| BIG SANDY SCHOLARSHIP LIST | |||
| SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFICATIONS | AMOUNT | DEADLINE |
| ABC Construction (4) | Minimum GPA 2.0; be U.S. citizen; entering construction-related | $1,000 each | March |
| field of study, (i.e. electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, | |||
| painting, carpentry, architecture, construction mgt., etc.) | |||
| Alert Magazine Scholarship | Minimum GPA 2.5. Must write a 650-800 word essay about | $500 | Before Graduation |
| (Multiple scholarships awarded) | a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with | ||
| drug and/or alcohol abuse. | |||
| More information can be found at alertmagazine.org | |||
| All-Ink Scholarships (5) | Minimum GPA 2.5; must complete a 50 to 200 word essay | $1,000 each | December |
| 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 at www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx | |||
| Al's Formal Wear Salute to Education | Pick up applications at any Al's Formal Wear location. | $1,000 each | May |
| Scholarship Program (2) | Must submit a typed essay. Download application at | ||
| www.alsformalwear.com/scholarships.asp | |||
| American Chemical Society Scholars Program (100) | Must be African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian. | up to $5,000/year, renewable | March |
| U.S. Citizen, intending to major in chemistry, bio-chemistry, | |||
| chemical engineering, or a chemically-related science | |||
| and planning a career in the chemical | |||
| sciences or chemical technology. | |||
| Download application at www.chemistry.org/scholars | |||
| American Council of the Blind of Colorado (ACBCO) | Must be legally blind in both eyes; 3.3 G.P.A. Must be | up to $10,000 | April |
| admitted to an academic or vocational training program | |||
| for the 2010-11 school year | |||
| Download application at : www.acbco.org | |||
| Amy Wolverton Memorial Scholarship | Any college-bound senior who has overcome personal | $8,000 | April |
| challenges in their high school career. | ($2,000/yr for 4 years) | ||
| SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFICATIONS | AMOUNT | DEADLINE |
| Association of Government Accountants (3) | Must be an AGA member or family member pursuing a | $1,000-$3,000 | March |
| (Academic Scholarships and Community Service | full or part-time degree in a financial management discipline | ||
| Scholarships) | (accounting, auditing, budgeting, economics, finance, | ||
| electronic data processing, information resources | |||
| management, and public administration). Minimum 2.5 GPA and | |||
| recommendation letter from counselor required. | |||
| Download application at www.agacgfm.org | |||
| Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships (18) | Must have a sincere interest in an automotive career; | Varies | June |
| GPA 3.0 or higher. Download application at | |||
| www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships.php | |||
| AXA Achievement Scholarship (1/state=total 52) | Students should be well-rounded; be an achiever; demonstrated | Minimum $10,000 each | December |
| (in conjunction w/U.S. News & World Report) | achievement through a sport, job or extracurricular activity. | ||
| Download application at www.axa-achievement.com | |||
| Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado, Inc. | Must live in one of the counties covered by the BBB of SC | $2,500 | June |
| (see application for counties); have a minimum | |||
| G.P.A of 3.0, write a 1000 or less word essay. | |||
| Big Sandy Alumni Scholarship | Any senior accepted to a post-secondary institution. | $1,000 | May |
| Big Sandy Booster Club Scholarship (2) | One male & one female in-district senior accepted to a post- | $500/each | April |
| secondary institution; must have participated in 3 extra- | |||
| curricular school or non-school activities per year, must have | |||
| attended Big Sandy High School for a minimum of 2 years | |||
| Boettcher Scholarship | Been a senior in CO for at least 2 years; rank in the top 5% of | FULL TUITION AND FEES | November |
| graduating class; composite score of 1200 on SAT exam or | Allowance for books and | ||
| 27 on ACT exam; U.S. Citizen and resident of Colorado. | living expenses | ||
| Brayman Beach Scholarship | Must be a member of a Colorado Credit Union affliated with the | $5,000 | May |
| (Offered through the Credit Union Foundation | Credit Union Association of Colorado-see list online. Interested | ||
