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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
Local Scholarships
Kaiser Permanente - $2,500 - DUE 2/8/2023
Pursuing a clinical (e.g., pharmacist, physician, practitioner, nurse) or non-clinical (e.g., accounting, business administration, finance, human resources, marketing, operations, public policy) career in the health care industry; Enrollment plans as a full-time student in an accredited, public, or not-for-profit, four-year university, or community college, in the US, for the 2021-2022 academic year; Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent), earned from 9th grade through the first semester/term of 12th grade; Preference will be given to students for the following: First-generation-college-bound student (i.e. neither parent has a 2-year or 4-year college degree), Demonstrated financial need, Member of an ethnic or racial group currently underrepresented in the health professions
kp-health-equity-scholars.hsfts.net/
Superior Chamber of Commerce - 2 awards of $1,000 - DUE 2/15/2023
Two scholarships awarded to graduating seniors who reside in the Town of Superior. Applicants 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.
www.superiorchamber.com/scholarships/
Pinnacol Foundation Scholarships - $4,700 - DUE 2/15/2023
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
Louisville Fire Protection District - Marshall Fire Scholarship - 2 awards up to $1,500 - DUE 2/17/2023
Louisville residents and their dependents who experienced an impact on their primary residence due to the Marshall Fire.
form.jotform.com/223454159588164
Boulder Community Health Ambassadors 2023 Human Health Care Scholarship - up to $4,000 - DUE by 4:00 pm on 2/24/2023
Applicants must have a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA; must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited Colorado institution of higher education and pursuing a career in a health care related field, includes: high school seniors in BVSD, former BCH Ambassador scholarship recipients, BCH employees, graduating high school seniors who are children of BCH employees, and BCH volunteers. Scholarship funds are for tuition only.
www.bch.org/ambassadors/
Longmont Community Foundation - Arapahoe Pass - up to $12,000 - DUE 2/28/2023
Applicants must be graduating senior from a public high school in Boulder County; neither of the applicant's parents are college or university graduates. Scholarship must be used at an accredited public Colorado institution, junior college, community college, college or university.
longmontfoundation.org/
Rotary - University Hills Denver - $4,500 - $6,000 - DUE 2/28/2023
Applicants must be a US citizen, residing in the 5450 Rotary District (Summit to plains, Longmont to Castle Rock), with a strong academic record, accepted to a Colorado college or university, with intention to major in Math, Science, or Engineering. Minimum GPA of 3.0
portal.clubrunner.ca/6897/sitepage/foundation-scholarship/university-hills-rotary-foundation-scholarship
Elevations Credit Union Scholarships - $500 - $5,000 - DUE 3/1/2023
Awarded to local graduating high school seniors in pursuit of higher education, based on academics, community engagement and financial need.
elevationsfoundation.smapply.io/prog/elevations_foundation_scholarship/
The Denver Foundation - varies per scholarship - DUE 3/1/2023
Variety of scholarship opportunities...
www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=denverscholarship
Daughters of the American Revolution - Elementary/Secondary Teacher Education Scholarship - $1,000 - DUE 3/1/2023
An applicant must be a U.S. citizen, resident of the State of Colorado, and attend an accredited college or university in the United States, 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 Education Scholarship - $1,000 - DUE 3/1/2023
An applicant must be a U.S. citizen, resident of the State of Colorado, and attend an accredited college or university in the United States, 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/
Latinas First Foundation - $2,500 - DUE 3/1/2023
We are looking for Latina college-bound or currently-enrolled college students who would benefit from a non-traditional scholarship. This scholarship is limited to students living in Colorado during high school, college or graduate school. If you lived in Colorado, but are attending college or graduate school in another state, you are eligible to apply. Minimum GPA of 2.0
latinasfirst.org/pages/scholarship
Dorian De Long Arts & Music Scholarship - $1,500 - $2,500 - DUE 3/1/2023
The Dorian De Long Arts and Music Scholarship is awarded annually to one or more graduating Colorado high school students who plan on majoring or minoring in the arts (visual or performing) at a Colorado university/college/post-secondary institution.
