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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 December of this year. To see a table of September through December AND/OR April through July hit these links or the links at the bottom of the table.
January Scholarship Deadlines:
| DEADLINE | SCHOLARSHIP | VALUE | CRITERIA |
|---|---|---|---|
January 1
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Washington Crossing Foundation 1280 General DeFermoy Rd. Washington Crossing, PA 18977 1.215.493.6577 http://www.gwcf.org |
1st Place - $10,000 2nd Place - $7,500 |
Career in government service; one page essay and recommendation |
| January 1 | Risk and Insurance Management Society % Battelle Memorial Institute 505 King Ave., Columbus, OH 43201 http://www.rims.org |
$1,000 | Majoring in insurance, business administration, or actuarial science |
| January 1 - February 21 | Colorado Masons' Benevolent Fund Scholarships |
up to $5,000 (renewable) |
Financial need - See more complete listing under March 15 deadline |
| Early January | Colorado Commission on Higher Education Diversity Grant Contact: Colorado Commission on Higher Education, 1300 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Denver, CO 80203 |
$5,000 renewable | Fill out FAFSA after applying to Colorado colleges and universities |
| January 8 | 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 303.331.0376 303.727.4381 (FAX) |
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 discreation of Selection Panel |
| January 9 | Ron Brown Scholarship Contact: The Jordon Building, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 110-B Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 1.804.964.1588 E-mail: mmallory@cstone.net download application at http://www.ronbrown.org |
Twenty $10,000 Renewable for 4 years. |
Afro-American financial need; academic excellence; community service; leadership |
| January 9 | Discover Card Tribute Award Program American Association of School Administrators / Discover Card Services PO Box 9338, Arlington, VA 22219 Contact: 1.703.875.0708 http://www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm |
State: National: |
Current high school Junior; 2.75 or better GPA; demonstrate accomplishments in four of the following: special talents, leadership, obstacles overcome, community service, doesn't consider test scores or financial need |
| January 12 | American Society of Military Comptrollers ASMC-Mile High Chapter Attn: Scholarship Committee Chairperson PO Box 202501, Denver, CO 80220-2501 Phone: Alberta Brehm 303.676.3367 |
Two $2,000 scholarships; possible nomination for ASMC National Scholarship Award |
Only 2 applicants allowed from EHS; seniors preparing for career in financial management; transcript; 2 letters of recommendation (principal & teacher); scholastic ahieivement; leadership, extracurricular activities |
| January 14 | Nordstrom Scholarship Contact: 1.202.376.6200 |
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 |
| January 9 | Elks National Foundation "Most Valuable Student" Scholarship Competition http://www.elks.org/enf/enf_scholar.cfm |
500 scholarships 1st - (2) $15,000 2nd - (2) $10,000 3rd - (2) $5,000 4th - (494) $1,000 |
Senior; financial need; leadership; scholarship |
| January 15 | Duracell/NSTA Scholarship Contact: 1.888.255.4242 email: mbyeary@gte.net http://www.nsta.org/programs/duracell/ |
1 - $20,000 5 - $10,000 59 - $200 |
Create and build a working device |
| January 15 | 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 - $10,000 1 - $5,000 2 - $2,500 80 - $1,000 |
Senior; financial need; essay on how aducation and athletics has changed your life |
| January 15 | White Rose Scholarship Foundation (an outreach program of the Imperial Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire (ICRME)), Contact: Annie Brenman-West 303.322.1262 White Rose Scholarship Foundation Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee PO Box 100811 Denver, CO 80250-0811 http://www.ICRME.com |
approximately 10 scholarships awarded per year - $2,000 each | US citizen; CO resident for past year; financial need; community involvement; 3.0 min. GPA; 2 letters of recommendation |
| January 20 | Lucent Global Science Scholars Program National Alliance for Excellence, Inc. 63 Riverside Avenue Red Bank, NJ 07701 732.747.0028 http://www.excellence.org |
Fifty $5,000 awards | Minimum SAT 1400; ACT 30; GPA 3.7; must be considering a career in Information Technology |
| January 20 | Micron Science and Technology Scholars ProgramScholarship Management Services, CSFA One Scholarship Way, PO Box 297 St. Peter, MN 56082 507.931.1682 http://www.micron.scholarshipamerica.org |
One $55,000 and up to twelve $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-year college; leadership |
