April Scholarship Deadlines

SCHOLARSHIPS

/ DUE DATE / REQUIREMENTS / AMOUNT
Colorado Association of Wheat Growers Scholarship
Apply online at http://coloradowheat.org/scholarship/ / 04/01 / ñ Colorado graduating high school senior
ñ Planning to attend an accredited college, university, community or junior college
ñ Parent, grandparent or legal guardian must be a current or new member of CAWG OR the applicant must be nominated by a current sponsor of CAWG / $1,000
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Colorado Educational Services and Development Association (CESDA)
http://www.cesda.org/#!scholarships/crq5 / 04/01 / ñ Spring 2016 Colorado High School Graduate
ñ Identify as a student of color, be first generation and/or be a student with financial need
ñ Enroll at a 2 or 4 year Colorado College
ñ A Min. of a 2.80 GPA / Vaires $1,000 for 4 years

Lindsey Mockerman Memorial Scholarship

Application on VHS counseling website / 04/01 / ñ Graduating senior from Valley High School
ñ Minimum 3.0 GPA
ñ Recipient must register at a college or university in the fall following the granting of the award
ñ The scholarship will be given in consideration of applicant's academic promise, and strong desire to attend college / $1,000

National Tour Association (NTA) Scholarship Fund

studentscholarshipsearch.com/scholarships/national-tour-association-nta-yellow-ribbon-undergraduate-or-graduate-scholarship.php / 04/01 / ñ US/Canada Citizen w/sensory or physical disability
ñ Must be studying tourism, travel or hospitality
ñ 2.5+GPA / 5k

Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship

Apply online at www.mortgagebrokersburnaby.com / 04/01 / ñ Planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution by the fall of this year
ñ Enrolled at any level in any program that is to years in length or longer
ñ US or Canadian resident
ñ Required essay / $500
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Private Colleges & Universities Multicultural Scholarship

Apply online at www.privatecolleges.com / 04/01 / ñ Multicultural student
ñ Senior, college-bound to a qualifying private college/university
ñ 1,000 word essay describing your Involvement in community service activities / $2,000

Walmart Dependent Scholarship

Apply online at http://foundation.walmart.com/ / 04/01 / ñ Senior
ñ US citizen or permanent legal resident
ñ Financial need
ñ Must be dependent of a Walmart associate / Up to $13,000

Exchange Club of Greeley ACE Award

Apply online at www.greeleyexchange.com / 04/02 / ñ Weld County resident
ñ Graduating senior, planning to attend post-secondary or vocational school
ñ Has overcome a significant obstacle or challenge, such as, but not limited to: abuse, disease, physical challenges, family issues or language barrier / $1,000
SCHOLARSHIPS / DUE DATE / ñ REQUIREMENTS / AMOUNT
HSF/Peierls Rising Star Scholarship
Apply online at www.hsf.net/peierls.aspx
/ 04/02 / ñ Be of Hispanic heritage
ñ Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
ñ GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
ñ Must reside in Texas or Colorado
ñ Enroll full-time at a 2- or 4-year U.S. accredited institution
ñ Graduating senior
ñ Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA
ñ Priority will be given to students who have participated in one of the following pre-collegiate programs: AVID; College Summit Peer Leader; Colorado "I have a dream"; Colorado Uplift; Denver Scholarship Foundation; Educational Talent; Girls Inc.; Goodwill Industries; University of Colorado Pre-Collegiate Program; Upward Bound / Up to $10,000

Exchange Club of Greeley Youth Community Service Award

Apply online at www.greeleyexchange.com / 04/02 / ñ Weld County resident
ñ Graduating senior, planning to attend post-secondary or vocational school
ñ Involvement in community service in a significant manner / $1,000
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Japanese American Community Committee Awards
Apply online at www.jacgp.com / 04/03 / ñ Graduating Senior
ñ Japanese ancestry
ñ Specific requirements outlined in application / Up to $5,000
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Valley Booster Club Scholarship

Application on VHS counseling website / 04/07 / ñ Valley High School graduating senior
ñ Participation in athletics or as a team manager
ñ Minimum 3.0 GPA
ñ Essay "How Athletics Has Helped Me" / Up to $500

Chacon Memorial Scholarship

Application on VHS counseling website / 04/07 / ñ Valley High School Senior
ñ Demonstrate need and academic promise
ñ Minimum 2.7 GPA / $500

Darrell Rains Band Scholarship

Application on VHS counseling website / 04/08 / ñ / Up to $600
Weld County Sheriff's Annual Youth Advancement Scholarship

Application on the VHS counseling website.

