Top 64 Colorado Scholarships in July 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

The Forward Steps Scholarship is dedicated to empowering foster youth from Colorado to achieve their academic goals and pursue their passions. This scholarship is exclusively available to Colorado residents with a background in the foster care system who plan to attend or are currently attending a postsecondary institution in Colorado. Each year, the scholarship provides financial assistance of up to $3000/per scholar/per semester to cover unmet financial need while pursuing a postsecondary education. If you're a Colorado resident who has been in foster care and will be attending an in-state university, we encourage you to apply! Don't miss out on this opportunity to take a step forward towards your future, and keep on reading to learn more. Bear in mind that while scholarships are accepted on a rolling basis, priority deadlines fall on May 31st for the Fall semester and October 31st for the Spring semester.Show Less

Are you a female, NSPS (National Society of Professional Surveyors) Student Member who is enrolled in a degree program in surveying or a related field? If so, you may be eligible for the Cady McDonnell Memorial Scholarship! Every odd year (e.g. 2025, 2027, etc.), the scholarship awards $2,000 to multiple female NSPS members who are enrolled in a two- or four-year degree program in surveying or a related field, and are residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. To apply, interested students must submit an application form, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a personal introductory letter, a copy of their ID, and a course syllabus or program course catalog. Don't miss out on this opportunity to further your education and achieve your career goals!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 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

The Colorado Women's Education Foundation Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for women who are at least 25 years old and have been Colorado residents for at least a year. Applicants must also be enrolled in or already attending an accredited educational institution of higher learning or vocational training (those pursuing a certification, or associate's, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree are eligible). Don't miss out on this chance to invest in your future! Keep on reading to learn more.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

The Latin American Educational Foundation Scholarship recognizes Colorado students who are of Hispanic origin or actively involved in the Hispanic community. The scholarship provides support in the college process through educational planning and transition; enrollment and registration assistance; financial aid guidance; mentoring and career planning.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