| of Colorado) | in pursuing a degree in business. Download application at: | ||
| www.colocu.com/foundation_brayman_beach.php | |||
| Buick Achievers Scholarship Program (1100) | Enrolling full-time as a first-time freshman at a 4-year college | 100 up to $25,000/year | March |
| or university. Plan to major in one of the following: Science, | 1000 at $2,000/year | ||
| Technology, Engineering, Math, Business Administration, | Renewable for up to 4 years | ||
| Finance, Marketing, or Design and are interested in the | |||
| automotive or related industries. Apply online at: | |||
| www.buickachievers.com | |||
| SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFICATIONS | AMOUNT | DEADLINE |
| Burger King Scholars Program Scholarship (700) | Minimum 2.5 GPA; work avg. of 15 hrs. per week, 40 weeks | $1,000 each | December |
| per year; actively involved in community service activities; | |||
| demonstrate financial need. Apply online at | |||
| www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_application.html | |||
| and enter access key | |||
| Cardiac Kids Scholarship | Graduating Senior who has received treatment for Congenital | $1,000 | March |
| Heart Disease or Acquired Heart-Related Condition at Children's | |||
| Hospital-Denver or other hospital. Minimum G.P.A 2.0 | |||
| Carol Cunningham Memorial Scholarship | 2.5 GPA; Must be a Colorado resident and have finished one | $1,000 | April |
| year in the Area Vocational Program at Pikes Peak Community | |||
| College and plan to attend PPCC full-time in the fall. | |||
| Centennial Mental Health Center Scholarships (12) | US Citizen; must reside in Centennial's ten county catchment | 2-$1,000/year & 10-$500/ year | April |
| area (ex. Elbert County); intent to complete minimum of a | |||
| bachelor degree in a mental health related field. | |||
| Applications available online at www.centennialmhc.org | |||
| Central Bible Church Scholarship | Must attend a Christian college or university. | Varies (approx. $1,000) | June |
| Be a member of any local church. | |||
| Cibrowski Family Foundation (2) | H.S. senior or undergraduate student; citizen of U.S.; 3.5 GPA; | DU - $2,500/4 years | April |
| must intend to pursue a degree in engineering and/or chemistry; | CSM - $600/4 years | ||
| be enrolled at the Univ. of Denver or Colorado School of Mines; | |||
| ACT scores - Verbal/English 25 and Math/Quant 29 | |||
| Coca-Cola Scholarship | 3.0 GPA; demonstrate leadership, academic achievement, | 50 - $20,000 (payable in installments) | October |
| motivation to serve others. Apply on-line at | 200 - $4,000 (payable in installments) | ||
| www.coca-colascholars.org | |||
| College Access Scholarship (250) | Attend college at least part-time for 2011-12 school year as a | $2,500 | June |
| degree-seeking student, complete FAFSA, qualify for Federal | |||
| Pell Grant. Apply online at www.educationcents.org | |||
| College Invest-The Opportunity Scholarship (70) | No GPA requirements, planning to attend a Colorado School | $1,000 for one year | October |
| of higher education full-time in the Fall; students names drawn | |||
| at random. Apply on-line at collegeinvest.org | |||
| College Invest-The Service Scholarship | No GPA requirements, planning to attend a Colorado School | $6,000 over two years | October |
| of higher education full-time in the Fall; demonstrate financial | |||
| need; agree to complete at least 40 hours of community service | |||
| in support of young people in an educational setting. | |||
| Apply on-line at collegeinvest.org | |||
| SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFICATIONS | AMOUNT | DEADLINE |
| Colorado Association of Career Colleges | Minimum 3.0 G.P.A.; plan to enroll in a full-time | $1,000 each | February |
| and Schools Scholarship (CACCS) (2) | course of study at any CASSC member institution | ||
| (see list in counselor's office); be a resident of Colorado and | |||
| maintain a "B" average in a CASSC school. | |||
| Colorado Association of Wheat Growers (CAWG) | Must have a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian who is a | $1,000 | March |
| current or new member of CAWG OR must be nominated | |||
| by a current or new sponsor of CAWG. | |||
| Download application at www.coloradowheat.org | |||
| Colorado Cattlemen's Association- | Must be a member of JCCA; preferably planning to attend an | unknown | May |
| Grace & Oley Kohlman JCCA Scholarship (1) | institution of higher learning within the State of Colorado. | ||