www.ddamscholarship.com/apply
County Sheriff's of Colorado Scholarship - up to 30 awards of $500 - DUE 3/1/2023
An applicant must attend Colorado "in state" college or university and counties may apply by odd and even years. Must submit application, personal letter stating reason for the application and plans for the future. Current transcripts, and two letters of personal reference required.
www.coloradosheriffs.org/scholarships
Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Colorado - 2 awards of $1,620 - DUE 3/1/2023
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. (Please do not include Member Society Numbers.) Paper copies of application available in the Monarch Post Grad Center.
themayflowersociety.org/about/about/scholarship-information/
Boulder County Latina League - $750 - $1,500 - DUE 3/6/2023
Applicant must live in Boulder County, have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative unweighted GPA, a financial need and is a first generation college student
www.boulderlatina.org/scholarship-applications
The Sagrillo Group - 3 awards of $1,000 - DUE 3/15/2023
awarded annually to students entering college. This award is to cover tuition, books, fees, and room & board at the college or community college of your choice. Students must have satisfactory academic standing (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
thesagrillogroup.com/the-sagrillo-group-scholarship-application/
Colorado Garden Foundation - 4 year full ride - DUE 3/15/2023
Offered to freshman resident of Colorado attending a publicly funded Colorado college or university. Must major in: Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, Horticulture, Floriculture, Botany, Landscape Architecture, Plant Biology, Plant Pathology/Science, Nursery & Landscape Management, Environmental Horticulture, Agronomy.
www.coloradogardenfoundation.org/about/scholarships
Premier Members Credit Union Scholarship - 5 awards of $5,000 - DUE 3/15/2023
Must be a spring of 2023 high school graduate with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Must have already been accepted to a college or technical school within the United States and begin school as a full-time freshman in the fall of 2023. Become a credit union member if awarded a scholarship.
www.pmcu.org/scholarship/
Erie Chamber of Commerce Dave Stone Scholarship - 2 awards of $2,000 - DUE by 5:00 pm on 3/22/2023
Must be an Erie resident graduating senior attending any high school, minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA. The scholarship committee places an emphasis on community service, and consider only community activities that are not related to high school clubs, events or group functions.
www.eriechamber.org
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Scholarship - 1 award of $10,000 and 2 awards of $5,000 - DUE 3/26/2023
Must be a Colorado resident, pursuing a degree program at an accredited 4-year college/university or a 2-year community college within the state of Colorado. Applicant must have volunteered on at least 3 outdoor stewardship projects within their high school career with VOC or other Colorado stewardship organization (eg: all projects could have occurred in 1 year or over a 4-year span of time). Applicants must be pursuing a degree program with an environmental, natural resource, or outdoor recreation emphasis.
www.voc.org/scholarship
Colorado County Clerks Association - 2 awards of $1,000 and 1 award of $500 - DUE 3/31/2023
Awarded to graduating high school seniors furthering their education at a university, college, community college or technical institution, particularly focusing on the field of public service. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.25, participate in extracurricular, community and services activities and demonstrated a financial need or hardship.
www.clerkandrecorder.org/scholarship
Centaurus/Monarch Community Scholarship Fund - 25 awards from $1,000 - $3,000 - DUE 4/3/2023
Applicants must be graduating seniors at Monarch or Centaurus High School in the 2023 class and there is no restriction on which college students are attending.
www.chsmhsscholarship.org/
Colorado Burglar & Fire Alarm Association - $1,000 - DUE 4/3/2023
The 2023 CBFAA Youth Scholarship Program is offering a scholarship of $1000 to children of active-duty law enforcement and fire service personnel in Colorado who are graduating from high school in 2023. This program rewards students who have excelled academically and are active in community service and extracurricular activities at their school. The CBFAA first place winner will be automatically entered into the national Electronic Security Association scholarship program for a chance at additional scholarship monies.