| January 26 | National Peace Essay Contest United States Institute of Peace 1.202.429.3854 http://www.usip.org/et.html |
1 - $1,000 each state, along with all-expense paid awards program in Washington, DC National: 1st - $10,000 2nd - $5,000 3rd - $2,500 |
Any student, grades 9 through 12 |
| January 26 | National Honor Society Scholarship (see NHS advisor) | 200 - $1,000 | Two nominations from EHS; senior; must be active member of NHS |
| January 26 | Dupont Challenge - Science Essay Awards Contact: General Learning Communications 900 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 200 Northbrook, Illinois 60062-4028 http://www.glcomm.com/dupont |
(1) - 1st - $1,500 (1) - 2nd - $750 (1) - 3rd - $500 (48) Hon. Mention $50 |
High school senior; 700-1000 word essay dicussing scientific or technological development, event or theory. |
| January 31 | Papa John's Scholars 800.865.9373 502.243.8982 (FAX) http://www.papajohnsscholars.com |
various locally - $1000 national $10,000 winner |
High school seniors; 2.5+ GPA; will eveluate students on a wide variety of criteria; NOT based on financial need; submit application to EHS counselor at least several days prior to the deadline |
| January 31 | Take Me Away to College Contest http://www.takemeaway.com |
$500 to $2,500 | 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 February |
| January 31 | Wal Mart Foundation 1.300.666.0340 |
$1,000 | Financial need; academic activities; strong ACT/SAT scores |
| January 31 | National Association of Hispanic Journalists 2000 Scholarship / NAJH Scholarships 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.najh.org/scholarship.html |
$1,000 to $2.000 | Seniors; college undergraduate or graduate students majoring in print or broadcast journalism; academic excellence; financial need |
February Scholarship Deadlines
| DEADLINE | SCHOLARSHIP | VALUE | CRITERIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Februaryr 1 | Wesley Borns Memorial Scholarship Gary & Kristie Borns PO Box 422 Hugo, CO 80821 |
$1,000 | Eads High School graduating seniors: essay based on question: "If you could trade places with anyone who would it be and why?" |
| February 1 | Sam Walton Community Scholarship Application 800.310.4053 615.320.3151 (FAX) Email: info@scholarshipadministrators.com http://www.walmartfoundation.org |
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 |
| February 1 | 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 |
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 |
| February 1 | 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 Email: RPrice3617@aol.com |
Maximum award of $2,500 | HS senior; plan to major in American History |
| February 1 | Society of Women Engineers Scholarships Rocky Mountain Section (SWE-RMS) Barbara E. Kontogiannis, Scholarship Chair SWE Rocky Mountain Section 303.971.5213 Email: barbekon@stanfordalumni.org |
Two - $500 annually | 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. |
| February 1 | 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 Email: RPrice3617@aol.com |
$1,000 | Senior, pursue career in nursing |
| February 1 | President's Leadership Class (PLC) at CU 1.303.492.4PLC http://www.slinstitute.org |
60 - $1,000 per semester (Renewalble - also eligible for additional awards) |
3.8+ GPA; leadership; attend CU-Boulder; essay questions; interview |
| February 1 | Gates Millennium Scholars PO Box 1434 Alexandria, VA 22313 1.877.690.4677 http://www.gmsp.org |
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 |
| February 1 | National Wild Turkey Federation Colorado Academic Scholarships Program Contact: Jim Sanford, Chairman NWTF Colorado Scholarship Program 31300 CR 384A, Buena Vista, CO 81211 http://www.NWTFColorado.org |
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 |
| February 1 | RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program |
$1,000 to $10,000 | Senior; U.S. citizen; at least one parent of Hispanic heritage; financial need; 2 pg. personal statement |
| February 1 | RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program Scholarship Program Administrators PO Box 22376 Nashville, TN 37202 Phone: 1.800.310.4053 http://www.free-4u.com/the_rmhc_hacer_scholarship_program2.htm |
$1,000 to $10,000 | Senior; U.S. citizen; at least one parent of African American heritage; financial need; 2 pg. personal statement |
| February 1 | Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) Scholarship Program Zan Shepard 704 Ranney Street Craig, CO 81625 http://www.esaint1.com/esaf/scholarship_application.html |
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 |
| February 4 | 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 |
4 - first place teams - $10,000 savings bond 4 - second place teams - $5000 savings bonds 8 - finalist teams trip to Washington, DC 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. |