| Preference given if majoring or minoring in an | |||
| agricultural-related field. Download application at | |||
| www.coloradocattle.org/ccajuniors.aspx | |||
| Colorado Chapter of the National Wild | 3.0 GPA; must be pursuing degree in natural resources, | $250 - $10,000 | February |
| Turkey Federation (27) | wildlife management or agriculture. Must support the | ||
| preservation of the hunting tradition and actively participate | |||
| in the hunting sport. Must be active in school activities | |||
| related to conservation. | |||
| Download application at www.NWTFColorado.org | |||
| Colorado Council Volunteerism/Community | Primary selection criterion is Volunteerism/Community Service; | $1,250 | February |
| Service Scholarship (14) | must attend a college/university within Colorado; minimum | ||
| GPA 2.5. Download application at www.coloradocouncil.org | |||
| Colorado Educational Services & Development | Must be a first generation student or member of an | $1,000 each | March |
| Association, Inc. (CESDA) (6) | underrepresented ethnic or racial minority and/ or show | ||
| financial need. Must be a resident of Colorado. Minimum | |||
| 2.80 G.P.A. Download application at www.cesda.org | |||
| Colorado Farm Show/Chuck Urano Memorial | Agricultural program of study | $1000/each | January |
| Scholarship Award (6) | Download application at www.coloradofarmshow.com | ||
| then click on the scholarship link. | |||
| Colorado Garden Show, Inc. | Planning to attend a Colorado public college or university. | Full-Ride for 4 years | March |
| Areas of study must be in Agriculture Education, Horticulture, | Plus a laptop computer and printer. | ||
| Floriculture, Landscape Architecture or Design, Botany, | |||
| Biology, Plant Pathology/Science, Forestry, Agronomy, etc. | |||
| Download application& complete list at: | |||
| www.gardeningcolorado.com | |||
| Colorado Insurance and Business Education | Planning to major in a business/finance related field such as | Unknown | April |
| Foundation Scholarship | accounting, actuarial science, finance, insurance, etc. | ||
| Minimum GPA 2.5. | |||
| SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFICATIONS | AMOUNT | DEADLINE |
| Colorado Lions Foundation Educational | Must be a Colorado High School graduating senior and | $2,500 | March |
| Scholarship Endowment Fund (4) | accepted for enrollment at an accredited | ||
| Institution of Higher Learning. | |||
| Dowmload application at www.COLions.org | |||
| Colorado Masons' Benevolent Fund Scholarships | Must graduate from a Colorado Public High School; | up to $7,000/year for 4 years | January |
| must attend a Colorado institution of higher education | |||
| Download application at www.cmbfa.org | |||
| Colorado Mason's Benevolent Fund | Plan to attend a Colorado college or university, to study in | up to $3,000 | January |
| Vocational Grants | the areas of Career and Technical Education (Vocational | ||
| Education) to include Agriculture, Family and Consumer Science, | |||
| Business, Marketing, Health Occupations, Technical | |||
| Education, Trades and Industry. Demonstrate financial need. | |||
| Download application at www.cmbfa.org | |||
| Colorado Mayflower Society (2) | Resident of Colorado and U.S. citizen; Selection based on | $1,000 each | March |
| GPA, class rank, honors, activities and essay of assigned topic; | |||
| apply online: www.coloradomayflowersociety.org | |||
| Colorado Private School Association (2) | H.S. senior or H.S. graduate; enrolling in a participating | $1,000 each | March |
| (See Counselor for list of participating schools -- | institution; minimum 3.0 GPA; demonstrate financial need; | ||
| many technical schools are included!) | resident of Colorado. Download application at: | ||
| www.privateschoolassociation.com; then events. | |||
| Colorado School of Mines E-Days Scholarship (3) | Must be a Colorado resident high school senior graduating | Full resident-tuition for | February |
| from a Colorado high school who plans to attend the Colorado | four years (eight semesters) | ||
| School of Mines | |||
| Colorado State University Monfort Scholarship | Must be admitted to CSU by March 1st. Must rank in the upper | Tuition and fees, room and board | March |
| 5% of class; or #1 or #2 in a class of fewer than 40 students; | stipend, and a book allowance. | ||
| score at least 30 on the ACT or 1300 on the SAT; show | Renewable for 6 additional semesters. | ||
| evidence of leadership, service to the community and school | |||
