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Due April - July, 2006
   


 
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Students should use the table below as a guide in applying for scholarships to help pay for their college education. The table shows the scholarships that are due through the end of the school year. To see tables of scholarships available from September to December and January to March hit these links or the links at the bottom of the table.

April Scholarship Deadlines

DEADLINE SCHOLARSHIP VALUE CRITERIA
April 1 American Cancer Society - Rocky Mountain Division
College Scholarship Program
1.800.ACS.2345
http://www.cancer.org
varies - $1,000 Senior; financial need; have diagnosis of cancer; resident of CO, ID, ND, UT, or WY
April 1 Weisbrod Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home Employees Scholarship
Mary Engelhardt
PO Box 817 Eads, CO 81036
719.438.5401
(2) $500 Seniors from Kiowa County; pursue degree in health care field;
April 1 Scholarship Weed Management Association Scholarship Program
PO Box 1910
Granby, CO 80446
970.887.1228
Varies Essay: "The Threat of Noxious Weeds is..." ; 2.5 GPA
April 1 Timberline Club of Denver
% The Scholarship Committee
1467 S. Oakland St.
Aurora, CO 80012 phone: 303.369.9686
$1,000 / $500 Meet height requirement-Women 5'10",Men 6'2", essay
April 1 Concerned Women for America Scholarship Program
1015 Fifteenth Street, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
1.800.458.8797
Contact: Darlene Nelson phone: 1.202.488.7000
http://www.cwfa.org
1 - $5,000
1 - $2,500
(renewable)
Seniors; letter of acceptance from a conservative Christian college or university; 150-word personal statement of faith; 1,200-word essay on your Biblical worldview; SAT scores; photo; priority to those who have had previous involvement with CWA
April 1 Colorado Federation of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees
contact: Martha Leiker, 303.430.4794
leikerm@ecentral.com OR Dr. James Hanson, 303.979.6224,
Jadak23@msn.com OR Don Harvey, 303.688.8308
dahrah1@aol.com
1 - $1,000 Dependent or grandchild of current federal employee permanently assigned to Colorado; Essay; recommendation letters; 3.0 GPA unweighted; ACT/SAT scores
April 1 Colorado Weed Management Association Scholarship Program
PO Box 1910, Grandby, CO 80446-1910
phone: 970.887.1228 fax: 970.887.1229
Amount varies (non-renewable) Plan to major in natural resource managment, agriculture,  botany or related fields at a 2-yr or 4-yr Colorado college; 2.5+  GPA; essay; 2 letters of recommendation; transcript
April 1 Dan Libera Memorial HIgh School Student Athletic Trainer Scholarship
Wendy Mathewson, MSPT, ATC
CATA Scholarship Committee
4175 S. Hannibal St.
Aurora, CO 80013
303.766.5478
$500 Senior planning to major in athletic training; plan to attend school in Colo; 
3.0 + GPA; 2-pg essay; 3 letters of recommend.
April 1 President's Student Service Scholarships
Contact: President's Student Service Scholarships
1505 Riverview Road
PO Box 68
St. Peter, MN 56082
phone: 1.888.275.5018
http://www.student-service-awards.org
Two - $1,000 School School may nominate 2 students (junior or senior) completing 100 hrs. of community service.*
April 1 NO-ADdiction Campaign Scholarship Essay
PO Box 4628, Miami Lakes, FL 33014-0628
phone: 1.800.662.3342
email: NoAd@aol.com
Only one essay per school can be sent on to national competition.
Ten - $1,000 Grades 9-12; 300 word essay explaining why you have chosen to stay away from drugs & alcohol and what you are personally doing to further prevention efforts within your school and community
April 1 Rotary Grant
$500 grant for summer project in foreign country  
April 1 American Medical Technologists
Contact: 847.823.5169
$250 Pursue degree in medical technology, medical or dental assisting, enroll in an accredited school 
April 1 National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
Metropolitan denver Chapter #112
Vona J. Wagner Memorial Scholarship
Contact: Laurie Mullane
PO Box 40208 Denver, CO 80204-0208
phone: Laurie Mullane 303.571.5377, ext 1319
scholarships up to $1,000 Male or female seniors; proof of acceptance to a CO college or trade school in construction related field; transcript; 3 references; brief personal statement
April 1 Western State College Scholarships A number of scholarships for freshmen and transfer students (See counselor)
April 1 Presidential Freedom Scholarships
http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships
2 - $1,000 scholarships per school Junior or Senior; essay; 100 hours community service;U.S. citizen; scholarship provides $500 matching funds-student must secure other $500 from community
