Grants/Scholarships
Colorado High School Students
Scholarships for All Colorado High School Students
RBC Wealth Management Colorado Scholarship
The RBC Wealth Management Colorado Scholarship was founded in 2003 through the initiative of RBC Wealth Management. This scholarship is intended to reward students for exceptional achievement, above and beyond their peers. Five $3,000 scholarships were awarded in 2010 to students intending to pursue a degree in science, mathematics, or engineering. Students that have a parent, step-parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle who is employed by the RBC Wealth Management are not eligible to apply for this scholarship. The deadline to apply for a 2010 scholarship was March 5th. Application information for 2011 scholarships will be posted here in January.
Colorado Press Association - High School Student Internship Program
Students complete a 10 week internship at the newspaper of their choice. Internships can involve reporting, photography, page design, ad design, or advertising sales. A $500 stipend is provided upon successful completion of the internship. Some newspapers will provide a salary. The 2010 deadline was April 2, 2010. Application information for 2011 internships will be posted here in January.
Helen M. McLoraine Opportunity Scholarship
Scholarships for individuals who have had to face extraordinary or challenging circumstances, have actively taken steps to improve their lives, and are committed to advancing their education. This is a new program open to clients and former clients of the Challenged Athletes Foundation, the Emily K Foundation, Escuela de Guadelupe, Mount St. Vincent Home, On Our Own, PHAMALY, Urban Peak, Warren Village, the WINGS Foundation, and selected Boys and Girls Clubs. The 2010 application deadline was April 14th. Check here in February for application and eligibility information for 2011 scholarships.
Big Jon Platt Scholarship
Up to three $1,000 scholarships awarded annually to students graduating from Denver Public Schools to students with a desire to pursue a career in the music industry. The 2010 application deadline was May 7th. Application information for 2011 scholarships will be posted here in February.
Columbine Memorial Scholarship (for Students)
Twelve $2,200 scholarships awarded annually to students graduating from a Jefferson County high school. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 G.P.A., financial need, and have been accepted at an accredited college, university, or trade school. The 2010 deadline was March 19th. Application information for 2011 scholarships will be posted here in January.
Giving Generations AVID Graduate with Distinction Scholarship
Two $2,500 scholarships awarded annually to students graduating from high school in the Cherry Creek School District who have completed at least three years in the AVID program, have a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.0 and are planning to attend a four-year college or university. The 2010 application deadline was February 4th. Application information for 2011 scholarships will be posted here in October.
The Dave Sanders Memorial Scholarship
Four $2,000 scholarships awarded annually to students graduating from Columbine High School. This fund was established by the Colorado Masons and received donations from all over the world in honor and memory of Dave Sanders. Two of the scholarships will be awarded to students who have been involved with athletics. All applicants must have attended Columbine High School for a minimum of two years and have at least a 2.5 GPA. The 2010 deadline was April 22nd. Check here in March for 2011 scholarship application information.
GWH Scholarship
The GWH Scholarship Fund will not be accepting new applications in 2010. The program awards scholarships to students with financial need from selected rural Colorado high schools. Current recipients can renew their scholarships for up to 3 years if certain requirements are met.
The Jim and Peggy Curtis Scholarship
One or more scholarships of $1,000 - $4,000 each awarded annually to students graduating from Moffat Senior High School or Mountain Valley Senior High School. Awards can be used for full-time or part-time study at a trade school, a technical school, a community college, or a 4-year college. Students do not need to have applied to or been accepted into a school at the time that they apply for this scholarship. The 2010 application deadline was April 1st. Application information for 2011 scholarships will be posted here in February.
John W. and Edna Wilson Mosley Scholarship
The program awards up to two scholarships of $2,000 awarded to graduating seniors from Denver area high schools. Recipients are selected based on financial need, academic achievement, character, and school and community involvement. The 2010 application deadline was April 22nd. Application and eligibility information for 2011 scholarships will be posted here in March 2011.
Judge Donald E. Cordova Scholarship
The Judge Donald E. Cordova Scholarship Fund will not be accepting new applications in 2010. The program awards scholarships to Latino/high school seniors from Las Animas or Huerfano County. Current recipients are eligible to apply for additional funding if they have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher.
Longmont Community Foundation Scholarships
The Longmont Community Foundation offers a number of scholarship programs for students from the St. Vrain Valley. For eligibility and application information, please go to http://www.longmontfoundation.org/. The Longmont Community Foundation is an affiliate of The Denver Foundation.
Raymond and Velma Merkle Scholarship
Scholarships of varying amounts are awarded annually to high school seniors from Littleton High School. Applicants must be a first generation college student, have a 2.75 cumulative GPA, be active in their school or community and have been accepted into a trade school, technical school, a community college, or a 4-year college. The 2010 deadline was April 14th. Application information for 2011 scholarships will be posted here in February.
Other Types of Scholarships
