SCHOLARSHIP LIST 2015-2016
SCHOLARSHIPS / DUE DATE / REQUIREMENTS / AMOUNT /Aims Community College Scholarships
Apply online at www.aims.edu/student/finaid/scholarships
/ Varies / ñ Attending Aims Community Collegeñ Variety of scholarships available for: Allied Health; Arts and Music; Automotive; Aviation; Business or business related; Criminal Justice; Education; Engineering; Fire Science/EMS; Media Studies; Science; Social Science; Welding; Community Service; Ethnic Minority Scholarship; First Generation; High School Seniors; Single Parent / Varies
Alert Magazine
Apply online at www.alertmagazine.org
/ None / ñ Graduating seniorñ Minimum 2.5 GPA
ñ Plans to attend college after high school
ñ 600-1000 word essay about drug/alcohol abuse / $500
Army ROTC
Apply online at www.goarmy.com/rotc / Varies / ñ Be a U.S. Citizen
ñ Be between the ages of 17 and 26
ñ Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50
ñ Have a high school diploma or equivalent
ñ Score a minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores)
ñ Meet physical standards
ñ Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard) / Varies
Boundless Opportunity Scholarship
Information available at www.danielsfund.org/boundless / Varies / ñ Scholarships for adults entering/returning to college; GED recipients; foster care youth; juvenile justice youth; returning military; individuals pursuing EMT/paramedic training
ñ Scholarship is available at select 2- and 4-year colleges and universities in Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah / Varies
College Assistance Migrant Program (BUENO-CAMP)
Apply online at www.buenocamp.net / First-come, first-served / ñ Any migrant or seasonal employed agricultural worker or their immediate family
ñ Must be full-time, first-year freshman with a permanent US residency
ñ Available at Aims Community College and University of Colorado at Boulder / Tuition, books & fees
Geneseo Migrant Center Scholarships
Apply online at www.migrant.net / Varies / ñ A variety of scholarships to offer financial assistance to migrant students who want to further their education
ñ See website for details on individual scholarships / Varies
IBMC Presidential High School Scholarship
*Must be nominated by high school counselor. See the counselors for more information. / 15th of each month / ñ Senior, intending to pursue training at IBMC
ñ 2.5 GPA for junior and senior years
ñ Financial need
ñ Ability to work well with others
ñ Good attendance for junior and senior years / $1,000 and $1,500
La Raza Youth Scholarships
Apply online at www.larazayouth.org/scholarships / Varies / ñ Attend the La Raza Youth Conference in April
ñ Be an accepted student to either UCD, Metro, or CCD and or an accredited university/college (Nuestra Gente Scholarship only)
ñ Complete the FAFSA application
Sussle Scholarship
http://sussle.org/scholarship / Last day of every month / ñ High school seniors or current full-time undergrad or grad students at an accredited college or university in the United States.
ñ US citizens or legal permanent residents
ñ Sussle collects the best content by topic. This is not your usual scholarship. There is no application or essay, and it's actually fun. By participating, you will be posting your knowledge for the benefit of others, and in return, the best contributor will win the scholarship. / $1,000
Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards
Apply online at www.hispanicheritage.org/programs/youth-awards/ / Fall of Junior Year / ñ Junior, Latino
ñ Must excel in the classroom and community and for a focus in various categories including: Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Education, Engineering & Mathematics, Healthcare, Innovation & Technology, and Sports & Fitness
ñ Minimum 3.0 GPA
ñ Role models who inspire others and shatter negative stereotypes
ñ Youth Awardees can receive grants for education or community projects to encourage social innovation and entrepreneurship. / Varies
Navy ROTC Scholarship Program
Apply online at https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/ / Spring of Junior Year / ñ College-bound junior
ñ Covers full tuition, books, fees, uniforms and a monthly stipend
ñ See website for full details / Up to $180,000
SCHOLARSHIPS
/ DUE DATE / REQUIREMENTS / AMOUNT /Walmart Associate Scholarship
Apply online at http://foundation.walmart.com / 09/03 / ñ Seniorñ US citizen or permanent legal resident
ñ Financial need
ñ Must be a Walmart associate / Up to $16,000 /
BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship
Apply online at www.denver.bbb.org/scholarship / 09/26 / ñ US citizen; legal resident of Colorado
ñ Minimum 2.5 GPA
ñ Plans to attend a Colorado college/university
ñ Applicants must be an economically disadvantaged student who has demonstrated character, leadership and ethical values. Applicants must meet Pell Grant income requirements. / $2,500
QuestBridge National College Match Program
questbridge.org/for-students/ncm-national-college-match / 09/28 / ñ HS Senior attending selective colleges
ñ Low-income, under 60K family income (typical)
ñ Top 5% / Full Ride/4 Years to certain selective colleges
SCHOLARSHIPS / DUE DATE / ñ REQUIREMENTS / AMOUNT
College in Colorado Scholarships
Apply online at www.ciccollegeappmonth.org / October (every Friday) / ñ Complete a weekly task on College in Colorado and submit your work
ñ Week 1: Tell us how you narrowed down your college choices
ñ Week 2: Complete and submit the “All About Me” worksheet