| February 4 | Chancellor's Leadership Class University of Colorado at Colorado Springs http://web.uccs.edu/clc |
$3,500 annual scholarship renewable | Senior, Demonstrate interest in developing leadership skills, experience in leadership roles, community involvement, min GPA 3.5 |
| February 2 | AAA Travel High School Challenge |
Three $25,000 Three $10,000 national winners $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 |
| February 5 | 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 |
$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. |
| February 5 | CHSPA/DMMA Diversity Scholarship 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 |
$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. |
| February 6 | Young Epidemiology Scholars http://www.collegeboard.com/yes |
Awards up to $50,000 | Juniors and Seniors, research project required with written report |
| February 9 | Youth First Leadership Award Contact: Youth First Scholarship Program 7301 Burnet Rd., Suite 102-307 Austin, TX 78757 1.512.302.3793 |
$500 | High School Junior; excel in both scholastic & extracurricular activities; essay |
| February 12 | Horace Mann Scholarship Note: Applications are now found exclusively on fastWeb Contact: http://horacemann.com |
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 |
| February 13 | National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Denver Section Hannah G. Solomon College Scholarship for Jewish Women Contact: Susan Van Vleet, Chairman NCJW Denver Section, Scholarship Committee 9285 Teddy Lane, Suite 235, Lonetree, CO 80124 303.660.5206 |
Three - $500 | Jewish woman; entering college next fall; CO resident; financial need; community involvement; 2 letters of recommendation; personal essay |
| February 13 | Colorado Council Volunteerism/ Community Service Scholarship ATTN: CCHS/CR Scholarship Committee 600 17th Street, Suite 2210 South Denver, CO 80202 970.264.2231 ext. 226 mthompson@pagosa.k12.co.us |
Eight - $1,000 | U.S. citizen Resident of Colorado senior year. Attending accredited in-state college Volunteerism 2.5 |
| February 13 | Culinary Arts Best Teen Chef Culinary Scholarship Competition The Art Institute of Colorado, Scholarship Committee 1200 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203 303.837.0325 FX: 303-860-8520 www.aic.artinstitutes.edu |
Top three winners receive full college scholarships worth $35,000-National Colo. cookoff winners $2,000 for second, $1500 for third, and $1000 for fourth |
notebook with menus; recipes; essay; 2.0 GPA |
| February 13 | American Meterorological Society (AMS) Scholarship Contact: Josh Hacker National Center for Atmospheric Research PO Box 3000 Boulder, CO 80307-3000 303.497.8188 Email: hacker@ucar.ude Download application at: http://atm.geo.nsf.gove/AMS/amsedu/scholfel.html |
One - $3,000 per year for 2 years | Senior; minority ethnic group; study atmospheric, oceanic, or hydrologic sciences |
| February 15 | Cibrowski Family Foundation 6059 S. Quebec St., Suite 202 Englewood, CO 80111 303.740.9497 or FAX 303.740.9593 or Email: deoncpa@att.net |
For students attending University of Denver or Colo. School of Mines in Engineering / Chemistry Varies amounts |
GPA; community service; leadership |
| February 15 | Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program National FFA Organization, Scholarship Office PO Box 68960, Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 888.476.9332 Monsanto Company and the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Contact: Julie Doane, 314.694.4724 http://www.monsanto.com http://www.nafb.com http://www.ffa.org |
100 - $1,500 | US High School Senior Family in Agriculture Planning to Study Agriculture |
| February 15 | The Ear Foundation Minnie Pearl Scholarship Program 1817 Patterson St. Nashville, TN 37203 phone: 615.329.7807 fax: 615.329.7935 http://www.earfoundation.org |
$2,000 | For students who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing. |
| February 15 | Colorado Mayflower Society Scholarships The Colorado Society of Mayflower Decendants 6695 Terry Court Arvada, CO 80007-7693 http://www.coloradomayflowersociety.org |
Two - $500 | seniors,Mayflower descendant not a requirement,letter of recommendation,<750 word essay,transcript,Sat/ACT scores/leadership |
| February 15 | Colorado Pool and Spa Association The Guy and Gloria Muto Memorial Scholarship PO Box 313 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 303.648.3213 |
$1,000 - one year | Plans to pursue education in business and/or aquatic industry, essay, personal references, teacher recommendation |
| February 15 | 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 |
1st place - $5,000 ;4 runner-ups - $2,000 | Senior, 3.0 GPA, participated in journalism for two years, plans to pursue a journalism and/or mass communications career |
