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Scholarship
Date
Value
Criteria
Month Due : 00 - No Due Date
(13)
President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
1331 'F' Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
202-376-6200 (V)
202-376-6205 (TDD)
None
$2000
For students with disabilities.
Foundation for Exceptional Children
Stanley E. Jackson Scholarship
1920 Association Dr.
Reston, Va. 22091
703-620-1054
http://www.cec.sped.org/fd/scholapp.htm
None
$500 & $1000
For students with disabilities.
American Council of the Blind
ATTN: Jessica L. Beach
1155 15th St. NW, Suite 720
Washington, D.C. 20005
1-800-424-8666 l
http://www.educ.state.ak.us/AKCIS/finaid/aid7306.html
None
$500 - $3000
For students with blindness or visual impairments.
American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
NY, NY 10011
212-502-7661
juliet@afb.org
(Julie Tucker)
None
various scholarships from $500 - $2500
For students with blindness or visual impairments.
National Federation of the Blind
814 4th Ave.; Suite 200
Grinell, IA.50012
515-236-3366
http://www.educ.state.ak.us/AKCIS/finaid/aid/7326.html
http://www.nfb.org/schlpg99.htm
None
$3000-$10,000
For students with blindness or visual impairments.
United States Association for Blind Athletes (USABA)
Arthur & Helen Copeland Scholarships
33 North Institute Street
Colorado Springs, Co. 80903
719-630-0422Â
http://www.educ.state.ak.us/AKCIS/finaid/aid/7359.html
None
$500
For students with blindness or visual impairments.
Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind
William & Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship
http://www.educ.state.ak.us/AKCIS/finaid/aid7313.html
None
$500
For students with blindness or visual impairments.
Alert Magazine, LLC
P.O. Box 4833 Boise, Idaho
!-800-398-0842
http:
www.alertmagazine.org
None
$500 to graduating senior
Essay about a personal encounter you or someone had with alcohol or drugs.
The American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest
American Legion Life Insurance Fund
The Americanism and Children & Youth Division
The American Legion
PO Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-630-1249 or
acy@legion.org
http//
www.legion.org
None
1st place - $18,000; 2nd place - $16,000; 3rd place - $14,000: each state winner participating in national level - $1,500
US citizen under the age of 20 enrolled in high school or junior high school
Southern Methodist University IB Scholars
See Post Grad Center for fact sheet
None
IB Score:
30-34 $4,000
35-39 $8,000
40 & above $12,000
annually renewable
Attend SMU; holders of the IB Diploma who score well on the IB Diploma
Governor's Opportunity Scholarship Program
Colorado Commission on Higher Education
1380 Lawrence St., 12 floor, Denver, CO 80204
303-866-2723
(Nomination form available in Post Grad Center.)
http://www.state.co.us/cche
None
varies - renewable
Colorado resident; senior; high financial need (parental adjusted gross income of less than $26,000); apply directly to CO 4-yr. or 2-yr. institution
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students who attend one of 40
Historically Black Public Colleges or Universities
100 Park Avenue, 10th Floor; New York, NY 10017
1-877-690-8673
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/
None
Varies- renewable
Most award recipients come from families with annual incomes of less than $20,000; 3.0+ GPA; 1100 SAT or 25 ACT; must be accepted at participating college - see website
Start Something Scholarship Program
(Sponsored by Target and the Tiger Woods Foundation)
For information, click on link at bottom of Target home page.
http://www.target.com/
None
Varies-$100-$10,000
This is a long term scholarship activity program that begins with students aged 11-14; see website; parental permission required.
Month Due : 01 - January
(30)
Northrup Grumman Scholarship Program
http://home.northgrum.com/comm/comm_NGannouncements.html
1/1
$500 - $2000
Attention Juniors of Northrup Grumman employees
Academic record, PSAT, leadership, goals and aspirations
Washington Crossing Foundation
Contact: Washington Crossing Foundation,
1280 General DeFermoy Rd.,
Washington Crossing, PA. 18977
Phone 1-215-493-6577
Updated information is posted annually by July 1
on web site (see link below)
http://www.gwcf.org
1/1
1st Place - $10,000
2nd Place - $7,500
Career in government service; one page essay and recommendation
Risk and Insurance Management Society
C/O Battelle Memorial Institute
505 King Ave., Columbus, OH 43201
http://www.rims.org
1/1
$1,000
Majoring in insurance, business administration, or actuarial science
Colorado Commission on Higher Education Diversity Grant
Contact: Colorado Commission on Higher Education, 1300 Broadway 2nd Floor, Denver, CO 80203
1/1 - 1/15
$5,000 renewable
Fill out FAFSA after applying to Colorado colleges and universities
Phi Delta Kappa International
408 N. Union St.
P.O.Box 789
Bloomington, Indiana 47402-0789
800-766-1156 or 812-339-1156
information@pdkintl.org
http://www.pdkintl.org
1/1 - 1/30
$1000 - $5000
Must show interest in pursuing a career within the field of education. Chosen based on academic standing, essay, letters of recommendation, school activities, and community activities.
Colorado Junior Miss
Carin Poe, Contestant Chairman
9760 Independence Way
Westmimster, CO 80021
Phone: 303-423-3786
Email:
dcpoe@home.com
http://www.ajm.org
1/11
Colorado's Junior Miss competes in the America's Junior Miss Program for scholarships awarded at the local, state, and national level.
Colorado senior; US citizen; unmarried; Scholastics, Judge's Interview, Fitness, Poise, and Talent; must request entry packet by phone, e-mail, or regular mail
Nordstrom Scholarship
Contact: 1-202-376-6200
1/14
Up to five $2,000 scholarship awards
Current senior or 4 year college undergraduate who has a disability (physical or mental impairment), enrolling in a 4 year college business program
Mensa Education and Research Foundation
Scholarship Essay Contest
1/15
Variety
Essay
Duracell/NSTA Scholarship
Contact: 1-888-255-4242
e-mail contact:
mbyeary@gte.net
http://www.nsta.org/programs/duracell/
1/15
1 - $20,000
5 - $10,000
59 - $200
59 - $200 Create & build a working device
Footaction USA Scholarship
Contact: Hooked on Sports
7880 Bent Branch Dr., #100
Irving, TX 75063
1-800-521-2123
http://www.footaction.com/help/index.asp
1/15
1-$10,000
1-$5,000
2-$2,500
80-$1,000
Senior; financial need; essay on how education and athletics has changed your life
White Rose Scholarship Foundation-an outreach program of the Imperial Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire (ICRME),
a gay/lesbian/transgender non-profit group founded in 1974
Contact Annie Brenman-West 303-322-1262
White Rose Scholarship Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee
PO Box 100811
Denver, CO 80250-0811
Information about this organization and an application can be found at:
http://www.ICRME.com
1/15
approx. 10 scholarships awarded per year - $2000 each
US citizen; CO resident for past year; financial need; community involvement; 3.0 minimum GPA; 2 letters of recommendation
RMHC National Scholarship Program
Scholarship Program Administrators
P.O. Box 22376
Nashville, TN 37202
Josephine Fazio:
josephine.fazio@mcd.com
1/17
Varies
Financial Need, Academics
Lucent Global Science Scholars Program
Contact: National Alliance for Excellence, Inc.
63 Riverside Avenue
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 747-0028
http://www.excellence.org
1/20
50 - $5,000
Minimum Sat 1400, ACT 30, GPA 3.7, must be considering a career in Information Technology
Micron Science and Technology Scholars Program
Contact: Scholarship Management Services, CSFA
One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297,
St. Peter, MN 56082
507-931-1682
Application available for photocopying in Post Grad Center.
