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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
Boulder Community Health Ambassadors - Human Health Care Scholarship - Award up to $4,000 - DUE 3/13/2026 by 4:00 pm
Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA; Those eligible must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited Colorado institution of higher education and pursuing career in a healthcare related field, include: high school seniors in the 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.
SUBMIT TO: www.bch.org/ambassadors/bcha-scholarship/
Zonta Foothills Young Women in Leadership Award - Award of $5,000 each and chance to compete for an additional $6,000 -DUE 3/13/2026 by 5:00 pm
Recognizes young women for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue participating in public and political life.
SUBMIT TO: zontafoothills.org/young-women-in-leadership-award
Boulder Rotary Resident Scholarship - Several awards and amounts vary - DUE 3/13/2026
Must be a graduating senior from Boulder Valley Schools in 2026. The awards are made based on projected ability to succeed in college as well as scholastic, volunteer, and extra-curricular activities during high school. Financial need may be considered. Award may be used for tuition or other educational expenses for the recipient's freshman year at any accredited college or university, including community colleges, located within the state of Colorado. Scholarships are for students who intend to complete a four-year degree.
SUBMIT TO: docs.google.com/document/d/1DJFhF7wis3hZp4GYE99343-IO4vLVd0WbrzX4ANE16Y/edit?tab=t.0
The Sagrillo Group Scholarship Fund - Award of $1,000 - DUE 3/15/2026
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 min cumulative GPA of 3.0). Must be a Boulder County resident attending a Boulder County high school. Must be a current high school senior in the graduating class of 2026 who will be starting fall semester of 2026 at a 2 or 4 year school of their choosing.
SUBMIT TO: thesagrillogroup.com/the-sagrillo-group-scholarship-application/
Colorado Garden Foundation - 4-year full-ride - DUE 3/15/2026
Must be a resident of Colorado attending a public college or university in Colorado. Must major in: Agriculture Business, Agriculture Education, Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Architecture, Botany, Plant Biology, Plant Pathology/Science, Nursery and Landscape Management, Environmental Horticulture and Agronomy.
SUBMIT TO: www.coloradogardenfoundation.org/about/scholarships/
Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship - $10,000 - $12,500 per year for 4 years of full-time study - DUE 3/15/2026
Available to Black Colorado high school seniors, who have been a CO resident for a minimum of three years, (Residence due to military orders to CO may be accepted on a case-by-case basis) who are planning to pursue their undergraduate degree beginning in the fall of 2026 and can be applied to any accredited institution where a student is enrolled full-time.
SUBMIT TO: www.sachsfoundation.org/undergraduate-scholarships/
Impact on Education - Dennie and Donna Wise Scholarship - $1,000 per year for 2 years - DUE 3/23/2026
Awarded to graduates of BVSD high schools who choose to pursue a vocational, technical, or community college education (full or part time).
SUBMIT TO: www.impactoneducation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/#odd
Impact on Education - Earl and Barbara Bolton Scholarship - $5,000, renewable up to 4 years - DUE 3/23/2026
Applicant must be graduating from a BVSD high school, and demonstrate high academic achievement, financial need and attend a college or university in the state of CO pursuing engineering, forestry, nursing or the sciences.
SUBMIT TO: www.impactoneducation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/#odd
Impact on Education - Houston Scholarship - $5,000, renewable up to 4 years - DUE 3/23/2026
Applicant must be graduating from a BVSD high school, demonstrate financial need and academic achievement with a 3.0-3.5 GPA and admission to a CO college or university by May 1st of the year they apply, and plan to attend as a full-time student at a public or private college or university in Colorado.
SUBMIT TO: www.impactoneducation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/#odd
Rocky Mountain Relocation Council Scholarship - 2 awards of $1,500 - DUE 3/25/2026
Awarded to seniors who have relocated more than 50 miles during their 9-12 grade years and changed schools due to this relocation. Minimum GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale.
SUBMIT TO: www.rmrconline.org/Philanthropy/RMRC-College-Scholarship
Colorado County Clerks Association Scholarship - 2 awards of $1,500 each and 1 award of $1,000 - DUE 3/27/2026
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.
SUBMIT TO: www.clerkandrecorder.org/scholarship
Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship - $2,500 - DUE 3/31/2026
This direct-to-student cash prize scholarship can be used for any educational purpose: from books to summer enrichment to a new laptop. This scholarship is awarded to 9th-12th grade high school students. No GPA requirements or essays to write. No minimum income requirements. Selection is based on student's holistic Cirkled In profile.