www.cbfaa.org/cbfaa-youth-scholarship.html
Hazel M (Penny) Huckabay Memorial Scholarship - up to $10,000 - DUE 4/3/2023 by 11:59 pm
Must demonstrate financial need and be a graduating senior of a BVSD school, and reside in Louisville CO (not Superior).
docs.google.com/document/d/16m7yD60PK6NoHWSF_91cTh127t75YVYb3CEEGkiKKBY/edit
Mikkelson Foundation - 3 awards of $4,000 - DUE 4/14/2023
Three $4000 scholarships awarded to 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, physical or biological sciences, or mathematics.
mikkelsonfoundation.org/students.html
YMCA of Northern Colorado College Scholarships - $1,000 (Nursing) and 2 awards of $1,500 - DUE 4/28/2023
The selection committee will review each application in terms of a combination of factors, including merit, academic and extracurricular credentials, awards, leadership, overall student achievement and the impact of the Y on the applicant (impact of the Y not required for nursing scholarship).
ymcanoco.org/scholarship
Forward Steps - up to $6,000 - DUE 5/31/2023
Applicants must have verifiable experience in the foster care system; Applicants must be residents of Colorado and plan to attend (or are currently attending) one of our partnering colleges, universities or trade schools in the Denver metro, Longmont, Fort Collins, or Greeley areas. See our application for the full list of schools we serve; Scholars must have a high school diploma or a GED before beginning their first semester of college; Applicants must meet federal financial aid requirements and have unmet need as determined by the FAFSA
forwardsteps.org/become-a-scholar/
Dr Louis Hampers Scholarship for Medical Students - 1 award of $1,000 - DUE 6/15/2023
Students must be enrolled at a university in the United States who is studying medicine and on the road to become a doctor, or a high school student that will attend university for a medical degree. Submit essay in word format (under 1,000 words on this prompt: "Describe a problem in the medical field and how you would use your degree in medicine to help improve upon this issue."
SUBMIT TO: apply@drlouishampersscholarship.com
Pursuing a clinical (e.g., pharmacist, physician, practitioner, nurse) or non-clinical (e.g., accounting, business administration, finance, human resources, marketing, operations, public policy) career in the health care industry; Enrollment plans as a full-time student in an accredited, public, or not-for-profit, four-year university, or community college, in the US, for the 2021-2022 academic year; Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent), earned from 9th grade through the first semester/term of 12th grade; Preference will be given to students for the following: First-generation-college-bound student (i.e. neither parent has a 2-year or 4-year college degree), Demonstrated financial need, Member of an ethnic or racial group currently underrepresented in the health professions
kp-health-equity-scholars.hsfts.net/
Superior Chamber of Commerce - 2 awards of $1,000 - DUE 2/15/2023
Two scholarships awarded to graduating seniors who reside in the Town of Superior. Applicants 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.
www.superiorchamber.com/scholarships/
Pinnacol Foundation Scholarships - $4,700 - DUE 2/15/2023
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
Louisville Fire Protection District - Marshall Fire Scholarship - 2 awards up to $1,500 - DUE 2/17/2023
Louisville residents and their dependents who experienced an impact on their primary residence due to the Marshall Fire.
form.jotform.com/223454159588164
Boulder Community Health Ambassadors 2023 Human Health Care Scholarship - up to $4,000 - DUE by 4:00 pm on 2/24/2023
Applicants must have a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA; must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited Colorado institution of higher education and pursuing a career in a health care related field, includes: high school seniors in BVSD, former BCH Ambassador scholarship recipients, BCH employees, graduating high school seniors who are children of BCH employees, and BCH volunteers. Scholarship funds are for tuition only.
www.bch.org/ambassadors/
Longmont Community Foundation - Arapahoe Pass - up to $12,000 - DUE 2/28/2023
Applicants must be graduating senior from a public high school in Boulder County; neither of the applicant's parents are college or university graduates. Scholarship must be used at an accredited public Colorado institution, junior college, community college, college or university.
