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Scholarship List - Total Compilation from 2012-2013 Please use for reference purposes only. All dates are for the 2012-2013 school year. Some scholarships on this list may not be offered in the 2013-2014 school year, and some new scholarships not on this list may be offered in 2013-2014.

Scholarship List - Total Compilation

Please be certain that all applications are neat and legible.

Do not use pencil. Type or word process if possible.

It is the student’s responsibility to submit all scholarship

applications NO LATER than the date given on this list. A

weekly reminder will be printed in the school

announcements for your convenience.

PLEASE NOTIFY THE GUIDANCE OFFICE OF ALL SCHOLARSHIP

OFFERS RECEIVED, WHETHER YOU ACCEPT THEM OR NOT.

* Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Amount: up to $1000

Requirements: Submit a 500-1000 word essay on the

topic given on the web site.

Applications: Online at

www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Deadline: June 14, 2013

* ABC Construction Scholarship

Amount: 2 of $500 and 2 of $1000

Requirements: Pursue a career in a construction

related field; 2.0+ GPA, transcript, 2

letters of recommendation.

Applications: In Guidance Office

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, postmarked by 3/29/13

* Accel/Exchange College Grant Program

Amount: $5000 (4 awarded) and $1000 (30

awarded).

Requirements: Scholastic achievement, character,

leadership, financial need, transcript, 2

letters of recommendation

Applications: There are 25 applications in the

Guidance Office, and copies cannot

be made, so first come first served.


* ACT Poster Contest

Amount: $5000, $2500, or $1000

Requirements: Design a poster that encourages

students to plan to attend college and

take the ACT.

Entry Form: In Guidance Office


* Adams State College

We have a booklet in the Guidance Office which lists all

scholarships from Adams State College (which can be

borrowed), and their applications. Deadline: MAIL

YOURSELF, must be received by 3/1/08.

Adams State College – President’s & Adams Scholarships

Amount: President’s $2236 per year

Adams $1000 per year

Requirements: President’s 3.2+ GPA, 21+ ACT or

970+ SAT; Adams 3.2+ GPA, 19+

ACT or 860+ SAT.

Applications: NONE - automatically considered

if you meet the requirements. For

more info, call 800-824-6494

Deadline: 3/15/02

* Adams State College-Richardson Art Scholarship

Amount: To be determined. Can be renewed.

Requirements: Attend Adams State and major in art;

2.5+ GPA, ACT 19 or SAT 820, top 2/3 of

class. Portfolio, transcript, letter of

recommendation from art teacher.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, to arrive by 10 am on

April 24, 2008

Adams State College - Woodard Memorial Schol.

Amount: Approx. 75% of in-state expenses,

renewable. 25 awarded

Requirements: Accepted at Adams; 2.5+ GPA, 21+

ACT or 970+ SAT, federal income tax

return, two letters of recommendation,

personal letter, resume, transcript.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF; must be received by

Feb. 15, 2001

* AES Engineers Scholarship

Amount: $500

Requirements: Good character, essay

Applications: Online at www.aesengineers.com

/scholarships.htm

Deadline: October 4, 2013

* Albert J. Aldasoro Scholarship

Amount: Up to $1000

Requirements: Plan to attend an accredited

vocational school or college to further

your education in agricultural studies in

Fall 2013

Applications: In the Ag Dept. or Guidance Office

Deadline: Turn in to Mr. Saunders at the MHS Ag.

Dept. by March 15, 2013

* Alert Magazine

Amount: $500

Requirements: Write a 650-800 word essay concerning

drug or alcohol abuse and its

prevention. 2.5+ GPA

Information: on website

www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php

Deadline: None

*Horatio Alger Scholarship

Amount: $5000 to $20000

Requirements: Have integrity, perseverance in

overcoming adversity, strength of

character financial need (preferably

$50,000 or lower adjusted gross income

per family), extracurricular and

community activities, 2.0+ GPA, US

citizen. Plan to obtain a bachelor’s

degree, beginning in Fall 2013. Submit

copy of US tax return, transcript, one

letter of support,certification form from

counselor.

Applications: Online, at

www.horatioalger.org/scholarships


* Altrusa – 4 scholarships; General, Connie McIntire, Ben &

Pat Woods, and Margaret Goodhue

http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php

http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships

Amount: $1000 each (2 general, 1 McIntire, 1

Woods). Up to $1000 when available

(Goodhue).

Requirements: 3.0+ GPA, extra-curricular activities or

volunteering, financial need; transcript,

resume, essay. McIntire Scholarship

can only be used at Colorado Mesa

Univ-Montrose campus. Woods

Scholarship is for agriculture majors

and may be renewable.

Applications: Online at www.altrusa.blogspot.com or

in Guidance Office


* Altrusa Scholarship for Delta-Montrose Technical College

Amount: $1000

Requirements: Transcript, essay, letter of recommend.

Applications: Online at www.altrusa.blogspot.com or

in Guidance Office


* Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Amount: $5000

Requirements: Copy of birth certificate/perm.

residency, biography, transcript, 1200-

1500 word essay on how Alzheimer’s

disease has impacted your life,etc.

Applications: Online at www.afateens.org or in G.O.


* American Cancer Society

Amount: $2500, can be renewed.

Requirements: Have had a diagnosis of cancer, 2.5+

GPA, full time student at accredited 2

or 4-yr university, community college or

vo-tech school, financial need,

community service. Transcript, essay, 3

letters of recommendation, US tax

return, college acceptance letter.


www.cancer.org/myacs/greatwest/programsandservices/c

hildhood-cancer-survivor-college-scholarship-program

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, must be received by

Feb. 22, 2013.

* American College Foundation, Visionary Scholarship

Amount: $1000 to 5000

Requirements: US citizen, 500-word essay. Not based

on financial need.

Applications: online at

http://americancollegefoundation.org

/college_planning/visionary_scholarshi

p_terms.aspx


April 1, 2013

* American Council of the Blind of Colorado

Amount; Not stated; up to four awarded.

Requirements: Must be legally blind. College or

vocational student, full or part-time in

2012/13. 3.3+GPA generally required.

Proof of legal blindness, proof of

citizenship, transcript, ACT/SAT scores,

essay, 3 letters of recommendation.



* American Legion - Oratorical Contest

Amount: Up to $18000

Requirements: Give 8-10 minute Prepared Oration

and 3-5 minute Assigned Topic on

some aspect of the US Constitution.

Information: www.legion.org and follow links to the

Colorado state contest. Local post will

pay $150 sponsorship fee.

Deadline: Before Jan. 18, 2013

* There is a copy of the American Legion “Need a Lift”

financial aid book for veteran’s dependents in the

Guidance Office which can be borrowed.

American Legion Auxiliary - National, Department, and

Nursing scholarships

Amount: $500-$2500

Requirements: Child or grandchild of a veteran who

served in the armed forces during

eligibility dates for membership in the

American Legion. Four letters of

recomm., essay, transcript. In addition,

National scholarship requires 50

hours of volunteer service


Deadlines: MAIL YOURSELF to Lois Hamblin,

215 S. Third St., Montrose received

by March 10, 2002

* American Planning Association – Essay Contest

Amount: $5000

Requirements: Write an essay of 1200-1500 words on

“Create a plan to make your

neighborhood green and

environmentally friendly”.

Information: Online at

www.planning.org/institutions/hsessay.

htm.

Deadline: Submit online by 1/15/08

* American Public Works Association – West Slope Chapter

Amount: Various; total of all scholarships not to

exceed $10,000

Requirements: Considering a career in the public

works field; 2.5+ GPA, essay, two letters

of recommendation, attend a

Colorado school in fall 2013



March 8, 2013

* Arapahoe Community College, First Generation

Scholarship

Amount: up to $1600 for up to 2 years

Requirements: 2.25+ GPA, minimum ACT (Eng. 17,

Read 16, Math 17) or SAT (Math 450,

Verbal 430) scores, neither parent has

a bachelor’s degree, essay, FAFSA,

one recommendation.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF by April 15, 2009

Arizona State University

Information is available in the Guidance Office about

several scholarships offered by ASU.

http://www.altrusa.blogspot.com/

http://www.altrusa.blogspot.com/

http://www.afateens.org/

http://www.cancer.org/myacs/greatwest/programsandservices/childhood-cancer-survivor-college-scholarship-program

http://www.cancer.org/myacs/greatwest/programsandservices/childhood-cancer-survivor-college-scholarship-program

http://americancollegefoundation.org/college_planning/visionary_scholarship_terms.aspx



http://www.legion.org/

http://www.planning.org/institutions/hsessay.htm

http://www.planning.org/institutions/hsessay.htm

Art Institute of Colorado - Art Competition

Amount: 2 two year and 8 one year

scholarships

Requirements: Attend CIA; outstanding ability and

career commitment in various artistic

fields. Submit portfolio of work, essay,

resume, transcript, letter of

recommendation.

Applications & Further Information: In G.O.

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, postmarked by

March 1, 2004

Art Institutes

There are 36 Art Institutes nationwide, and they offer a

variety of scholarships. Information about them can be

found at

www.artinstitutes.edu/financialaid_scholarships.asp.

Art Institutes - National Scholarships

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Plan to attend one of 29 Art

Institute campuses.

Applications & Further Info: Phone the Art Institute

location of your choice. Phone numbers available in

Guidance Office.

Deadline: Varies depending on specific

scholarship competition

* AXA Achievement Scholarship

Amount: $10,000; 52 awarded (one to

Colorado). $15,000 additional to ten of

those.

Requirements: Describe in detail an outstanding

achievement you have accomplished

in a non-academic activity or project,

verified by a letter from an unrelated

adult. Activities, work experience,

academic record, transcript.

