Western and CU-Boulder- Full tuition STEM scholarship to Western for 1st 2 years. Computer Science Major or Mechanical Engineering and HS GPA of 3.5. Go to: https://www.western.edu/academics/undergraduate/computer-science-university-colorado-partnership/scholarships-and-discounts for more information.
Denver Foundation Failure Award: The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver is awarding over $20,000 in college scholarships to the next generation of creative, innovative, and fearless graduating high school seniors who demonstrate a willingness to risk failure in the pursuit of something new. The Failure Awards scholarships reward Colorado students who embrace the spirit of creative risk taking with scholarship monies that can be used at any accredited four-year institution towards educational expenses. The Failure Awards are given not on the basis of academic merit or athletic prowess, but rather on a student’s demonstration of a willingness to take these risks. Go to: denverfoundation.academicworks.com/opportunities/476 Due February 18, 2019.
Colorado Farm Show Scholarships- DUE November 1st! Various scholarships available for students pursuing a degree in Agriculture. Go to: www.coloradofarmshow.com/scholarship DUE November 1st
Colorado 4H Scholarships- Go to co4hfoundation.extension.colostate.edu/benefits/colorado-4-h-foundation-scholarships/ for more information. Application opens November and due in spring.
Kelly de la Torre Scholarship-This opportunity is opened to Colorado female high school students that plan to major in one of the S.T.E.M. fields at a 4-year accredited university. For more details, please visit the website for more information. Go to: www.womensenergynetwork.org/colorado/kelly-de-le-torre-scholarship-form/
Women of AT&T-Scholarship available for females going into a STEM area of study. Minimum 3.0 GPA. 2 $1,000 scholarships available. Questions, email [email protected] Deadline is June. Applications available in Mr. Bomgardner's office.
MCA Denver Failure Award Scholarship: The Failure Awards scholarships reward Colorado students who embrace the spirit of creative risk taking with scholarship monies that can be used at any accredited four-year institution towards educational expenses. Scholarships from $500-10,000 awarded to Colorado students. Go to: mcadenver.org/scholarships
Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association: Scholarships that can be used to further science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in the water environment field for post-high school students from the Rocky Mountain area (Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming). The RMWEA awards up to four scholarships annually to encourage students to pursue higher education in the water environment field. Deadline is June. Go to: www.rmwea.org/scholarship.php
WaterReUse Student Scholarship: Scholarship awarded to students interested in post-secondary education in the field of responsible water usage. Go to: https://watereuse.org/sections/watereuse-colorado/2019-student-scholarships/ for more information. Deadline is June.
Colorado Moose Association: This program offers $30,000 in scholarships to college-bound students. To qualify, students must attend the Colorado Moose Youth Awareness Congress on November 12th in Grand Junction. For more information, see Mr. Bomgardner or go to: www.moosescholarship.org. Deadline is October .
Scholastic Art Award: Upload your artwork and compete regionally and nationally for a $10,000 award. Deadline is January. Go to: http://www.artandwriting.org/Affiliate/CO001A
Scholastic Writing Award: Upload a writing sample and compete regionally and nationally for a $10,000 award. Deadline is December. Go to: http://www.artandwriting.org/Affiliate/WRALW
Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya Denver Dreams Scholarship-Create a short video telling where you want to be in 15 years. $1,000 scholarship available. Deadline- May. Go to: http://dlslawfirm.com/scholarship/
Northern New Mexico Senior Men’s Golf Association Scholarships- 18 one-time scholarships(totaling $20,000) available to high school seniors in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. DO NOT have to be a golfer! Mininum 3.4 GPA required. Application will be available in CCHS Counselor’s office. Deadline is April.
RBC Wealth Management Colorado Scholarship-Scholarship awarded to students from Colorado intending to pursue a science, math, or engineering degree. Applicants must have a 31 ACT and a 3.75 unweighted GPA. Merit-based with some need-based consideration. Deadline -March. Go to: denverfoundation.academicworks.com/opportunities/375
Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado Poster Scholarship Contest- Design a poster and write an essay related to getting help with gambling addiction. First prize= $2,000 and Second prize=$1,000. Deadline January. Go to: : www.problemgamblingcolorado.org
Colorado Association of Career Colleges-$1000 scholarship available for students attending member career/tech college. Applications available in CCHS Counselor's office. Applications due February. coloradoprivateschoolassociation.com/scholarships/
Colorado Educational Services and Development Association Scholarship- Diversity Scholarship for students of color, 1st generation to attend college, or student with financial need. 2.8 GPA required. Go to: http://www.cesda.org/#!scholarships/crq5 Deadline is January.