ñ Week 3: Send in your personal statement
ñ Week 4: Tell us about your next steps / $1,000
Wendy’s High School Heisman
Apply online at www.wendysheisman.com / 10/02 / ñ Senior
ñ Minimum 3.0 GPA
ñ Participate in at least one school-sponsored sport
ñ Be a leader in school and in the community and serve as a role model for underclassman / Gift card up to $500 and up to $10,000 donated to your school
AES Engineers Scholarship
Apply online at www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm / 10/07 / ñ High school seniorñ Planning to attend post-secondary education
ñ Students must submit a 500-1,000 word essay in answer to the questions: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey? / $500
Young Arts Award Program
Apply online at www.youngarts.org/applytoday / 10/16 / ñ Grades 10-12ñ Categories include: theater, dance, visual arts, jazz, voice, music, photography, writing / Up to $10,000
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Undergraduate Scholar Program
cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html / 10/15 / ñ Annual salary; a benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, and retirement; in exchange for summer internship snd 1.5 years beyond sponsorship post-graduation / Up to $18,000/year for tuition, fees, books/supplies
Youth Activity Fund Student Grants
Apply online at www.explorers.org/index.php/expeditions/funding/expedition_grants / 10/19 / ñ Grants to students conducting individual scientific or exploration research projects through their respective schools with a supervising instructor
ñ Dedication to the advancement of scientific knowledge of the world / $500-$5,000
Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs
Apply online at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Paper work in Counseling office also / 10/25 / ñ High school senior
ñ Pursuing a bachelor's degree
ñ Critical financial need ($55,000 or less adjusted gross income per family)
ñ Involvement in co-curricular and community activities
ñ Demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
ñ Minimum 2.0 GPA
ñ US citizen / $2,500-$20,000
Colorado Moose Youth Awareness Congress Application
See Counseling Office for Application / 10/30 / ñ Attend a convection
ñ Give 3 Moose KidsTalk
ñ / $12,000-2,000
“Make the U” (Haz la U) Scholarship Program
Apply online at www.colgate.com/hazlau
/ 10/31 / ñ Be of Hispanic American heritageñ U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident
ñ Minimum 3.0 GPA
ñ Plan to pursue an undergraduate degree at a 2- or 4-school
ñ Must complete the FAFSA / $2,500 and $15,000
National Security Agency (NSA) Stokes Educational Scholarship Program
nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/stokes.shtml / 10/31 / ñ HS Senior
ñ Interest in computer science or computer/electrical engineering
ñ 12 week summer job with NSA/summer
ñ US citizen
ñ Granted security clearance
ñ GPA 3.0+, SAT 1600+, ACT 25+
ñ Leadership skills / Up to 30K/year
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org / 10/31 / ñ High school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the USñ U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents (in a legalization program); Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees
ñ Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
ñ Minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school / $10,000
$20,000
SCHOLARSHIPS / DUE DATE / REQUIREMENTS / AMOUNT
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program
Apply online at www.jkcf.org/scholarships / Early Nov / ñ Plan to graduate from a US high school in spring
ñ Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall after graduation
ñ Cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
ñ SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1200 or above and/or ACT composite score of 26 or above
ñ Demonstrate significant unmet financial need
ñ Seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities
ñ Selection based on exceptional academic ability and achievement, financial need, persistence, a desire to help others, and leadership. / Up to $40,000 per year
Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarship for Migrant Workers
Apply online at www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships / 11/01 / ñ Migrant worker (A history of movement to obtain work in agriculture is REQUIRED)ñ Interest in one of the following arts areas: visual, performing, media, literary, or crafts
ñ A portfolio or samples of work are required
ñ Minimum 16 years of age / $2,500
Boettcher Scholarship
*Must be nominated to apply*See the counselors for more information
*This is a lengthy application, so start early and give yourself plenty of time. / 11/01 / ñ Senior
ñ US Citizen or permanent resident or DACA/Colorado ASSET
ñ Colorado resident for 11th and 12th grades
ñ Attending a Colorado college or university
ñ Superior Scholastic Ability; Evidence of Leadership & Involvement; Service to Community and School; Outstanding Character
ñ The average Boettcher recipient has a 32 ACT composite and is ranked in the top 2-3% of their senior class / Full Ride
(4 years)
Colorado Women's Sports Fund Association
Apply online at www.cwsfa.org / 11/01 / ñ Females of any age in any sport
ñ Funding for participation in sports or athletics / $500
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Apply online at http://spirit.prudential.com / 11/03 / ñ Student in grades 5-12
ñ Legal resident of any US state or Washington D.C.
