Colorado Scholarships

It’s true. Listed tuition rates can’t always be taken literally. Colorado scholarships are available and we'll show you a few here, more when you conduct a free scholarship search. Some students can and do receive financial aid from the government. Unfortunately, government aid is frequently not enough. This is why students often look to scholarships for further funding. And just about everyone can find an award they’re eligible to receive. In fact, just living or attending school in Colorado can make you eligible for a scholarship. It’s true. By using your state as a search criterion, Scholarships.com can help you find awards only made available to Colorado students. Below are a few examples of Colorado scholarships that may be found at our site. For additional awards based on state or other criteria, try conducting a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com.

APIASF/United Health Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadlines: January 08, Annually
The Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) and the United Health Foundation have partnered to provide financial assistance to Asian and Pacific Islander students who plan to pursue a degree that will lead to a career in the health field.

Requirements:
-Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census
-Be a citizen, national, or legal [...] More

Army ROTC Green to Gold Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: February 01, Annually
Green to Gold Scholarship Option winners receive:
-Tuition or room and board support
-Additional money for textbooks, supplies, and equipment
-A monthly stipend for up to 10 months each school year that increases each year based on your Military Science Class
-Pay for attending the Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) between the junior and senior years of college
-If qualified, [...] More

Army ROTC Scholarships
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Start Strong in life – enroll in Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), the college elective for undergraduate and graduate students that provides unrivalled leadership training for success in any career field. If you have a passion for it, you can find a place to fit in the Army as an officer and get the training you need to turn that passion into a career.The Four-Year High School [...] More

ASTA Rocky Mountain Chapter – Don Estey Professional Development Scholarship
Application Deadlines: November 03, Annually
Tourism Cares will award up to $3,000 in ASTA Rocky Mountain Chapter – Don Estey Professional Development Scholarships to be applied to the cost of an ASTA or The Travel Institute Educational Program, or the registration fee only for the ASTA International Destination Expo. To be eligible, applicants must be permanent U.S. residents, with a minimum of two years of experience in the travel [...] More

Burg Simpson's Preserving the Civil Jury System Scholarship
Application Deadlines: January 24, Annually
In an effort to teach the next generation about the importance of the jury system as the guardian of American rights and liberties, the law firm of Burg Simpson is offering an essay competition for high school seniors. We will be awarding a total of ten scholarships: nine (9) $1,000 scholarships and one (1) $2,500 scholarship. The competition is open to any graduating Colorado high school senior [...] More

Celebrate The West Art Competition
Application Deadlines: April 30, Annually
The Western Governors' Association is proud to announce "Celebrate the West", a regional art competition that challenges high school students to create works inspired by their state. Entrants from WGA member states will create original two-dimensional artwork inspired by their state or informed by living in the West. Students may draw ideas from a variety of sources, including state history, [...] More

Coloradans for Nebraska Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 27, Annually
Coloradans for Nebraska is offering Scholarships to Colorado high school graduates that will be or are attending the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney or the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

The scholarships will be awarded to Colorado high school graduates based on scholastic achievement, school activities, extracurricular activities, career goals, letters [...] More

CSF Fiesta Queen Scholarship and Pageant
Application Deadlines: May 06, Annually
If you are a female Colorado resident between the ages of 18-22, of Hispanic descent, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0, and are interested in scholarship money for the Colorado institution of higher learning of your choice; the CSF Fiesta Committee invites you to compete in the Colorado State Fair (CSF) Fiesta Pageant.

The CSF Fiesta Committee will award a grand prize scholarship in the [...] More

Daniels Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: November 13, Annually
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. The Daniels Scholarship is an exciting and challenging program that provides the opportunity to obtain a four-year college education at any accredited nonprofit college or [...] More

Duck Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
Application Deadlines: May 31, Annually
The Henkal Corporation's Duck Brand Duct Tape "Stuck at Prom" Contest is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada, including the District of Columbia, but excluding Puerto Rico and the Province of Quebec. This contest rewards individuals for creating prom attire made completely out of duct tape.

Each couple/single entry must include:
-One color photograph (professional or [...] More

Education First Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 18, Annually
Education First has been providing college scholarships to low-income high school seniors for over 20 years. In each of our chapter cities, we select two to three partnership high schools. Students from these schools then compete for the scholarship awards for their city. This offers a better chance to be selected for an interview and ultimately a scholarship award.

Awards can be used for [...] More

EMU National Scholars Program
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The EMU National Scholars Program is a four-year award that pays 30 credit hours per year (15 per semester) of out-of-state tuition differential.

Must be a new freshmen or new transfer student with a minimum 3.50 GPA and a resident of a state other than Michigan or Ohio to be considered. Freshmen recipients must live in university housing the first two years of this award.