| February 15 | The Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF) Scholarships-Year 2004 Contact: LAEF Scholarship Selection Committee 924 W. Colfax Avenue, Suite 103, Denver, CO 80204 phone: 303.446.0541 fax: 303.446.0526 http://www.laef.org |
Award amounts from $500 to $3,000 | Colorado resident; 3.0 GPA; Hispanic heritage and/or actively involved in the Hispanic community; financial need; essay; interview |
| February 15 | BestBuy Scholarships http://www.BestBuy.com |
Various | Scholarships available for community volunteers. On website click on Community Relations |
| February 17 | Amnesty International USA Patrick Stewart Scholarship Amnesty International Field Program 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, 5th Floor Washington, CD 20003 phone: 202-544-0200 ext: 290 fax: 202.546.7142 |
$600 to $1,800 | Essay Question, Short Answer Questions, Budget, Resume, Reference. For a project or internship. |
| February 20 | 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 |
$4,000 (number of scholarships varies) | Academic excellence; mother must be current member of NSDAR |
| February 15 | Global Citizen Award Sponsored by EF Educational Tours http://www.eftours.com/globalcitizen phone: 617.619.1300 fax: 617.619.1001 |
Ten - $1,000 college scholarship AND expense paid educational tour of Europe | EHS may submit one senior for nomination; contact counselor if interested; need to write essay |
| February 16 | 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 |
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) |
| February 16 | James A. Woodruff, Jr. Scholarship http://www.colorado.edu/finaid/images/apply&scholarships.pdf Richard H. Sweetman, Director of Scholarships College of Arts and Sciences 303.492.3040 |
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 |
| February 16 | Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity/Denver Alumni Chapter Scholarship Contact: K.C. Matthews 5824 S. Espana St., Aurora, CO 80015-5105 303.680.3428 email: Kcmatt1@juno.com |
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 |
| February 16 | Coors Hispanic Employee Network (CHEN) Contact: Grace Valdez, Chair Coors Hispanic Employee Network phone: 303-277-5258 fax: 303.277.5568 |
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 |
| February 16 | Colorado Teen Beef Ambassador Contest |
Cash Awards: 1st - $500 2nd - $250 3rd - $150 Hon. Mention (2) - $50 |
Ages 15-19; 5-8 minute illustrated speech about any facet of beef industry |
| February 18 | Gilbert Martinez Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Colorado Ed. Services and Development Association (CESDA) Contact: Judi Diaz-Bonacquisti 1.800.446.9488 (ext. 3021) |
$500 | Minority student; min. 2.8 GPA; scholastic achievement; financial need; personal essay; attend CO college or university |
| February 19 | Samuel Eliot Morison Essay Contest Contact: Navy League of the United States 2300 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201-3308 Steve Kelly: 303.253.7993 skelly8350@aol.com http://www.navyleague.org/essay.htm |
Regional - $400 National Grand Prize: $4,000 1st Runner-up $2,000 2nd Runner-up $1,000 |
1,500-2,500 word essay |
| February 20 | Colorado State Fair & Exposition Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee Fiesta Queen Pageant request packet from Charlene Garcia-Simms, Pagent Chair, 1.719.564.0631 or email: escritorio@compuserve.com |
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 |
| February 20 | Southeast Colorado Power Association PO Box 521 La Junta, CO 81050 Attention: Jack Wolfe 1.800.332.8634 or 719.384.2551 |
$500.00 $1,000 |
Member of SECPA 3.8 GPA |
| February 22 | 2004 Project PAVE - Janus Foundation Scholarship Contact: Justine Nathanson Director of Development 303.322.2382 |
Ten - $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 |
| February 23 | Lamar Community College Public Service Leadership Scholarship President's Office 2401 South Main Lamar, CO 81052 |
Full tuition plus $1,000 used in campus leadership activities | Enrolled in SE Colo. high school 3.5 or higher admission to LCC Renewable |
| February 24 | 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 http://www.pec.org |
unspecified scholarships will be given at competition | See website for information |
| February 25 | All-USA Academic Team Contact: All-USA Academic Team, Carol Skalskl, USA TODAY, 1000 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22229 1.703.276.5890 |
Twenty $2,500 | Essay about your outstanding original academic, artistic or leadership endeavor. Must get teacher nomination. |
| February 27 | Dottie Lamm Award for Sophomore Girls The Women's Foundation of Colorado 1580 Logan Street, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303.832.8800, ext. 18 Janet Stewart |