longmontfoundation.org/
Rotary - University Hills Denver - $4,500 - $6,000 - DUE 2/28/2023
Applicants must be a US citizen, residing in the 5450 Rotary District (Summit to plains, Longmont to Castle Rock), with a strong academic record, accepted to a Colorado college or university, with intention to major in Math, Science, or Engineering. Minimum GPA of 3.0
portal.clubrunner.ca/6897/sitepage/foundation-scholarship/university-hills-rotary-foundation-scholarship
Elevations Credit Union Scholarships - $500 - $5,000 - DUE 3/1/2023
Awarded to local graduating high school seniors in pursuit of higher education, based on academics, community engagement and financial need.
elevationsfoundation.smapply.io/prog/elevations_foundation_scholarship/
The Denver Foundation - varies per scholarship - DUE 3/1/2023
Variety of scholarship opportunities...
www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=denverscholarship
Daughters of the American Revolution - Elementary/Secondary Teacher Education Scholarship - $1,000 - DUE 3/1/2023
An applicant must be a U.S. citizen, resident of the State of Colorado, and attend an accredited college or university in the United States, 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 Education Scholarship - $1,000 - DUE 3/1/2023
An applicant must be a U.S. citizen, resident of the State of Colorado, and attend an accredited college or university in the United States, 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/
Latinas First Foundation - $2,500 - DUE 3/1/2023
We are looking for Latina college-bound or currently-enrolled college students who would benefit from a non-traditional scholarship. This scholarship is limited to students living in Colorado during high school, college or graduate school. If you lived in Colorado, but are attending college or graduate school in another state, you are eligible to apply. Minimum GPA of 2.0
latinasfirst.org/pages/scholarship
Dorian De Long Arts & Music Scholarship - $1,500 - $2,500 - DUE 3/1/2023
The Dorian De Long Arts and Music Scholarship is awarded annually to one or more graduating Colorado high school students who plan on majoring or minoring in the arts (visual or performing) at a Colorado university/college/post-secondary institution.
www.ddamscholarship.com/apply
County Sheriff's of Colorado Scholarship - up to 30 awards of $500 - DUE 3/1/2023
An applicant must attend Colorado "in state" college or university and counties may apply by odd and even years. Must submit application, personal letter stating reason for the application and plans for the future. Current transcripts, and two letters of personal reference required.
www.coloradosheriffs.org/scholarships
Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Colorado - 2 awards of $1,620 - DUE 3/1/2023
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. (Please do not include Member Society Numbers.) Paper copies of application available in the Monarch Post Grad Center.
themayflowersociety.org/about/about/scholarship-information/
Boulder County Latina League - $750 - $1,500 - DUE 3/6/2023
Applicant must live in Boulder County, have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative unweighted GPA, a financial need and is a first generation college student
www.boulderlatina.org/scholarship-applications
The Sagrillo Group - 3 awards of $1,000 - DUE 3/15/2023
awarded annually to students entering college. This award is to cover tuition, books, fees, and room & board at the college or community college of your choice. Students must have satisfactory academic standing (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
thesagrillogroup.com/the-sagrillo-group-scholarship-application/
Colorado Garden Foundation - 4 year full ride - DUE 3/15/2023
Offered to freshman resident of Colorado attending a publicly funded Colorado college or university. Must major in: Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, Horticulture, Floriculture, Botany, Landscape Architecture, Plant Biology, Plant Pathology/Science, Nursery & Landscape Management, Environmental Horticulture, Agronomy.
www.coloradogardenfoundation.org/about/scholarships
Premier Members Credit Union Scholarship - 5 awards of $5,000 - DUE 3/15/2023
Must be a spring of 2023 high school graduate with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Must have already been accepted to a college or technical school within the United States and begin school as a full-time freshman in the fall of 2023. Become a credit union member if awarded a scholarship.