April 1 Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community
http://www.hitachifoundation.org/
12 - $5,000 over 2 years High school seniors from US and US territories; must be nominated online by teacher, community leader, principal or other responsible adult; selection based upon significance and extent of service to the community
April 1 The Lemonade Series Writing Scholarship
2851 W. El Camino Ave. Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702.387.0983 (VOICE) 702.387.0983 (FAX)
Email: paul@thelemonadeseries.com
www.DadsLemonadeStand.com
$500 Essay on how someone positively influenced your life; 500 words
April 1 Kiowa County Conservation District Scholarship Program
Paul Zimmerman
21190 CR BB
Haswell, CO 81045
$250 for books Eads HIgh School senior; essay
April 2 Colorado Partnership for Educational Renewal
Quality Teachers for All Scholarships
Contact: Elizabeth Parmelee 303.457.9164
10465 Melody Drive, #223, Northglenn, CO 80234
1 - 3 per district at $3,000 per year (renewable) Must sign agreement to teach in a high-need school after graduation for equivalent time that scholarship assistance is received; 3.0 GPA; essay
April 2 Ford Country Scholars
P.O. Boix 587
Dearborn, MI 43121
250 - $5,000 Resident of Colo. (see list of other states); HS jr. or sr.; 2.5 GPA; Include local Ford dealer
April (early) Target All-around Scholarship
Contact: Local Target store for application
http://target.com/target_group/community_giving/scholarships.jhtml
4 - $10,000
1,000 - $1,000
Well-rounded students committed to their communities through volunteer service, education, and family involvement
April 9 Shepherd of the Hills College Scholarship
Shepherd of the Hills Luthern Church, attn: Scholarship Committee
7077 Harvest Road
Boulder, CO 80301
Sandy Burrell, 303.652.3287
$300 Students attending Lutheran college or university; written essay
April 11 Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
Contact: 1.800.LEARNMS ext 123
2 - $8,000 Essay on MS
April 16 Mikkelson Foundation
http://www.middelson.com/foundation/2004.app.pdf
$2,500 Colorado senior to study math,engineering and/or science; application packet includes high school transcript, 3 references from high school teachers or counselor, and application form
April 12 Minority Arts and Science Program (MASP)
University of Colorado at Boulder College of ARts and Sciences
Contact: Alphonse Keasley, Director, MASP, Campus
Box 347, Boulder, CO 80309-0347, phone: 1.303.493.8229
http://www.colorado.edu/masp/
Varies Students of color that are interested in Math and Sciences, essay and letters of recommendation from 2 previous science teachers.
April 15 Otero Junior College Academic Scholarship
Student Services Center
1802 Colorado La Junta, CO 81050
In-state tuition up to 15 hours GPA of 3.0; Class rank in upper 1/3 ;
April 15 Project PAVE-JANUS Foundation
Contact: Todd Smiedendorf at Project PAVE
2051 York St.
Denver, CO 80205
1.303.322.2382
10 - $1,500 Students selected because he or she has risen above a chaotic and violent environment to attain personal achievement and must demonstrate the character necessary to serve as a positive role model and inspiration to others
April 15 Automotive Service Association of Colorado Scholarship
Contact: Linda Crist, Executive Director,
Automotive Service Association of Colorado
1595 Harlan St.
Lakewood, CO 80214
303.202.5231
Varies, minimum $500 Colorado high school senior, plan to attend in-state vocational school, 3.0 GPA for jr. and sr. year, financial need.
April 15 James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program
Contact: Carol Stuart, Scholarship Director, James Beard Foundation
167 W. 12th St.
New York, NY 10011
phone: 1.212.675.4984
http://www.jamesbeard.org
Varies with the culinary school that the applicant attends Varies with the culinary school that the applicant attends. 
April 15 Coalition of HIgher Education Assistance Organization (COHEAO)
Scholarship Committee
1101 Vermont Ave., N.W. #400
Washington, DC 20005
6 - $500 to $1,000 Open to students attending or planning to attend a COHEAO member institution.  Essay of 300 words, two academic references and transcript.
April 15 American Indian Science & Engineering Society 
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship 
http://www.aises.org/scholarships/
 Human Resources Department 
Burlington Northern Railroad 
3000 Continental Plaza 
777 Main Street 
Ft. Worth, TX 76102
$2,500 renewable for 4 years Must be 1/4 American Indian or Alaskan Native; high school senior residing in CO (or other designated states); planning to major in science, education, engineering, or health admin.; 3.0+ GPA.; parent affiliated w/ Burl. No. RR
April 15