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 2005 |
| February 27 | 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 |
$10,000, $5,000, $3,000, and twelve $1,000 | Awarded to girls demonstrating budding entrepreneurship, making a difference in their school or communities |
| February 27 | Miss Colorado All-Star-Teen Contact: 1.304.242.4900 |
Varies | Young woman 14-18 years old, leadership ability, displays poise and confidence |
| February 27 | The Never Forgotten Fund % Galloway Group 1900 Wazee St. #305, Denver, CO 80202 Jeff Steepleton 303.756.9096 ext 233 |
12 students $5,000 each | 3.0 GPA Volunteerism and leadership |
| February 27 | Zonta Club of Prowers County Dee Millbrand, Chairman 407 Willow Valley Lamar, CO 81052 |
$500 - Local $500 - District $1000 - International |
Women in social policy-making government or volunteer organizations Employment verification |
| October thru February | U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program Mary Anne Romero-Hunter, Market Manager Student Banking Division 800-242-1200, ext. 3777 http://usbank.com/studentbanking |
Thirty $1,000 scholarships | Seniors; RANDOM DRAWING Can apply online |
| February 28 | National Eagle Scout Service National Office: Boy Scouts of America PO Box 152079 Irving, Texas 75015-2079 http://www.elks.org/enf/enf/enf_eagle98.cfm |
4 - $8,000 ($2,000/year) 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. |
| February 28 | ThinkQuest Scholarships Contest Contact: Advanced Network & SErvices, Inc., ThinkQuest, NY http://www.advanced.org/thinkquest |
$3,000 to $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. |
| February 28 | Amoco/British Petroleum Community Scholarship Program 1.630.428.2412 applications available at participating Amoco gasoline stations |
several - $1,000 | Senior; CO resident; financial need; entering 2- or 4-yr. college as full time student; grades, work history; community involvement |
| February 28 | National Leadership Grant Competition sponsored by The Order of Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) Contact: 1.202.547.5103 NONRERUNDABLE $25 PROCESSING FEE!! http://www.scholarships@osia.org |
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 |
March Scholarship Deadlines
| DEADLINE | SCHOLARSHIP | VALUE | CRITERIA |
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| March 1 | 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 |
$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 |
| March 1 | Lamar Community College Presidential Scholarship President's Office 2401 South Main Lamar, CO 81052 |
2-year scholarship for $4,430 2-year scholarship for valedictorians $6,030 |
GPA 3.0; SE Colo. high school student; admittance to LCC |
| March 1 | See The Future Fund PO Box 63022 Colorado Springs, CO 80962-3022 |
$2,500 & $5,000 | For students with blindness or visual impairments. |
| March 1 | Denver Council on Foreign Relations Scholarship Contact: Mark Montgomery 303.871.3106 |
1 student - $1,000 (available for 1 teacher) |
High school student who excels in international studies; letter of nomination; transcript; completed application |
| March 1 | Colorado State Association of County Clerks & Recorders Presidential Scholarship Betty V. Crow, Kiowa County Clerk & Recorder PO Box 37 Eads, CO 81036 |
$1,000 | Local office will choose applicant for Executive Board ; 3.25 GPA; Community involvement; Interest in govt., business, political science. |
| March 1 | Northeastern Junior College Presidential Tuition/Fee Scholarship 100 College Ave. Sterling, CO 80751 |
Awards vary based on test scores | Test scores; GPA; admissions |
| March 1 | Colorado Mason's Achievement Awards (Must be nominated by faculty) |
Not a scholarship an award for juniors |
Junior boy and girl; Character and integrity; citizenship; leadership and scholarship |
| March 1 | Lupe Salas Award Sponsored by CO Private School Assn. 225 East 16th Ave., Suite 1151, Denver, CO 80203 |
$1,000 | Must enroll in a CPSA member technical trade school, community service |
| March 1 | AGI (American Geological Society) Minority Geoscience Scholarships 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302-1507 phone: 1.703.379.2480 fax: 1.703.379.7563 http://www.agiweb.org/education/mpp.html |
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 |
| March 1 | Original Poetry and Literary Scholarships Attn: Scholarship Coordinator PO Box 4371 Warren, OH 44482-4371 http://www.geocities.com/opals_1/HS-release1.htm |
$1,000 | Juniors and Seniors submit (in English) original, unpublished poems (limit 2) |
| March 1 | Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants Educational Foundation 7979 Tufts Ave., Suite 500, Denver, CO 80237 Contact: 1.303.741.8613 or 1.800.523.9082 http://www.cocpa.org/student_faculty/scholarships.asp |