Applications: Online at www.axa-achievement.com

Deadline: Apply online by 12/1/12

* AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

Amount: $2000; up to 12 awarded from our

area.

Requirements: Describe an outstanding achievement

you have accomplished in a non-

academic activity or project in school,

the community or the workplace,

verified by an unrelated adult;

transcript.

Applications: Online at www.axa-achievement.com

Deadline: Apply online by Feb. 1, 2013

Ayn Rand Essay Contest

Amount: Up to $10,000

Requirements: Write an 800 to 1600 word essay on

one of 3 topics based on Ayn Rand’s

novel “The Fountainhead”


www.aynrandeducation.com


Babe Ruth Baseball & Softball Scholarships (2 available)

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Must have played Babe Ruth softball or

baseball. Letter of recommendation,

transcript.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF: one due by 7/1/06

and the other due by 9/15/06

* Bank of Colorado: Walt Waldow, Bus Callaway, and Verel

Catlin Memorial Scholarships

Amount: $1000 each

Requirements: Waldow & Catlin: scholastic

achievement and financial need.

Callaway: you must be an active

member of FFA and/or 4-H. Transcript,

two letters of recommendation, parent

letter, personal letter.


Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by April 15, 2010

* Bob Beaty Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $1000

Requirements: Letter in any sport in high school, 3.3+

GPA, integrity, determination and

leadership. Essay, transcript, 2 letters of

recommendation.

Information: In Guidance Office

Deadline: EMAIL or MAIL YOURSELF, must be

received by 4/15/13

* Best Buy Scholarship

Amount: $1000; 1100 awarded.

Requirements: Students with solid grades plus

volunteer community service or work

experience.

Applications: Online at http://pr.bby.com

Deadline: Feb. 15, 2013.

* Big O Tires of Western Colorado Scholarship

Amount: $1000; ten awarded to Western Slope

students.

Requirements: Attend a Colorado college/university.

Possess good character, high aims and

industrious habits; extra-curricular

activities, transcript, two letters of

recommendation, essay, financial

need.



March 15, 2011.

* BigSun Scholarship

Amount: $500

Requirements: High school senior or college student

currently involved in some sport at that

institution or in the community. Essay.

Information: Online at www.bigsunathletics.com

Deadline: 6/21/13

* Black and Lee Scholarship

Amount: $500, two awarded

Requirements: Essay


www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipsandgrants.php

Deadline: May 15, 2013

* Black Canyon Classics Car Club Scholarship

http://www.axa-achievement.com/

http://www.axa-achievement.com/

http://www.aynrandeducation.com/

http://pr.bby.com/

http://www.bigsunathletics.com/

http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipsandgrants.php

Amount: $1500; 1 awarded. Renewable

Requirements: Must reside in Montrose, Delta, Ouray

or San Miguel counties. Plan to study in

an automotive or computer

technology field. Study at vocational

school, technical school, 2-year or 4-

year college. Transcript, resume, essay,

two letters of recommendation.



* Frances and Lucy Bockhaus Scholarship

Amount: $1000 per year for a maximum of five

consecutive years of undergraduate

study if renewal conditions are fulfilled.

Three available.

Requirements: Graduate from MHS, OHS, VISTA,

Passage Charter, or Nucla HS in 2013;

pursue a baccalaureate program at

an accredited college or university,

demonstrate financial need.



Boettcher Foundation Scholarship

Amount: Full tuition and fees plus $2800 stipend

for room and board plus reasonable

allowance for books and other

expenses. Renewable 4 years.

Requirements: Must attend HS in Colorado for at least

junior & senior year, & must attend a

Colorado institute of higher learning;

top 5% of class, 27+ ACT/1200+ SAT

(typically the recipients have had

much stronger qualifications than these

minimums.)


Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by Oct. 27, 2003

(so WE can mail by the 11/1/03

deadline).

* Bosom Buddies Scholarship

Amount: Varies, and number awarded varies.

Requirement: Must have a parent/guardian who has

been diagnosed with breast cancer,

2.0+ GPA, transcript, resume.



or emailed by the same date.

* Boston University, Trustee Scholarship Competition

Amount: Full tuition & fees, renewable

Requirements: Apply to BU. Outstanding academic

ability and leadership in school &

community.


www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee

Deadline: Submit by Dec. 1, 2010

* Boston University


scholarships offered by Boston University and their

requirements. Various deadlines.

Brigham Young University - Engineering Scholarships

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Attend BYU, major in Manufacturing

Engineering, Manufacturing

Engineering Technology, or Electronics

Engineering Technology.

Academics, financial need, likelihood

of success in major, resume, letters of

recommendation, essay.


Deadline: Not stated

* Jerry Brown Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $500 for freshman year, $500 for

sophomore year (as long as renewal

requirements are met.) $1000 total.

Note: Complete description of scholarship,

funding, renewal process available in

the Guidance Office.

Requirements: Attend MHS during last two years,

financial need, good moral character,

sincere desire to achieve goals. First

priority given to financial need, second

to study of music, third to political

science, then to any field of study.



* Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

Amount: Up to $25000 renewable; 100 awarded.

$2000; 1000 awarded

Requirements: Plan to major in technology,

engineering, design or business at a 4-

yr college/univ. Interested in a career

in the automotive industry.

Applications: Online at www.buickachievers.com

Deadline: Feb. 28, 2013 (5 pm EST)

* Burger King Scholars Program

Amount: $1000 to $50000

Requirements: 2.5+ GPA, attend 2 or 4-yr. college,

univ. or vo-tech school fulltime in the

fall; actively involved in extra

curricular/community service activities.


www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/Wha

tWeDo/ScholarsProgram

Deadline: Jan. 10, 2013

Cappex – two scholarships

Amount: $5000 each

Requirements: Innovator of the Year: Invent something

noteworthy or improve a process that

affects fellow students or community.

Lead with your Heart: Dedication to

volunteering which has a big impact in

community or beyond.


www.cappex.com/scholarships

Deadline: 12/31/11

* Caretenders Scholarship

Amount: $500

Requirements: Essay


www.bellevilleretirementhomes.ca


http://www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee

http://www.buickachievers.com/

http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram

http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram

http://www.cappex.com/scholarships

http://www.bellevilleretirementhomes.ca/

Catholic University of America - 2 scholarships

Amount: $10000 and $5000

Requirements: Attend CUE; 28+ ACT/1200+ SAT,

3.4+ GPA, leadership to school,

church or community

Procedure: Must be nominated by counselor

Deadline: Received by 11/15/01 for Early Decision

or by 2/15/02 for Regular Decision

Central Wyoming College


several scholarships offered by CWC. You can also go to

www.cwc.edu for more information. Deadlines March 1 for

general scholarships and May 1 for others.

CESDA Diversity Scholarship

Amount: $1000, various awarded.

Requirements: First generation college student or

ethnic/racial minority, and/or show

financial need. Attend a 2 or 4 year

Colorado college or university, 2.8+

GPA, leadership, community service,

essay, transcript, resume.

Applications: Online at www.cesda.org or in

Guidance Office

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, must be RECEIVED by

March 1, 2010

* Charter Fund

Amount: $1000 to $3000

Requirements: Have applied for much financial aid

and still have need remaining;

academics, aptitude and potential for

achievement, transcript, income tax

returns, personal letter, acceptance

letter.

Applications: Online at www.piton.org/charterfund

or in Guidance Office

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF by May 1, 2009

Chevrolet/Michelle Kwan REWARDS Scholarship

Amount: $5000 (over 4 years); 10 awarded

Requirements: FEMALE student, academic and

athletic excellence, plans to

continue athletics in college, 3.2+ GPA,

leadership, community nvolvement,

financial need, 2 letters of

recommendation, transcript, essay, tax

return.



March 31, 2003

* Children’s Hospital, Cardiac Kids Scholarship

Amount: $1000 for a Cardiac Kid and $1000 for

the sibling of a Cardiac Kid.

Requirements: Received treatment for congenital

heart disease or acquired heart-

related condition, attend 2 or 4 year

college, technical or vocational

program, 2.25+GPA. Transcript, resume,

2 essays.



3/15/13.

* Cibrowski Family Foundation

Amount: One $1000 at CSM, renewable

One $3000 at DU, renewable

Requirements: Pursue career in engineering and/or

chemistry at Colorado School of Mines

or University of Denver; 3.5+ GPA, 25

English & 29 Math on ACT or 500 English

& 600 Math on SAT, community service,

work ethic, at least 2 letters of

recommendation, essay, transcript.



* Coca-Cola Scholars

Amount: $5,000, renewable (50 awarded) and

$2,500, renewable (200 awarded).

Requirements: 3.0+ GPA, plan to attend an

accredited US institution,

demonstrated leadership, commitment

to community. Cannot be child or

grandchild of Coca-Cola employee.

Applications: Online at www.coca-colascholars.org


* CollegeInColorado

Several different scholarships are available through the

CollegeInColorado program. Apply online by going to

www.CollegeinColorado.org and click on the

scholarships link.

CollegeInvest, Opportunity Scholarship & Service

Scholarship

Amount: Opportunity - $1000, 38 awarded

Service - $3000, renewable 2 years, 27

awarded

Requirements: Attend a 2 or 4 yr. college or

vocational school in Colorado, fulltime.

Complete FAFSA and have an EFC of

$15000 or less. Winners chosen in

random drawing.

Applications: Online

www.collegeinvest.org/scholarships

Deadline: April 1, 2010

College of Idaho, Heritage Scholarship

Amount: full tuition, renewable

Requirements: 3.85+ GPA, 31+ ACT or 1380+ SAT. Be

accepted at College of Idaho, essay,

FAFSA, possible interview.