www.pmcu.org/scholarship/
Erie Chamber of Commerce Dave Stone Scholarship - 2 awards of $2,000 - DUE by 5:00 pm on 3/22/2023
Must be an Erie resident graduating senior attending any high school, minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA. The scholarship committee places an emphasis on community service, and consider only community activities that are not related to high school clubs, events or group functions.
www.eriechamber.org
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Scholarship - 1 award of $10,000 and 2 awards of $5,000 - DUE 3/26/2023
Must be a Colorado resident, pursuing a degree program at an accredited 4-year college/university or a 2-year community college within the state of Colorado. Applicant must have volunteered on at least 3 outdoor stewardship projects within their high school career with VOC or other Colorado stewardship organization (eg: all projects could have occurred in 1 year or over a 4-year span of time). Applicants must be pursuing a degree program with an environmental, natural resource, or outdoor recreation emphasis.
www.voc.org/scholarship
Colorado County Clerks Association - 2 awards of $1,000 and 1 award of $500 - DUE 3/31/2023
Awarded to graduating high school seniors furthering their education at a university, college, community college or technical institution, particularly focusing on the field of public service. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.25, participate in extracurricular, community and services activities and demonstrated a financial need or hardship.
www.clerkandrecorder.org/scholarship
Centaurus/Monarch Community Scholarship Fund - 25 awards from $1,000 - $3,000 - DUE 4/3/2023
Applicants must be graduating seniors at Monarch or Centaurus High School in the 2023 class and there is no restriction on which college students are attending.
www.chsmhsscholarship.org/
Colorado Burglar & Fire Alarm Association - $1,000 - DUE 4/3/2023
The 2023 CBFAA Youth Scholarship Program is offering a scholarship of $1000 to children of active-duty law enforcement and fire service personnel in Colorado who are graduating from high school in 2023. This program rewards students who have excelled academically and are active in community service and extracurricular activities at their school. The CBFAA first place winner will be automatically entered into the national Electronic Security Association scholarship program for a chance at additional scholarship monies.
www.cbfaa.org/cbfaa-youth-scholarship.html
Hazel M (Penny) Huckabay Memorial Scholarship - up to $10,000 - DUE 4/3/2023 by 11:59 pm
Must demonstrate financial need and be a graduating senior of a BVSD school, and reside in Louisville CO (not Superior).
docs.google.com/document/d/16m7yD60PK6NoHWSF_91cTh127t75YVYb3CEEGkiKKBY/edit
Mikkelson Foundation - 3 awards of $4,000 - DUE 4/14/2023
Three $4000 scholarships awarded to 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, physical or biological sciences, or mathematics.
mikkelsonfoundation.org/students.html
YMCA of Northern Colorado College Scholarships - $1,000 (Nursing) and 2 awards of $1,500 - DUE 4/28/2023
The selection committee will review each application in terms of a combination of factors, including merit, academic and extracurricular credentials, awards, leadership, overall student achievement and the impact of the Y on the applicant (impact of the Y not required for nursing scholarship).
ymcanoco.org/scholarship
Forward Steps - up to $6,000 - DUE 5/31/2023
Applicants must have verifiable experience in the foster care system; Applicants must be residents of Colorado and plan to attend (or are currently attending) one of our partnering colleges, universities or trade schools in the Denver metro, Longmont, Fort Collins, or Greeley areas. See our application for the full list of schools we serve; Scholars must have a high school diploma or a GED before beginning their first semester of college; Applicants must meet federal financial aid requirements and have unmet need as determined by the FAFSA
forwardsteps.org/become-a-scholar/
Dr Louis Hampers Scholarship for Medical Students - 1 award of $1,000 - DUE 6/15/2023
Students must be enrolled at a university in the United States who is studying medicine and on the road to become a doctor, or a high school student that will attend university for a medical degree. Submit essay in word format (under 1,000 words on this prompt: "Describe a problem in the medical field and how you would use your degree in medicine to help improve upon this issue."
SUBMIT TO: apply@drlouishampersscholarship.com