several - $1,000 | Senior;plan to major in accounting at CO community college or univ; 3.0 or higher GPA . |
| March 1 | 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 http://www.cocpa.org |
Three - $1,000 | Senior;minority; plan to major in accounting at CO community college or univ.; 3.0 or higher GPA |
| March 1 | Sachs Foundation Scholarships for African-American Colorado Residents Contact: 1.719.633.2353 email: sachs@frii.com http://www.frii.com/~sachs |
$3,500 renewable | Senior; Af.-Am.; 3.4 or higher GPA; demonstrated financial need; 5 yr. min. CO resident; extracurricular participation desirable |
| March 1 | Journalism Education Association Impact Award JEA Headquarters Kansas State University 103 Kedzie Hall Manhattan, KS 66505 |
$1,000 | For students whose teacher is a JEA member. Entry should contain orginal written article, narrative, three letters about the impact of your work. |
| March 1 | National Scholarship Trust Fund |
300 available nationally - awards vary | High school senior; Graphic Communications Major in in 2- or 4-year college program; 3.0 GPA |
| March 1 | National High School Essay Contest Contact: American Foreign Service Association, HIgh School Essay Contest 2101 E. Street NW, Washington, DC 20037 http://www.afsa.org/essaycontest/essay.html |
1st place - $2,500 2nd place - $1,250 3rd place - $750 |
High school gradegrades 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 |
| March 1 | Kaplan / Newsweek http://www.kaplan.com/essay |
10 - $1,000 and free Kaplan review course | Essays on solutions to problems facing 21st Century America |
| March 1 | WAL*MART Competitive Edge Scholarship http://www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/goodworks/scripts/index.jsp |
$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. |
| March 1 | Great Clips, Inc. Contact: Denise King Great Clips Training Center 7615 West 38th Ave, Suite B-129 Wheatridge, CO 80033 |
Four - $500.00 | Essay re:Why cosmetology or barbering interests you and recommendation from a professional or teacher. |
| March 1 | Young Women in Public Affairs Award Zonta Club of Prowers County |
1 - $200 - Club level 1 - $500 - District 1 - $1,000 Internation |
Pre-university young women ages 16-20 planning to enter career in public affairs, public policy & community organizations; 2 rec.; photo; short essays |
| March 1 | The Art Institute 210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2603 1.800.275.2440 http://www.artinstitutes.edu |
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 |
| March 4 | National Alliance for Scholastic Achievement Attn: Application Request 10820 Beverly Boulevard A5 PMB600 Whittier, CA 90601 IMPORTANT: send self addressed/stamped envelope to receive application http://www.eee.org/bus/nasa |
5 awards $3,750 to $500 per year, renewable | Seniors; min GPA 2.75 SAT/ACT, essay, letter of rec from teacher |
| March 5 | SAMMY "Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year" Award Program applications accepted online ONLY at http://www.whymilk.com |
25 winnrs each receive $7,500 scholarship from Milk Invitation to attend a SAMMY 2004 weekend at Disney World Complex in Orlando, FL, June. Opportunity to be pictured ina congraulatory ad. | Awards based on academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership(15%), community service(10%), milk experience(5%), for Grade 12 students. |
| March 5 | News4 Peter Rogot Media Scholarship Contact: Elaine D. Torres Manager of Community Affairs NEWS4, KCNC-TV 303.830.6510 |
$10,000 divided among top two-three applicants | Graduating CO seniors pursuing studies and careers in communications and broadcast journalism; 2.5 minimum GPA; transcript; interview; based on merit & financial need |
| March 7 | Colorado Mason's Benevolent Fund Scholarships 1130 Panorama Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80907-1798 Contact: Mr. Ronald R. Kadera 1.800.482.4441 or 719.471.9587, ext 29 |
up to $7,000 per year, renewable annually, to a maximum of $28,000 | Colorado Public High School Senior Higher Ed in Colorado |
| March 8 | Volunteers in Action Scholarship U of C Federal Credit Union Attn: Sue Bailhache 2960 Diagonal Highway, Boulder, CO 80301 303.720.5656 http://www.uofcfcu.com |
unknown - in the past awrds have been $1,000 each | Seniors;CO resident; essay describing volunteer experiences; 2 letters of rec.; copy of college acceptance letter; transcript; 2.5 min. GPA; photo |
| March 12 | RBC Dain Rauscher Colorado Scholarship Fund The Denver Foundation 950 S. Cherry St., Suite 200, Denver, CO 80246 Karen Bellina 303.300.1790 ext 141 kbellina@denverfoundation.org |
multiple awards | Seniors, eexceptional levels of achievement, acceptance to accredited college,overcome significant challenges, essays |
