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- www.fastweb.com Free scholarship search
- www.collegexpress.com Scholarship search & match site
- www.collegedata.com Net Price Calculator and scholarship search
- www.collegecountdown.com General college cost info and scholarship search
- www.cappex.com/scholarships Visual scholarship site for quick reference
- myscholly.com Site also helps with proofing essays for scholarships
- bigfuture.collegeboard.org Find scholarships, other financial aid and internships from more than 2,200 programs, totaling nearly $6 billion.
- www.wiredscholar.com Scholarship information tied to the Sallie Mae Corporation
- www.goingmerry.com Site used my many private college counselors
- www.collegenet.com/mach25 Database with over 600,000 awards totaling over $1.6 billion
- blog.prepscholar.com Guaranteed Scholarships Based on SAT/ACT Scores
- Blog post with Scholarship Essay Examples
- Blog post that identifies colleges with full-ride scholarships
Daniels Scholarship Program
The Daniels Scholarship Program provides a four-year annually-renewable college scholarship for graduating high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and a commitment to serving their communities.
https://vimeo.com/danielsfund/review/182794776/687a3c6d4a
https://vimeo.com/danielsfund/review/182794776/687a3c6d4a
Local Scholarships
Daughters of the American Revolution-Elementary/Secondary Teacher Education (due 1/31/2021)
At least $1,000. Applicant must be a US citizen, resident of the State of Colorado, and attend an accredited college or university in the US, and major in an Elementary or Secondary School Teacher Education Program. Applicants must also obtain a letter of sponsorship from a DAR chapter, which Indian Peaks will be happy to provide.
www.coloradodar.org/scholarships-2/
Daughters of the American Revolution-Nursing Scholarship (due 1/31/2021)
At least $1,000. Applicant must be a US citizen, resident of the State of Colorado, and attend an accredited college or university in the US, and have been accepted or is currently enrolled in a nursing school for an Associates or Bachelor’s nursing degree. Applicants must also obtain a letter of sponsorship from a DAR chapter, which Indian Peaks will be happy to provide.
www.coloradodar.org/scholarships-2/
Burg Simpson College Scholarship (due 2/1/2021)
$1000-$2500. For graduating high school seniors enrolled in a Colorado accredited school. Must write an original 1,500-word essay about the importance of the civil jury system as the guardian of American rights and liberties.
www.burgsimpson.com/charities/burg-simpson-scholarship/
Colorado Council Community Service Scholarship (due 2/15/2021)
Sixteen one-time $1500 scholarship. For graduating high school senior or continuing college student, U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, and resident of Colorado for final two years of high school. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student at a Colorado Council Member Institutions, enrolling in the next academic year. Applicant must demonstrate significant experience in volunteerism/community service.
www.coloradocouncil.org/scholarship
Pinnacol Foundation Scholarships (due 2/15/2021)
Average $4,700 per year, renewable. Applicant must be a dependent of a worker who was injured or killed in a compensable work-related accident during the course and scope of employment with a Colorado-based employer. Scholarships may be used for four-year, two-year or trade programs at accredited colleges, universities, community colleges and vocational schools.
www.pinnacol.com/foundation/apply-for-a-scholarship
Latinas First Foundation Scholarship (due 2/15/2021)
Amounts varies. For Latina college-bound or currently-enrolled college students, living in Colorado during high school, college, or graduate school. They should be leaders inside and outside of the classroom.
www.LatinasFirst.org/scholarship-application
County Sheriff's of Colorado Scholarship (due 2/26/2021)
$500. For student attending Colorado college or university. Residents of Boulder County may apply in odd years (e.g. 2021, 2023, etc.) Current transcripts, and two letters of personal reference required.
coloradosheriffs.org/scholarship-program/
Rotary - University Hills Denver (due 2/28/2021)
4 Year, $4000-$5500 per year, For Colorado resident in the 5450 Rotary District (Summit to plains, Longmont to Castle Rock) who is a US citizen attending collegiate institution in CO, and intending to major in Math, Science, or Engineering. Will be required to attend at least 4 Rotary Club meetings per year.