SUBMIT TO: www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/
Colorado Council on High School/College Relations Scholarship - 12 awards of $2,000 - DUE 4/1/2026
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or continuing college student. Applicant must be a US citizen or a permanent resident and a resident of Colorado for their final two years of high school. Applicant must be accepted at a Colorado Council Member Institution, enrolling in the next academic year. Applicant must demonstrate significant experience in volunteerism/community service. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
SUBMIT TO: www.coloradocouncil.org/scholarship
Monarch/Centaurus Community Scholarship - approximately 25 awards ranging from $1,000 - $4,000 - DUE 4/3/2026
Applicants must be graduating seniors at Monarch or Centaurus High School in the 2026 class and there is no restriction on which college students are attending. Also if attending a trade school also encouraged to apply.
SUBMIT TO: www.chsmhsscholarship.org/
Foothills Kiwanis Club Scholarship - several awards up to $2,500 - DUE 4/3/2026
Several tuition scholarships up to $2,500 will be awarded to graduating HS seniors within BVSD who have shown sustained commitment to community service. Academic breadth and achievement will be considered secondarily.
SUBMIT TO: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfgnN3hp3W1QVPeRsbk4MoiaJAO58KA5G4uoczgSc666mnTg/viewform
The Bates Philanthropic Initiative Scholarship - up to 10 awards of $5,000 - DUE 4/3/2026
Preference will be given to applicants who are first-generation high school graduates and first-generation college attendees. Preference also given to applicants demonstrating financial need. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, plan to enroll full-time at a two-year community college or accredited technical school within the state of Colorado for the upcoming academic year and pursuing a certification or degree in any of the fields featured in the Colorado Career Cluster Model. This scholarship is NOT eligible for the Business, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Public Administration Career Cluster.
SUBMIT TO: www.bpicharity.org/initiatives
Monarch Booster Club Scholarship - 5 awards of $1,000 - DUE 4/6/2026
5 - $1,000 scholarships awarded to 2026 graduating senior who will attend a 2 or 4-year institution or trade school in the fall of 2026. Must be in good academic standing and have participated in at least one club, sport, or extracurricular activity at Monarch High School.
SUBMIT TO: docs.google.com/document/d/1gY-VzI1akdIGuqLcl1EJVyQ6vRUua5JNCuiUqh4CfII/edit?tab=t.0
Mary Power/Granny Goose Scholarships - 2 awards of $500 - DUE 4/8/2026
A $500 scholarship will be awarded to two Monarch HS seniors who meet the following criteria: Experience overcoming adversity, character, social responsibility, leadership, work ethic, academic achievement.
SUBMIT TO: docs.google.com/document/d/1DikVR_q0o-iu1fsAu3Y672yZu3y8cav2mMRjEzYGGXM/edit?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=64109457
Mikkelson Foundation Scholarship - 5 awards of $5,000 - DUE 4/10/2026
Five $5,000 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. Must have an unweighted GPA of 3.7. Must have a cumulative SAT score of at least 1200 or a composite ACT score of at least 28.
SUBMIT TO: mikkelsonfoundation.org/students.html
Broomfield North Metro Kiwanis Club Scholarship - 2 awards of $2,000 - DUE 4/15/2026
Must be a resident of Broomfield, Adams, or Boulder County or attending school in one of these counties. Demonstrate commitment to community service. Plan to attend traditional college, trade school, or community college. Preference will be given to applicants who: have participated in Key Club or Circle K Club; or are descendants of a former Kiwanis member.
SUBMIT TO: k19597.site.kiwanis.org/what-we-do/scholarship/
Boulder Luncheon Optimist Club Felton Scholarship - $5,000 - DUE 4/24/2026
Must be a high school senior who is graduating from Boulder HS, New Vista HS, Fairview HS, Monarch HS, Peak to Peak HS, Broomfield HS, Boulder Prep HS, Justice High School , or Centaurus HS in the Fall 2025/Spring 2026. This award will be based on student's GPA, extracurricular activities, history of community service, and financial need. Awards will be made payable to a university, college, or vocational school in which the winner is enrolled for the fall semester, 2026.
SUBMIT TO: docs.google.com/document/d/1uhdj1cxfR1PASpzxnfsitTyzZGAHvIsszkfaIcTwIKM/edit?tab=t.0
YMCA of Northern Colorado Scholarships - 2 awards of $1,500 and 1 award of $1,000 for nursing - DUE 4/24/2026
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 Fund Scholarship - $5,000, renewable for up to 4 years - DUE 4/24/2026
Applicants must live in CO or WY; be a graduating high school senior or college student currently enrolled in a 4-year or -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/
Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA; Those eligible must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited Colorado institution of higher education and pursuing career in a healthcare related field, include: high school seniors in the 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.