Essay Contest - Ayn Rand The Fountainhead
The Ayn Rand Institute, PO Box 57044, Irvine, CA 92619-7044
http://www.aynrand.org/contests/

1st price - $10,000
5 - 2nd prizes - $2,000
10 - 3rd prizes -
$1,000
35 finalists $100
200 semifinalists
$50
Must be in 11th or 12th grade; 800 to 1600 word essay must be sole work of the entrant; see website for topics
April 15 Eads FFA Open Scholarship
Lance Jagers
Eads High School
210 W. 10th St.
Eads, CO 81036
$250 - $500 Essay; application; GPA verificaton by Principal
April 16 Officer's Wives Club
303.388.5597
Varies Dependent of active duty military personnel, minimum 2.75 GPA, 1 page essay
April 16 Fitzsimons Thrift Shop/ USPA & IRA Merit Scholarship 
US Army Garrison
Fitzsimons, Building 262 
8290 S. Kearney 
Englewood, Co 80112 
Pat Johnson, 303-740-8980
Varies Dependent of active duty or retired military in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson or Boulder counties;  2.75; 2 letters of recommendations; essay
April 17 Cibrowski Family Foundation Scholarships in Engineering and/or  Chemistry
(Univ. of Denver OR Colorado School of Mines ONLY ) 
Cibrowski Family Foundation, Deon Fitch, Chairman 
6059 S. Quebec St., Suite 202, Englewood, CO 80111 
phone: 303-740-9497     fax:  303-740-9593 
U of Denver $2,500
CS of Mines
$600
Senior; pursue engineering or chemistry at CU-Den. or CO Sch. of Mines; US citizen; 3.5 GPA; SAT min. 500 verbal/600 math
April 17 SOMOS Scholarship Fund
(US West Hispanic Resource Network)
Contact: SOMOS Scholarship Fund, Senida Rael-President
PO Box 1918, Denver, CO 80201 phone: 303.707.6393
Varies Hispanic, high achiever, 20 volunteer hours and financial need
April 23 Lamar Daily News Wirth Chair Award for Outstanding Achievement in Media Coverage Scholarship Program
Lamar Daily News
PO Box 1217
Lamar, CO 81052
$2,000 Seniors planning career in Sustainable development, renewable energy, or environmental studies; Letter of Recommendation
April 23 Zonta Club of Prowers County Scholarship
$1,000 Female senior; from Prowers, Baca, Kiowa, Benty County; 3.0 GPA
April 26 Scholastic College Success Scholarship
PO Box 711
New York, NY 10013
www.scholastic.com/collegesuccess/
(2) Grand Prizes for $15,000 savings bond
(5) 2nd $700 in savings bonds
(10) 3rd $200 in savings bond
Two-page essay on college planning; application
April 29 Public Service Scholarship
USDA Scholars Program in Partnership with HSF Institute
Mail apps to: Hispanic Scholarship Fund Institute
PSS Selection Committee
1001 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 632
Washington, D.C. 20036
