The Harry and Mable Boland Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors from high schools in the Poudre School District, specifically those needing financial assistance in the first year of higher learning. GPA will vary, depending on which school the applicant attends, but students should have at least a 2.5 GPA. Selection will be based on financial need, academics, community involvement, and evidence of a career goal. Preference is to be given to students who will attend an in-state school, including 2-year/junior college or trade school. Applications open in mid-January.
The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado fosters collaboration, serves as a catalyst for community projects, and is a trusted steward and service provider to philanthropists and nonprofit organizations. They manage and administer over 500 charitable funds and over $185 million in assets. The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado meets national standards for operational quality, donor service and accountability in the community foundation sector. Throughout their generosity, the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado offers numerous scholarships.