Also download application at
http://www.micron.scholarshipamerica.org
1/20
1-$55,000 and up to 12-$16,500
Seniors who reside in & attend public or private schools in Idaho, Utah, Texas, Virginia, or Colorado; 1350 SAT or 30 ACT; 3.5+ GPA; plan to major in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry or Material Sciences at 4-yr. college; leadership
Wal Mart Foundation
access code: SWCS
http://scholarshipadministrators.net
1/20
$1,000
Graduating senior who is not a Wal-Mart employee or dependent of an employee.
National Peace Essay Contest
United States Institute of Peace
Contact: 1-202-429-3854
http://www.usip.org/et.html
1/22
1-$1,000 each state, along with all-expense paid awards program in Washington, D.C. National: 1st place-
$10,000 2nd place- $5,000 3rd place-$2,500
Any student, grades 9 thru 12
National Honor Society Scholarship
(See NHS Advisor for information.)
1/26
200 - $1,000
2 nominations from Fairview; senior; must be active member of NHS
Dupont Challenge - Science Essay Awards
Contact: General Learning Communications
900 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 200
Northbrook, Illinois 60062-4028
Application online at
http://www.glcomm.com/dupont
1/26
1-1st-$1500
1-2nd-$750
1-3rd-$500
48-Honorable Mention-$50
High school senior; 700-1,000 word essay discussing scientific or technological development, event or theory.
American Society of Military Comptrollers-Mile High Chapter-"John C. Scott Scholarship Award"
(see Post Grad Center for application)
Contact: ASMC-Mile High Chapter,
ATTN: Scholarship Committee Chairperson
PO Box 202501, Denver, CO 80220-2501
Phone: SSgt Robin Gregory 303-506-8355
1/27
2 - $2,000 scholarships; possible nomination for ASMC National Scholarship Award
Only 2 applicants allowed from FHS; seniors preparing for career in financial management; transcript; 2 letters of recommendation(principal & teacher); scholastic achievement,leadeership,extracurricular activities
Discover Card Tribute Award Program
Discover Card Services,
Contact: 1-866-756-7932
http://www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm
1/31
up to 30 awards-$2,500 each
National:
up to 10 awards-$25,000 each
Current high school JUNIOR, 2.75 or better GPA; demonstrate accomplishments in 4 of the following: special talents, leadership, obstacles overcome, community service; doesn't consider test scores or financial need
Papa John's Scholars
phone: 800-865-9373 fax: 502-243-8982
(Applications available in Post Grad Center.)
http://www.papajohnsscholars.com
1/31
various locally-$1,000
$10,000 national winner
High school seniors; 2.5+ GPA; will evaluate students on a wide variety of criteria; NOT based on financial need; submit application to H.S. counselor at least several days PRIOR to deadline
Take Me Away to College Contest
http://www.takemeaway.com
1/31
$500-$2500
High school senior; enrolled in accredited 4 year school; age 18 as of April and apply online. 25 students will be invited to write an essay in Feb.
Goethe Club of Denver Scholarship Program
Contact: Ursula Powell at 303-794-6032
5520 Blue Sage Dr., Littleton, CO 80123
(Application form available to copy in Post Grad Ctr)
1/31
1st Place-$1250
2nd Place-$750
To study German language, history and culture in a German speaking country; between ages of 16 and 22; resident of CO; at least 2 yrs. of German; 3.5 or higher GPA; essay and interview in German
National Association of Hispanic Journalists 2000 Scholarship/ NAHJ Scholarships
Contact: Scholarship Committee
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
1000 National Press Building
Washington, DC 20045-2001
(202) 662-7145 or Fax (202) 662-7144
http://www.nahj.org/scholarship.html
1/31
$1,000 - $2,000
Seniors, college undergraduate or graduate students majoring in print or broadcast journalism; academic excellence, financial need
Boulder Forum of Republican Women College Scholarship
Contact: Helen Caldwell, 303-494-9128
1/31
varies
Senior, essay, and character references.
St. Michael's Society
P.O. Box 21126
Denver, CO 80221-0126
Direct any questions to: Mike Paulino 303-888-2108, Frank Yantorno 303-288-1209 or email at
societyofstmichael@comcast.net
1/31
4-$2,000
Senior, transcript, essay (see Post Grad Center for specific topic), listing of extra-curricular activities or clubs
Sportswomen of Colorado Awards
(NOT A SCHOLARSHIP)
Contact: Joan Birkland, Executive Director
Sportswomen of Colorado, Inc.
100 S. Madison St., Suite 3B
Denver, CO 80206-4036
Phone: 303-331-0376 Fax: 303-727-4381
(Nomination form available in Post Grad Center.)
1/8
Tribute to Colorado's outstanding female athletes and to persons who have contributed to girls' and women's athletics at Annual Awards Banquet in March.
Awards based on performance during previous year; most awards given for outstanding achievement in specific sports; special category awards presented at discretion of Selection Panel
Ron Brown Scholarship
Contact: The Jordon Building, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
1-434-964-1588
e-mail contact:
franh@ronbrown.org
download application at
http://www.ronbrown.org
Application also available in Post Grad Center
1/9
20-$10,000
Renewable for 4 years.
Afro-American financial need; academic excellence; community service; leadership.
Elks National Foundation "Most Valuable Student" Scholarship Competition
Contact: Margaret Trevarton
trevarton1@msn.com
Boulder Elks Lodge #566
P.O. Box 978, Boulder, CO 80306
Phone 303-442-5003
http://www.elks.org/enf/enf_scholar.cfm
1/9
500 scholarships
1st Place-2-$15,000
2nd Place-2-$10,000
3rd Place-2-5,000
4th Place-494-$1,000
Senior; financial need; leadership; scholarship
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Contact:Michael Mallory, President
434-964-1588
email @
franh@ronbrown.org
http://www.ronbrown.org/
11/15 - 1/9
$10,000 per year for four years
African American senior
Month Due : 02 - February
(82)
Colorado Masons' Benevolent Fund Scholarships
Note: deadline is March 15 (see March listings) but request for interview must be made between Jan. 1 and Feb. 21.
Applications available in Post Grad Center.
1/1 - 2/21
up to $5,000 (renewable)
Financial need - See more complete listing under March 15 deadline
US Bank Scholarship Program
Mary Anne Romero-Hunter
Market Manager
Student Banking Division
1-800-242-1200, ext.3777
http://www.usbank.com/studentloans
10/1 - 2/28
up to 30-$1,000 scholarships
RANDOM DRAWING; US citizen or permanent resident alien; senior; online application only
NAAS National Competition Awards
NAAS-USA Fund
c/o Dept. A, NAAS Awards
P.O. Box 337380
North Las Vegas, NV 89031-7380
http://www.naas.org
2/1
Variety
Renewable
GPA > 2.0
Pure Merit Based Awards
$3 fee ????
Timberline Club of Denver
c/0 The Scholarship Committee
5576 S. Olathe Ln.
Centennial, CO 80015
Contact: Mary Kershner, Pres.
303-400-6772
2/1
2 -$1,000, 1 - $500
Meet height requirement-Women 5'10",Men 6'2", essay; 2 letters of recommendation
Sam Walton Community Scholarship Application
Phone: 800-310-4053
Fax: 615-320-3151
E-mail:
info@scholarshipadministrators.com
http://www.walmartfoundation.org
2/1
Up to $25,000 over 4 years
Not an employee or related to an employee of Wal-Mart
Combination of academics, test scores, activities, and work experience
Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship Grants for Prospective Educators
Phil DiStefano
Phi Delta Kappa
886 Sycamore Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
http://www.pdkintl.org/studser/sschol.htm
2/1
1-$5,000,1-$4,000, 1-$2,000, 27 - $1,000 scholarships
Seniors planning to enter teaching profession; top 1/3 of the class, 2 letters of reference
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
American History Scholarship
Application packet should be requested from State Chairman
Ms. Roberta L. Price, 1570 West 29th St., Loveland, CO 80538
970-667-5404
Email:
RPrice3617@aol.com
2/1
Maximun award of $2,500
HS senior; plan to major in American History
Society Of Women Engineers Scholarships-Rocky Mountain Section (SWE-RMS)
Contact: Barbara E. Kontogiannis
Scholarship Chair
SWE Rocky Mountain Section
303-971-5213
e-mail:
barbekon@stanfordalumni.org
(Application available in Post Grad Center.)