Full tuition and fees, employment with US Dept. of Ag. including employee benefits, Personal computer. Must work at USDA for one year for each year of educational assistance Strong interest in career in public service with USDA; U.S. citizen or elibible, 2.75 GPA on $. scale: full-time U.S. accredited institution for Fall 2005; meet major/class requirements;see app. in Post Grad Center for required academic college majors
April 29 Eads High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund
Attn: Kim Richards
PO Box 128
Eads, CO 81036
(2) - $500
(1) - $500 (Cathy Wolk Lohman Memorial)
(1) = $500 (Robert Weil Memorial)
Eads High School senior; leadership; future goals
April 30 Eads Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Scholarship Committee
PO Box 163
Eads, CO 81036
(2) for $200 HS senior in Kiowa County; Essay on career objectives
April 30 Holocaust Remembrance Project
Sponsored by Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation
1.866.452.2737 (toll free)
http://www.holocaust.hklaw.com
10 - 1st place $1000 to $5000
10 - 2nd place $300
10 - 3rd place $100
55 - 4th place $25
9-12 grade; US citizen; 1,200 word essay (see topics and details on website)
April 30 "Will to Win" Asthma Athlete Scholarship
2918 North 72nd Street
Omaha, NE 68134 phone 1.800.558.7305
http://www.thewilltowin.org
6 - $5,000
4 - $12,500
1 - $20,000
Senior; outstanding athlete; suffer from asthma; good academic standing,US citizen; entering college fall 2005, 1 pg. essay on educational and career goals
April 30 Docker Khakis and Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) 
Contact: FIDM; 17203 Ventura Blvd.; Encino, CA 91499-3865 
1-800-262-3436 
http://www.fidm.com
5 - $12,000 for 1 year Demonstrate exceptional talent and interest in fashion design, visual communications, interior design, fashion merchandising, or graphic design.
April 30 Tylenol Scholarship
Contact: Tylenol Brand Scholarship Fund
Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc.
1505 Riverview Rd., PO Box 88
St. Peter, MN 56082
150 - $1,000 Juniors and Seniors; intend to major in areas that will lead to careers in health related fields; leadership in community activities; 100-200 essay on personal goals & aspirations; transcript required
April 30 Bridges to the Future Essay Contest
The University of Denver and Colorado State University
Bridges to the Future Essay Contest
University of Denver
2199 S. University Blvd
Denver, CO 80208
Contact: Susanne Phone: 303-871-2357
http://www.bridgestothe.usfuture
$500 Savings Bond
$100 Savings Bond
Students and general public
April 30 Diane Dawson Memorial Scholarship
555 Capitol Mall, suite 550,
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel 916-492-6510
Fax 916-492-6515
email Suzanne Mayes at suzanne@sacregcf.orgsuzanne@sacregcf.org
$500 to $1,500 graduating senior, 2.5 GPA, parent or legal guardian with terminal cancer or have lost a parent to cancer, financial need, merit, essay, letter of reference