| and outstanding character. | |||
| Colorado Young Farmers Educational | Colorado resident. Enrolled as a full-time student at a | $500 each | March |
| Association (2) | junior/community college, college or university; | ||
| majoring in agriculture. | |||
| County Sheriffs of Colorado (30) | Colorado resident participating in the Honorary | $500 each | February |
| (Elbert County given in "ODD" Years Only) | Membership Program of the County Sheriffs of Colorado | ||
| Applications at www.csoc.org | |||
| Crosslites Scholarship (3) | Must submit an 400-600 reflective essay based on a quote by | $100-$2,000 | December |
| Dr. Charles Parker. Apply online at www.crosslites.com | |||
| SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFICATIONS | AMOUNT | DEADLINE |
| Crossroads Youthworks Scholarship | 3.0 GPA; ACT minimum 18; must pursue education at a | $400 | April |
| christian college, university, or Bible Institute. | |||
| The Daniels Scholarship | Must be nominated by counselor (I Boy & 1 Girl); | Varies; renewable | December |
| must demonstrate financial need; ACT composite 17 or higher; | |||
| be a resident of Colorado | |||
| Daughters of American Revolution (Zeb. Pike Chpt.) | American History major | up to $2,500 | January |
| American History Scholarship | |||
| Daughters of American Revolution (Zeb. Pike Chpt.) | Nursing major; be accepted at accredited college or university | $1,000 | January |
| "Virginia Leyda Roberts Nursing Scholarship" | in Colorado offering a BSN degree | ||
| Daughters of the American Revolution (National Soc.) | Planning to attend school of nursing and show financial need. | $500 | January |
| "Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship" | |||
| Daughters of the American Revolution (National Soc.) | Major in Political Science, History, Government, Economics | $1,000 | January |
| "Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship" | |||
| Daughters of the American Revolution (National Soc.) | Plan to have a concentrated study of a minimun of 24 credit | $2,000 each year/4 years | January |
| "Dr. Aura-Lee A. Pittinger American History | hours in American History or American Government. | ||
| Scholarship" | |||
| Daughters of the American Revolution (National Soc.) | Must be a son or daughter of a member of NSDAR | $2,000 each year/4 years | January |
| "Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship" | |||
| Daughters of the American Revolution (National Soc.) | Accepted to an accredited school of nursing, must be a member | $500 | January |
| "Madeline Picket Halbert Cogswell | of NSDAR, descendant of member of NSDAR, or eligible to be | ||
| Nursing Scholarship" | a member of NSDAR | ||
| Daughters of the American Revolution (National Soc.) | Must be accepted into the Harvey and Bernice Jones Learning | $1,000 each year/4 years | January |
| "Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship" | Center-University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas | ||
| Daughters of the American Revolution (National Soc.) | Planning to attend school of nursing and show financial need. | $500 | January |
| "Mildred Nutting Scholarship" | |||
| Daughters of the American Revolution (National Soc.) | Accepted to accredited school of Occupational Therapy | $500 | January |
| "Occupational Therapy Scholarship" | including art, music or physical therapy; show financial need | ||
| Dekalb Ag Youth Scholarship (10) | Available to both high school and collegiate students who are | $2,500 | February |
| pursuing agricultural-related degrees and demonstrate strong | |||
| leadership skills and community involvement. FFA membership | |||
| is not required to be eligible for the scholarship program. | |||
| Submit online application at http://scholarships.ffa.org | |||
| SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFICATIONS | AMOUNT | DEADLINE |
| Double El Soil Conservation District Scholarship (2) | Live in Double El Soil Conservation District. | $1000 each | April |
| DRIVE General Scholarship Program (5) | Open to students ages 12-18 who are actively involved in | $500-$1,000 | April |
| 4-H and/or FFA livestock programs and who meet individual | |||
| scholarship requirements. Download application at | |||
| www.drivebyev.com/scholarships-contests.html | |||
| Educational Foundation of the Colorado | Planning to major in accounting at a Colorado Community | $1,000 | February |
| Society of Certified Public Accountants | College or Colorado college or university with an accredited | ||