Application: See your counselor to be nominated.

Deadline: Not stated, but as soon as possible,

since interviews will be in February.

* College of Idaho, Visionary Scholars Program

Amount: $10000, renewable

Requirements: 3.00+ GPA, 22+ ACT or 1030+ SAT.

Apply to College of Idaho, essay.

Application: See your counselor to be nominated.

Deadline: Before Feb. 1, 2012

* CollegeXpress Scholarship

Amount: $10000

Requirements: None. Winner will be chosen in a

random drawing

Applications: Online at www.collegexpress.com/

http://www.cwc.edu/

http://www.cesda.org/

http://www.piton.org/charterfund

http://www.coca-colascholars.org/

http://www.collegeincolorado.org/

http://www.collegeinvest.org/scholarships

http://www.collegexpress.com/


* Frank & Esther Collins Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $2000 per year as long as funds are

available. Renewal for a maximum of

three years after the initial award as

long as recipient successfully

completes the first year of college and

requests a renewal. Amount of

renewal each year will be $2000 unless

the funds are not available and then

amount of renewal will be at the rate

of funds available the year renewal is

requested. New recipients will only be

chosen every four years and only if

sufficient monies are available to fund

a scholarship at that time.




Requirements: Graduating senior at MHS or OHS,

attending a 4-year baccalaureate

program at an accredited college or

university. Maintained a sufficient

academic standing that has a

reasonable chance of completing a

four-year baccalaureate program.

Academic ability and skill. Financial

need not a factor. Appliction,

transcript, resume, letter of

recommendation from a teacher of an

academic subject, 5-part essay.


Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by 3/29/12

* Jo Collins Memorial Scholarship

Amount: To be determined by the proceeds of

the Jo Collins Golf Tournament; 1 or 2

awarded.

Requirements: 3.0+ GPA, financial need, leadership,

community service; acceptance letter,

one letter of recom., resume, essay.


Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by May 9, 2011

* Colorado Association of Career Colleges and Schools

Amount: $1000; 2 awarded

Requirements: Plan to attend a Colorado technical

trade school such as Art Institute of

Colorado, Intellitec, ITT Tech, Lincoln

Tech, Westwood Tech(see complete

list in Guidance Office); B average,

personal statement, two letters of

recommendation, transcript.



Feb. 1, 2013

* Colorado Association of Legal Support Staff, Duran

Scholarship

Amount: $1000, one awarded

Requirements: Full-time student, financial need,

enrolled in a legal program in

Colorado such as secretary, court

reporter, legal assistant, paralegal, or

pre-law. Transcript, resume, 2 letters of

recommendation.



Colorado Association of Public Employees (CAPE)

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Be a CAPE member, spouse or

dependent of CAPE member; 2.5+

GPA, financial need, scholastic ability,

community service and future plans;

transcript and essay.

Applications: In Guidance Office or online at

www.ecape.net


March 30, 2002

* Colorado Association of Wheat Growers

Amount: $1000

Requirements: Parent, grandparent, or legal guardian

must be a member of CAWG or you

must be nominated by a current

sponsor of CAWG. Intend to major in

agriculture-related field; transcript, 2

essays, letter of recommendation.


www.coloradowheat.org


Colorado College – Scholars Program

Amount: $12,500, renewable

Requirements: Academic merit (typically top 3% of

class and 31+ACT), family adjusted

gross income less than $150,000.

Applications: Separate application not required

except must submit most recent US tax

return.

Deadline: Apply to CC by Jan. 15, 2008.

Colorado College


several other scholarships offered by Colorado College and

their requirements. Deadlines not given. This information can

also be found at www.ColoradoCollege.edu/FinancialAid.

* Colorado Council Volunteerism/Comm. Service

Scholarship


Requirements: Primary selection criteria will be

volunteerism/community service. Must

attend a Colorado college. 2.5+ GPA,

essay, 2 letters of recommendation,

transcript.

Applications: Online at www.coloradocouncil.org.

In-state scholarship link on right side of

homepage, or in Guidance Office.

Deadline MAIL YOURSELF, postmarked by 1/30/13

* Colorado County Clerks Association - Presidential

Scholarship

Amount: $500; several awarded

Requirements: 3.25+ GPA, community involvement

with an interest in government, business

or political science; financial

need; acceptance letter, resume,

http://www.coloradowheat.org/

http://www.coloradocollege.edu/FinancialAid

http://www.coloradocouncil.org/

autobiography, transcript, 3 short essay

questions, 3 letters of recommendation

Applications: Online at www.clerkandrecorder.org

Deadline: MAIL or DELIVER YOURSELF; must be

received by 3/15/11

* Colorado Dep’t. of Education - Robert C. Byrd Honors

Scholarship

Amount: Up to $1500, renewable. About 90

awarded (contingent on federal

funding).

Requirements: 3.8+ unweighted GPA or 4.0+ weighted

GPA, 31+ ACT or 2040+ SAT, essay,

three letters of recommendation. Only

4 applications of those turned in to

MHS will be submitted to the CDE.


www.cde.state.co.us/SecondaryInitiati

ves/byrdapp.htm

Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by March 24, ’11

*Colorado Dep’t. of Higher Education – College Access

Scholarship

Amount: Up to $2500; up to 300 awarded

Requirements: Attend college at least part-time in

2012/13, fill out FAFSA and qualify for

Federal Pell Grant.

Applications: Online at www.educationcents.org

Deadline: 6/30/12

* Colorado Education Association – Ethnic Minority

Scholarships

Amount: $1000, four awarded

Requirements: Ethnic minority, parent/guardian must

be a member of CEA; acceptance

letter, 2 letters of recommendation

Applications: Online at www.coloradoea.org or call

1-800-332-5939

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF postmarked by 3/29/13

Colorado Education and Training Voucher Program

Amount: Up to $5000

Requirements: Must have been in foster care at 16

years of age and older, and in foster

care 12 out of the previous 36 months.

Or adopted out of foster care with

adoption finalized after 16th birthday.

Age 17-21.

Applications: Online at www.statevoucher.org and

click on Colorado.

Deadline: None; however funds are available on

a first-come, first-served basis.

Colorado Flight Safety Foundation

Amount: Up to $2000, one or more awarded.

Requirements: Have strong interest in an aviation

career, and attend either Metro State

College, Aims Community College,

Colorado Northwestern Comm.

College or Emily Griffith Opportunity

School. Scholarship, work experience,

community and school activities, essay

and interview.



3/30/07.

* Colorado Garden Show, Inc. Scholarship

Amount: Four year full-ride scholarship, plus a

laptop computer & printer.

Requirements: Attend a public Colorado college or

university and major in horticulture or

related subjects. Transcript, essay,

resume, financial need, 3 letters of

recommendation.



March 15, 2013

* Colorado Insurance and Business Education Foundation

Amount: Up to $5000, renewable

Requirements: Pursue a business related degree, such

as accounting, finance, insurance, etc.

2.5+ GPA, resume, transcript, at least 2




4/2/013

* Colorado JCI Senate Foundation

Amount: $1000

Requirements: Attend a college, university or

vocational school; Financial need.

Transcript, personal statement, up to 5

letters of rec.

Applications: Online at www.usjcisenate.org


12/10/12.

* Colorado Lions Foundation

Amount: $2500; four awarded

Requirements: Financial need,

transcript, several essays, resume, 3




* Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund Scholarship

Amount: Up to $7000, renewable. A local

Masons scholarship may also be

awarded; to be eligible, you must

apply for the Colorado Masons.

Requirements: Attend school of higher education in

Colorado & have acceptance letter;

personal letter, transcript, 4 letters of

recommendation, FAFSA

Applications: Online at www.cmbfa.org. Click on

scholarships on top of page, download

the following 3 forms: Student

information letter, Application for

Colorado Masons scholarship, and

Fact Sheet for Applicants. Some

applications also in Guidance Office.

Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by Jan. 25, 2013.

The Masons will schedule interviews

with you on Feb. 8th.

* Colorado Masons Vocational Grant.

Amount: $3000

Requirements: Attend accredited vocational training

program in Colorado & have

http://www.clerkandrecorder.org/

http://www.cde.state.co.us/SecondaryInitiatives/byrdapp.htm

http://www.cde.state.co.us/SecondaryInitiatives/byrdapp.htm

http://www.educationcents.org/

http://www.coloradoea.org/

http://www.statevoucher.org/

http://www.usjcisenate.org/

http://www.cmbfa.org/

acceptance letter; personal letter,

transcript, 4 letters of recomm., FAFSA

Applications: Online at www.cmbfa.org. Click on

vocational grants on top of page,

download the following 3 forms:

Student information letter vocational,

Application for Colorado Masons

vocational grant, and Fact Sheet for

vocational grant. Some applications

also in Guidance Office.

Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by Jan. 25, 2013.

The Masons will schedule interviews

with you on Feb. 8th.

* Colorado Mesa University


many scholarships offered by Colorado Mesa University,

their amounts, and selection criteria.

* Colorado Mesa University - Ambassador Scholarship

Amount: Full tuition & fees, renewable

Requirements: Extensive leadership in school & comm-

unity activities. Be willing to work for

Admissions at Mesa. 3.25+ GPA,

transcript, resume, two letters of




1/15/12

Colorado Mesa University Foundation. Twenty different

scholarships available.

Amount: Varies

Requirements: Various; essay, transcript.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF by 3/1/03

* Colorado Mesa University – Freshman Art Scholarship

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Application, essay, portfolio of art,

letter of recommendation



* Colorado Mesa University – Mechanical Engineering

Scholarship

Amount: Not stated, renewable.