Colorado 4-H Foundation- Numerous need-based and merit-based scholarships available for 4-H members. Go to: http://www.co4hfoundation.colostate.edu/scholarships.shtml New application posted January.
Colorado Society of Mayflower Descendants Scholarship will award one $1,620 scholarships to a Colorado senior. DO NOT have to have Mayflower ancestry to be eligible. Applications due in May and available in counselors office as well as website. Go to: www.coloradomayflowersociety.org
Colorado Press Association Scholarship- Two $1,500 scholarships to reward and recognize high school seniors who have been active and held a leadership position in their high school’s newspaper, media club, or yearbook. Go to: https://denverfoundation.academicworks.com/opportunities/191 Deadline to be announced.
Kit Faragher Memorial Scholarship-One-two $5,000 scholarships available to Colorado seniors from the Kit Faragher Foundation. Scholarship is based on financial need and commitment to post-secondary education. Go to: www.kitfaragherfoundation.org/Scholarship Applications must be due April.
Colorado Council on High School/College Relations: $1,500 scholarship awarded to 16 students dedicated to volunteerism and community service. Must have a 2.5 GPA. Due January. Go to: www.coloradocouncil.org/scholarship
Gwendolyn S. Duran Memorial Scholarship- The Colorado Association of Legal Support Staff sponsors 1 scholarship up to $1000 to a senior who has declared the legal field as a major. Applications will be available in the CCHS Counselor’s office. The deadline is April.
University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Scholarships: UCCS offers a $16,000 four year scholarship with the Chancellor’s Leadership Class among other scholarships. For students accepted to UCCS go to: http://www.uccs.edu/finaid/types/scholarships.html
Colorado County Officials & Employees Retirement Association- Scholarship for CCOERA participants and their dependents. Merit-Based scholarship $500 for 4 years. Go to: http://ccoera.org/ for more information. Due on April.
Bob Piper Construction Education Scholarship- 2 $1,000 and 2 $500 scholarships available to students pursuing a degree/certificate in a construction-related field. Deadline: March. Application available in the CCHS Counselor’s office.
Association of Equipment Management Professionals-The AEMP Foundation offers thousands of dollars in scholarships to students attending qualified schools offering a two-year diesel technician program. Go to: http://www.aemp.org/about-us/who-we-are/foundation/for-students/ Deadline is May 1.
AES Engineering- Will offer a $500 Character-based scholarship NOT limited to engineering students. Go to: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Deadline October.
American Legion Oratorical Contest- Oratorical contest based on US Constitution. Go to: http://www.colegionoratorical.org/ Deadline is January.
American Society of Military Comptrollers- The Mile High Chapter of the American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) invites participates in the annual John C. Scott Scholarship Award program. This year, our chapter plans to award two $1,500.00 scholarships to outstanding seniors who will be attending college to prepare for a career in accounting or financial management. Counselor must nominate, if you are interested, please see Mr. Bomgardner. For more information: http://chapters.asmconline.org/milehigh/scholarship/ Not sure they have updated the scholarship- check with me.
Burg Simpson Law Firm- 10 scholarships awarded based upon essay. Go to: http://www.burgsimpson.com/charities/burg-simpson-college-scholarship-program/ Deadline is February.
Cibrowski Family Foundation Scholarships- Two scholarships available, one to the University of Denver and one to Colorado School of Mines. Eligibility requirements are engineering or chemistry career and Math ACT of 29 and English of 25. Applications available in Mr. Bomgardner’s office. Applications not available yet- check in January.
Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship- Available to children of Colorado workers injured or killed in a compensable work-related accident—regardless of insurance carrier—pay for a post-secondary education. Go to: http://www.pinnacol.com/foundation/apply-for-a-scholarship/ for more information. Deadline is April.
Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado-Excellence in Education Scholarship-Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to students of southern Colorado. Students must have a 3.5 GPA. See Mr. Bomgardner for applications. Go to: Link to Scholarship Deadline is May.
