It's no secret that higher level education costs a pretty penny, so what is your teen doing to prepare for the rising prices of tuition, room & board, and beyond? Applying for scholarships can help alleviate your family's financial burden. And lucky for our local students, there are many scholarships just for Colorado residents.
A Good Place to Start:
Fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is required for all federal and state sponsored financial aid.
Some Questions to Ask:
Do you already have a college in mind?
Refer to the school's website for scholarships specific to their institution. This is especially important for those who are considering out-of-state education.
- Are you involved in any special-interest groups?
- Many local clubs and organizations offer special financial awards simply for being a member. Check their websites or speak to club moderators for more information and leads.
- Are you considered a minority?
- Any underrepresented ethnic/racial minority in CO: CESDA Scholarship Program
- Hispanic CO resident --> LAEF Scholarship and HSF/Peierls Rising Star Scholarship
- African American CO resident --> Sachs Foundation Scholarship
- Korean CO resident --> Korean-American Scholarship
- Native American CO resident --> Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship
- LGBTQIA+ CO resident --> The Alexander Foundation Scholarship
- Have you overcome adversity?
- Childhood cancer survivors in CO --> Stephen T Marchello Scholarship Foundation
- CO students with Type 1 diabetes --> Bradley D Gendron Memorial Scholarship
- CO students with parents who have terminal cancers/illnesses or CO students with parents who have lost their battle with a terminal disease while they were in high school --> Diane Dawson Memorial Scholarship
- Student with a parent who was injured or killed in a work-related accident with a CO-based employer --> Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship Program
- Students who were in CO foster care for a minimum of 2 years between ages 13 and 18 --> Helen M McLoraine Scholarship for Foster Care & Emancipating Youth
- CO students with non-traditional backgrounds (including but not limited to foster care, juvenile justice, & GED recipients) --> Boundless Opportunity Scholarship
- Do you volunteer?
- Colorado Council of High School/College Relations: (CCHS/CR) Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship
- What insurance do you have?
- Believe it or not, many insurance companies offer exclusive scholarship opportunities to their members. Contact your insurance provider for more information.
Other Scholarship Opportunities for Colorado Residents:
- Ab Irvine Scholarship Program: CO students who plan to work with children who have special needs. Minimum 3.0 GPA required to apply.
- Boettcher Foundation Scholarship: Colorado residents (during Jr & Sr year of high school) who attend an institution in Colorado are eligible. Minimum combined SAT score of 1200 or a composite ACT score of 27 required to apply.
- Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF): Students who have graduated from Denver Public Schools are elligble to apply.
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