The Red Rocks Community College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to supporting Red Rocks Community College in its commitment to students, learning, and excellence. Since 1993, the Foundation Scholarship Program has aided over 3,000 students realize their dreams of going to college. The RRCC Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships based on both need and merit. An applicant’s grades, academic and professional goals, financial need, community service, and special circumstances are all evaluated in the awarding process.
Eligibility Requirements include, but are not limited to: 2.0 Cumulative GPA; Attending RRCC in Fall and Spring of the coming academic year; US Citizen, Permanent Resident, Eligible Non-Citizen, or DACA; Colorado Resident. The scholarship opens in November each year and all applications are due the following March. You will need to write an up to 750-word essay about yourself. The specific prompt is available as part of the scholarship application. We hold workshops each spring to help you prepare your essay.