Diane Sawaya Denver Safe Driver Scholarship-One $1,000 scholarship available to Colorado student. Produce a short video or write an essay on why you support safe driving. Go to: dlslawfirm.com/scholarship/ Deadline is May.
Engineering/Chemistry Scholarship at University of Denver and/or Colorado School of Mines: Renewable scholarship awarded to incoming freshman majoring in engineering or chemistry. Must have 3.75 GPA and at least 600 score in SAT Math. Applications available in Mr. Bomgardner's office. Deadline is April.
Imagine America Scholarships Available for Career/Tech Schools!: $1,000 scholarships available to Colorado Career/Tech Schools. Go to this link for list of schools in Colorado. Also see this PDF for more information.
Colorado Garden Foundation: 4-Year FULL RIDE scholarship available for students pursuing careers in Agriculture, Landscape, Plant Biology, etc. Applications available in the counselor's office. Deadline is March.
Society of Women's Engineers Scholarship- scholarship for females pursuing an engineering major. Go to: www.swe-pps.org/scholarships.html Deadline is end of March.
Are you interested in a health-care career like radiology, dental hygiene, nursing, or physical therapy? Maybe you have thought about a welding profession or want to complete general education requirements at a lesser cost before transferring to a four-year institution.
Did you know that the Pueblo Community College Foundation awards scholarships from $500 to $6500 a year? Last year we gave out nearly $600,000!
The PCCF Scholarship Application for Fall 2021-Spring 2022 awards is OPEN NOW. Students need to have a PCC Student ID Number (S#) to complete this application, but DO NOT have to be registered for classes. High schools who are enrolled in PCC concurrent enrollment classes may already have an account. Those without an S# may create an account (it takes just a few minutes) or contact PCC Admissions 719-549-3200.
Additionally, we are seeking high-achieving graduating high school students interested in competing for the seven full-ride scholarships offered by the PCC Foundation. These scholarships are included in the ONE APPLICATION PROCESS.
· The Kane Family Foundation offers four full-ride scholarships to PCC students – two for two years at PCC and two PCC-CSU-Pueblo Connection awards that cover two years at PCC plus two years at CSU-Pueblo.
· The Jennie and Albert Gersick Scholarships offer three full rides to two students majoring in nursing and one in welding.
Get started - Apply for PCC Foundation Scholarships. The PCCF application deadline is March 31.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at the PCC Foundation Office 719-544-0677 or [email protected]
Colorado Society of Mayflower Descendants: Don't have to be a descendant! See PDF:Application
Rural Student Advocacy Scholarship- Scholarship designed for rural students that help in their communities. $1,000 Scholarship. See the Website- Go to: www.redefiningrural.com/47294_1
McCormick and Murphy Law Scholarship: Scholarship available to Colorado Senior with a 3.0 GPA. Go to: www.mccormickmurphy.com/#scholarship
Heuser Law Scholarship: Scholarship available for Colorado Senior who is planning to go to college, trade school, or the military. $5,000 Scholarship! 3.0 required and complete an essay. Go to: heuserlaw.com/giving-back/heuser-law-scholarship/ for more information. Scholarship due: NOVEMBER 30th!
Rady Merit Scholarship (Western State-CU Boulder): Partnership scholarship with Western and CU-Boulder- Full tuition STEM scholarship to Western for 1st 2 years. Computer Science Major or Mechanical Engineering and HS GPA of 3.5. Go to: https://www.western.edu/academics/undergraduate/computer-science-university-colorado-partnership/scholarships-and-discounts for more information.
Denver Foundation Failure Award: The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver is awarding over $20,000 in college scholarships to the next generation of creative, innovative, and fearless graduating high school seniors who demonstrate a willingness to risk failure in the pursuit of something new. The Failure Awards scholarships reward Colorado students who embrace the spirit of creative risk taking with scholarship monies that can be used at any accredited four-year institution towards educational expenses. The Failure Awards are given not on the basis of academic merit or athletic prowess, but rather on a student’s demonstration of a willingness to take these risks. Go to: denverfoundation.academicworks.com/opportunities/476 Due February 18, 2019.