Requirements: Enroll in mechanical engineering

program; 3.0+ GPA, transcript, essay.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF by May 29. 2009

* Colorado Mesa University – Opportunity Scholarship

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Be accepted to Mesa State and

demonstrate an EFC of $0 on FAFSA.

3.0+ GPA, ACT of 17+.

Applications: Bring to the Guidance Office the

following:

1. copy of Mesa State acceptance

letter

2. printout of SAR which shows your

Expected Family Contribution of

$0.


* Colorado Mesa University - Sweet Adelines’ Darlene

Guerrie Scholarship

Amount: $1000

Requirements: Be accepted into vocal music

department at Mesa State College &

intend to pursue a degree in vocal

music or performance, or choral

directing; 3.0+ GPA.



Colorado Mesa University - Montrose Campus. Six

different scholarships available.

Amount: Various

Requirements: Attend Mesa State, Montrose. Other

requirements vary for each scholarship.


Applications: At Mesa State, Montrose campus.

Deadlines: Various – some have already passed

but others are still available.

Colorado Mesa University/UTEC Scholarship

Amount: from $500 to full tuition & fees

Requirements: Attend Mesa/UTEC; resume,

transcript, essays, letter of

recommendation.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF by2/14/03

Colorado Mountain College

A general application for all Colorado Mountain

College scholarships is available in the Guidance Office.

MAIL YOURSELF by March 31, 2007.

* Colorado Mountain College


many scholarships offered by Colorado Mountain College,

their amounts, and selection criteria. Deadline 3/15/13.

Colorado Mountain College Scholarship

Amount: Full tuition and activity fees

Requirements: Attend CMC: meet two of these

requirements: 3.00+ GPA, top 25% of

class, and/or 955+ SAT or 24+ ACT



* Colorado Mountain College Incentive Award

Amount: Half tuition and fees

Requirements: Attend CMC: meet two of these

requirements: 2.75+ GPA, top

40% of class, and/or 850+ SAT or

21+ ACT



Colorado Mountain College Diversity Award

Amount: $250-750 per semester

Requirements: Attend CMC: financial need and be

a first generation college student.

Applications: Contact CMC financial aid office

at 970-945-8691 for applications

and additional information.


Colorado Municipal Bond Dealers Association

http://www.cmbfa.org/

Amount: $1000. Twelve awarded

Requirements: Attend a Colorado educational

institution, and be considering a major

in business, economics, political

science or public administration. 3.25+

GPA, work exp., community/school

activities, personal statement.


Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by

April 26, 2006

* Colorado Northwestern Community College - Scholarship

Days


Requirements: Attend Scholarship Day on either

2/29/08 or 3/24/08

Applications: Call 1-800-562-1105, ext 0 or 970-675-

3206 or email [email protected]


* Colorado Northwestern Community College-Vision 2010

Amount: $1000 per year for 2 years

Requirements: Attend CNCC full-time, 2.5+ GPA.

Minimum ACT scores of 18 Eng, 17

Read, 19 Math or SAT scores of Eng

440, Read 430, Math 460. Interview.


Deadline: Not Stated

Colorado Northwestern Community College


several scholarships offered by CNCC. You can also go to

www.cncc.edu for more information. Deadlines not given.

* Colorado P.E.O. Past President’s Scholarship

Amount: $1000

Requirements: FEMALE, school & community

involvement; 2 letters of

recommendation,resume, transcript,

essay



* Colorado School of Mines - Engineering Days Scholarship

Amount: Full-tuition, renewable. 3 awarded

Requirements: Admitted to CSM; essay important, test

scores, activities, athletics, work

experience, community service.


http://studentactivities.mines.edu/EDa

ys-Scholarship

Deadline: Submit online by 11:45pm on 3/3/12.

Mailed or faxed applications will NOT

be accepted.

Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants

Amount: $1000 General and $1000 Ethnic

Diversity scholarships.

Requirements: Major in accounting at a Colorado

community college, college or

university; 3.0+ GPA, transcript.

Applications: Online at www.cocpa.org/student

faculty/scholarships


* Colorado Society of Mayflower Descendants

Amount: $1000; two awarded.

Requirements: Essay on the topic given in the

application, resume, transcript &

ACT/SAT scores, letter of

recommendation. A Mayflower

ancestor is NOT a requirement.


www.coloradomayflowersociety.org. If

you cannot download the application,

contact Donna Bottini, 1515 Lane 32,

Pueblo, CO 81006-9461


Colorado State Association Project - VoTech Scholarship

Amount: Unknown at this time

Requirements: Attend a Colorado school to learn a

trade; 2.00+ GPA, transcript, parent

letter, proof of acceptance, two letters

of recommendation.



May 1, 2002

* Colorado State Fair Fiesta Queen Pageant

Amount: $625 to $2500

Requirements: Hispanic descent between the ages of

18-22, never been married or pregnant,

3.00+ GPA, compete in pageant to be

held in Pueblo. Transcript, resume, 3

letters of recomm., 2 photos.

Applications: Online at Colorado State Fair Fiesta

Committee facebook page or in

Guidance Office.


CSU - College of Agricultural Science Scholarships

Amount: Various

Requirements: Full time student enrolled in college of

agricultural science at CSU,

application, 3 recommendations


www.colostate.edu/Depts/AgSci

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF by Jan. 25, 2002. The

recommendations must be

postmarked by the same date.

*Colorado State University – First Generation Scholarship

Amount: Up to $4000. Possibly renewable.

Requirement: Neither parent has received a

bachelor’s degree or higher; financial

need (FAFSA), full-time CSU student in

2013/14, 4 essay questions.

Applications: Online at www.fga.casa.colostate.edu

and search for First Generation Award

Program. Or paper applications at

http://osp.casa.colostate.edu/fgaappi

nfo.aspx

Deadline: Submit online or MAIL YOURSELF,

postmarked by March 1, 2013

Colorado State University - Monfort Scholarship

Amount: Tuition, fees, room & board stipend,

and book allowance. Renewable.

Requirement: Top 5% of class, SAT 1300+ or ACT 30+,

leadership, character, service to school

and community, essay, transcript,

two recommendations.

http://www.cncc.edu/

http://studentactivities.mines.edu/EDays-Scholarship

http://studentactivities.mines.edu/EDays-Scholarship

http://www.coloradomayflowersociety.org/

http://www.fga.casa.colostate.edu/

http://osp.casa.colostate.edu/fgaappinfo.aspx

http://osp.casa.colostate.edu/fgaappinfo.aspx

Applications: Online at www.Monfort.colostate.edu

and select “Monfort Scholars”


March 1, 2006

Colorado State University

All scholarships and awards from CSU’s College of

Liberal Arts will be available online starting 1/1/03 at

www.sfs.colostate.edu/ Deadline midnight MST 3/1/03

Colorado State University

CSU has many freshman scholarships available. You

should receive a copy of a descriptive brochure when you

apply to CSU, or it can be found at www.sfs.colostate.edu.

Variable deadlines, most are 3/1/08.

* Colorado State University, Pueblo – President’s Leadership

Program

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: 3.2+ GPA, commitment to something

outside one’s self, intellectual curiosity

and leadership potential; essay

questions, 2 letters of


Applications: Online at www.colostate-

pueblo.edu/PLP

or call 719-549-2060.


Colorado State University, Pueblo

CSU-Pueblo has scholarships available for academic

excellence, musical performance, financial need and

athletics. Applications available online at www.colostate-

pueblo.edu/sfs/scholarships. Or call 719-549-2442. Deadline,

March 1, 2010.

* Colorado Water Officials Association

Amount: $900

Requirements: Major in water resources, civil or ag

engineering or agriculture at a

Colorado college/univ. 2.8+GPA,

transcript,essay, 2 letters of recomm.



Colorado Weed Management Association Scholarship

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Demonstrate an interest in weed

management, plan to major in

agriculture, natural resource

management, botany or a related

field at a Colorado school. 2.5+

GPA, essay, two letters of


Application: In Guidance Office


4/1/05

* Colorado West Chapter, Veteran Motor Car Club of

America

Amount: $500

Requirements: Major in the field of automobile

restoration; 2.7+ GPA, essay, transcript,

educator statement, letter of

recommendation.



* Colorado Young Farmers Educational Association


Requirements: Major in agriculture at a Colorado

junior/community college, college or

university; scholarship, activities and

interest in agriculture.


www.coloradoyoungfarmers.com or in

Guidance Office


March 15, 2013

Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program


Requirements: Family actively engaged in production

agriculture, major in any agricultural

field and plan to pursue a career in

agriculture. Above average academic

record, extra-curricular activities, essay,

transcript.

Applications: Online at www.monsanto.com, or

www.nafb.com


Feb. 15, 2006

Community Banks of Colorado – Leadership Program

Amount: Full tuition, room & board, renewable.

Requirements: MUST attend Mesa, Adams, Western

State College, Ft. Lewis or CSU-Pueblo.

Demonstrate leadership potential,

communication skills, strong work ethic,

involvement in community activities

and strength of character. Recipients

must give 30 hours of community

service each semester and attend a

summer internship program. 3.0+ GPA,

3 essays, two letters of


Applications: Online at www.cobnks.com, or in

Guidance

Office. Call 720-529-3397 if you have

questions.

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, postmarked by 2/1/08.

* Community College of Denver – Stephenson Scholarship

Amount: $1000 to $2000

Requirements: Highly motivated non-resident

candidates, primarily undocumented

students; essay, at least 1 letter of

recommendation.

Applications: Online at www.ccd.edu

Deadline: Not stated.

