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Scholarship Information & Links

Parent & Student Loans

Check out GoingMerry.com, a personalized Scholarship Matching service, the "Common App" for Scholarships
Read this article 
regarding Scholarship Scams
U.S. News & World Report articles
Student Loan Consolidation
Private Student Loans
A helpful article about College Scholarship Search Platforms from​ Clark.com
Disclaimer: The Boulder Valley School District does not endorse organizations & individuals listed (other than BVSD programs). Individuals & organizations have not been screened in any way. The Boulder Valley School District assumes no responsibility for the actions or abilities of any groups or individuals listed herein.


Additional Resources

  • 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

YMCA of Northern Colorado College Scholarships -  2 awards of $1,500 and 1 nursing scholarship of $1,000 - DUE 4/25/2025 
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). 
SUBMIT TO: www.ymcanoco.org/teens/scholarship

Parkinson Association of the Rockies Eric Wright Memorial Scholarship -  $5,000 renewable for up to 4 years - DUE 4/30/2025 
Applicants must live in CO or WY; be a graduating high school senior or college student currently enrolled in a 4-year or 2-year university or college, or a trade program; be a young adult who has lost a parent, guardian, or family member to Parkinson's Disease and/or has financial hardship due to a parent, guardian, or family member currently living with Parkinson's Disease; and have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher (please note that recipients are required to maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA after accepting this scholarship).  
SUBMIT TO: ​denverfoundation.org/scholarship/parkinson-association-of-the-rockies-eric-wright-memorial-fund/

Forward Steps Scholarship-  up to $6,000 - DUE 5/31/2025 
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.  
SUBMIT TO: forwardsteps.org/become-a-scholar/

Scholarship for Students Attending CU BOULDER in FALL of 2025 (Beta Theta Pi fraternity)-  1 - $1,000 award and 2 - $500 awards- DUE 8/1/2025 
The only requirements are that applicants must identify as male and have confirmed enrollment at CU Boulder for Fall 2025. Open to all eligible students, Beta Theta Pi encourages those interested in fraternity life and leadership to apply.
SUBMIT TO: tinyurl.com/BetaBoulderScholarship2025

Bueno Camp Scholarship - Full Tuition at Front Range Community College
The BUENO College Assistance Migrant Program (BUENO CAMP) is an educational program that assists first time freshmen who are of migrant and seasonal farm working backgrounds. The purpose of CAMP is to address the education and social development of low income and first generation college migrant students. BUENO CAMP provides academic, personal, and financial support to ensure successful completion of the student’s first year of college, continued enrollment, and eventual graduation from college.
SUBMIT TO: www.buenocamp.com/

HS ACCESS Financial Need Scholarship - up to $2,500 - EARN COLLEGE CREDIT IN HIGH SCHOOL
Designed to support underfunded, first-generation, and marginalized high school students in their pursuit of higher education. This scholarship offers valuable financial assistance to help make college more accessible. Watch for details on the OPEN HOUSE event in MARCH where more information will be available about the program.
SUBMIT TO: ce.colorado.edu/programs/high-school-access

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  • About Us
    • Counseling Staff
    • Monarch School Profile
  • Academic
    • 8th Grade Transition Information
    • Course Selection 2025-26 >
      • START HERE: Course Selection
      • Standard/Advanced/AP Classwork & Homework Expectations
      • Grade Point Average
      • Course Progression Sequence
    • Academic Programs >
      • Advanced Placement
      • CU Succeed
      • High School of Business
      • Additonal Academic Programs
      • Additional Credit Options
    • Graduation Requirements
    • Past Presentations >
      • Past Presentations
    • Financial Wellness Course (Formerly Money 101)
    • Summer Homework
    • NCAA Approved Courses
    • CTE Programs at BVSD
    • BVSD Summer School
    • BVSD Online Classes
    • Tutoring Resources
  • Post-Secondary
    • College >
      • Colorado Schools Middle 50% of Accepted Students Profile
      • ACT - SAT - PSAT Testing
      • College Search Tools
      • Essay Writing Tips
      • Letter of Rec & Transcript Requests >
        • Letters of Recommendation
        • Transcript Request
      • Paying For College >
        • Scholarships & Loans
        • FAFSA & CSS Profile
        • College Opportunity Fund (COF)
        • Financial Aid Presentations
        • FRCC’s University Transfer Track
      • NACAC Admission Trends
      • The Common Application Tips
      • College Reps in the PGC, Visiting a College & College Fairs
      • NCAA Athletes Division I & II
      • Online College - Resources
    • CU Boulder Average Admitted Student Profile By Program
    • Summer Enrichment Options
    • Gap Year & Study Abroad
    • Apprenticeships & Trades Programs
    • Military
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