2/1
2-$500 annually, National SWE:$1,000-$5,000
Female Colorado and Wyoming high school seniors who intend to enroll in engineering or computer science, at an ABET accredited college or university in the fall of 2004. High academic ability, interest in math and science, school and community activities, a problem solver, communicator, potential leader, and an example to other students.
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
Virginia Leyda Roberts Nursing Scholarship
Application packet should be requested from State Chairman
Ms. Roberta L. Price, 1570 West 29th St., Loveland, CO 80538
970-667-5404
Email:
RPrice3617@aol.com
2/1
$1,000
Senior; pursue degree in nursing
President's Leadership Class (PLC) at University of Colorado-Boulder
Contact: 1-303-492-4PLC
Application on-line at:
http://www.slinstitute.org
or request application from
plc@colorado.edu
2/1
60 - $1000 per semester
Renewable - also eligible for additional awards
3.8+ GPA; leadership; attend CU-Boulder; essay questions; interview
Gates Millennium Scholars
P.O. Box 1434
Alexandria, Va. 22313
1-877-690-4677
http://www.gmsp.org
2/1
Full tuition, fees, books and living expenses
Minority student; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; 3.3 GPA; financial need (must meet Pell Grant eligibility); leadership; need educator to nominate you and someone to recommend you (see application book)
National Wild Turkey Federation
Colorado Academic Scholarships Program
Contact: Jim Sanford, Chairman of NWTF Colorado Scholarship Program;
31300 CR 384A, Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
Application available in Post Grad Center
http://www.NWTFColorado.org
2/1
30 scholarships statewide
Local-$250
State-$1,000
National-$10,000
Seniors with 3.0 or higher GPA; pursuing degree in natural resources, wildlife management or agriculture in a 4 yr. college; support and participate in hunting sports; active in conservation programs; leadership; essay, autobiography, and 3 letters of recommendation required.copy of Colorado Conservation Certificate
RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program
(Ronald McDonald House Charities/Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources)
Scholarshship Program Administrators
P.O. Box 22376
Nashville, TN 37202
phone: 1-800-310-4053
Applications available in Post Grad Center or online at:
http://www.rmhc.org/charities/us/scholarships/hacer/scholarships/index.html
2/1
$ 1,000 - $10,000
Senior; U.S. citizen; at least one parent of Hispanic heritage; financial need; 2 pg. personal statement
RMHC/African American Future Achievers Scholarship Program
(Ronald McDonald House Charities
Scholarshship Program Administrators
P.O. Box 22376
Nashville, TN 37202
phone: 1-800-310-4053
Applications available in Post Grad Center or online at:
http://www.rmhc.org/charities/us/scholarships/hacer/scholarships/index.html
2/1
$ 1,000 - $10,000
Senior; U.S. citizen; at least one parent of African American heritage; financial need; 2 pg. personal statement
Epsilon Sigma Alpha(ESA)
Scholarship Program
Zan Shepard
704 Ranney Street
Craig, CO 81625
(Application may be downloaded from following website)
http://www.esaintl.com/esaf/scholarship_application.html
2/1
Over 25 endowments and scholarships of $500.00 & $1,000.00
Upper 25% OR
GPA 3.0 OR
minimum ACT
20/SAT950
2 current & signed letters of rec. , personal letter or essay
Critera: Character, Leadership, Financial need, Scholastic ability
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
Contact: Mrs. Ethel Monroe, Scholarship Chairperson
Epsilon Nu Omega
15102 E. Colorado Pl.
Aurora, CO 80012
2/1
$0
No Criteria
Lexmark Academic Scholarship Program
Blue Grass Community Foundation
Barbara A. Fischer
250 W. Main Street, Suite 1220
Lexington, KY 40507-1714
Phone: 859-225-3343
Fax: 859-243-0770
bfischer@bgcf.org
2/1
$2,000
Dependent of a Lexmark employee
Walt Disney Company Foundation Scholarship
www.ja.org/programs/programs_schol_dis.shtml
2/1
Full tuition, renewable
Participation in Junior Achievement and a major in either business administration or fine arts is required
Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition
www.collegeboard.com/yes/fs/atc.html
2/1
Up to 60 awards of $1,000
48 awards of $2,000;
6 awards of $15,000
2 awards of $20,000
;2 awards of $25,000
2 awards of $50,000
The YES Competition for original student research. Awards go to juniors and seniors who conduct outstanding research projects that apply epidemiological methods of analysis to a health-related issue.
Johnson & Wales University Chancellor Scholarship
2/1
$12,500 to full tuition,
renewable up to four years.
Based on academic achievement in high school. Must be accepted as a J&W student in the honors program. must maintian 3.4 GPA
Horatio Alger Scholarships
For information:
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
2/1
100 - $10,000
Senior; financial need, US citizen, GPA 2.0, community activities
KeyBank's 2006 Take 5 Scholarship
contact: Richard L. Vonk, Pres. Key Education Resources
Keybank
127 Public Square
127 Cleveland, OH 44114
1-800-KEY-LAND
EducationRes@keybank.com
http://www.Key.com/TakeFive
2/1 - 2/28
1 - $5,000 each month from Februaryt through June
Register on-line at the website given each month.
The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program
1-866-851-4274 or
comcast@spaprog.com
2/10
$1,000
Community Service, Leadership Skills, Positive Attitude, Academic Achievement
Horace Mann Scholarship
Note: Applications are now found exclusively on fastWEB
Contact:
http://horacemann.com
2/12
1-$20,000
5-$4,000
10-$1,000
Child of a U.S. public school employee; senior; 3.0 GPA; 23 ACT or 1100 SAT
Greenhouse Partners Scholars
1011 Walnut Street 3rd Floor
Boulder, CO 80302
scholars@greenhousepartners.com
2/12
$4,000-$25,000 over 4 years
GPA>3.5
Leadership, Financial Need, Community Commitment, Perseverence
Colorado Council Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship
ATTN: CCHS/CR Scholarship Committee
600 !7th Street Suite 2210 South
Denver, CO 80202
(970)264-2231 ext. 226
mthompson@pagosa.k12.co.us
2/13
Eight $1000
U.S. citizen
Resident of Colorado senior year.
Attending accredited in-state college
Volunteerism
2.5
American Meterorological Society (AMS) scholarship
For application, contact: Josh Hacker
National Center for Atmospheric Research
PO Box 3000
Boulder, CO 80307-3000
303-497-8188
e-mail:
hacker@ucar.edu
Application available for download at:
http://atm.geo.nsf.gov/AMS/amsedu/scholfel.html
2/13
1-$3,000 per year for 2 years
Senior; minority ethnic group; study atmospheric, oceanic, or hydrologic sciences
Boulder Alumni Scholarship
c/o Scott Steinbrecher, Koenig Alumni Center,
Campus Box 459, Boulder , CO 80309-0459
www.coloradoalum.org
2/13
2 to 3 $2500.00
freshmen entering UC Boulder, transcript,leadership roles,community service, jobs held, essay
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Denver Section
Hannah G. Solomon College Scholarship for Jewish Women
Contact: Flo Dubowitz, Chairwoman
NCJW Colorado Section 2005 Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 371647 Denver, Colo. 80237
(Application available in Post Grad Center.)