Concerta - ADHD Scholarship Contest

Amount: $1000, more than 200 awarded.

$10000, 6 awarded.

Requirements: Be diagnosed with Attention Deficit

Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). An

adult nominates student and writes 250

word essay. Must be signed by

physician.


www.concerta.net

Deadline: Must be received by Dec. 1, 2003

http://www.monfort.colostate.edu/

http://www.sfs.colostate.edu/

http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu/PLP

http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu/PLP

http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu/sfs/scholarships

http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu/sfs/scholarships

http://www.coloradoyoungfarmers.com/

http://www.cobnks.com/

http://www.ccd.edu/

Coors Hispanic Employee Network Scholarship

Amount: $1000, ten awarded

Requirements: Hispanic heritage, plan to enroll in the

fall in any type of college or trade

school. Financial need, 2.5+ GPA, work

experience, community and school

activities, personal statement, 2 letters

of recommendation, transcript.



Feb. 16, 2001.

* County Sheriffs of Colorado

Amount: One $1000, plus about 30 for $500.

Requirements: Attend a Colorado college or

vocational school, resident of Montrose

County, personal letter, two letters of

reference, transcript.

Applications: Online at www.csoc.org

Deadline: DELIVER (or mail) YOURSELF to

Montrose Sheriff’s Office by 2/29/12

* Credit Union Foundation, Brayman-Beach Scholarship

Amount: $5000

Requirements: Be a member of a Colorado credit

union, plan to major or minor in

business. US citizen, transcript, tax

return, essay, 2 letters of recommend.

Applications: online at www.mwcua.com/brayman-

beach

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, must be postmarked,

emailed or faxed by 5pm on 3/29/13

Creighton University - Christina M. Hixson Scholarship

Amount: $4500, renewable. 15 awarded

Requirements: Admitted to Creighton and enroll in the

College of Business Administration; 23+

ACT, 3.0+ GPA, financial need, essay.

Brochures: In Guidance Office


2/15/01

* Duane H. Cunningham Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $500

Requirements: Attended MHS for 3 years, participated

in any MHS athletic program for at

least 2 years, attend an accredited 2

or 4 year Colorado college or trade

school. 3.0+ GPA, strong work ethic,

interest in school and community,

resume, essay, transcript, letter of

recommend. from athletic coach.



* Daniels Scholarship

Amount: Not full-ride, but covers the unmet

financial needs of the student.

Requirements: US citizen, financial need (in general an

EFC of up to $6000), 17+ ACT or 830+

SAT, willingness to contribute to one’s

community, leadership potential,

academic performance, strength of

character, well-rounded personality.

Applications: Online at www.DanielsFund.org/Apply.

Some informational pamphlets

available in Guidance Office.

Deadline: Submit online by 4 pm on 11/29/12

* Daughters of the American Revolution - American History

Scholarship


Requirements: Major in American history or

government, financial need, essay,

resume, transcript, 2-4 letters of

recommendation, copy of birth

certificate or naturalization papers.


Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by 2/1/10.

* Daughters of the American Revolution – Nursing &

Occupational

Therapy Scholarships

Amount: $1000

Requirements: Financial need, essay, resume,

transcript, 2-4 letters of





* Daughters of the American Revolution - Lillian & Arthur

Dunn Scholarship


Requirements: Mother must be a current member of

DAR.



Daughters of the American Revolution - Enid Hall Griswold

Scholarship

Amount: $1000

Requirements: Major in political science, history,

government or economics; financial

need, essay, resume, transcript, 2-4

letters of recommendation, copy of

birth certificate or naturalization

papers.



* DAR, Colorado – State Regent’s American History

Scholarship

Amount: Maximum of $2500

Requirements: Major in American history, top 1/3 of

class, financial need, essay, resume,

transcript, 2-4 letters of





* DAR, Colorado - Virginia L. Roberts Nursing Scholarship

Amount: $1000 minimum

Requirements: Attend an accredited college or

university for associates or bachelors of

nursing degree. Must obtain a letter of

sponsorship from a Colorado DAR

chapter.


http://www.csoc.org/

http://www.mwcua.com/brayman-beach

http://www.mwcua.com/brayman-beach

http://www.danielsfund.org/Apply


Davidson Institute for Talent Development Scholarships

Amount: $10,000 to $50,000

Requirements: Submit an original piece of work in

science, technology, math, music,

literature, philosophy, or outside-the-

box which is recognized by experts in

the field as significant and with the

potential to make a positive

contribution to society. Be under age

18 by 10/1/07.

Applications: Online at www.DavidsonFellows.org

Deadline: March 30, 2007

* B. Davis Scholarship

Amount: $1000

Requirements: 1000 word essay on what you consider

to be the most important issue that

society has to deal with in the next 10

or 20 years, and why.


www.studentawardsearch.com/schola

rships.htm


Dell Scholars Program

Amount: $20000

Requirements: Underserved or low-income student,

determination to succeed, 2.4+ GPA.

Applications: Online at www.dellscholars.org


* Delta Kappa Gamma Award

Amount: $500

Requirements: Montrose or Delta County senior GIRL

planning on a teaching career.


Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by Feb. 22, 2013

* Delta-Montrose Technical College

Amount: $250

Requirements: Attend DMVT fulltime, financial need

verified by FAFSA.

Applications: See DMTC Financial Aid Director for

details. Expires Sept. 2010.


* DMEA/Basin Electric/Tri-State Scholarships

Amount: DMEA: $1500; three for MHS students

Basin Electric: $1000; one awarded

Tri-State: $500; two awarded

Requirements: 3.5+ GPA, OR 25+ ACT/1130+ SAT, work

experience, school & community

activities, essay, applicant appraisal,

letter of recommendation, transcript.

Application: In Guidance office


* Ruby Demoret Scholarship

Amount: Varies yearly depending on funds

available. Scholarship is renewable up

to 3 years; funds available for renewal

vary yearly. Minimum of one awarded.




Requirements: Financial need, must have attended 3

years in either Montrose or Gunnison

schools. 2007/08 SAR print summary,

personal letter, transcript, and financial

circumstances description if

applicable.


Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by March 28, ‘07

Denison Univ. Scholarships for Students of Color

Amount: Various

Requirements: Call 1-800-Denison for details

Applications & Deadline: Submit a completed Denison

application by 1/1/04.

DeVry Institute, Various scholarships available

Amount: Various amounts, up to $32,500.

Requirements: Apply to DeVry; different ACT/SAT

requirements; finalists must submit

transcript, resume & essay.

Applications: If you meet the criteria, you will be

automatically considered for these

scholarships. Information online at

www.devry.edu/scholarships

Deadlines: MAIL YOURSELF, postmarked by

March 9, 2009

DHD Corporation Scholarship

Amount: $750

Requirements: Strong education foundation, moral

character, integrity, compassion

and goal-driven ambition. Attend a

trade or vocational school or

4-year college. 3 essay questions.


Deadline: Email to [email protected]

(preferred) by April 19, 2003 or to

Guidance Office by 4/14/03

* Donald Awesome Dickson Scholarship (VFW Post 1247)

Amount: $10000

Requirements: Child of a veteran of a foreign war of

the USA (DD214 and birth/marriage

documents if finalist), 3.0+ GPA.


Deadline: Fax or mail before March 15, 2010

Disabled American Veterans

Amount: $2000/year, renewable. 3 awarded

Requirements: Son/daughter of a veteran; attend

a Colorado college, 2.5+ GPA,

activities, parent’s and student’s

federal tax forms, DD214 form,

2 letters of recom., transcript



April 1, 2003

Discover Colleges

Amount: $2500 drawing

Requirements: Sign up for free private college

information service online

Applications: Online at www.DiscoverColleges.com

http://www.davidsonfellows.org/

http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

http://www.dellscholars.org/

http://www.discovercolleges.com/


Dr. Seuss’s “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” Scholarship Program


Requirements: Write a 200 word typed essay on the

assigned topic.



1/15/11.

* ElderAdo Financial

Amount: $500

Requirements: Pursue a business or business-related

program in college, 3.0+ GPA;

volunteer work, employment, activities,

athletics, leadership will be considered.

Resume, essay, transcript.



* Maria A. Elizondo Scholarship

Amount: $12,500 renewable. To be used for

tuition, fees, books, room and board.

Requirements: MHS or OHS student, top 25% of class,

letter of recommendation, transcript,

ACT/SAT scores, estimate of college

expenses, essay. In prior years, it has

been awarded primarily to students

majoring in math, science, pre-med,

engineering, architecture, etc., but

other majors will be considered.



* Elks Local Scholarship

Amount: $500 to $2000

Requirements: Not necessary to have a family

member in Elks. Strong academic

ability, extra-curricular involvement,

community service. Parent letter that

addresses financial need. Student

essay giving educational plans and

goals. Transcript, resume, 3 letters of

recommendation. Neatness and

completeness of application very

important.


Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE BY 3/26/13

* Elks National Foundation

Amount: Up to $15000/year, renewable.

Requirements: US citizen, scholarship, leadership,

financial need; transcript, SAT/ACT

scores, essay, counselor report.

Applications: Online at www.Elks.org/enf/scholars. A

few paper applications are available

in Guidance Office


* Elks National Foundation, Legacy Awards

Amount: $1000, renewable. Up to 6 awarded in

Colorado.

Requirements: Child or grandchild of active Elks

member who joined by 4/1/10.

Applications: Online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars. A

few information packets available in

Guidance Office.