/ 04/08 / ñ Live in Weld County
ñ Attend or plan to attend an accredited 4-year, junior or community college in Colorado
ñ / $500
Signet Classics Student Scholarship
www.studentscholarship.org / 04/14 / ñ 11th or 12 grade / $1,000

Bill Perusek Memorial Scholarship

*Application in counseling office / 04/15 / ñ Any graduating senior in good standing
ñ Enrolling full time at an accredited college, university, vocational or trade school / $500-$1,000

Gloria Mattera National Migrant Scholarship

Apply online at www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships / 04/15 / ñ Migrant farmworker youth (recent history of movement for agricultural employment)
ñ Scholastic potential
ñ Financial need
ñ Enrolled in or accepted at an accredited public or private college, technical or vocational school, or a dropout or a potential dropout from high school who shows promise of ability to continue schooling / Up to $250

Greeley Stampede Foundation Scholarship

/ 04/15 / ñ Must be a Larimer or Weld County student
ñ Minimum 3.0 GPA
ñ Any student pursuing a career in the arts, whether it is fine art or performing art. / $500 Fall
$500 Spring
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Weld County Livestock Association

Application on VHS counseling website / 04/15 / ñ Graduating senior or college/trade school student
ñ Weld County resident
ñ Agriculture background
ñ Minimum 2.5 GPA
ñ Attend a college or trade school / $500

Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship

/ 4/15 / ñ Graduating senior, high school graduate or has earned a GED
ñ Have a parent/guardian who was killed or permanently injured in a work-related accident during employment with a Colorado-based employer
ñ Substantial financial need
ñ Academic achievement, aptitude, extracurricular activities and community service / Varies

Counrty Truck and Auto Scholarship

See counseling office for application / 4/15 / ñ 1st year student enrolled or enrolling in a Vocational, Technical or Junior College
ñ Complete Appliation
ñ Provide 1 letter of recommendation
ñ A min. of a 2.0 GPA / 5 scholarships
1-$1,000
4-$500
CHCI Scholarship Program
Apply online at www.chci.org/scholarships / 04/16 / ñ Senior, Latino
ñ Planning to enroll full-time in an accredited 2 or 4-year university
ñ Demonstrated financial need
ñ Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities
ñ Strong writing skills
ñ U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. Employer. / Up to $2,500
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Waylon Ehrlich FFA Scholarship

Apply online at waylonsgift.org / 04/16 / ñ Any active Colorado High School FFA Member who is graduating high school and planning on attending college
ñ Awarded on the basis of character, participation, vocational or academic potential, future agriculture plans and interests, academic achievements, and financial needs / $1,000
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John R. Olivas Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Application on the VHS counseling website / 04/18 / ñ Graduating Northern Colorado high school wrestler who is planning on attending and/or wrestling in college. / $1,000

Cibrowski Family Foundation

Application on the VHS counseling website / 04/20 / ñ Senior, US citizen
ñ Minimum 3.5 GPA for the 10th and 11th grades
ñ Planning to attend the University of Denver or Colorado School of Mines
ñ Majoring in chemistry or engineering
ñ Minimum ACT scores (25 English and 29 Math) or SAT scores (500 Verbal and 600 Math) / $1,000 and $3,000 (renewable)
Weld District RE-1 Classified Employee Scholarship
Application on the VHS counseling website / 04/20 / ñ Graduating senior pursuing post-secondary education
ñ Minimum 2.5 GPA
ñ Selection based on personal statement, community activities, leadership and academic achievement / Varies
Student-View Scholarship Program
student-view.com / 04/22 / ñ Any high school senior who plans on attending a four-year college, community/junior college or career school.
ñ Just complete a Survey / 1-4K
2-1K
9-500
SDA Scholarship
Information available in the counseling office. / 04/25 / ñ Currently living in Colorado
ñ Plans to attend an institution of higher learning in the fall following graduation
ñ Show an interest in water & sanitation services, fire protection services, parks & recreation administration, library administration, health services administration or a related local government field / $1,000

HENAAC Scholarship

greatmindsinstem.org/college/henaac-scholarship-application-guidelines / 04/30 / ñ Academic & Leadership through service
ñ STEM Major, 3.0GPA+,
ñ 2 or 4 year college attendee
ñ Hispanic origin or Significant Contributor to Hispanic community / One application for multiple awards from 500-10K

Healthy Choices Scholarship

Apply online at www.chiropractorkelowna.ca / 04/30 / ñ Must be attending an accredited post-secondary institution by the fall
ñ A student can be enrolled at any level in any program that is two years in length or longer
ñ Must be Canadian or U.S. residents / $500
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Valley Education Association Scholarship

Application on VHS counseling website. / 04/30 / ñ Valley High School graduating senior
ñ Planning to enter the field of Education
ñ Selection based on academic achievement, character, participation in school and community activities, and essay / Up to $500

Weld County Sheriff Scholarship

https://www.csoc.org/scholarship.asp / 04/30 / ñ Must live in Weld County and attend or plan on attending an accredited four year, Junior, or community, college that is located in Colorado.
ñ The competitive selection process is based on GPA, Need, and Community involvement / $500
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Your Favorite Car Scholarship

Apply online at www.calgarycardealerships.ca / 04/30 / ñ Senior, planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution (any program 2 years or longer)
ñ US or Canadian citizen
ñ Essay question: If you could choose any vehicle to own while going to college that is currently listed on our website, which vehicle would you choose and why? Come up with at least 3 reasons. The most convincing or entertaining argument will be awarded the scholarship. / $500
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GEA Scholarship

http://www.gea-online.org/?page_id=820

/ 04/30 / ñ Valley High School graduate
ñ Participation in high school band
ñ Demonstrate need / $1,000

Alvarado Fund

Application on the VHS counseling website / 04/30 / ñ Must be a high school senior who will be attending college next Fall and planning to become future Education Majors. / $500