| March 13 | Skirball Institute Essay on American Values Contact: Skirball Institute on American Values 635 S. Harvard Blvd., Suite 214, Los Angeles, CA 90005-2511 phone: 1.213.381.1719 fax: 1.213.381.1078 http://www.skirballinstitute.org |
1 - 1st prize - $5,000 1 - 2nd prize - $1,000 1 - 3rd prize - $500 50 - Hon. Men. - $100 |
Grades 110-12; 3-4 pg. essay (see website for current essay question) |
| March 15 | Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship (Completed applications should be turned in to your local Kohl's Department Store) http://www.kohls.com click on Community Relations, then Kids Who Care Program |
1 per store - $50 gift card 1 per regional - $1,000 5 national - $5,000 |
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) |
| March 15 | Dollars for Scholars / Best Buy Community Volunteer Service Awards 1505 Riverview Rd., PO Box 297 St. Peter, MN 56082 1.800.537.4180 Email: bestbuycvsa@csfa.org http://www.bestbuy.com/ |
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 |
| March 15 | Colorado Mason's Benevolent Fund Scholarships 1130 Panorama Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80904-1798 Contact: Mr. Ronald R. Kadera 1.800.482.4441 or 179.471.9587, ext 29 |
15 - one time vocational grants 12/14- $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) |
| March 15 | Southeast Colorado Cattlewomen Helen Mitchell, Scholarship Chairman 3560 CR 19 Haswell, CO 81045 |
$300.00 for books | SE Colo. student First or second year student Agriculture curriculum |
| March 15 | Scholastic Sports America Scholarship Contact: WSPN Scholarship, ESPN Plaza PO Box 986 Bristol, CT 06011 |
$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. |
| March 15 | Colorado Young Farmers Educational Association (CYFEA) Scholarship Contact: Artie Elmquist, Immediate Past President CYFEA, 8724 I-25 Frontage Road E, Longmont, CO 80504 http://www.coloradoyoungfarmer.com |
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 |
| March 15 | Independent Bankers of Colorado (IBC) Annual Student Scholarship application downloaded at: http://www.ibcbanks.org |
At least two high school seniors $1,000 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) |
| March 15 | Charles E. Collins AND Pauline Collins Stewart Scholarships Regis University, Office of Admissions, A-12 3333 Regis Boulevard Denver, CO 80221 |
Each scholarship is for $12,000 | Students near or around Cheyenne County; merit-based; desire to use education towards helping others |
| March 15 | Cibrowski Family Foundation Deon E. Fitch, Chairman 6059 S. Quebec St., Suite 202, Englewood, CO 80111 phone: 303.740.9497 fax: 303.740/9593 deoncpa@att.net |
$2,500 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 |
| March 15 | Education is Freedom % 7-Eleven, Inc. 2711 N. Haskell Ave., Dallas, TX 75204 phone: 866.EIF.EDUCATE fax: 214.841.6776 http://www.educationisfreedom.org |
$500 to $5,000 | Senior; 3.0 GPA;unmet financial need determined by FAFSA; community service;work history;recommendation letter |
| March 15 | Kit Carson State Bank |
Two (2) $1,000 | 3.0 GPA College acceptance Bank patron for past 6 mos. |
| March 17 | Ford Country Scholars application available at local Ford dealerships and at: http://www.fordcountryscholars.com |
750 - $5,000 (over 3 years) | 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 |
| March 18 | Ayn Rand Annual Essay Contest - ANTHEM The Ayn Rand Institute, PO Box 57044, Irvine, CA 92619-7044 http://www.aynrand.org/contests |
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 |
| March 20 | Colorado Division of Wildlife Cultural Diversity Recruitment Scholarship Contact: 1.303.291.7485 |
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 |
| March 20 | Colorado Flight Safety Foundation Scholarship % Michael C. Baldwin, President, Colorado Flight Safety Foundation 2580 Kerr Gulch Rd., Evergreen, CO 80439 phone: 303.674.7864 fax: 303.670.6529 |
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. |
| March 20 | Young Visionaries Essay Competition http://www.dennys.com or call toll free 1.888.554.6881 |
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) |
| March 20 | The Art Institutes National Poster Design Competition Scholarship Committee (see counselor) |
Local 1st - $3,000 Local 2nd - $2,000 Natl 1st - $25,000 Natl 2nd - $20,000 Natl 3rd - $15,000 Natl 4th - $10,000 Natl 5th - $8,000 Natl 6th - $6,000 Natl 7th - $5,000 Natl 8th - $4,000 Natl 9th - $3,000 Natl 10th - $2,000 |
Create a graphic image with theme: "Life is Better with Art in it" |
| March 21 | Heritage Bank "Good Neighbor Scholarship" % Jackie Tall, Heritage Bank, 400So. McCaslin Blvd., Suite 211, Louisville, CO 80027 application online: http://www.heritagebanks.com |
Four - $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 |