2/14
3-$500
Jewish woman; entering college next fall; CO resident; financial need; community involvement; 2 letters of recommendation; personal essay
National Scholarships Program
PFLAG National Scholarships
Contact: Roy Gilbert-Higginson, Deputy Director, Field and Policy Department
PFLAG - National Office
1726 M St., #400
Washington, DC 20036
202-467-8180 x220
e-mail:
rgilbert-higginson@pflag.org
http://www.pflag.org
2/14
6 - $2,5000
14 - $1,000
high school seniors entering higher ed. first time who self-identify as LGBT, or as allies and supporters of LGBT community; GPA of 3.0 or higher; 2 letters of recommendation; essay
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program
3 Different Scholarships: 1) MCDAA for children of at least one parent of African American origin, 2) MCDAS for children of at least one parent of Asian-Pacific origin, and 3) MCDH for children of at least one parent of Hispanic origin.
Call 800-941-8366 for assistance.
http://www.rmhc.com/mission/scholarships
2/15
several
Academic achievement; financial need; community involvement; personal qualities and strengths as portrayed in a required essay.
Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program
c/o National FFA Organization, Scholarship Office
P.O. Box 68960, Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
317-802-6060
Monsanto Company and the National Association of Farm Broadcasters
e-mail:
scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.monsanto.com
http://www.nafb.com
http://www.ffa.org
2/15
100-$1500
US High School Senior
Family in Agriculture
Planning to Study Agriculture
The Ear Foundation
Minnie Pearl Schloarship Program
1817 Patterson St.
Nashville, TN 37203
615-329-7807
FAX: 615-329-7935
http://www.earfoundation.org
2/15
$2000
For students who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Colorado Council Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship
Contact: Mark Thompson
CCHS/CR Scholarship Committee Representative
970-264-2231 ext. 226
email:
mthompson@pagosa.k12.co.us
http://www.coloradocouncil.org
2/15
16-$1000
seniors who will attend a Colorado college/university; primary selection criterion will be volunteerism/community service.
Colorado Mayflower Society Scholarships
The Colorado Society of Mayflower Descendants
George Garmany, Jr.
425 Oneida St., Boulder, CO 80303
gpgbldr@pol.net
www.coloradomayflowersociety.org
2/15
2-$500
seniors,Mayflower descendant not a requirement,letter of recommendation,<750 word essay,transcript,Sat/ACT scores/leadership
Colorado Pool and Spa Association
The Guy and Gloria Muto Memorial Scholarship
P.O. Box 313
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 648-3213
2/15
$1,000 - one year
Plans to pursue education in business and/or aquatic industry, essay, personal references, teacher recommendation
National High School Journalist of the Year
Sister Rita Jeanne Scholarships
Mark Newton, MJE
Grand Junction High School
1400 N 5th St.
Grand Junction, CO 81501
W: 970-242-7496 ext. 262 ; H; 970-241-2661 ; Fax: 970-243-2573
email:
marknewt@aol.com
2/15
1st place-$5,000; 4 runners-up $2,000
Senior, 3.0 GPA, participated in journalism for two years, plans to pursue a journalism and/or mass communications career
The Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF) Scholarships-Year 2002
Contact: LAEF Scholarship Selection Committee
924 W. Colfax Avenue, Suite 103, Denver, CO 80204
phone: 303-446-0541 fax: 303-446-0526
Application available in Post Grad Center
http://www.laef.org
2/15
Award amounts from $500-$3,000
Colorado resident; 3.0 GPA; Hispanic heritage and/or actively involved in the Hispanic community; financial need; essay; interview
BestBuy Scholarship
www.bestbuy.com/scholarships
2/15
Various
Scholarships available for community volunteers. On website click on Community Relations
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
Nursing School Scholarships
Application packet should be requested from State Chairman
Ms. Roberta L. Price, 1570 West 29th St., Loveland, CO 80538
970-667-5404
Email:
RPrice3617@aol.com
2/15
3-$500
Scholarship for students who are in financial need and have been accepted to an accredited school of nursing of Occupational Therapy
Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program
Information & application available at:
www.monsanto.com
or www. nafb.com
2/15
100- $1,500
Farm youths pursuing careers in agriculture
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
Lillian & Arthur Dunn Scholarships
Office of Committees-Scholarship
Daughters of the American Revolution
1776 D Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
2/15
$2,000 (awarded for up to four years)
Academic excellence; mother must be current member of NSDAR
ASCEND-Asian Students for Corporate Experience and Networking Development
Contact: 1-303-355-0710
2/15
Internship and community service summer
Asian descent; 3.0 GPA; US citizen; CO resident
Global Citizen Award
Sponsored by EF Educational Tours
http://www.eftours.com/globalcitizen
Phone: 617-619-1300 Fax: 617-619-1001
2/15
10-$1000 college scholarship AND expense paid educational tour of Europe
Fairview may submit one senior for nomination; contact counselor if interested; need to write essay (see Post Grad Center or website for topic)
Denver Broncos/Janus Foundation "Score for Scholars"
Contact: 13655 Broncos Pkwy., Englewood, CO 80112
Phone: 303-649-0546
http://www.denverbroncos.com
See Denver Broncos Community Relations under Off the Field section. Click on Janus Foundation
2/16
24-$1,500
renewable for 4 years
Senior to attend Colorado institution of higher education, GPA 2.5, high financial need (max. family income $40,000/year)
James A Woodruff, Jr Scholarship
www.colorado.edu/finaid/images/apply&scholarships.pdf
Richard H Sweetman, Director of Scholarships
College of Arts and Sciences 303-492-3040
2/16
approx. $15,000 covers tuition, fees, books, room and board
CU incoming freshmen to College of Arts and Sciences, GPA 3.5 CO resident US Citizen Financial need, essay, letter of recommendation
Coors Hispanic Employee Network (CHEN)
Contact: Grace Valdez, Chair
Coors Hispanic Employee Network
phone: 303-277-5258 fax: 303-277-5568
(Applications available in Post Grad Center.)
2/16
10 - $1,000 scholarships
Senior; Hispanic Heritage; min. 2.5 GPA; financial need; school and community activities; 2 letters of recommendation; US citizen or permanent resident; personal statement
Colorado Teen Beef Ambassador Contest
(NOT A SCHOLARSHIP)
General info: Jody Davis, Beef Ambassador Chairperson
PO Box 68, Matheson, CO 80830
Phone: 719-541-2763
For information packet contact:
Julie Moore, 303-830-7892 or e-mail
jmcobeef@aol.com
2/16
Cash Awards:
1st-$500
2nd-$250
3rd-$150
Honorable Mention(2)-$50
Ages 15-19; 5-8 minute illustrated speech about any facet of beef industry
Eddie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
www.eddierobinson.com
2/16
$5,000
Athlete who excels in the classroom, leader, college-bound seniors committed to saying chemical free.
Amnesty International USA Patrick Stewart Scholarship
Amnesty International Field Program
600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 5th Floor
Washinton, DC 20003
Phone: 202-544-0200 x 290: Fax: 202-546-7142
2/17
$600-$1,800
Essay Question, Short Answer Questions, Budget, Resume, Reference.
For a project or internship.
Epsilon Nu Omega, the Denver Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
PO Box 370753
Denver, CO 80237
Attn: Scholarship/ Senior Girls Committees
2/17
4-one year $1500
African American senior girl, high scholasticachievement,leadership,
service, citizenship
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way, P.O.Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082
2/18
upto 375 - $2,000
United States citizen; outstanding achievement in school, community, or work activities, primary consideration given to the applicant's achievment in a non-academic area; must be recommended by an unrelated adult professional
Optimist International Essay Contest
www.optimist.org/
2/18
Contest:
1st place $5,000
2nd place $3,000
3rd place $2,000
400-500 word essay on the topic "I'm Unique Because..."