SUBMIT TO: www.bch.org/ambassadors/bcha-scholarship/
Zonta Foothills Young Women in Leadership Award - Award of $5,000 each and chance to compete for an additional $6,000 -DUE 3/13/2026 by 5:00 pm
Recognizes young women for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue participating in public and political life.
SUBMIT TO: zontafoothills.org/young-women-in-leadership-award
Boulder Rotary Resident Scholarship - Several awards and amounts vary - DUE 3/13/2026
Must be a graduating senior from Boulder Valley Schools in 2026. The awards are made based on projected ability to succeed in college as well as scholastic, volunteer, and extra-curricular activities during high school. Financial need may be considered. Award may be used for tuition or other educational expenses for the recipient's freshman year at any accredited college or university, including community colleges, located within the state of Colorado. Scholarships are for students who intend to complete a four-year degree.
SUBMIT TO: docs.google.com/document/d/1DJFhF7wis3hZp4GYE99343-IO4vLVd0WbrzX4ANE16Y/edit?tab=t.0
The Sagrillo Group Scholarship Fund - Award of $1,000 - DUE 3/15/2026
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 min cumulative GPA of 3.0). Must be a Boulder County resident attending a Boulder County high school. Must be a current high school senior in the graduating class of 2026 who will be starting fall semester of 2026 at a 2 or 4 year school of their choosing.
SUBMIT TO: thesagrillogroup.com/the-sagrillo-group-scholarship-application/
Colorado Garden Foundation - 4-year full-ride - DUE 3/15/2026
Must be a resident of Colorado attending a public college or university in Colorado. Must major in: Agriculture Business, Agriculture Education, Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Architecture, Botany, Plant Biology, Plant Pathology/Science, Nursery and Landscape Management, Environmental Horticulture and Agronomy.
SUBMIT TO: www.coloradogardenfoundation.org/about/scholarships/
Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship - $10,000 - $12,500 per year for 4 years of full-time study - DUE 3/15/2026
Available to Black Colorado high school seniors, who have been a CO resident for a minimum of three years, (Residence due to military orders to CO may be accepted on a case-by-case basis) who are planning to pursue their undergraduate degree beginning in the fall of 2026 and can be applied to any accredited institution where a student is enrolled full-time.
SUBMIT TO: www.sachsfoundation.org/undergraduate-scholarships/
Impact on Education - Dennie and Donna Wise Scholarship - $1,000 per year for 2 years - DUE 3/23/2026
Awarded to graduates of BVSD high schools who choose to pursue a vocational, technical, or community college education (full or part time).
SUBMIT TO: www.impactoneducation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/#odd
Impact on Education - Earl and Barbara Bolton Scholarship - $5,000, renewable up to 4 years - DUE 3/23/2026
Applicant must be graduating from a BVSD high school, and demonstrate high academic achievement, financial need and attend a college or university in the state of CO pursuing engineering, forestry, nursing or the sciences.
SUBMIT TO: www.impactoneducation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/#odd
Impact on Education - Houston Scholarship - $5,000, renewable up to 4 years - DUE 3/23/2026
Applicant must be graduating from a BVSD high school, demonstrate financial need and academic achievement with a 3.0-3.5 GPA and admission to a CO college or university by May 1st of the year they apply, and plan to attend as a full-time student at a public or private college or university in Colorado.
SUBMIT TO: www.impactoneducation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/#odd
Rocky Mountain Relocation Council Scholarship - 2 awards of $1,500 - DUE 3/25/2026
Awarded to seniors who have relocated more than 50 miles during their 9-12 grade years and changed schools due to this relocation. Minimum GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale.
SUBMIT TO: www.rmrconline.org/Philanthropy/RMRC-College-Scholarship
Colorado County Clerks Association Scholarship - 2 awards of $1,500 each and 1 award of $1,000 - DUE 3/27/2026
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.
SUBMIT TO: www.clerkandrecorder.org/scholarship
Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship - $2,500 - DUE 3/31/2026
This direct-to-student cash prize scholarship can be used for any educational purpose: from books to summer enrichment to a new laptop. This scholarship is awarded to 9th-12th grade high school students. No GPA requirements or essays to write. No minimum income requirements. Selection is based on student's holistic Cirkled In profile.