Colorado Farm Show Scholarships- DUE November 1st! Various scholarships available for students pursuing a degree in Agriculture. Go to: www.coloradofarmshow.com/scholarship DUE November 1st
Colorado 4H Scholarships- Go to co4hfoundation.extension.colostate.edu/benefits/colorado-4-h-foundation-scholarships/ for more information. Application opens November and due in spring.
Kelly de la Torre Scholarship-This opportunity is opened to Colorado female high school students that plan to major in one of the S.T.E.M. fields at a 4-year accredited university. For more details, please visit the website for more information. Go to: www.womensenergynetwork.org/colorado/kelly-de-le-torre-scholarship-form/
Women of AT&T-Scholarship available for females going into a STEM area of study. Minimum 3.0 GPA. 2 $1,000 scholarships available. Questions, email [email protected] Deadline is June. Applications available in Mr. Bomgardner's office.
MCA Denver Failure Award Scholarship: The Failure Awards scholarships reward Colorado students who embrace the spirit of creative risk taking with scholarship monies that can be used at any accredited four-year institution towards educational expenses. Scholarships from $500-10,000 awarded to Colorado students. Go to: mcadenver.org/scholarships
Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association: Scholarships that can be used to further science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in the water environment field for post-high school students from the Rocky Mountain area (Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming). The RMWEA awards up to four scholarships annually to encourage students to pursue higher education in the water environment field. Deadline is June. Go to: www.rmwea.org/scholarship.php
WaterReUse Student Scholarship: Scholarship awarded to students interested in post-secondary education in the field of responsible water usage. Go to: https://watereuse.org/sections/watereuse-colorado/2019-student-scholarships/ for more information. Deadline is June.
Colorado Moose Association: This program offers $30,000 in scholarships to college-bound students. To qualify, students must attend the Colorado Moose Youth Awareness Congress on November 12th in Grand Junction. For more information, see Mr. Bomgardner or go to: www.moosescholarship.org. Deadline is October .
Scholastic Art Award: Upload your artwork and compete regionally and nationally for a $10,000 award. Deadline is January. Go to: http://www.artandwriting.org/Affiliate/CO001A
Scholastic Writing Award: Upload a writing sample and compete regionally and nationally for a $10,000 award. Deadline is December. Go to: http://www.artandwriting.org/Affiliate/WRALW
Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya Denver Dreams Scholarship-Create a short video telling where you want to be in 15 years. $1,000 scholarship available. Deadline- May. Go to: http://dlslawfirm.com/scholarship/
Northern New Mexico Senior Men’s Golf Association Scholarships- 18 one-time scholarships(totaling $20,000) available to high school seniors in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. DO NOT have to be a golfer! Mininum 3.4 GPA required. Application will be available in CCHS Counselor’s office. Deadline is April.
RBC Wealth Management Colorado Scholarship-Scholarship awarded to students from Colorado intending to pursue a science, math, or engineering degree. Applicants must have a 31 ACT and a 3.75 unweighted GPA. Merit-based with some need-based consideration. Deadline -March. Go to: denverfoundation.academicworks.com/opportunities/375
Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado Poster Scholarship Contest- Design a poster and write an essay related to getting help with gambling addiction. First prize= $2,000 and Second prize=$1,000. Deadline January. Go to: : www.problemgamblingcolorado.org
Colorado Association of Career Colleges-$1000 scholarship available for students attending member career/tech college. Applications available in CCHS Counselor's office. Applications due February. coloradoprivateschoolassociation.com/scholarships/
Colorado Educational Services and Development Association Scholarship- Diversity Scholarship for students of color, 1st generation to attend college, or student with financial need. 2.8 GPA required. Go to: http://www.cesda.org/#!scholarships/crq5 Deadline is January.
Colorado 4-H Foundation- Numerous need-based and merit-based scholarships available for 4-H members. Go to: http://www.co4hfoundation.colostate.edu/scholarships.shtml New application posted January.
Colorado Society of Mayflower Descendants Scholarship will award one $1,620 scholarships to a Colorado senior. DO NOT have to have Mayflower ancestry to be eligible. Applications due in May and available in counselors office as well as website. Go to: www.coloradomayflowersociety.org
Colorado Press Association Scholarship- Two $1,500 scholarships to reward and recognize high school seniors who have been active and held a leadership position in their high school’s newspaper, media club, or yearbook. Go to: https://denverfoundation.academicworks.com/opportunities/191 Deadline to be announced.