Deadline: Submit online by Feb. 1, 2013

* Evergreen State College, Washington

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Not stated

Information: at www.evergreen.edu/scholarships

Deadline: Must apply for admission/scholarships

by 2/1/13 and must apply for FAFSA by

3/1/13

* Kit Faragher Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $2500 for two years ($5000 total). 2

awarded

Requirements: 2.5+ GPA, display a positive attitude,

strong commitment and a drive

toward accomplishment. Essay,

transcript, extensive financial

information required including tax

returns.


www.KitFaragherFoundation.org

Deadline: MAILYOURSELF, must be received by

May 17, 2013

Anne Ford Scholarship - Students with Learning

Disabilities


Requirements: Student with diagnosed learning

disability who plans to pursue a

university degree; excel as leader,

student, and community member.

Applications: Online at www.LD.org


Jan. 31, 2004

* Fort Lewis College Foundation Scholarships

Amount: Various

Requirements: Be admitted to FLC; essay, transcript,

and possible other information

depending on the scholarship.


www.fortlewis.edu/financialaid


Fort Lewis College - Leadership Scholarship

Amount: Full tuition, about 100 awarded

Requirements: Club or class officer, sport team

captain.

Applications: On-line at www.fortlewis.edu or

email at [email protected]


Fort Lewis College - Valedictorian Scholarship

Amount: Full tuition & fees

Requirements: Valedictorian or salutatorian of

your graduating class.

Applications: None required. Based on final high

school transcript.

Fort Lewis College

We have a booklet in the Guidance Office listing all of

their available scholarships. If interested in Ft. Lewis, you can

borrow it.

http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars

http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars

http://www.evergreen.edu/scholarships

http://www.kitfaragherfoundation.org/

http://www.fortlewis.edu/financialaid

Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company - American Values

Scholarship

Amount: $1000.

Requirements: 1 to 3 page essay about the values of

integrity, responsibility, loyalty,

dedication, and respect. 2.5+ GPA,

transcript,2 letters of recommendation,

acceptance letter.


Deadline: TO GUID. OFFICE by May 3, 2006

* Kelly Frank-Shannon McKee Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $500, renewable for one year.




Requirements: Attend MHS two full years; good

character, above average scholarship,

participation in athletics and non-

athletic activities, positive citizenship,

financial need, attend 4-year college,

transcript. Two letters of reference,

one from an athletic coach or activity

sponsor.


Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by Mar. 26, 2013

Franklin & Marshall College, Pennsylvania

Amount: Three different scholarships available in

amounts up to $10970 per year.

Requirements: Vary; include high academics and an

essay. Must apply to F & M.



Friendship Quilters of Western Colorado Scholarship

Amount: $500

Requirements: Priority given to student majoring in fine

arts (including but not limited to

painting, sculpture, textile, interior

decorating, and graphic design), but

students who will minor in this area or

continue to study fine arts at the

college level can apply. Transcript,

resume, letter of recommendation, 3

references, essay.



April 15, 2005.

Friends of Ridgway State Park


Requirements: Major in natural resources or

associated degrees at a 4-yr. college

or university. Transcript, essay, letters of

recommend.

Applications: Contact Nancy Sanders at 970-325-

0613 or at [email protected]


* Futuro Con Leche Scholarship Program

Amount: $4000, ten awarded

Requirements: Hispanic heritage, US citizen or legal

permanent resident, attend a 2-or-4

year accredited US institution in

2013/14, 3.00+ GPA, must be eligible to

receive a Pell Grant, complete the

FAFSA.


www.hsf.net/FuturoConLeche

Deadline: Complete online by 12/15/12

* Ken Gale/Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

Amount: $675; one awarded

Requirements: MHS or OHS student (or graduate who

is attending CO Mesa Univ,, Montrose)

planning to attend a post-secondary

institution. VERY involved in community;

resume, 3 essays, transcript.


www.montrosecf.com/scholarships

Deadline: Submit electronically by April 1, 2013.

Please note the scholarship title in the

subject line. Include all necessary

attachments in a single email.

* Gates Millennium Scholars

Amount: Varies depending on financial need.

Requirements: African American, American

Indian/Alaska native, Asian Pacific

Islander American or Hispanic

American; citizen or legal permanent

US resident, 3.3+ unweighted GPA,

meet Pell Grant eligibility criteria,

leadership in community service or

extracurricular activities.

Applications: Online at www.gmsp.org.

Deadline: Submit online by 1/11/12.

* GE-Ronald Reagan Foundation Scholarship

Amount: $10000, renewable. Up to 20 awarded

Requirements: Be nominated by a community leader;

exhibit the values of Ronald Reagan,

financial need, essay.


www.facebook.com/GEReaganSchola

rships


* Marvin F. Gill Memorial Scholarship

Amount: Variable, renewable, up to $8000/year

Requirements: Rank in the top 49% of class and have

minimum ACT scores of Science-24,

Reading-21, Math-22, English-18. Have

attended a Montrose County public HS

for at least 3 years and be a member

of the MHS graduating class.

Demonstrate self-sufficiency, a strong

work ethic and leadership. Substantial

work and/or volunteer hours required.

In order to apply, must attend an

informational meeting with Ms.

Bernhardt at lunch on one of the

following dates: Feb. 6, 13, 20 or 27.

Meetings will start at noon – bring your

lunch to the Guidance Office.

* Gonzaga University – Dauna Leigh Bauer Scholarship

Amount: $8000 over 4 years

Requirements: Apply to Gonzaga and complete

FAFSA by 2/1/10, essay

http://www.hsf.net/FuturoConLeche

http://www.montrosecf.com/scholarships

http://www.gmsp.org/

http://www.facebook.com/GEReaganScholarships

http://www.facebook.com/GEReaganScholarships



* Gonzaga University – Ignatian Leaders Scholarship

Amount: $5000, renewable in addition to any

other merit scholarships given by

Gonzaga. 20 awarded

Requirements: Superior academic achievement and

demonstrated leadership in school or

community. Apply to Gonzaga by

1/10/12, 2 letters of recommendation,

interview.

Applications: request the IL Scholarship by phone

509-313-6588 or email

[email protected]


Governor’s Opportunity Scholarship

Amount: Full funding (scholarship, Pell grant,

work-study; no loans); renewable.

Requirements: Attend college in Colorado, have an

expected family contribution of $0 on

your FAFSA or parents adjusted gross

income of less than $28,300.

Nominations: Must see your counselor to be

nominated, if eligible.

Deadline: Varies, depending on your college

* Grammarly

Amount: $1000

Requirements: 500-1000 word essay on assigned topic


Deadline: Email yourself by2/15/13

* Grand Canyon University, five different scholarships

Amount: Varies

Requirements: Attend GCU in Fall ’08; submit FAFSA.

Applications: In Guidance Office. Call Lorinda Diehl

at 720-272-3913 to waive application

fee.


Great Clips Cosmetology Scholarship

Amount: $500 - four awarded

Requirements: Attend any accredited Colorado

cosmetology or barbering school,

essay, letter of recommendation. Applications: In Guidance Office Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF by March 1, 2003

* Greenhouse Scholars Amount: Up to $5000, renewable

Requirements: 3.5+ unweighted GPA, strong interest

and commitment to the community,

ability to persevere through difficult

circumstances, leadership skills,

financial need (household income no

greater than $70,000). Essay, 3 letters

of recommendation, transcript.

Applications: Online at www.greenhousescholars.org

Deadline: Submit online by Jan. 21, 2013

* Hartman Brothers Centennial Scholarship

Amount: $2500 medical/nursing scholarship and

$2500 technical/vocational schol.

Requirements: Major in nursing with plans to obtain an

RN, or plan to attend a Colorado

vo/tech institute; transcript, resume,

proof of acceptance, two letters of




* Healthy Choices Scholarship

Amount: $500

Requirements; Post-secondary program at least 2

years in length; essay.


www.chiropractorkelowna.ca/chirokelowna.php


* Hendrix College (Arkansas)

Amount: up to $5000, renewable

Requirements: Talent and accomplishment in any of

the following areas: artistic creativity,

service to the world, global awareness,

undergraduate research, special

projects, or professional & leadership

development.

Applications: Online at www.hendrix.edu/admissions


* Hispanic Annual Salute

Amount: $2000

Requirements: 2.5+ GPA, notable volunteer

contributions in the Hispanic

community, essay, 3 letters of

recommendation, resume, transcript.

Applications: One paper copy available in

Guidance Office. Otherwise, online at

www.hispanicannualsalute.org.

Deadline: MAIL, FAX or EMAIL YOURSELF,

postmarked by 11/30/12

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Amount: Various available of various amounts

Requirements: Hispanic heritage, US citizen or eligible

non-citizen, fulltime student in Fall of

2011 at 2 or 4 year institution.

Applications: Online at www.hsf.net

Deadline: Varies with particular scholarship

* Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Peierls Rising Star Scholarship

Amount: $1250 or $2500, renewable

Requirements: Hispanic heritage, US citizen or legal

permanent resident, fulltime student in

Fall of 2011 at 2 or 4 year institution, 2.5-

2.99 GPA, FAFSA.

Applications: Online at www.hsf.net

Deadline: Apply online by 2/15/11

Hope College, Michigan

We have a list in the Guidance Office of all of their

available freshmen scholarships. If interested in Hope

College, you can pick one up.

Hobsons Guide for Colllege-Bound Hispanic Students

Amount: $1000 drawing

Register: www.collegeview.com

Horace Mann Scholarship

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.greenhousescholars.org/

http://www.chiropractorkelowna.ca/chirokelowna.php

http://www.hendrix.edu/admissions

http://www.hispanicannualsalute.org/

http://www.hsf.net/

http://www.hsf.net/

Amount: One $5000 and ten $1000, renewable.

20 $1000 non-renewable.