| March 28 | Professional Engineers of Colorado Scholarship Contact: Denise Pape 303.494.1645 Boulder Chapter PEC Off. Greg Henningsen Forest Oil Corporation 1600 Broadway Denver, CO 80202 phone: 303-480-1160 http://www.pec.org |
Two - $1,000 | Must enter engineering program at CSU, CU, DU, or CSM; GPA of 3.0 or higher; ACT - 29 in math/25 in English SAT - 600 math/500 verbal |
| March 26 | The Davidson Institute for Talent Development 9665 Gateway Dr., Suite B Reno, NV 89521 phone: 775.852.DITD fax: 775.852.2184 email: davidsonfellows@ditd.org http://www.davidson-institute.org |
several $50,000 & $10,000 | Under 18 as of October 1, 2003; significant achievement in science OR technology OR mathematics OR humanities OR music OR "out of the box"; US citizen |
| March 29 | Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship contact: April Bernard, Program Coordinator 303.866.6974 email: bernard_a@cde.state.co.us Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Colorado Dept. of Education 201 E. Colfax Ave., Rm. 501 Denver, CO 80293-1799 |
4 - for four years up to $1,500 per year, depending on funding | U.S. citizen,or permanent resident of U.S. or in the U.s. with intention of becoming one of
above. Legal resident of Colorado Full time student,GPA 3.8or above, or top 5%of GED scores,ACT 31 or above, SAT 1360 combined, Accepted to an accredited institution begin Fall 05 |
| March 29 | Chevrolet/Michelle Kwan R.E.W.A.R.D.S. Scholarship Contact: GM Scholarship Administration Center 702 W. 5th Ave., Naperville, IL 60563 1.888.377.5233 http://www.chevrolet.com/rewards/ |
10 nationally - $5,000 over 4 years | Female; senior; 3.2+ GPA; US citizen; financial need; leadership; academic and ATHLETIC excellence; personal statement; transcript |
| March 30 | Colorado Association of Public Employees (CAPE) Harry C. Reese CAPE Scholarship 1145 Bannock Street; Denver, CO 80204 303.629.1001 or 1.800.245.2273 (Bree Kissane) Application can be downloaded at: http://www.ecape.net |
5 - no less then $300 each | Related to a CAPE member; senior; 2.5+ GPA; based on special skills, scholastic abilities, community service, employment plans |
| March 31 | Madeline Marle Molzahn Sherrod Memorial Scholarship Contact: Longmont Community Foundation 2030 Terry St., Longmont, CO 80501 phone: 303-776-1700 |
$1,500 | Colorado student needing financial assistance. Granted on the basis of character, moral values, community, church & school activities. |
| March 31 | National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) NFIB Free Enterprise Scholars Award % Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc. PO Box 22492, Nashville, TN 37202 Chantel Bartlett chantel.bartlett@nfib.org 1.800.552.6342 http://www.NFIB.com/education |
$1,000 nonrenewable | HIgh school seniors; must be nominated by dues paying member of NFIB (contact 1-800-NFIB-NOW for assistance); demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit or initiative; essay; NOT based on financial need; applications accepted beginning in January |
| March 31 | County Sheriffs of Colorado Scholarship Program email: csoc@csoc.org http://www.csoc.org |
30 - $500 | Senior; CO resident; plan to attend a CO college or university; personal statement; transcript; 2 rec. letters; financial need considered but not primary |
| March 31 | Minority Enterprise and Educational Development, Inc. (MEED) Contact: Minority Enterprise and Educational Development % Denver Water, 1600 W. 12th Ave. MC 101 Denver, CO 80204-3412 phone: 303.628.6048 |
$1,000 Scholarships (10 awarded last year) |
Minority students; high school senior or college freshman or sophomore; 2.5-3.5 GPA; references |
| March 31 | Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Scholarship Contact: Tom Noland 303.832.5812 Associated Builders & Contractors, Rocky Mountain Chapter 789 Sherman St., Suite 370 Denver, CO 80203 |
Four $1,000 | US citizen; 2 letters of rec.; pursue post secondary education in construction related field; 2.0 min. GPA; transcript |
| March 31 | Ethel Johnson Memorial Scholarship Eads High School Attn: Guidance Office 210 W. 10th St. Eads, CO 81036 |
$500.00 | Female; Senior; Essay topics related to journalism, education, politics, clubs, or church. |
| March 31 | The Pikes Peak Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 7285 Julynn Road Colorado Springs, CO 80919 www.ieee.org/pikespeak |
$500 non-renewable (2) | Sr. enrolled in a electrical engineering, electronic engineering, electronic enginnering technology or computer science |
| March 31 | Rotary Club Scholarship | 9 to 10 totaling $20,500 $2,000 to $14,000 |
Senior; ability to succeed in college; transcript; scholastic and extra-curricular activities; financial need |
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