| accounting program. Minimum GPA 3.0. | |||
| Download application at: | |||
| www.cocpa.org/student-center/scholarships.html | |||
| Elbert County Family and Community Education | Must be a graduating senior residing in Elbert County & | $300 each | April |
| Scholarship (2) | attending an Elbert County H.S. or current member of an Elbert | ||
| County 4-H Club; accepted to institution of higher learning. | |||
| Elbert/Douglas County Livestock Association (4) | Entering agricultural field of study (i.e. Ranching, Farming, | $600 each | March |
| Veterinary Science, Landscape Architecture, or any other | |||
| agricultural related field). | |||
| Elks 'Most Valuable Student' Scholarship" (500) | U.S Citizen; Males/Females do not compete against each other; | $4,000-$60,000 | November |
| selected on scholarship, leadership and financial need | |||
| Download application at www.elks.org/enf/scholars | |||
| Mail application to: OR Deliver application to: | |||
| Deer Trail Elks #2307 Deer Trail Elks Lodge | |||
| Attn.: Melvin Wood 664 2nd Ave. | |||
| P.O. Box 177 Deer Trail, CO | |||
| Deer Trail, CO 80105 | |||
| Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) Foundation | 3.0 GPA or 20 ACT or top 25% of class | Varies | February |
| Scholarship (25) | application at www.esaintl.com/esaf | ||
| click on Scholarship Application, then current list of ESAF | |||
| Scholarships by State | |||
| Farmers State Bank of Calhan/Falcon (3) | Must have attended Big Sandy for a minimum of 1 year; | $1,000 each | March |
| minimum 3.0 GPA and 22 ACT score. | |||
| Student or parents must have been a customer of FSB | |||
| for a minimum of 6 months and must still be bank customers. | |||
| Gift of Life Foundation Scholarship (2) | Entering a course of study in the medical or health | $1,000 each | March |
| related fields. | |||
| Good Samaritan Society-Simla Scholarship | Planning to enter a medically related field of study; | $1,000 | March |
| minimum 2.75 G.P.A. | |||
| SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFICATIONS | AMOUNT | DEADLINE |
| Governor's Opportunity Scholarship | Be a first-time freshman, Colorado resident & U.S. citizen; | Covers remaining costs of | See Counselor as soon as |
| (MUST see Counselor if you qualify -- Counselor | parents must earn adjusted gross income of less than $26,000 | what Pell Grant and work-study | possible after FAFSA form is |
| submits nominations to college) | or have EFC of "0" on FAFSA form; must be enrolled | do not cover. | filed and received back. |
| full-time; cannot take a student loan while on the program | |||
| Greenhouse Scholarship (40) | Must be a U.S. Citizen; a resident of Colorado; minimum | $4,000 to $20,000 over four years | January |
| 3.5 G.P.A.; demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to | |||
| the community; demonstrate an ability to persevere through | |||
| difficult circumstances; possess excellent leadership skills; | |||
| demonstrate financial need (annual household income | |||
| no greater than $70,000). | |||
| Applications online at www.greenhousescholars.org | |||
| then select Become a Scholar. | |||
| Horatio Alger Scholarships (9) | Have a strong committment to pursue and complete a | $5,000 | October |
| bachelor's degree; demonstrate financia lneed, preferably | |||
| $50,000 or lower adjusted gross income;involved in | |||
| co-curricular and community service activities; minimum | |||
| 2.0 GPA; resident of Colorado and US citizen. Submit online | |||
| application at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships | |||
| IBC Community Bank Student Scholarship (2+) | Senior or parents must have an account | $1,000 | March |
| (See website for a list of participating banks) | at an IBC bank for minimum of 6 months; 3.0 GPA; accepted | ||
| to a Colorado college or university. Download application | |||
| at www.ibcbanks.org | |||
| Jenny Kimble Memorial Scholarship | Attended all 4 H.S. years at Big Sandy; min. 2.5 GPA; accepted | 4-yr renewable | April |
| at accredited institution; used fall after graduation | up to $1,000/year | ||
| Kane Family Scholars Program-University | Must have a 3.25 GPA or higher. | Pays for tuition, books, and course | April |
| Connection Program (12) | Earn Associate's degree at Pikes Peak Community College and | fees for up to 5 years. | |
| (MUST see Counselor if you qualify -- Counselor | transfer as a junior to the University of Colorado at Colorado | ||