Kit Faragher Memorial Scholarship-One-two $5,000 scholarships available to Colorado seniors from the Kit Faragher Foundation. Scholarship is based on financial need and commitment to post-secondary education. Go to: www.kitfaragherfoundation.org/Scholarship Applications must be due April.
Colorado Council on High School/College Relations: $1,500 scholarship awarded to 16 students dedicated to volunteerism and community service. Must have a 2.5 GPA. Due January. Go to: www.coloradocouncil.org/scholarship
Gwendolyn S. Duran Memorial Scholarship- The Colorado Association of Legal Support Staff sponsors 1 scholarship up to $1000 to a senior who has declared the legal field as a major. Applications will be available in the CCHS Counselor’s office. The deadline is April.
University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Scholarships: UCCS offers a $16,000 four year scholarship with the Chancellor’s Leadership Class among other scholarships. For students accepted to UCCS go to: http://www.uccs.edu/finaid/types/scholarships.html
Colorado County Officials & Employees Retirement Association- Scholarship for CCOERA participants and their dependents. Merit-Based scholarship $500 for 4 years. Go to: http://ccoera.org/ for more information. Due on April.
Bob Piper Construction Education Scholarship- 2 $1,000 and 2 $500 scholarships available to students pursuing a degree/certificate in a construction-related field. Deadline: March. Application available in the CCHS Counselor’s office.
Association of Equipment Management Professionals-The AEMP Foundation offers thousands of dollars in scholarships to students attending qualified schools offering a two-year diesel technician program. Go to: http://www.aemp.org/about-us/who-we-are/foundation/for-students/ Deadline is May 1.
AES Engineering- Will offer a $500 Character-based scholarship NOT limited to engineering students. Go to: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Deadline October.
American Legion Oratorical Contest- Oratorical contest based on US Constitution. Go to: http://www.colegionoratorical.org/ Deadline is January.
American Society of Military Comptrollers- The Mile High Chapter of the American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) invites participates in the annual John C. Scott Scholarship Award program. This year, our chapter plans to award two $1,500.00 scholarships to outstanding seniors who will be attending college to prepare for a career in accounting or financial management. Counselor must nominate, if you are interested, please see Mr. Bomgardner. For more information: http://chapters.asmconline.org/milehigh/scholarship/ Not sure they have updated the scholarship- check with me.
Burg Simpson Law Firm- 10 scholarships awarded based upon essay. Go to: http://www.burgsimpson.com/charities/burg-simpson-college-scholarship-program/ Deadline is February.
Cibrowski Family Foundation Scholarships- Two scholarships available, one to the University of Denver and one to Colorado School of Mines. Eligibility requirements are engineering or chemistry career and Math ACT of 29 and English of 25. Applications available in Mr. Bomgardner’s office. Applications not available yet- check in January.
Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship- Available to children of Colorado workers injured or killed in a compensable work-related accident—regardless of insurance carrier—pay for a post-secondary education. Go to: http://www.pinnacol.com/foundation/apply-for-a-scholarship/ for more information. Deadline is April.
Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado-Excellence in Education Scholarship-Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to students of southern Colorado. Students must have a 3.5 GPA. See Mr. Bomgardner for applications. Go to: Link to Scholarship Deadline is May.
Diane Sawaya Denver Safe Driver Scholarship-One $1,000 scholarship available to Colorado student. Produce a short video or write an essay on why you support safe driving. Go to: dlslawfirm.com/scholarship/ Deadline is May.
Engineering/Chemistry Scholarship at University of Denver and/or Colorado School of Mines: Renewable scholarship awarded to incoming freshman majoring in engineering or chemistry. Must have 3.75 GPA and at least 600 score in SAT Math. Applications available in Mr. Bomgardner's office. Deadline is April.
Imagine America Scholarships Available for Career/Tech Schools!: $1,000 scholarships available to Colorado Career/Tech Schools. Go to this link for list of schools in Colorado. Also see this PDF for more information.
Colorado Garden Foundation: 4-Year FULL RIDE scholarship available for students pursuing careers in Agriculture, Landscape, Plant Biology, etc. Applications available in the counselor's office. Deadline is March.
Society of Women's Engineers Scholarship- scholarship for females pursuing an engineering major. Go to: www.swe-pps.org/scholarships.html Deadline is end of March.