ñ Participated in volunteer activity / $1,000 & a trip to Washington D.C.
Intel Science Talent Search / 11/011 / ñ US Citizen
ñ Essay
ñ Research Project / Up to 100k
Daniels Fund
www.DanielsFund.org/Apply
*See the counselors for more information.
*This is a lengthy application, so start early and give yourself plenty of time. / 11/13 / ñ Graduating senior
ñ Resident of CO, NM, UT or WY
ñ US citizen, permanent resident or have refugee/asylum status in the US
ñ ACT composite of 17 or SAT combined math and verbal of 830 or higher
ñ Demonstrate financial need
ñ Demonstrate strength of character, leadership and service to the community / Varies, renewable for 4 years
National Achievement Scholarship
Nationalmerit.org / School is notified / ñ US citizen
ñ PSAT test 9-11
ñ Top scoring on PSAT
ñ Enter U.S. college in fall after grad / Multiple $2500 Awards
Seattle University’s Sullivan Leadership Award
http://www.seattleu.edu/sullivan / 11/15 / ñ 3.7 GPA or higher
ñ commitment to justice and well-being
ñ must demonstrate leadership / 4 year tuition, room and meal
Fort Hays State University Scholarships
Apply online at www.fhsu.edu/finaid / 11/15 (Priority Deadline) / ñ Be a full-time FHSU student during the 2015-2016 school year
ñ Multiple scholarships available. / Varies
Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award
Apply online at www.bbgcommunicationssandiego.com / 11/29 / ñ Must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work over the past two yearsñ Minimum 3.5 GPA over the past two years
ñ Under the age of 21
ñ Must submit an essay on the topic prior to the deadline / $500
Good 360 Sustainability Scholarship
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12558/good360_sustainability_scholarship_scholarship.php / 11/30 / ñ High school senior
ñ Interest in sustainability and the environment / $1,000
SCHOLARSHIPS
/ DUE DATE / REQUIREMENTS / AMOUNTUnited Power
Basin Electric Power Cooperative ScholarshipApply online at www.unitedpower.com
/ 012/01 / ñ Must be a dependent of a United Power customerñ For any post-secondary accredited institution of higher education / $1,000
United Power
Book ScholarshipApply online at www.unitedpower.com / 12/01 / ñ Must be a dependent of a United Power customer
ñ Entering freshmen at any post-secondary accredited institution of higher education / $500
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
Apply online at www.dar.org
/ 12/01 / ñ Over 20 different scholarships availableñ Students showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education. / Vaires
United Power
Tri-State G&T Assn. ScholarshipApply online at www.unitedpower.com / 12/01 / ñ Must be a dependent of a United Power customer
ñ For any post-secondary accredited institution of higher education / $500
United Power
Non-Traditional Student AwardApply online at www.unitedpower.com / 12/01 / ñ Must be a dependent of a United Power customer or a United Power customer
ñ In a vocational or training program / $1,000
United Power
Lois Lesser Education ScholarshipApply online at www.unitedpower.com / 12/01 / ñ Must be a dependent of a United Power customer
ñ For any student pursuing a degree in education at a Colorado, publicly funded post-secondary institution of higher education / $1,000
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Scout of the Year Scholarship
vfw.org/Community/Scout-of-the-Year-Scholarship/
/ 12/01 / ñ Registered boy/girl scoutñ MUST have Eagle Scout Award or GS Gold Award
ñ Venture silver or Sea scout quartermaster award
ñ 15YO+
ñ Positive scouting in school/community
ñ Scouting and service records / 1-5K
1-3K
1-1K
West Greeley Conservation District
Apply online at www.wgcd.org(Click on “Educational”) / 12/01 / ñ Graduating seniors who are enrolled in an accredited Colorado institution of higher learning majoring in a natural resources or agricultural field
ñ Minimum 2.7 GPA
ñ Must have a home address within the boundaries of the West Greeley Conservation District and the home address must currently be on the District’s tax roll / $1,000-$2,500
Hispanic Annual Salute Scholarship