Requirements: Parent or legal guardian must be

employed by a public school district,

college or university in US; B average,

23 ACT/1100 SAT, essay, two letters of

recomm.

Applications: Online at www.horacemann.com

Deadline: SUBMIT by Feb. 12, 2001

* Imagine America Scholarship

Amount: $1000; many awarded

Requirements: Plan to attend a participating career

college (listed at www.imagine-

america.org). 2.5+ GPA, community

service and/or financial need.

Applications: Online at www.imagine-america.org


* Independent Bankers of Colorado (Alpine Bank, Bank of

Colorado and others, see list in Guidance Office)

Amount: $1000; at least two awarded

Requirements: Attend a post-secondary institution in

Colorado, 3.0+ GPA, student or parent

must have an account at an IBC

member bank for at least six months,


transcript, letter of acceptance.


Deadline: To bank by March 15, 2013

* Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers, Pikes Peak

Section

Amount: $500, three awarded.

Requirements: Major in Electrical or Electronics

Engineering, computer engineering or

mechatronics; academics, work, extra

curricular activities, transcript, essay, 3



Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF by 3/31/12.

Iowa State University


several scholarships available for Colorado residents. You

must be admitted by 3/1/08 to be considered for these

awards.

* Ethan Pleasant Johnson Agricultural Trust Scholarship


available. Number awarded varies.

Scholarship is renewable; funds

available for renewal vary yearly.




Requirements: Attended MHS or OHS minimum of 2

years, currently senior, 2.5+ GPA,

attend an accredited college,

university or junior college next fall,

pursue an agriculture related career,

financial need.


Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by Apr. 15, 2013

* Johnson & Wales Univ. – Chancellor’s Scholarship

Amount: $7,500 to full tuition, renewable

Requirements: Apply to J&W Honors program - if

accepted, you are eligible for the

scholarship.

Applications: Call 1-800-DIAL-JWU for info.


* Johnson & Wales – Chef of the Year Competition

Amount: Up to full tuition at J&W, renewable

Requirements: Create an entrée or desert using an

original recipe which incorporates

either their family heritage or with a

strong ethnicity. May be a modified

healthy version. Recipes will be judged

on nutritional value, creativity, flavor,

etc.

Applications & Rules: In Guidance Office

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, postmarked by 3/3/08.

Johnson & Wales Univ. – National Student Organization

Scholarship

Amount: $500 up to full tuition, renewable

Requirements: Be a member of one of these

organizations: BPA, DECA, FBLA,

FCCLA, Nat’l. FFA, JA, SkillsUSA-VICA, or

TSA;

Transcript


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF by Feb. 1, 2005

Johnson & Wales University - National Outstanding Student

Leader of the Year Competition

Amount: $3500 to full tuition, renewable. Or

$500 one-time grant for freshman year.

Requirements: Plan to attend J&W; leadership,

resume, essay, transcript.



Jan. 5, 2006

Johnson & Wales University


several scholarships offered by J & W and their

requirements. You can also go to www.jwu.edu for

additional information. Deadlines not given.

* Kenyon College, Ohio

Amount: Several renewable scholarships

available, including full-tuition

Requirements: Academic talent

Applications: No special application required

Deadline: Apply for admission to Kenyon by

12/15/12

* Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship

Amount: $5000 (20 awarded to epilepsy patients

and 10 to family members or

caregivers)

Requirements: Epilepsy patient or family member or

caregiver, academic achievement,

strong role model, activities outside of

school.

Applications: Online at www.Keppra.com or call 1-

888-275-7928


http://www.imagine-america.org/



http://www.jwu.edu/

http://www.keppra.com/

* Kettering University (Michigan)

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Attend Kettering University, interest in

engineering, math & science or

technology-related business.


www.admissions.kettering.edu

Deadline: Not stated, but as soon as possible.

Key Bank

Amount: $5000; 1 awarded each month Feb.-

June

Requirements: None stated

Applications: Online at www.Key.com/TakeFive

Deadline: Until June 2006

* Key Club/Noon Kiwanis Scholarship

Amount: $1000; 1 or 2 awarded.

Requirements: MHS Key Club member, demonstrate

service to community & good

citizenship, resume, 2 essays, transcript.



* KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program

Amount: Up to $5000, renewable

Requirements: Financial need, plan to pursue a

bachelor’s degree at a public college

or university in Colorado, 2.75+ GPA.

Applications: Online at www.kfcscholars.org

Deadline: Apply online between Dec. 1, 2011

and Feb. 8, 2012

KOA 850/CollegeinColorado Scholarship

Amount: $850

Requirements: Five short essay questions

Applications: Online at www.CollegeinColorado.org

and click on KOA 850 on right side of

screen


Susan G. Komen Scholarship


Requirements: Loss of a parent to breast cancer, or

your own breast cancer diagnosis at

age 25 or younger. Attend a state

university, scholastic achievement,

community service, financial need,

leadership, 2.8+ GPA.

Applications: online at www.komen.org/scholarship

Deadline: 11/15/11

* Roger H. Lake Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $1000; two available.

Requirements: Current student or graduate of MHS,

OHS or VISTA (not over age 22), in RE-1J

at least 2 years, accepted at Delta-

Montrose VoTech Center, financial

need. Transcript, 2 letters of




Lamar Community College, Undergraduate Merit

Amount: $500-1500, renewable 2 years

Requirements: Attend LCC; 2.5+ GPA or top

1/3 of class



* Bonnie Langston Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $7000, renewable. To be used for

tuition, fees, books, room and board or

other expenses.

Requirements: Student in Montrose County, top 25% of

class, one letter of recommendation,

transcript with ACT/SAT scores,

estimate of college expenses, essay.



Laramie County Community College, Wyoming

We have booklets in the Guidance Office of the

scholarship opportunities available at LCCC.

* La Raza Youth Leadership Scholarship

Amount: $500 (5 to Community College of

Denver)

$1000 (6 toCU-Denver Health Science

Ctr)

$1000 (3 to Metro State College)

Requirements: Attend this year’s youth leadership

conference on April 24, 2010 at the

Auraria Campus. Be accepted at

CCD, Metro or UCDHSC, financial need

for some (FAFSA), transcript, essay.

Applications: Online at www.larazayouth.org


* Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF)

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Hispanic heritage and/or actively

involved in the Hispanic community,

3.0+ GPA, accepted to an accredited

college, university or vocational school,

financial need, essay, transcript,

parents & your federal tax return, two

letters of recommendation, resume.

Must fulfill 10 hours of comm. service

next year.

Applications: Online at www.laef.org

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, postmarked

by 3/15/12

* LEAD Foundation Scholarship

Amount: $1000

Requirements: Have a documented learning disability

and/or ADHD and worked hard to

overcome those challenges. 2.8+

GPA, two letters of recommendation,

essay, transcript.


Deadline: E-MAIL YOURSELF by 3/8/13

Lewis & Clark College, Oregon

Amount: Six different scholarships available for

various amounts with varying

requirements. Must attend Lewis &

Clark.

Information: In Guidance Office or call 1-800- 444-

4111 or 503-768-7040.

http://www.admissions.kettering.edu/

http://www.key.com/TakeFive

http://www.kfcscholars.org/

http://www.collegeincolorado.org/

http://www.komen.org/scholarship

http://www.larazayouth.org/

http://www.laef.org/


* Lift Parts Express Scholarship

Amount: $1000

Requirements: Essay, 3.0+ GPA


www.forkliftpartsnewjersey.com


* Lincoln College of Technology (Denver)

Amount: $1000; one awarded to MHS graduate

Requirements: Study automotive or diesel technology

at Lincoln College.


Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by April 23, 2008.

Linfield College, Oregon


several scholarships offered by Linfield College.

* Lingham Memorial Scholarship

Amount: Amount varies; at least one awarded.

Requirements: Attended school in Montrose County

at least one year, demonstrate an

earnest desire to acquire skills and

education. Plan to attend, IN ORDER

OF PREFERENCE, a vocational school,

technical school, training program, 2 or

4 year college.


Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by Feb. 27, 2013

* Lions Local Scholarship

Amount: $1000; four awarded.

Requirements: Excellence in academics and

vocational programs. C average and

above, transcript, resume, one letter of

recomm. and 3 additional references,

essay.


Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by Mar. 27, 2013

(NOT the 29th as it says in the Daily

Press)

* LM Scholarship

Amount: $1000

Requirements: Essay, 3.0+GPA


www.forkliftcertificationcalgary.com


* Longsdorf Scholarship

Amount: Undetermined: $500 to 1000.

Renewable for 3 years of

undergraduate study following the

initial award year. Renewal amount

varies. Minimum of one awarded.

Requirements: Montrose or Delta County high school

student (current senior or attended in

the last 24 months). Transcript, resume,

3 letters of recommendation, 2 essays.



* Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Survivor of childhood cancer;

transcript, ACT/SAT scores, three letters

of reference, two essays.

Applications: Online at www.stmfoundation.org

(other childhood cancer scholarships

also available here)


3/15/2013.

* Marist College (New York)-Computer Science & IT

Scholarships

Amount: Full ride, 12 awarded

Requirements: Attend Marist, major in computer

science or information technology and

systems. Academics, ACT/SAT scores,

essay, interview, financial need.

Applications: Online at www.marist.edu/admission

Or call 1-800-436-5483


Carlos Martinez Kinnison Migrant Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $1000

Requirements: Migrant farm worker student with

health/medical profession as a career

goal; scholastic achievement, financial

need. Two letters of recommendation,

transcript, 200-250 word essay.


www.migrant.net


Gloria & Joseph Mattera Schol. for Migrant Children

Amount: $150-$500; approx. 100 awarded.