May Scholarship Deadlines

DEADLINE SCHOLARSHIP VALUE CRITERIA
May 1 Lamar Community College Undergraduate Merit Award
Office of Admissions
Lamar Community College
2401 S. Main Lamar, CO 81052
From $500 - $1500 renewal for two years GPA 2.5; Upper 1/3 of graduating class; acceptance to LCC
May 1 Princeton Review/Time 'Been There, Done That" 
Essay Competition 
2315 Broadway, NY 10024-4332 
attn: Contest Administrator 
http://www.review.com/been-there
$1,000 and free Princeton Review Course Original work
May 1 Stratton Equity Cooperative Company Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 25
Stratton, CO 80836
(1) $1000 for student attending 2 or 4 yr. accredited institution
(1) $1000 for student attending vocational program
Application; local high school senior; Stratton Equity stockholders
May 1 Mister Neat's Formalwear "Formal Education Scholarship
5677 Boeing Drive, Loveland, CO 80538
1-888-883-3111
Nancy Haboush
Applications available at all Mister Neats Formalware
 http://www.misterneats.com
10 - $1,000 High School senior
May 1 Rocky Mountain Water Environment Assoc.
Ray Kemp
City of Fort Collins Water Reclamation
3036 E. Drake Road Fort Collins,CO 80525
Phone: 970-221-6900/FAX: 970-221-6970
rkemp@fcgov.com
Two - $1,000 Essay; proof of study in environmental program, letters of recommendation, GPA
May 1 News 4 Media Scholarship (KCNC-TV) 
P.O. Box 5012 
Denver, CO 80217 
Contact: Kristin Morgan at 303-830-6558 
Varies Senior; min 2.5 GPA; based on merit and financial need; plan to major in communications;  CO resident 
May 1 Colorado Association of Legal Support Staff 
attn: Janet  Knoll 
2025 Harmony Dr. 
Ft. Collins, CO 80525 
970-223-2827
$750 For students declaring major in the legal field
May 1 Eads Lions Club Book Stipend Program
PO Box 52
Eads, CO 81036
Stipend for college textbooks up to $250 Eads High School senior
May 1 Valley State Bank Kiowa County Honor Athlete Scholarship
Valley State Bank
Box 877
Eads, CO 81036
$500 to a girl
$500 to a boy
High School senior from Kiowa County; GPA; Athletic participation
May 3 Eads Education Association "Future Teacher Scholarship"
Attn: Linda Offill
900 N. Maine
Eads, CO 81036
719.438.2216 (FAX) 719.438.2090 Email: linda.offill@eads.k12.co.us
Book Award given recipient school $250 per semester Eads High School senior going into the education field
May 7 The Charter Fund 
370 17th St., Suite 5300 
Denver, CO 80202 
Contact: 303-572-1727 attn: Jeanette Montoya 
Fax: 303-628-3839 
Varies
$100 - $2,500
Colorado senior; unmet financial need; scholastic achievement; SAT/ACT scores; must have applied for financial aid through usual college funding sources
May 3 Jack and Jill of America 
Contact: Mrs. Minor, 65 Falcon Hills Dr., 
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 
Phone:  303-791-2953 
Varies African American Males with outstanding contributions to school, church and the community.
May 10 Nike Scholarship 
Contact: President Committe on Employment of People with Disabilities scholarship Program, 1331 F St. NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20004-1107
1 - $2,500 A student with physical or mental disabilities. Enrolled  in program that focuses on sports or recreation management, marketing, medicine.
May 10 Nordstrom Scholarship 
Contact: President Committe on Employment of People with Disabilities scholarship Program, 1331 F St. NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20004-1107
5 - $1,000 A student with physical or mental disabilities interested in a business degree.
May 10 St. Michaels Society
P.O. Box 21126
Denver, CO 80221-0126
3 - $1,500 Must be used at an accredited school, transcript, extra-curricular activities, essay
May 15 Gold Award Scholarships
Contact: Local Girls Scout Council 
1 senior girl from each Girl Scout Service Area - $6,000 ($1,500/year) Academics, activities, community involvement, leadership, and pursuit of individual interests.
May 15 Society of Women Engineers 
Contact: Scholarship Selection Committee 
Society of Women Engineers, 230 East Ohio St., Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60611-3265 
http://www.swe.org
Several scholarships available - some are renewable $1,000 to $5,000 Female high school seniors who intend to enroll in engineering or computer science at an ABET accredited college or university; 3.5+ GPA; 2 letters of ref; transcript
May 15 Educational Communications Scholarship 
Contact: Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation 
1701 Directors Blvd., Suite 920
Austin, TX 78714
Phone:  512-440-2300         Fax:  512-447-1687 
e-mail: school@ecsf.org
1 - $6,000
10 - $5,000
20 - $2,500
96 - $1,000
(non-renewable)
Ability (GPA and SAT/ACT); financial need; activities; legal US resident 