| can submit one candidate) | Springs to complete a Bachelor's degree. Selection based on | ||
| academic merit, high motivation, and potential for success. | |||
| Once selected must maintain a 3.0 (B) grade point average. | |||
| KFC Colonel's Scholars Program | Min. 2.75 GPA, U.S. citizen, demonstrate financial need. | Up to $5,000 | February |
| Apply online at www.kfcscholars.org | (Up to $20,000 over 4 years) | ||
| Kit Faragher Foundation | Min. GPA 2.5; demonstrate financial need; can attend | $5,000 ($2,500/two years) | May |
| 2 or 4-year college or university | |||
| Application online at: www.kitfaragherfoundation.org | |||
| Lasater Memorial Scholarship | Any senior who will pursue a career requiring a | $2000/ renewable for 4 years | April |
| four-year college degree | |||
| SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFICATIONS | AMOUNT | DEADLINE |
| Latin American Educational Foundation | Colorado Resident; Hispanic heritage or actively involved | $500 - $3,000 | March |
| in Hispanic Community; accepted to accredited post-secondary | |||
| institution; 3.0 GPA; 10 hrs. community service required | |||
| freshman or sophomore currently in college | |||
| Download application at www.laef.org | |||
| LEAD Foundation Scholarship (1) | Must have a documented learning disability (Dyslexia, AD/HD, | $1,000 | February |
| perceptual or communicative disablity); minimum 2.8 GPA. | |||
| Apply online at www.leadcolorado.org/scholarships.aspx | |||
| Lincoln County Farm Bureau Academic Scholarship | Parent must be a member of the Lincoln County Farm Bureau | $500 | March |
| Lydia P. Cole Memorial Scholarship | Must demonstrate a sincere desire to learn about and include | $1,000 | April |
| food safety in your current or future career plans. | |||
| Download application at www.rmfoodsafety.org | |||
| Mile High Chapter of the American Society of | Must be nominated by the Counselor. | $1,500 | March |
| Military Comptrollers Scholarships (2) | Must be entering a field of study directly related to financial | ||
| management (accounting, finance, business administration, | |||
| economics, public administration, computer science | |||
| or operations research related to financial management. | |||
| Monsanto Commitment to Agriculture | Must be a high school senior from a farm family with | $1,500 | February |
| Scholarship Program (100) | above-average academic record and plan to enroll in an | ||
| agriculture-related academic major. FFA membership is not | |||
| required to be eligible. Submit application at | |||
| http://scholarships.ffa.org | |||
| Monsanto Roadrunner Scholarship (minimum 5) | Must be a high school senior from a farm family with | $1,500 | February |
| above-average academic record and plan to enroll as a | |||
| full-time student in an agriculture-related academic major. | |||
| Submit online application at http:/scholarships.ffa.org | |||
| Mountain View Electric Association (10) | Applicant's parents must receive electric service | $500 each | January |
| from MVEA; minimum GPA of 3.0 and 22 ACT score; | |||
| WINNERS ARE SELECTED RANDOMLY BY COMPUTER | |||
| Download application form at www.mvea.coop | |||
| and click on the documents link. | |||
| Mountain View Electric Association/ | Applicant's parents must receive electric service from MVEA; | $1,000 | January |
| E.A. "Mick" Geesen Memorial Scholarship | minimum GPA 3.5; 22 ACT score. | ||
| Download application form at www.mvea.coop | |||
| and click on the documents link. | |||
| SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFICATIONS | AMOUNT | DEADLINE |
| Mountain View Electric Association, Inc./ | Applicant's parents must receive electric service from | $500 | January |
| Vocational/Technical Scholarship | MVEA; minimum GPA of 2.0; must be attending accredited | ||
| vocational/technical school, community or junior college | |||
| Download application form at www.mvea.coop | |||
| and click on the documents link. | |||
| National Association of Women in Construction | Female or male student planning to attend a Colorado | $1,000+ | February |
| University, College, or Trade School, pursuing a degree in | |||
| a construction-related field. | |||
| National Council of Jewish Women Scholarship (3) | Jewish woman; Colorado resident; accepted to accredited | minimum $500 each | March |
| college/university; demonstrate financial need; community | |||
| involvement; positive academic record. | |||