Gilbert Martinez Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Colorado Ed. Services and Develop. Assoc. (CESDA)
Contact: Judi Diaz-Bonacquisti
1-800-446-9488 (ext. 3021)
2/18
$ 500
Minority student; min. 2.8 GPA; scholastic achievement; financial need; personal essay; attend CO college or university
Samuel Eliot Morison Essay Contest
Contact: Navy League of the United States
2300 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA. 22201-3308
Questions? Call Steve Kelly: 303-253-7993
(skelly8350@aol.com)
http://www.navyleague.org/essay.htm
2/19
Regional $400
Nat. Grand Prize $4,000
1st Runner-Up $2,000
2nd Runner-Up $1,000
1,500-2,500 word essay
AAA Travel High School Challenge
http://www.aaa.biz/travelchallenge/
2/2
3-$25,000;3-$10,000
national winners. 1-$1,000
state winner
H.S.Level(9-12),online quiz,followed by local AAA club test. 1 state champion travels to Orlando,Florida for nat'l competion
Colorado State Fair & Exposition
Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee sponsoring their 36th annual
Fiesta Queen Pageant
Application may be copied in Post Grad Center or
request packet from Charlene Garcia-Simms, Pagent Chair 1-719-564-0631
or email
escritorio@compuserve.com
or
request download from Chris Wiseman, CO State Fair Asst. Manager at
chris.csf@coyotenet.net
2/20
Grand Prize-$2,500
1st-$1,250
2nd-$1,000
3rd & 4th-$625
Hispanic descent young women; US Citizen; Colorado resident for at least 6 months prior to deadline; 3.0 GPA
Vegetarian Scholarship Award
www.vrg.org
2/20
$5,000
Senior who promote vegetarianisam and will be attending a U.S college.
2002 Project PAVE-Janus Foundation Scholarship
Contact: Justine Nathanson
Director of Development
303-322-2382
(application available in Post-Grad Center)
2/22
10-$1,500
Any high school senior who has experienced and overcome some form of relationship violence (emotional, physical, or sexual).Must demonstrate the character necessary to serve as a positive role model and inspiration to others
Colorado High School Bridge Building Contest
sponsored by Professional Engineers of Colorado, Bureau of Reclamation, and American Consulting Engineers Council of CO
Contact: Professional Engineers of Colorado
11166 Huron St., Suite 27, Denver, CO 80234
303-480-1160 or email
vanes-sa.imi@qadas.com
Registration information & specifics available at:
http://www.pec.org
2/24
unspecified scholarships will be given at competition
See website for information.
Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation
Obtain a copy of the application at the Post Grad Center
Applicants are requested to remit a $4.00 fee for processing, postage and production reimbursement.
www.ecisf.org
2/24
Varies
61-$101,000
All students who are legal residents of the U.S. and have taken the SAT or ACT exams.
The Never Forgotten Fund
c/o Clear Channel Colorado
4695 S. Monaco St.
Denver, CO 80237
Victoria Evans
303-713-8415
2/24
12 students $5000 each
3.0 GPA
Volunteerism and leadership
All-USA Academic Team
Contact: All-USA Academic Team, Carol Skalskl, USA TODAY, 1000 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA. 22229
Phone # 1-703-276-5890
2/25
20-$2,500
Essay about your outstanding original academic, artistic or leadership endeavor. Must get teacher nomination.
Girls Going Places
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Attn: Girls Going Places, H-26-C
7 Hanover Square
New York, NY 10004-2616
http://www.girlsgoingplaces.com
2/25
$10,000 ,$5,000, $3,000 and 12 -$1000
Awarded to girls demonstrating budding entrepreneurship, making a difference in their school or communities
Dottie Lamm Award for Sophmore Girls
The Women's Foundation of Colorado
1580 Logan Street, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-832-8800, ext. 18 Janet Stewart
(Application available in Post Grad Center)
2/27
several-$1,500 including travel expenses to meetings
Sophmore girls; exemplify altuistic values; must serve 18 months to 2 years as Young Women Advisory Trustees on Board of Trustees of the Women's Foundation of Colorado beginning in June 2004
Miss Colorado All-Star-Teen
Contact: 1-304-242-4900
2/27
Varies
Young woman 14-18 years old, leadership ability, displays poise and confidence
National Leadership Grant Competition sponsored by The Order of Sons of Italy in America (OSIA)
Contact: 1-202-547-5103
!!NOTE: NONREFUNDABLE $25 PROCESSING FEE!!
http://www.scholarships@osia.org
2/28
Varies
Italian-Americans enrolled as full-time students in an under- graduate or graduate program at accredited school for fall of year of application; exceptional leadership, scholarship
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program
Mary Anne Romero-Hunter, Market Manager
Student Banking Division
800-242-1200, ext. 3777
May ONLY apply online at:
http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm
2/28
30 $1,000.00 scholarships
Seniors; RANDOM DRAWING; US citizens; can apply online
National Eagle Scout Service
National Office; Boy Scouts of America
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, Texas 75015-2079
Contact:
http://www.elks.org/enf/enf_eagle98.cfm
2/28
4 - $8,000 ($2,000/year) and 4 - $4,000 ($1,000/year)
Registered scouts who have received the rank of Eagle, SAT of 900 or ACT of 20 and have a financial need.
County Sheriffs of Colorado Scholarship Program
Contact: Suzanne Ross, 720-344-4606
CSOC
9008 North US Hwy 85
Littleton, Co 80125-9915
2/28
30 - $500
Permanent resident of any CO county participating in the Honorary Membership Program of County Sheriffs of CO (county participates);each county is eligible every other year--Boulder county in odd numbered years; personal letter; transcript; 2 letters of recommendation.
ThinkQuest Scholarships Contest
Contact: Advanced Network & Services, Inc., ThinkQuest, NY.
http://www.advanced.org/thinkquest
2/28
$3,000-$25,000
Students must form a team with one or two other students. Teams collaborate in the "Internet Style" of learning, interactive and participatory, that encourages exploration of the Internet's timely resources and creates new relationships that broaden their communities. Approximately 35 teams will be named finalists. % awards are presented in each of the 5 categories.
Amoco/ British Petroleum Community Scholarship Program
1-630-428-2412
applications available at participating Amoco gasoline stations or in the post-grad center..
2/28
several - $1,000
Senior; CO resident; financial need; entering 2- or 4-yr. college as full time student; grades, work history; community involvement
Son's of Italy National Scholarships
Contact: Sons of Italy Foundation
National Leadership Grant Competition
219 E Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone # 1-202-547-5106
http://www.osia.org
2/28
10 to 13 scholarships
$4,000-$25,000
Students of Italian-American Heritage; graduating college bound senior; essay required; $25 processing fee
M.R. Hellie Scholarship Committee
U of C Federal Credit Union
Attn: Celeste Murphy/Marketing Dept.
2960 Diagonal Highway
Boulder, CO 80301
303-443-4672 ext.1115
(Application available in Post Grad Center.)
2/28
$500 - $1,500
Senior; must be member of Uof C Fed. Credit Union; essay; photo; selection based on personal and career goals, merit, need, and scholarship
LEAD Foundation Scholarship
Learning and Education About Disabilities
21 Newport Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80937-8640
Sally Howes 719-659-0517,
sallehill@adelphia.net
http://www.leadcolorado.org/scholarships.htm
2/28
$1,000
Colorado resident with a documented disability pursuing a post-secondary degree
Toshiba/NSTA Explora Vision Awards
Contact: Toshiba/NSTA Explora Vision Awards
1840 Wilson Blvd.; Arlington, VA 22201-3000
Phone # 1-800-EXPLOR-9
http://www.toshiba.com/tai/exploravision/index.html
2/4
4-first place teams-
$10,000 savings bond; 4-second place teams - $5,000 savings bond; 8-finalist teams-trip to Washington, D.C. for awards ceremony
H.S. Level (10-12) Team competition (up to four students) combining science and vision of future technology; create graphics of web pages to illustrate ideas for future.