PLEASE NOTE: $3.50 processing fee required

May 21 Colorado Floriculture Foundation Scholarship 
7475 Dakin St. Suite 540 
Denver, CO 80221
$500 Applicant is studying an area related to the "green industry"
May 28 Denver Hispanic Education Foundation Scholarship
Hispanic Chamber Education Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Commitee
924 W. Colfax
Denver, CO 80204
Contact: Ken Santistevan
Phone: 303-572-4589
$1,000 renewable annually for up to 4 years ($4,000) GPA 3.0
2 hours of community service per month
Monthly e-mail communication with E-Pal
May 31 National Italian American Foundation  Mid-American Scholarship 
Attn:  Dr Maria Lombardo 
1860 19th St., NW 
Washington, DC 20009 
phone - 202-530-5315
Varies Essay
May 31 Culinary Institute of America 
Admissions Dept, P.O.Box 53 
Hyde park, NY 12538-9986.
1 - $25,000
4 - $5000
5 - $1000
Top 10% of class, must attend CIA, submit essay, video and letters of recommendation
May Governor's Opportunity Scholarship Program various depends on need CO resident; U.S.citizen or permanent resident
financial need; complete FAFSA

June thru August Scholarship Deadlines

DEADLINE SCHOLARSHIP VALUE CRITERIA
June 1 Leona Stanford Vollintine Charitable Trust
Contact:  Ramona L Bailey
1655 Walnut St., Suite 300
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone:  303-442-3375      Fax:  303-444-8398
Amount varies based on need, academic record, and other criteria. Colorado high school graduates only; excellence in academic achievement; financial need, but double income can be $75,000 and all applications are welcome; personal essay; transcript; copy of tax return; awarded funds issued in Dec. for the following Spring semester
June 1 Dad's Lemonade Stand Lemonade Series Writing Scholarship
Paul S. Bodner
The Lemonade Series Scholaship Submission
2851 W. El Camino Ave. Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Fax: 702-387-0983
Phone: 702-579-7230
http://www.DadsLemonadeStand.com
$500 cash scholarship Write a story about a teacher who positively influenced your life.
Will be published.
June 1 Olin L. Livesey Scholarship Fund Information and application can be accessed at the following web site http://www.scholarshipsite.org/ollsf_v2/Notes.html
various by region $500 - $10,000
$250 for honorable mention
Senior; resume of clubs and activities; 3 recommendation letters; NOTE:  $15 processing fee for finalists only
June 1 National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA/ARTS) 
800 Brickell  Ave., Suite 500 
Miami, Florida 33131 
Contact: 1-800-970-ARTS

http://www.ARTSawards.org
Variety of scholarships avail. Also, compete for all-expense trip to ARTS week in Miami for workshops, master technique classes, etc. Win awards from $100 to $3000.00. Only avenue for nomination as Presidentail Scholar in the Arts Exceptional talent in areas of dance, film and video, instrumental music, jazz, voice, theater, photography, visual arts or creative writing. 
Academic scholarships also available.
Note: $30.00 application fee; $40 after June 1.  Online applicants receive $5 discount for both deadlines.
June 2 Multiple Sclerosis Association Society 
Project Learn MS 2000 
706 Haddonfield Road 
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 
1-800-LEARN MS 
1 - $5,000
3 - $1,000
500-1,000 word essay about MS, $10 application fee
June 20 Acacia Fraternity Leadership Scholarship 
955 Broadway 
Boulder, CO. 80302 
phone: 303-444-1803 ext. 106 
Zach Baer
$250 attend CU,  have strong leadership and academic skills
June 23 The ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents) Scholarship Program $1,000 to $5,000 Pursue career in travel/ tourism, enrolled in jr./ community college, university, or travel school, 2.5 or higher GPA 
June-July Governor's Opportunity Scholarship Program various depends on need CO resident; U.S.citizen or permanent resident; financial need; complete FAFSA; apply through college you will attend
August 20 Celebration for Young Entrepreneurs scholarship opportunity
Contact:  Young Amnericans Education Foundation
311 Steele St., Denver, CO 80206
Betsy Widner   phone: 303-321-2954, ext. 125   fax:  303-320-6507
For more information go to:  http://www.yaef.org
$250- $1,000 Scholarships available in 4 categories for Colorado students who have started their own businesses (lawn care, computer consultant, crafts, child care, etc.)

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