portal.clubrunner.ca/6897/sitepage/foundation-scholarship/university-hills-rotary-foundation-scholarship
Drive Safe Scholarship (due 3/1/2021)
$1500. Scholarship awarded to high school senior with plans to attend college in Fall of 2021. Complete the application and write an essay of 500 words on "What impact has driving had or your life?".
www.drivesafecolorado.com/scholarship/
Elevations Credit Union Scholarships (due 3/1/2021)
$500-$5000. For current high school seniors in pursuit of higher education, based on academics, community engagement and financial need. They offer several scholarships with different criteria.
elevationsfoundation.smapply.io
Excelsior 66/Lafayette 91 Masonic Family Scholarship (due 3/1/2021)
$2000. Applicant must be a graduating senior from a Lafayette or Louisville high school, a US citizen, and attend an institution of higher education within the state of Colorado.
drive.google.com/file/d/10kNgQEEcaWLrYK5wmh7-mCuTnZR5TKN3/
Dorian De Long Arts & Music Scholarship (due 3/1/2021)
$1,500-$2,000. Awarded annually to one or more graduating Colorado high school students who plan on majoring or minoring in visual or performing arts at a Colorado post-secondary institution.
www.ddamscholarship.com/apply
Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Colorado (due 3/15/2021)
2 Awards of $1,620 each. For an applicant to be considered for a Mayflower Scholarship, the Application Form must include a valid GSMD membership number for either the applicant or for a parent, grandparent, or great grandparent of the applicant.
www.themayflowersociety.org/blog/scholarships
Colorado Garden Foundation (due 3/15/2021)
4 Year Full Ride. For Colorado resident attending publicly funded Colorodo college or university. Must major in: Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, Horticulture, Floriculture, Botany, Landscape Architecture, Plant Biology, Plant Pathology/Science, Nursery & Mandscape Management, Environmental Horticulture, Agronomy.
www.coloradogardenfoundation.org/about/scholarships
Independent Bankers of Colorado Scholarship (due 3/19/2021)
Cost of tuition, fees and books. Applicant must be high school senior who will attend a Colorado or contiguous state public or private university or college, or vocational/trade school. Student or Parent/Guardian must have relationship at an IBC member bank.
www.ibcbanks.org/scholarship
Boulder County Colorado County Clerks Association Scholarship (due 3/26/2021)
One-time $500 or $1,000. Scholarship is to aid outstanding Colorado
graduating high school seniors in furthering their education, particularly in the field of public service. Selection is based on a minimum 3.25 GPA, participation in extracurricular, community and service activities, and demonstrated financial need.
www.clerkandrecorder.org/scholarship
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Grossman Scholarship (due 3/31/2021)
4 Year, $5,000 per year. For Colorado resident attending an accredited Colorado college or university, or a 2-year community college. Applicant must have volunteered with VOC or other Colorado stewardship organization. Applicant must be pursuing a degree program with an environmental, natural resource, or outdoor recreation emphasis.
www.voc.org/scholarship
Boulder Valley Conservation District Scholarship Award (due 4/1/2021)
$500. Applicant must have a home address within the Boulder Valley Conservation district boundaries. Include transcript and essay on soil and water conservation. Applicant must be pursing a degree in an agriculture related or natural resources field.
www.longmontcd.org/education/college-scholarships
Mountain West Credit Union Brayman-Beach Scholarship (due 4/9/2021)
$5,000. Applicant must be student who is a member of a Colorado-based credit union seeking a business degree from a four-year accredited institution.
mwcua.com/foundation/scholarships/brayman-beach-scholarship/
Boulder Valley Education Association (due 4/12/2021)
Varies, but renewable. Scholarships for graduating BVSD HS seniors who are attending college to become an educator. Scholarship award amounts are variable at the discretion of the BVEA Scholarship Committee and are based on need and merit.