Chancellor's Leadership Class
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
http://web.uccs.edu/clc
2/4
$3500 annual scholarship renewable
Senior, Demonstrate interest in developing leadership skills, experience in leadership roles, community involvement, min GPA 3.5
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity/Denver Alumni Chapter Scholarship
Contact: Daniel Brown
2160 Downing Street Denver, Co. 80205-5261
303-323-4337
e-mail:
db364@columbia.edu
(Applications available in Post Grad Center.)
2/4 - 2/5
varies
African-American male students; senior; 3.0 GPA; (leadership skills may compensate for lower GPA);essay; understanding of local, state, and national political issues
Dorothy D. Greer Publications Scholarship
Contact: Dorothy D. Greer Publications Scholarship, Colorado High School Press Association (CHSPA), Tim Stump, Ponderosa High School, 7007 E. Bayou Gulch, Parker, CO 80134
2/5
$1,000 - one year
Senior who has worked on yearbook and/or CHSPA newspaper and attend Colorado college. Samples of senior's yearbook and/or newspaper work.
CHSPA/DMMA Diversity Scholarship
Contact: Colorado High School Press Association (CHSPA) and Denver Metro Media Alliance (DMMA),
Barbara Plungy, Executive Dir., CHSPA,
phone: 303-347-2108 fax: 303-730-0662
2/5
$1,000 - one year
Recognized minority senior who has worked on the high school paper or yearbook and who intends to study journalism at one of Colorado's four year colleges. Samples of senior's yearbook and/or newspaper work required.
Adams State College Theater
Dr. Paul S. Newman
125 Theatre Building
Adams State College
Alamosa, CO 81102 719-857-7457
psnewman@adams.edu
2/6
$1,000 renewable for additional three years
Senior needs nomination from drama director. Scholarship auditions on Feb 11
Furman University "Furman Scholars" Scholarship program
Office of Admissions
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC 29613-5245
864-294-2034
2/7
at least $4,000 (renewable yearly upon maintaining 3.0 GPA)
Fairview may nominate at least 4 juniors who meet each of the criteria: unweighted GPA 3.75 or higher, or weighted GPA of 4.0 or higher; rank in top 5% of class; one of following test scores: 130 or higher on PSAT, 1300 or higher on SAT (verbal and math), or 29 or higher on ACT, and interest in liberal arts and sciences.
Month Due : 03 - March
(87)
Dottie Lamm Award
The Women's Foundation of Colorado
The Chambers Center
1901 East Ashbury Avenue, 3rd Floor
Denver, Colorado 80208
Roweena Naidoo 303-285-2971
http://www.wfco.org/grants.htm
3/1
2-$1500
High School Sophmore Women who exemplify altruistic values.
Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship
Contact: Leal Portis, Chairperson
301 Redbud Way
Nevada, CA 95959
530-265-3887
hopione@sbcglobal.net
http://www.grandmothersforpeace.org/
3/1
129 $250 - $500
HS senior or freshman in college; 2 letters of rec.; essay describing your plan for a just and peaceful planet.
Elder & Leemaur Publishers "University Wrtiting Scholarship"
For current topics check website or email Joni Hara at
joni@elpublishers.com
www.elpublishers.com/content/univsubmit.php
3/1
up to $10,000 annually with average $1,000
Juniors or Seniors. Submit an essay at the website on a specific topic found at the website
The Governor's Opportunity Scholarship Program
Contact: Colorado Commission on Higher Education
1380 Lawrence St., 12th Floor
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 303-866-2723 Fax: 303-866-4266
Contact: Bridget Mullen 303-866-2723
bridget.mullen@state.co.us
http://www.state.co.us/cche/policy/finaid/gos.pdf
3/1
$2-million available for 250 Colorado college freshmen, money distributed by colleges, work-study a component of aid pkg.
Senior; attend Colorado college or university; CO resident; US citizen; high financial need (family annual income less than $27,800); early apply = better chance; apply through college of choice
Donna Reed Foundation
Performing Arts Scholarships
1305 Broadway, Denison, IA 51442
712-263-3334,
info@donnareed.org
http://www.donnareed.org
3/1
$4,000
Acting, Musical Theater, Vocal
See The Future Fund
P.O. Box 63022
Colorado Springs, CO 80962-3022
3/1
$2500 & $5000
For students with blindness or visual impairments.
Scherpenseel Family Scholarship for Disabled Students
Contact: Richard H. Sweetman 303-492-3040
Richard.Sweetman@Colorado.EDU
Faculty Director of Scholarships
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Colorado at Boulder
3/1
$1,500
incoming Freshman to Univ. of Co. of Boulder with Colorado residensy and declared major in College of Arts and Sciences; documented disability of any type; financial need determined through FAFSA; academic merit (no GPA cut-off has been determined)
Denver Council on Foreign Relations Scholarship
Contact: Mark Montgomery 303-871-3106
3/1
1 student-$1,000
(Also available for 1 teacher.)
High school student who excels in international studies; letter of nomination; transcript; completed application
Colorado Mason's Achievement Awards
Details Available in Post Grad Office
(Must be nominated by faculty.)
3/1
Not a scholarship-an award for juniors
Junior boy and girl; Character and integrity; citizenship; leadership and scholarship
Lupe Salas Award
Sponsored by CO Private School Assn.
225 East 16th Ave., Suite 1151
Denver, CO 80203
3/1
$1,000
Must enroll in a CPSA member technical trade school, community service
AGI (American Geological Society) Minority Geoscience Scholarships
4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302-1507
phone: 1-703-379-2480 fax: 1-703-379-7563
Applications and information available on website (below).
http://www.agiweb.org/education/mpp.html
3/1
Up to $10,000 per year - Renewable
Senior; financial need; minority; major in geoscience, geology, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, or earth science; 3 letters of recommendation
Original Poetry and Literary Scholarships
Atten: Scholarship Coordinator
P.O. Box 4371
Warren, OH 44482-4371
http://www.geocities.com/opals_1/HS_release1.htm
3/1
$1,000
Juniors and Seniors submit (in English) original, unpublished poems (limit 2)
Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants
Educational Foundation
7979 Tufts Ave., Suite 500, Denver, CO 80237-2845
Contact: 1-303-741-8613 or 1-800-523-9082
Email:
gmantz@copa.org
Applications available in Post Grad Center. Additional info at:
(from the cocpa website click on students/faculty, then scholarships)
http://www.cocpa.org/student
faculty/scholarships.asp
3/1
several-$1,000
Senior; plan to major in accounting at CO community college or univ; 3.0 or higher GPA .
Colorado Society of CPAs Ethnic Diversity Scholarships
7979 Tufts Ave., Suite 500, Denver, CO 80237
Contact: 1-303-773-7877 or 1-800-523-9082
Applications available in Post Grad Center. Additional info at:
(from the cocpa website click on students/faculty, then scholarships)
http://www.cocpa.org
3/1
3-$1,000
Senior; minority; plan to major in accounting at CO community college or univ.; 3.0 or higher GPA
Sachs Foundation Scholarships for African- American Colorado Residents
90 S. Cascade Av., Suite 1410
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Contact: 1-719-633-2353
e-mail contact: Sachsfoundation.org
3/1
avg grant: $4,000/renewable
Senior; Af.-Am.; 2.5 or higher GPA; demonstrated financial need; 5 yr. min. CO resident; extracurricular participation desirable
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest
7465 East First Ave., Suite D, Denver, CO 80230
phone: 303-366-5201 e-mail:
acy@legion.org
Local and state competitions must take place before this date - check with local chapter above.