For more [...] More

ExxonMobil/LNESC Scholarship
Application Deadlines: April 15, Annually
The ExxonMobil/LNESC Scholarship Program recognizes outstanding Hispanic high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree in engineering at U.S. post-secondary institutions.

Eligibility:
-Applicants must reside within the following cities and surrounding areas and meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship: Colorado Springs & Pueblo, CO; Miami, FL; Kansas City, MO; [...] More

Greenhouse Scholars Scholarship
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Mission: We’re here to ensure that low-income students who have demonstrated the values of leadership, community, accountability, and relentlessness in high school continue to thrive during college and beyond. Our support helps our Scholars be catalysts for permanent change - successfully navigating the college experience, excelling as leaders on campus and off, and becoming outstanding [...] More

Heidelberg University Out-Of-State Grant
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In order to qualify for the Heidelberg College Out Of State Grant, applicants must be either first-time freshmen or transfer students who are not Ohio state residents. This grant is renewable for four (4) years as long as the student is making satisfactory academic progress.

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. [...] More

Helen K. and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadlines: May 31, Annually
Native American/Alaska Native undergraduate students attending tribal colleges and universities are eligible to apply for both the American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarship Program and the American Indian College Fund TCU Scholarship Program.

Minimum general eligibility requirements for both scholarships include:
-U.S. citizenship
-Enrollment in an accredited tribal college or [...] More

Hispanic Annual Salute Scholarship
Application Deadlines: December 04, Annually
Hispanic Annual Salute offers a minimum $2,000 scholarship to Hispanic youth who exhibit and encourage volunteerism. We provide students an opportunity to continue their education beyond high school. HAS scholarships are unique because they're not only based on grades but also on character.

Eligibility:
-Graduate from high school during the current academic year
-Maintain a cumulative GPA of [...] More

Korean American Scholarship Foundation-Western Regional Chapter
Application Deadlines: July 08, Annually
The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) is a non-profit, volunteer-managed organization established to help meet the financial needs of Korean-American students seeking higher education. Specifically, the foundation seeks to assist Korean American students in pursuit of academic and personal achievement, encourage community and civic service as an integral part of leadership [...] More

LEAD Foundation Community Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 05, Annually
The LEAD (Learning and Educating About Disabilities) Foundation is offering a $1,000 annual scholarship to a student who is a Colorado resident with a documented learning disability and/or ADHD.

Eligibility:
-Must have a documented, specific learning disability or ADHD
-Hold a 2.8 minimum GPA

Submission materials:
-A completed application
-Two letters of recommendation (one from a [...] More

LEAD Foundation Dottie R. Walker Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 05, Annually
This is a one-time scholarship to students with specific learning disabilities and ADHD, with or without hyperactivity, i.e. Dyslexia, ADHD, perceptual or communicative disabilities, etc.The award is given in recognition of Dottie (Dorothy) Walker's efforts and advocacy for individuals coping with the challenges of learning disabilities. It is meant to recognize students in Colorado that have [...] More

MCA Failure Fair Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 20, Annually
The Failure Fair Scholarship is an annual scholarship award available for graduating, college-bound, Colorado high-school seniors. The Failure Fair Scholarship is open to all seniors, regardless of intended field of study in college. Students must submit a proposal for a creative project, which, if selected as a finalist, they will present to the visiting public during the annual Failure Fair on [...] More

MGMA Western Section Scholarships
Application Deadlines: May 01, Annually
To be eligible for the MGMA Western Section Scholarships, applicants must be residing in MGMA Western section states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) who are current MGMA members and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medical practice [...] More

NIADA Foundation Regional Scholarships
Application Deadlines: March 18, Annually
The NIADA Foundation proudly sponsors four young men or women each year who have displayed outstanding abilities in education. These students will each receive a $3,500 scholarship to the college or university of their choice. The awards are presented each June of every year at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) Convention. The following regions are:

-Region I: [...] More

NSHSS Tesoro Youth Leadership Awards
Application Deadlines: February 26, Annually
Tesoro Industries is providing college scholarships for outstanding young leaders. This new scholarship has been launched to encourage young scholars who are leading by example in their schools and communities.

Eligibility requirements include high school seniors graduating in spring who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of one of the following 19 states where Tesoro does business: [...] More

Partner Colorado Foundation Scholarships
Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
Only U.S. citizens, between the ages of 17 and 40, residing principally in the State of Colorado are eligible to apply for the Partner Colorado Foundation Scholarship. Only completed applications will be considered: if you are unable to provide the documents requested (or equivalents), please do not send in the application. Applications deemed incomplete or late will not be reviewed or otherwise [...] More

Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Engineering/Geology Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 15, Annually
Engineering/Geology Scholarships are given to students looking for a career in the coal industry. There are eight awards, each award is divided and distributed in two years. Winners are also offered an all-expense paid trip to the RMCMI Annual Meeting and Convention in late June where they have the opportunity to meet industry leaders and attend technical sessions.