SUBMIT TO: www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/
Colorado Council on High School/College Relations Scholarship - 12 awards of $2,000 - DUE 4/1/2026
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or continuing college student. Applicant must be a US citizen or a permanent resident and a resident of Colorado for their final two years of high school. Applicant must be accepted at a Colorado Council Member Institution, enrolling in the next academic year. Applicant must demonstrate significant experience in volunteerism/community service. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
SUBMIT TO: www.coloradocouncil.org/scholarship
Monarch/Centaurus Community Scholarship - approximately 25 awards ranging from $1,000 - $4,000 - DUE 4/3/2026
Applicants must be graduating seniors at Monarch or Centaurus High School in the 2026 class and there is no restriction on which college students are attending. Also if attending a trade school also encouraged to apply.
SUBMIT TO: www.chsmhsscholarship.org/
Foothills Kiwanis Club Scholarship - several awards up to $2,500 - DUE 4/3/2026
Several tuition scholarships up to $2,500 will be awarded to graduating HS seniors within BVSD who have shown sustained commitment to community service. Academic breadth and achievement will be considered secondarily.
SUBMIT TO: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfgnN3hp3W1QVPeRsbk4MoiaJAO58KA5G4uoczgSc666mnTg/viewform
The Bates Philanthropic Initiative Scholarship - up to 10 awards of $5,000 - DUE 4/3/2026
Preference will be given to applicants who are first-generation high school graduates and first-generation college attendees. Preference also given to applicants demonstrating financial need. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, plan to enroll full-time at a two-year community college or accredited technical school within the state of Colorado for the upcoming academic year and pursuing a certification or degree in any of the fields featured in the Colorado Career Cluster Model. This scholarship is NOT eligible for the Business, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Public Administration Career Cluster.
SUBMIT TO: www.bpicharity.org/initiatives
Monarch Booster Club Scholarship - 5 awards of $1,000 - DUE 4/6/2026
5 - $1,000 scholarships awarded to 2026 graduating senior who will attend a 2 or 4-year institution or trade school in the fall of 2026. Must be in good academic standing and have participated in at least one club, sport, or extracurricular activity at Monarch High School.
SUBMIT TO: docs.google.com/document/d/1gY-VzI1akdIGuqLcl1EJVyQ6vRUua5JNCuiUqh4CfII/edit?tab=t.0
Mary Power/Granny Goose Scholarships - 2 awards of $500 - DUE 4/8/2026
A $500 scholarship will be awarded to two Monarch HS seniors who meet the following criteria: Experience overcoming adversity, character, social responsibility, leadership, work ethic, academic achievement.
SUBMIT TO: docs.google.com/document/d/1DikVR_q0o-iu1fsAu3Y672yZu3y8cav2mMRjEzYGGXM/edit?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=64109457
Mikkelson Foundation Scholarship - 5 awards of $5,000 - DUE 4/10/2026
Five $5,000 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. Must have an unweighted GPA of 3.7. Must have a cumulative SAT score of at least 1200 or a composite ACT score of at least 28.
SUBMIT TO: mikkelsonfoundation.org/students.html
Broomfield North Metro Kiwanis Club Scholarship - 2 awards of $2,000 - DUE 4/15/2026
Must be a resident of Broomfield, Adams, or Boulder County or attending school in one of these counties. Demonstrate commitment to community service. Plan to attend traditional college, trade school, or community college. Preference will be given to applicants who: have participated in Key Club or Circle K Club; or are descendants of a former Kiwanis member.
SUBMIT TO: k19597.site.kiwanis.org/what-we-do/scholarship/
Boulder Luncheon Optimist Club Felton Scholarship - $5,000 - DUE 4/24/2026
Must be a high school senior who is graduating from Boulder HS, New Vista HS, Fairview HS, Monarch HS, Peak to Peak HS, Broomfield HS, Boulder Prep HS, Justice High School , or Centaurus HS in the Fall 2025/Spring 2026. This award will be based on student's GPA, extracurricular activities, history of community service, and financial need. Awards will be made payable to a university, college, or vocational school in which the winner is enrolled for the fall semester, 2026.
SUBMIT TO: docs.google.com/document/d/1uhdj1cxfR1PASpzxnfsitTyzZGAHvIsszkfaIcTwIKM/edit?tab=t.0
YMCA of Northern Colorado Scholarships - 2 awards of $1,500 and 1 award of $1,000 for nursing - DUE 4/24/2026
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 Fund Scholarship - $5,000, renewable for up to 4 years - DUE 4/24/2026
Applicants must live in CO or WY; be a graduating high school senior or college student currently enrolled in a 4-year or -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/