For general information go to
http://www.legion.org
3/1
National:
1st place-$18,000
2nd place-$16,000
3rd place-$14,000
State winners: $1,500
High school students; 8-10 minute prepared oration on some phase of U. S. Constitution regarding duties and obligations of citizens; also assigned topic discourse of 3-5 minutes
Journalism Education Association Impact Award
JEA Headquarters
Kansas State University
103 Kedzie Hall
Manhattan, KS. 66505
3/1
$1000
For students whose teacher is a JEA member. Entry should contain orginal written article, narrative, three letters about the impact of your work.
National Scholarship Trust Fund
Contact: National Scholarship Trust Fund,
4615 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
email:
nstf@gatf.lm.com
http://www.gatf.org/nstf.htm
3/1
300 available nationally- awards vary
High school senior; Graphic Communications Major in in 2- or 4-year college program; 3.0 GPA
National High School Essay Contest
Contact: American Foreign Service Association,
High School Essay Contest,
2101 E. Street N.W., Washington, DC 20037
(all information now comes from website)
http://www.afsa.org/essaycontest/essay.html
3/1
1st place - $2,500
2nd place -$1,250
3rd place - $750
High school grades 9-12; applicants must submit a 1,000 word essay (4 page double space ) on a global issue important to you in current US international relations
Kaplan / Newsweek
Contact:
http://www.kaplan.com/essay
3/1
10 - $1,000 and free Kaplan review course
Essays on solutions to problems facing 21st Century America
WAL*MART Competitive Edge Scholarship
http://compedge.wal-mart.com/wa_scholar.html
3/1
$5,000/year
(renewable for 4 years)
US citizen, 27 ACT or 1100 SAT, 3.5 GPA, class rank top 10%, community service, leadership, only for certain field of study, list of approved universities available on web site, essay.
Karen L. Bajgert Memorial Scholarship
CU-Boulder Scholarship for Graduates of Fairview High School
Interactive application at:
http://www.colorado.edu/finaid
3/1
2 Scholarships up to $1500 per year
Students graduating from Fairview in Boulder who intend to enroll full time at CU Boulder.
Active participants in Fairview band with good academic performance.
BAND
Great Clips Inc.
Contact: Denise King
Great Clips Training Center
7615 West 38th Ave Suite B-129
Wheatridge, CO 80033
(Applications availiabe in Post Grad Center)
3/1
4-$500.00
Essay re: Why cosmetology or barbering interests you and recommendation from a professional or teacher.
Young Women in Public Affairs Award
Zonta Club of Boulder County
Contact: Maggie Simes
992 Malory Street
Lafayette, CO 80026
Phone 303-665-8034 or e-mail
msimes@ix.netcom.com
(Application available in Post Grad Center)
3/1
1-$200-Club level
1-$500-Dist. level
5-$1000-Int. level
Pre-university young women ages 16-20 planning to enter career in public affairs, public policy & community organizations; 2 rec.; photo; short essays
The Art Institutes
210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2603
1-800-275-2440
www.artinstitutes.edu
3/1
1-$25,000
1-$15,000
1-$10,000
1-$5,000
1-$2,500
High School Senior. member National Art Honor Society,submit six slides or six original artwork. See website for other scholarships such as culinary scholarship
Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee
Fiesta Queen Pageant
Application available in Post grad center
or contact Jeanette Romero at
JRomero001@msn.com
contact
chris.cs@coyotenet.net
for info on downloading an application
3/1
1-$2500
1-$1250
1-$1000
2-$625
women, age 18-22,Hispanic descent,US Citizen,CO resident at least 6 months prior to March 1, min 3.0 GPA
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity-Delta Psi Lambda Chapter
Harold S. Brown, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Contact: Kenneth D. Taylor, Ph.D
Taylor Medical Technology & Consulting, Inc.
375 Golden Eagle Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
phone: 303-466-8718
e-mail:
kentaylor49@msn.com
3/1
unknown
African American MALE; senior; transcript; financial need; 3 rec. letters; interview; essay
Alpha Kappa Alpha Soroity
Epsilon Nu Omega Chapter Scholarship
Contact: Mrs. Ethel Monroe, chairperson
15102 E. Colorado Place
Aurora, CO 80012
303-369-5187
3/1
unknown
Senior female; GPA 3.0, applying to 4-year college; Not related to memeber of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Epsilon Nu Omega Chapter; essay; transcript, 3 letters of recommendation; interview for finalists on Mar.25, 2006.
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
P.O.Box 3008
Princeton, NJ 08543-3008
800-292-7777
http://www.mcsf.org
3/1
from $500 - $10,000
Children of Marine (or former Marine) or U.S.Navy Corpsman with Marine Corps who are HS seniors.
KeyBank's 2006 Take 5 Scholarship
contact: Richard L. Vonk, Pres. Key Education Resources
Keybank
127 Public Square
127 Cleveland, OH 44114
1-800-KEY-LAND
EducationRes@keybank.com
http://www.Key.com/TakeFive
3/1 - 3/31
1 - $5,000 each month from Februaryt through June
Register on-line at the website given each month.
RBC Dain Rauscher Colorado Scholarship Fund
The Denver Foundation
950 S. Cherry St, Suite 200,
Denver, CO 80246
Karen Bellina
303-300-1790 x 141
kbellina@denverfoundation.org
3/10
5 - $2,000
Seniors, exceptional levels of achievement, acceptance to accredited college,overcome significant challenges, essays
The First Bank of Boulder Scholarship
6500 Lookout Road, Boulder, CO 80301-3399
Contact: Shelley Pennington 303-530-1000
Applications are available at the bank or at Events on:
http://www.ibcbanks.org
3/12
2-$1,000
Have an account at the bank
GPA 3.0
Accepted at a Colorado college
Skirball Institute Essay on American Values
Contact: Skirball Institute on American Values
635 S. Harvard Blvd., Ste. 214
Los Angeles, CA 90005-2511
Phone: 1-213-381-1719 Fax: 1-213-381-1078
Information & application available online at:
http://www.skirballinstitute.org
3/13
1-1st prize-$5,000
1-2nd prize-$1,000 1-3rd prize-$500
50-Hon. Mention-$100
Grades 10-12; 3-4 pg. essay (see website for current essay question)
The NCJW Colorado Section College Scholarship for Jewish Women
Flo Dubowitz
NCJW Colorado Section
2006 Scholarship Program
PO Box 371647
Denver, CO 80237
Application available at Post Grad center
3/13
3 - minimum of $2,000 each
Jewish woman, Colo. resident, Accepted and plan to attend college or technical school in Fallof 2006, financial need, community involvement, 2 letters of recommendation
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW)
Colorado Section
2006 Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 371647
Denver, CO 80237
Flo Dubowitz, Chair
3/13
3-$2,000
Senior; Jewish woman at least 16 yrs.old; CO resident; financial need; community involvement
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship
Completed applications should be turned in to your local Kohl's Department Store.
Applications and information available on website
(on the Kohls website click on Community Relations, then Kids Who Care Program.)
http://www.kohls.com
3/15
1 per store-$50 gift card
1 per regional-$1000
5 national-$5000
Ages 12-17; US citizen; volunteer service that helped non-family members and resulted in positive outcomes during the past 12 months (Also available in ages 6-11 category)
Dollars for Scholars/Best Buy
Community Volunteer Service Awards
1505 Riverview Rd., PO Box 297
St. Peter, MN 56082
1-800-537-4180
E-mail:
bestbuycvsa@csfa.org
Additional application forms should be available for download at
http://www.bestbuy.csfa.org
3/15
numerous-$750
Senior; live within 100 miles of a Best Buy store; planning to attend university or vo-tech school; screened on level of volunteer community service over past 4 yrs
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Scholarship Competition
Send self addressed stamped envelope AFTER Dec. 1 to:
Scholarship Coordinator
HIAS, Inc.