Eligibility:
-Must have [...] More

Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Technical School Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 01, Annually
This program started in 2007, the Technical Scholarship is a one-time gift to students in technical programs who hope to take their education into the coal industry, where there is a great demand for technical applications.

Eligibility:
-Must be a first-year student at a 2-year technical/trade school in good standing
-Must be a U.S. citizen
-Must be a legal resident of Arizona, Colorado, [...] More

Ruth Henderson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Application Deadlines: April 01, Annually
The Ruth Henderson Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor Mrs. Henderson’s life-long dedication to teaching and community service.

A three-member committee will review scholarship applications and select one or more recipients.

Each recipient will receive a scholarship award equal to one year’s worth of tuition and fees (based on a 12-credit-per-semester course load at the [...] More

Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation
Application Deadlines: March 16, Annually
This scholarship is available to current year high school graduates who have had childhood cancer and are residents of Colorado and Montana.

Submission materials:
-High school GPA
-SAT or ACT test scores
-Information provided by the doctor, who directed your treatment, in one of the required letters of reference submitted. If you are unable to contact the doctor, have the hospital or clinic [...] More

Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships
Application Deadlines: March 01, Annually
Are you under 21 years of age and about to start college in the fall? If so, you may be in luck! TCI annually awards student scholarship(s) of up to $1,000 each to tall students who are under 21 years of age and attending their first year of college in the following fall.

Eligibility:
-You must be under 21
-You must be entering college in the upcoming fall
-You must also meet the TCI [...] More

The Bradley D. Gendron Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: April 15, Annually
The mission of Diabetes Scholars Foundation is to support activities related to education for and about children with diabetes. This includes but is not limited to funding scholarships for diabetes education conferences and higher education.

The Bradley D. Gendron Memorial Scholarship awards one $1,000 scholarship to an incoming freshman with Type 1 diabetes residing in Colorado.

For more [...] More

The Pinnacol Foundation College Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: April 15, Annually
The Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship Program helps the children of Colorado workers injured or killed in a compensable work-related accident - regardless of insurance carrier - pay for a post-secondary education.

Eligibility:
-Be the natural, adopted, step-child or full dependent of a worker injured or killed in a compensable work-related accident during the course and scope of employment [...] More

The Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadlines: April 29, Annually
The world's first pot-funded scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors residing in Pueblo County and planning to attend an institution of higher education within the County. The scholarship is sponsored by The Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation.

Eligibility:
-Applicants must be a current resident of Pueblo County
-Applicants must be a graduating high school [...] More

Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge
Application Deadlines: March 07, Annually
Learning to drive is one of the coolest times for a teen. But facts have shown it can be extremely dangerous. You have the power to inspire your fellow teens, maybe better than a teacher or a parent can, because you know what messages will be the most powerful. Create a 30-60 second video for your fellow teen drivers that highlights the importance of safe teen driving and you could win a grand [...] More

Traveler’s Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadlines: May 31, Annually
Native American/Alaska Native undergraduate students attending tribal colleges and universities are eligible to apply for both the American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarship Program and the American Indian College Fund TCU Scholarship Program.

Minimum general eligibility requirements for both scholarships include:
-U.S. citizenship
-Enrollment in an accredited tribal college or [...] More

U.S. Army Loan Repayment Program
Application Deadlines: June 23, Annually
U.S Army Loan Repayment Program helps servicemen repay qualified student loans. Out of all the service branches, the Army’s CLRP benefits package is typically regarded as the best, since it provides up to $65,000 in lifetime student loan forgiveness. The benefit is doled out on an annual basis, beginning as soon as a Soldier completes his first year of qualifying service, and provided at a rate [...] More

University of Colorado Boulder First Generation Grant
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The First Generation Grant is awarded to Colorado residents whose parents do not have any education or technical training beyond high school. Additionally, students awarded with the First Generation Grant have the opportunity to participate in the First Generation scholars program. The award amount is $100 - $1,000 per semester depending on financial need, and can be renewed if certain criteria [...] More

Western Colorado Horticultural Society
Application Deadlines: April 01, Annually
The Western Colorado Horticultural Society (WCHS) funds a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving
student from Western Colorado who is interested in pursuing a career in a horticulture related
industry.

A single scholarship may be awarded annually to assist a student who the WCHS board feels will stay within the industry and be a contributor and/or leader of the farming future. The deadline for [...] More

William J. Blair Scholarship Fund
Application Deadlines: April 01, Annually
This fund was created through an estate gift from William J. Blair. Scholarships provide assistance to graduating seniors and families from any Fort Collins high school who are unable to pay for a college or vocational school education. Applicant must be a graduating senior, attending a post-secondary college or vocational school, and rank in the upper 50% of the graduating class. An essay is [...] More