| National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) | Must be seeking a degree in Space Operations, related | Unknown | March |
| Rocky Mountain Chapter | engineering fields, computer sciences, mathematics, or | ||
| physics. Download application at www.ndiarmc.org | |||
| National Western Stock Show Rodeo & Horse Show | Participated in the National Western Stock Show (showing, | $1,500 to $4,000/year | March |
| judging, volunteer program, 4-H project); Major in | |||
| Agricultural Science; 3.0 GPA; attend specified institution | |||
| Download application at http://www.njc.edu, then Academics, | |||
| then Agriculture, then Scholarships. | |||
| Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) Scholarship | Planning to major in education. Other | $500-$5,000 over four years | February |
| selection criteria are academic standing, a written essay, | |||
| letters of recommendation, and leadership activities. | |||
| Download application at www.pdkintl.org | |||
| Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade Scholarship (2) | Must have a U.S. Military service family member that has been | $2,500 | July |
| killed or wounded in action while in a designated combat zone. | |||
| Pinnacol Foundation | Must be child/step-child of fully dependent worker killed or | Varies; $85,000 in monies | April |
| permanently injured in work-related accident or | granted | ||
| compensable occupational disease while employed by a | |||
| Colorado-based employer; must demonstrate financial need | |||
| Apply online at www.pinnacol.com/foundation | |||
| Plains and Peak Club Douglas T. Cook | Graduating senior accepted to a Colorado college, university, | $500 | April |
| Memorial Scholarship | technical institute or specialized college offering a standard. | ||
| degree or certificate course of study for | |||
| no less than two (2) years. | |||
| SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFICATIONS | AMOUNT | DEADLINE |
| RBC Dain Rauscher Colorado Scholarship (5) | Be an exceptional student who stands out from their peers in | $5,000 | April |
| terms of academics and/or achievement in the arts, athletics, | |||
| community service, leadership, and other areas. Application can | |||
| be downloaded from www.denverfoundation.org; select | |||
| Scholarships and then RBC Dain Rauscher Colorado | |||
| Scholarship Fund. | |||
| Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship (125) | Resident of Colorado; accepted to post-secondary institution; | $1,500 | April |
| (sponsored by CO Dept. of Education) | minimum 3.8 GPA and 31 on ACT. Download application at | ||
| http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeawards/byrdapp.htm | |||
| Robert Lembke Elbert County 4-H Scholarships (3) | This scholarship is intended to reward the 4-H member | $1,000 each | September? |
| who demonstrates an all-around level of participation, | |||
| competition, citizenship, and leadership. See application | |||
| for minimum requirements. Download application at | |||
| http://elbert.colostate.edu/ then go to 4-H/Youth | |||
| Submit completed application to the Elbert County | |||
| Extension Office in Kiowa. | |||
| Rocky Mountain Farmers Union (6) | Parent must be member of Rocky Mountain Farmers Union; | Varies | March |
| Download application form at www.rmfu.org/events/ | |||
| Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association/ | Must enroll in a 2 or 4 year college or university for study | $1,000 | May |
| Bill Martin and Tony Campman Memorial | related to the water environment profession | ||
| Scholarship Fund | Download application at www.rmwea.org | ||
| Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) | Currently enrolled high school seniors who are eligible to | min. $1,000 | January |
| National Scholarship Program | attend a two- or four-year college or university with a complete | ||
| course of study may apply. Applicants must reside within the | |||
| geographic boundaries of a participating Chapter that offers | |||
| scholarships under the RNHC National Scholarship Program. | |||
| Financial information will be required on the application. | |||
| Download application at www.rmhc.org | |||
| Sachs Foundation Scholarships (50) | Must be a member of the Black/African-American race and be | Average $4,000 | March |
| a full-time Colorado resident for a minimum of 5 years; GPA 3.4. | |||
| GPA 3.4. Download application at: www.sachsfoundation.org | |||
| Society of Automotive Engineers | Funded through SAE Foundation, these various scholarships | Varies | Varies |
