Top 41 Colorado Scholarships in April 2024

Are you completing undergraduate courses at a Colorado college or university? If so, you may be eligible for the College Opportunity Fund! Each year, the Fund provides financial assistance to students attending select universities in Colorado (see full list of eligible schools under "Eligibility Information"). While most of the eligible schools are public, a handful of private Colorado universities also qualify. However, bear in mind that students attending private Colorado universities must have also graduated from a high school in Colorado to be eligible. To be considered for the fund, students must complete the Stipend Application. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a Colorado resident enrolled in at least 9 college credit hours? If so, you might consider applying for the Partner Colorado Foundation High School scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards at least $1,000 to multiple 17-40-year-old college students who exhibit financial need and reside in Colorado. To apply, you must write an essay in which you (1) describe a unique talent or skill you have and (2) detail how a difficult time in your life has impacted you. If you’re a Colorado college student who wants to put your writing skills to the test and receive some financial help, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Have you attended a DPS (Denver Public School) during high school and plan on attending a DSF (Denver Scholarship Foundation) College Partner in Colorado? If so, consider applying for the Denver Scholarship Foundation Scholarship! Each year, the foundation awards renewable scholarships worth up to $3,600 per year to multiple applicants who will be enrolling full-time in eligible DSF postsecondary institutions. In order to apply, you must submit an online application and complete a few other “next steps.” The scholarship is funded by the Denver Scholarship Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping low-income DPS students attain a post-secondary education at a lower cost. If you’ve attended a DPS high school and plan on attending a DSF College Partner for your post-secondary education, we encourage you to apply for the DSF Scholarship!Show Less

Are you a Black/African resident of Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, or Texas who is a current high school senior or college underclassman? If so, you may be eligible for the Jerry Morris and Summer Houston Scholarships! Each year, the scholarships award up to $2,000 to help assist multiple African American students in defraying the cost of higher education. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of scholastic ability and leadership, and should also be active in extracurricular school/community activities and demonstrate social awareness and involvement. If you're a Black, current or incoming college student from Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, or Texas, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Alexander Foundation Scholarships were established to help LGBTQ+ students in Colorado overcome barriers they may face in pursuit of academic success. In addition to residing in Colorado, eligible students must attend a post-secondary institution in Colorado, and submit a personal essay "about their goals, how the scholarship will help them achieve their goals, their financial need, and their current or future plans for supporting the LGBTQ+ community." Lastly, applicants must submit two signed letters of recommendation, including at least one academic reference on school letterhead. Recipients may earn between $300 and $3,000 each scholarship cycle, but are limited to a cumulative maximum award limit of $9,000. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you majoring in Anthropology or a cross-discipline field, with an emphasis in Archaeology at a Colorado college or university? If so, you may be eligible for the Alice Hamilton Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards between $200 and $1,000 to multiple Colorado students with a passion for anthropology and/or archaeology. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high school student residing in the American west or U.S. territories whose Governors participate in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association (WGA)? More importantly, do you love where you live and have a passion for art? If so, you might consider applying for the Celebrate the West Contest! Each year, the scholarship awards between $200 and $1,500 to 23 lucky students who create a piece of artwork that most thoughtfully reflects an insight about the West or the applicant’s relation to the West. In order to apply, you simply need to email a digital copy of your artwork and your entry form to [email protected]. If you’re passionate about art and have some insights about where you live, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a graduating high school senior in Colorado who has significant experience in volunteerism or community service? If so, consider applying for the Colorado Council Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,500 to sixteen high school seniors who have been permanent residents of Colorado for the last two years of high school and who are currently attending or planning to attend one of the Colorado Council Member Institutions. As this scholarship is meant to reward students who have been heavily involved in volunteerism and/or community service, applicants should have ample volunteer experience. If you’re a Colorado student who is passionate about volunteering and pursuing an undergraduate degree, we encourage you to apply to the Colorado Council Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Black high school senior from Colorado pursuing your undergraduate course of study this fall? You might want to apply for the Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards a few lucky students between $10,000 and $12,500 per year of undergraduate study at any accredited higher education institution. This adds up to between $40,000 and $50,000 per four years of study. To apply, all you need to do is complete the online application and submit two 300 – 500 word personal statements, two letters of recommendation, and your FAFSA Submission Summary. This scholarship program is offered by The Sachs Foundation, an organization dedicated to furthering racial equity for Black Coloradans through education and community programs.Show Less

Are you an incoming college freshman from Colorado planning on studying agriculture at an in-state, public university? If so, you might be interested in applying for the Colorado Garden Foundation Full-Ride Scholarship! The scholarship is open to incoming first-year students at Colorado public universities who plan on studying a field related to the environment or agriculture. The Colorado Garden Foundation, a nonprofit corporation, offers this opportunity to help fund students’ educations in hopes of furthering the horticultural industry. The recipients of the scholarship are awarded the full expenses to pay their tuition, fees, room & board, and books for the four years they are in school. Recipients also are provided with a laptop and a printer. If you are passionate about a career in the agriculture or environmental fields and would like to go to college entirely debt-free, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Noah Thomas Foster Memorial Scholarship is offered to college-bound high school seniors who will be attending a two- or four-year college or university. Each year, it awards $1,500 to one (1) high school senior from Tennessee, Kentucky, or Colorado. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Colorado public high school senior intending to attend an in-state university? If so, consider applying for the Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund Scholarships! This incredible opportunity is open to graduating seniors from Colorado public high schools who are U.S. citizens and have been accepted at a Colorado postsecondary institution. To apply, simply submit four letters of recommendation and a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) from your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These scholarships are worth up to $7,000 per year, and are renewable for four years, totaling an impressive $28,000! The scholarship committee values leadership, maturity, need, and scholastic ability above all else, without any consideration of race, creed, color, sex, or Masonic relationship. If you're eligible, don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!Show Less