www.bouldervalleyea.org/scholarships-2/
Mikkelson Foundation (due 4/16/2021)
Three $4000 scholarships. Applicants must be graduates of Colorado high schools who have excelled in mathematics or science, and who have been accepted to an accredited 4-year college or university, and will major in engineering, natural sciences, or mathematics.
www.mikkelsonfoundation.org/students.html
Superior Chamber of Commerce (due 4/23/2021)
Two $1000 scholarships. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who live in the Town of Superior. Students will be judged based on their academic performance, community and extracurricular involvements, a recommendation from a teacher, coach, or another advisor, and their response to an essay prompt. Scholarships are not need-based..
www.superiorchamber.com/scholarships/
At least $1,000. Applicant must be a US citizen, resident of the State of Colorado, and attend an accredited college or university in the US, and major in an Elementary or Secondary School Teacher Education Program. Applicants must also obtain a letter of sponsorship from a DAR chapter, which Indian Peaks will be happy to provide.
www.coloradodar.org/scholarships-2/
Daughters of the American Revolution-Nursing Scholarship (due 1/31/2021)
At least $1,000. Applicant must be a US citizen, resident of the State of Colorado, and attend an accredited college or university in the US, and have been accepted or is currently enrolled in a nursing school for an Associates or Bachelor’s nursing degree. Applicants must also obtain a letter of sponsorship from a DAR chapter, which Indian Peaks will be happy to provide.
www.coloradodar.org/scholarships-2/
Burg Simpson College Scholarship (due 2/1/2021)
$1000-$2500. For graduating high school seniors enrolled in a Colorado accredited school. Must write an original 1,500-word essay about the importance of the civil jury system as the guardian of American rights and liberties.
www.burgsimpson.com/charities/burg-simpson-scholarship/
Colorado Council Community Service Scholarship (due 2/15/2021)
Sixteen one-time $1500 scholarship. For graduating high school senior or continuing college student, U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, and resident of Colorado for final two years of high school. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student at a Colorado Council Member Institutions, enrolling in the next academic year. Applicant must demonstrate significant experience in volunteerism/community service.
www.coloradocouncil.org/scholarship
Pinnacol Foundation Scholarships (due 2/15/2021)
Average $4,700 per year, renewable. Applicant must be a dependent of a worker who was injured or killed in a compensable work-related accident during the course and scope of employment with a Colorado-based employer. Scholarships may be used for four-year, two-year or trade programs at accredited colleges, universities, community colleges and vocational schools.
www.pinnacol.com/foundation/apply-for-a-scholarship
Latinas First Foundation Scholarship (due 2/15/2021)
Amounts varies. For Latina college-bound or currently-enrolled college students, living in Colorado during high school, college, or graduate school. They should be leaders inside and outside of the classroom.
www.LatinasFirst.org/scholarship-application
County Sheriff's of Colorado Scholarship (due 2/26/2021)
$500. For student attending Colorado college or university. Residents of Boulder County may apply in odd years (e.g. 2021, 2023, etc.) Current transcripts, and two letters of personal reference required.
coloradosheriffs.org/scholarship-program/
Rotary - University Hills Denver (due 2/28/2021)
4 Year, $4000-$5500 per year, For Colorado resident in the 5450 Rotary District (Summit to plains, Longmont to Castle Rock) who is a US citizen attending collegiate institution in CO, and intending to major in Math, Science, or Engineering. Will be required to attend at least 4 Rotary Club meetings per year.
portal.clubrunner.ca/6897/sitepage/foundation-scholarship/university-hills-rotary-foundation-scholarship
Drive Safe Scholarship (due 3/1/2021)
$1500. Scholarship awarded to high school senior with plans to attend college in Fall of 2021. Complete the application and write an essay of 500 words on "What impact has driving had or your life?".
www.drivesafecolorado.com/scholarship/
Elevations Credit Union Scholarships (due 3/1/2021)
$500-$5000. For current high school seniors in pursuit of higher education, based on academics, community engagement and financial need. They offer several scholarships with different criteria.