| encourage academic excellence and help students pursue | |||
| their passion for engineering. Go to: | |||
| http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/ | |||
| SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFICATIONS | AMOUNT | DEADLINE |
| Society of Women Engineers--Pikes Peak Section | Female Colorado senior; intend to enroll in engineering or | $500-$1,000 each | March |
| computer science at an ABET accredited college/university; | (number granted unknown) | ||
| show high academic achievement; involvement in school/com- | |||
| munity activities. Application available at www.swe-pps.org | |||
| Southern Colorado Dietetic Association Scholarship | Must enroll in college for Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, Food | $400 | March |
| Science/Food Technology, Hospitality and Restaurant | |||
| Management, Culinary Arts, Home Economics, Dietetic | |||
| Technician Program | |||
| Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation | Applicant must have survived childhood cancer and | up to $10,000 | March |
| live in or were treated for cancer in Colorado | |||
| Download application at http://stmfoundation.org | |||
| Transit Mix Concrete Co. Scholarship | Must have resided in El Paso or Teller Counties for a | $8,000, distributed in amounts of | March |
| minimum of two years. | $1,000 per semester | ||
| UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program (40) | Must be an epilepsy patient, a family member or a | $5,000 | April |
| caregiver of an epilepsy patient. | |||
| Apply online at www.ucbepilepsyscholarship.com | |||
| United States Field Artillery Association | Must be a USFAA member (officer or enlisted), the | $1,000 each | April |
| Scholarship (USFAA) (6) | immediate family of an enlisted member of the Association, or | ||
| the immediate family of an officer member of the Association. | |||
| Download application at www.fieldartillery.org | |||
| United States JCI Senate Foundation | Graduating senior attending college, university or | $1,000 | December |
| Scholarship Program | vocational school | ||
| Download application at www.usjcisenate.org | |||
| Upromise Scholarship (100) | Must be Upromise member or a child of a Upromise member; | $2,500 | February |
| household income of $65,000 or less; minimum 3.0 GPA. | |||
| USA Funds-Access to Education Scholarships | Have an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less. | $1,500/year, | March |
| Apply online at www.usafunds.org | renewable for up to 4 years | ||
| U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program (4) | Planning to enroll at an eligible four-year college or university | $1,000 each | October-March |
| participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program. | |||
| Recipents selected through a random drawing process. | |||
| Apply online at usbank.com/studentloans | |||
| SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFICATIONS | AMOUNT | DEADLINE |
| Wal-Mart (Sam Walton) Community Scholarship | Graduating senior and may not be a Wal-Mart Associate, | $1,000 each | January |
| Program (2 per store-7300 total) | or be the child or legal dependent of a Wal-Mart Associate. | ||
| Access application at www.walmartfoundation.org | |||
| Must have the nearest Wal-Mart/SAM'S CLUB four-digit | |||
| location number in order to complete the application process. | |||
| Obtain number from any associate at your nearest | |||
| Wal-Mart/SAM'S CLUB location | |||
| Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship | Must participate in at least one sport and have a "B" average. | $2,000-$10,000 | October |
| Apply online at www.wendysheisman.com | (Depending on finalist level achieved.) | ||
| Westerra Credit Union Scholarship (10) | Must be a member of Westerra Credit Union | $1,000 | February |
| Download application at www.westerracu.com | |||
| White Rose Scholarship | Minimum 3.0 GPA; demonstrate financial need; resident of | Varies | January |
| Colorado for at least one year; have evidence of community | |||
| involvement. Downline application at www.denvercourt.org | |||
| Will to Win Scholarship Program (10) | Disciplined, determined and successful in managing your | $5,000 | April |
| asthma. Have achieved a level of excellence in one of the | |||
| following: performing arts, visual arts, community service, | |||
| athletics or science. Minimum GPA 3.5 | |||
| Apply online at www.willtowinscholarship.com | |||