333 Seventh Ave., 16th Floor
New York, NY 10001-5004
OR print application from website AFTER Dec. 15:
http://www.hias.org/PAGES/scholarships/scholars.htm
3/15
$1,500
number awarded varies
(only 20% of American applicants were granted awards in 1999)
High School seniors and enrolled college students; essay; transcript; copy of parents' IRS return
AG Bell Assoc. for the Deaf
3417 Volta Place
Washington, D.C. 20007
202-337-5220
http://www.agbell.org
e-mail
Agbell2@aol.com
3/15
amount unknown
For students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Colorado Mason's Benevolent Fund Scholarships
1130 Panorama Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80904-1798
Contact: Mr. Ronald R. Kadera 1-800-482-4441 or
719-471-9587, Ext. 29
Applications available in Post-Grad Center
Local Contact Lodge 45 Larry George, 303-440-9242 or
Kevin Townley, 303-530-1021
3/15
15 One time vocational grants12/14-$7,000 per year
(renewable to max. $28,000)
H.S. Senior; accepted at any CO college or university; financial need; leadership; personal interview with local Masonic Lodge member by Mar. 7 (request for interview must be made between Jan. 1-Feb. 21)
Scholastic Sports America Scholarship
Contact: ESPN Scholarship, ESPN Plaza PO Box 986, Bristol, CT 06011
3/15
$2,500 - 8 awards per year
NOT based on athletics, but athletics can be applied toward school/community service. Based on academics and school/community service.
America's Junior Miss Program
Contact: 1-303-427-2861
3/15
$12,000 educational bonds, prizes, awards
Junior girls; upper 10% of class
Colorado Young Farmers Educational Association (CYFEA) Scholarship
Contact: Artie Elmquist, Immediate Past President, CYFEA, 8724 I-25 Frontage Road E, Longmont,CO 80504
(Application available in Post Grad Center.)
http://www.coloradoyoungfarmer.com
3/15
College levels:
2 - $500 award freshman
1 - $500 award sophomore
1 - $750 award junior
1 - $1250 award senior
Colorado resident; majoring in agriculture at Colorado institution
Stephen Marchello Scholarship Foundation
1170 E. Long Place
Centennial, CO 80122 Phone: 303-886-5018
Application & information available at
http://www.stmfoundation.org
3/15
1-$10,000 ($1250 per semester) Also one-time grants of $1,000-$2,000
CO high school senior survivor of childhood cancer
Independent Bankers of Colorado(IBC)
Annual Student Scholarship
Download application at :
http://www.ibcbanks.org
3/15
At least two high school seniors $1000 each
GPA 3.0 or above
Be accepted at a Colorado college or university as a full time student(junior or community college qualifies)
Have an account at an IBC member bank for at least six months.(either student or students parents)
IBC Account
Cibrowski Family Foundation
Deon E. Fitch, Chairman
6059 S. Quebec St.,Ste 202,
Englewood, CO 80111
Phone: 303-740-9497,Fax: 303-740-9593
deoncpa@att.net
3/15
$2500 University of Denver
$600 CO School of Mines
For study in Engineering or Chemistry;
3.5 GPA; Senior; ACT 25 Verbal/29 Math; SAT 500 Verbal/600 Math
Education is Freedom
c/o 7-Eleven, Inc.
2711 N.Haskell Ave.
Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: 866-EIF.EDUCATE
Fax: 214-841-6776 application at educationisfreeedom.org
3/15
$500 - $5000
Senior; 3.0 GPA;unmet financial need determined by FAFSA; community service;work history;recommendation letter
Johnson & Wales University Colorado Opportunity Grant
Program
For information contact Student Financial Services at the Denver Campus 303-256-9557
3/15
up to $1,500 annually
Colorado residents. Apply for admission and financial aid to the Denver Campus of Johnson & Wales
Ford Country Scholars
Applications are available at local Ford dealerships and at:
http://www.fordcountryscholars.com
3/17
750-$5000
(over 3 years, 2002-2004)
Junior or senior planning to enter 2 or 4-year program at college or technical school; demonstrate leadership activities within rural community; intend to follow careers that support rural life; minimum 2.5 GPA; live in AK, AZ, CO, ID, MT,NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, or WY
NASC/NOD Awards Program
Contact: NASC/NOD Awards Program, NASSP Department of Student Activities; 1904 Assoc. Dr., Reston, VA 20191-1537
Contact: 1-703-860-0200
http://www.NASSP.org/
3/19
$500
Involving students with disabilities
Ayn Rand Annual Essay Contest - ANTHEM
The Ayn Rand Institute, PO Box 57044, Irvine, CA 92619-7044
Information at:
http://www.aynrand.org/contests
3/20
1-1st: $2,000
5-2nd: $500
10-3rd: $200
45-finalists: $50
175-semifinalists: $30
9th-10th graders; 600-1200 word essay (see topics on website) on novel
Heritage Bank Scholarships for High School Seniors
Administration Division
390 Interlocken Crescent, Suite 600
Broomfield, CO 80021
Contact: 303-926-0299
Jackie Tall at
jtall@heritagebanks.com
3/20
4-$1,000
High school seniors
Colorado Division of Wildlife Cultural Diversity Recruitment Scholarship
Contact: 1-303-291-7485
3/20
Up to $2,000
Seeking degree in fishery or wildlife mgt., biological or diverse racial, ethnic, and gender background, must have and maintain 2.0 average, 500 word essay on 1 of 3 topics
Young Visionaries Essay Competition
http://www.dennys.com
or call toll free 1-888-554-6881
3/20
10 regional-$1,000
1 national-$25,000
High school juniors and seniors; 1,500 word essay on "Living African American Heroes" (see website for application)
Colorado Flight Safety Foundation Scholarship
c/o Michael C. Baldwin, President,
Colorado Flight Safety Foundation
2583 Elk Valley Rd., Evergreen, CO 80439
Phone: 303-674-7864 Fax: 303-670-6529
e-mail:
mcbpvb1@mindspring.com
(Application available to be copied in Post Grad Center.)
3/21
1 or more-up to $2,000 (can reapply)
Senior; CO resident; interest in aviation career; plan to attend Metro State, Aims Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community Coll. or Emily Griffith Opportunity School in aviation related program.
Heritage Bank "Good Neighbor Scholarship"
c/o Jackie Tall, Heritage Bank,
400 So. McCaslin Blvd.Suite 211, Louisville, CO 80027
applications available in Post Grad Center, at bank branch, or
on-line at:
http://www.heritagebanks.com
3/21
4 - $1,000
Senior; 3.25 GPA or higher in math, science, social studies, lang. arts, & foreign lang.; SAT/ACT scores; personal essay; letters of recommendation from busines leader; transcript
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
Colorado Dept. of Education
201 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203
303-866-6974
Applications also available in Post Grad Center.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeawards/byrd.htm
3/22
varies - approx. $1,500 per year, 4-year renewable
Merit based; CO resident; US citizen; scoring rubric based on: academic performance (GPA 3.8(unweighted)+ or 4.0(weighted)+, SAT 2040+; ACT 31+), completeness of application, student essay, recommendations and honors, and activities; each high school may nominate up to 4 seniors; fill out application on line and print it out; turn it in to Post Grad Center for in-school competition
Karen Bajgert Memorial Scholarship
(See Mr. C. regarding nomination.)
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