elevationsfoundation.smapply.io
Excelsior 66/Lafayette 91 Masonic Family Scholarship (due 3/1/2021)
$2000. Applicant must be a graduating senior from a Lafayette or Louisville high school, a US citizen, and attend an institution of higher education within the state of Colorado.
drive.google.com/file/d/10kNgQEEcaWLrYK5wmh7-mCuTnZR5TKN3/
Dorian De Long Arts & Music Scholarship (due 3/1/2021)
$1,500-$2,000. Awarded annually to one or more graduating Colorado high school students who plan on majoring or minoring in visual or performing arts at a Colorado post-secondary institution.
www.ddamscholarship.com/apply
Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Colorado (due 3/15/2021)
2 Awards of $1,620 each. For an applicant to be considered for a Mayflower Scholarship, the Application Form must include a valid GSMD membership number for either the applicant or for a parent, grandparent, or great grandparent of the applicant.
www.themayflowersociety.org/blog/scholarships
Colorado Garden Foundation (due 3/15/2021)
4 Year Full Ride. For Colorado resident attending publicly funded Colorodo college or university. Must major in: Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, Horticulture, Floriculture, Botany, Landscape Architecture, Plant Biology, Plant Pathology/Science, Nursery & Mandscape Management, Environmental Horticulture, Agronomy.
www.coloradogardenfoundation.org/about/scholarships
Independent Bankers of Colorado Scholarship (due 3/19/2021)
Cost of tuition, fees and books. Applicant must be high school senior who will attend a Colorado or contiguous state public or private university or college, or vocational/trade school. Student or Parent/Guardian must have relationship at an IBC member bank.
www.ibcbanks.org/scholarship
Boulder County Colorado County Clerks Association Scholarship (due 3/26/2021)
One-time $500 or $1,000. Scholarship is to aid outstanding Colorado
graduating high school seniors in furthering their education, particularly in the field of public service. Selection is based on a minimum 3.25 GPA, participation in extracurricular, community and service activities, and demonstrated financial need.
www.clerkandrecorder.org/scholarship
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Grossman Scholarship (due 3/31/2021)
4 Year, $5,000 per year. For Colorado resident attending an accredited Colorado college or university, or a 2-year community college. Applicant must have volunteered with VOC or other Colorado stewardship organization. Applicant must be pursuing a degree program with an environmental, natural resource, or outdoor recreation emphasis.
www.voc.org/scholarship
Boulder Valley Conservation District Scholarship Award (due 4/1/2021)
$500. Applicant must have a home address within the Boulder Valley Conservation district boundaries. Include transcript and essay on soil and water conservation. Applicant must be pursing a degree in an agriculture related or natural resources field.
www.longmontcd.org/education/college-scholarships
Mountain West Credit Union Brayman-Beach Scholarship (due 4/9/2021)
$5,000. Applicant must be student who is a member of a Colorado-based credit union seeking a business degree from a four-year accredited institution.
mwcua.com/foundation/scholarships/brayman-beach-scholarship/
Boulder Valley Education Association (due 4/12/2021)
Varies, but renewable. Scholarships for graduating BVSD HS seniors who are attending college to become an educator. Scholarship award amounts are variable at the discretion of the BVEA Scholarship Committee and are based on need and merit.
www.bouldervalleyea.org/scholarships-2/
Mikkelson Foundation (due 4/16/2021)
Three $4000 scholarships. Applicants must be graduates of Colorado high schools who have excelled in mathematics or science, and who have been accepted to an accredited 4-year college or university, and will major in engineering, natural sciences, or mathematics.
www.mikkelsonfoundation.org/students.html
Superior Chamber of Commerce (due 4/23/2021)
Two $1000 scholarships. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who live in the Town of Superior. Students will be judged based on their academic performance, community and extracurricular involvements, a recommendation from a teacher, coach, or another advisor, and their response to an essay prompt. Scholarships are not need-based..
www.superiorchamber.com/scholarships/