Requirements: Recent history of movement for

agricultural employment, scholastic

potential, financial need, letter of

recommendation, essay, proof of

acceptance.

Applications: At www.migrant.net (other migrant

scholarships also available here)

Deadline: Various (MAIL YOURSELF)

* McKelvey Foundation

Amount: Up to $10000 renewable. 60 awarded.

Requirements: Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit by

owning and operating your own

business with at least one paid

employee for at least one year while in

high school.


www.mckelveyfoundation.org

Deadline: Jan. 25, 2009

* Helen M. McLoraine Scholarship for Foster Care &

Emancipating Youth

Amount: Up to $10000 for maximum of 3 years

Requirements: Have been in Colorado foster care

system at least 24 months between

ages 13-18, academic achievement,

potential for success,motivation,

financial need. Transcript, ACT/SAT

scores, FAFSA, essay, 2 letters of

recommendation.


www.denverfoundation.org/grants/pa

ge/scholarships

http://www.forkliftpartsnewjersey.com/

http://www.forkliftcertificationcalgary.com/

http://www.stmfoundation.org/

http://www.marist.edu/admission

http://www.migrant.net/

http://www.migrant.net/

http://www.mckelveyfoundation.org/

http://www.denverfoundation.org/grants/page/scholarships

http://www.denverfoundation.org/grants/page/scholarships


Charles & Connie Meng Vocational Scholarship

Amount: Up to $500

Requirements: Enroll in a 2-year vocational training

program, financial need, summer job

or part-time work, transcript, essay,

federal tax return.



* MENSA Educ. & Research Foundation, High Mtn. Mensa

Amount: $300 to $1000

Requirements: Essay of 550 words or less.


www.mensafoundation.org/foundation

Click on ”US Scholarships” at bottom of

page


Mercedes-Benz USA Scholarship


Requirements: 3.0+ GPA, parents or grandparents

have not attended college, US citizen,

plan to enroll full-time at an accredited

2 or 4 year college, university or

vocational-technical school by fall

2007.

Applications: Online at www.MBUSA.com/drivefuture

Deadline: Feb. 10, 2007

* MHS Class of ’61 Legacy Scholarship

Amount: $1500

Requirements: 2.5+GPA, attend a Colorado

college/university of technical school in

the fall, financial need, transcript,

resume, essay, two letters of recomm.



Micron Science and Technology Scholars Program

Amount: One of $13750 and up to twelve of

$4125, renewable

Requirements: Plan to major in computer science,

physics, chemistry, material sciences or

engineering; 30+ ACT/1350+ SAT

(combined Reading/Math), 3.5+

unweighted GPA, transcript, leadership

in school, work, & extracurricular

activities.

Applications: In Guidance Office or at

www.micron.com/scholars


Jan. 19, 2007

Minority Enterprise & Educational Development, Inc.


Requirements: Minority student interested in

business career; 2.5-3.5 GPA, two

references, transcript, tax return, essay.



March 31, 2003

* Montana State University-Bozeman, Freshman Scholarships

Amount: Various amounts based on ACT/SAT

score

Requirements: Have ACT/SAT scores sent directly to

MSU by the testing company.

Applications: Awarded automatically if test score

criteria are met. Specific information at

www.montana.edu/admissions/scholar

ships.shtml


* Montana State University-Bozeman, Presidential

Scholarship

Amount: Full tuition and stipend, renewable. Up

to 20 awarded

Requirements: 3.75+ GPA, 30+ACT or 2000+ SAT; 3

essays, 2 letters of recommendation,

transcript. Interview for finalists in

March. Winners automatically enrolled

in Honors Program at MSU.

Applications: Online at www.montana.edu/honors


* Montrose Basketball Officials Association

Amount: $500, one awarded.

Requirements: Must have played high school

basketball at least 2 years; exhibit

good moral character, good

sportsmanship, above average

scholarship, extracurricular activities.

Resume, transcript, essay, letter of

recommendation.



April 15, 2013

* Montrose Cattlemen’s Agricultural Scholarship


Requirements: Must be or have been involved in

agriculture, and plan to major in an

agricultural-related field. Resume,

transcript, 1 or 2 letters of




* Montrose CattleWomen’s Agricultural Scholarship

Amount: $1000, maximum of 3 awarded.

Requirements: Involved in agriculture & enrolled in

agricultural field of study in college;

resume, essay, recommendation

letters, transcript.



* Montrose County Republican Women Scholarship

Amount: $500

Requirements: FEMALE, 3.5+ GPA, attend a 2 or 4 year

college or university or vocational

school; major in business, political

science, government, international

studies, criminal justice, or law

enforcement– other majors considered

on case-by-case basis. Transcript,

resume, proof of acceptance, two

letters of recommendation, two essays.


http://www.mensafoundation.org/foundation

http://www.mbusa.com/drivefuture

http://www.micron.com/scholars

http://www.montana.edu/admissions/scholarships.shtml

http://www.montana.edu/admissions/scholarships.shtml

http://www.montana.edu/honors


* Montrose Emblem Club #91

Amount: $500; 2 awarded for MHS & OHS

students.

Requirements: Financial need, strength of character,

emotional maturity and stability;

transcript, resume, proof of

acceptance, essay, parent letter, 2




* Montrose Firefighters Association

Amount: $1000

Requirements: One page letter of interest,

volunteerism, transcript, resume.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, must be received

before 4/20/13

* Montrose HS Choir Boosters Scholarship

Amount: Varies

Requirements: Participate in choral programs during

senior year and participate for a

minimum of two consecutive years; be

in good standing with the Choir Booster

Club. 3.00+ GPA, demonstrate

academic or musical excellence,


transcript, resume.



* Montrose Indians Football Boosters Scholarship

Amount: $500, one awarded.

Requirements: Participated in football senior year and

lettered as a player, trainer or

manager; sportsmanship, leadership

and citizenship on the team, school

and community; 2.5+ GPA.



* Montrose Music Teachers

Amount: Up to $500.

Requirements: MHS or OHS student, plan to major or

minor in music-related study, must have

studied with an MMTA member

currently or in the past. 2 letters of

recomm., transcript, essay questions.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, must be received

before 5/1/13.

* Montrose P.E.O. Scholarship

Amount: $200

Requirements: Plan to attend a trade/vocational

school, junior college or university; two

letters of recommendation, essay,

transcript.



* Montrose Rod & Gun Club Scholarship

Amount: $500; 1 awarded.

Requirements: Agree with the philosophy of the

Second Amendment to the US

Constitution, essay, transcript.



* Montrose Visual Arts Guild

Amount: $600

Requirements: Major in an art-related field of study;

transcript, art portfolio, artist’s

statement, letter of recommendation

from art teacher.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, by 3/30/13

* Montrose Wrestling Association

Amount: $1000

Requirements: Participate in wrestling during senior

year, lettered, 2.5+ GPA, positive

sports-manship, leadership and

citizenship in school & community.



* Squint and Juanita Moore (Archaeology) Scholarship


Requirements: Demonstrate an interest in

archaeology or anthropology.

Transcript, resume, one letter of




Deadline: Submit electronically or mail yourself;

must be received by April 1, 2013.




Tyler Murray Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $500

Requirements: MHS, OHS, or DHS senior who is

planning a career in physical,

occupational, or speech therapy, OR

to a special needs student wishing to

obtain higher education.

Application: Submit your name, address and

phone number to: Tyler Murray

Memorial Scholarship. PO Box 401,

Olathe, CO 81425


* NASDME – Albert Lee Wright, Jr. Memorial Migrant

Scholarship

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Recent history of movement for

agricultural employment, academic

achievement, financial need.

Transcript, essay, two letters of

recommendation, acceptance letter,

financial need documentation, proof

of migrant education eligibility.



3/16/09.


National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors

(NAIFA-Western Colorado)

Amount: $500; two awarded

Requirements: Outstanding record of community

involvement & service who have

made their community a better

place to live. Academic discipline.



* National Association of Women in Construction

Amount: Up to $1000

Requirements: Male or female, attend a Colorado

university, college or trade school,

pursue a degree in a construction

related field. Transcript, proof of

acceptance.



* National Association of Women in Construction-Western

Colorado Chapter #359


Requirements: Female student attending Mesa

State/Western CO Community College,

taking drafting, electric lineman,

manufacturing technology or

construction technology. 3.0+ GPA

Applications: Contact Debbie Balmer at Mesa State,

970-255-2603


* National Association of Women in Construction-Metro

Denver Chapter #112

Amount: Up to $1000

Requirements: Student attending a Colorado school

pursuing a construction related field.



* National Co-Op Scholarship Program

Amount: Not stated. 195 awarded.

Requirements: Plan to participate in college

cooperative education at one of 10

specific colleges (see web site); 3.5+

GPA, essay.

Applications: On-line at www.waceinc.org or in

Guidance Office


* National Council of Jewish Women

Amount; Minimum of $2000; at least three

awarded.

Requirements: Jewish woman, attend college in fall

2011, community involvement,

transcript, essay, two letters of

recommendation, letter of

acceptance, federal & state tax forms.



March 25, 2011

* National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)

Amount: $1000; at least 100 awarded. Four

students will receive a $5000

scholarship and one will receive

$10,000.

Requirements: Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and

initiative by owning and operating your

own small business. 1000 word essay.

Applications: Apply online at www.NFIB.com/YEA.

Deadline: Online by Dec. 17, 2012.

National FFA Scholarships

Amount: Varies

Requirements: FFA member studying any field of

agriculture or agribusiness at any

school of agriculture (4 yr, 2 yr, or

vocational). Ag. experience, FFA &

community leadership, grades and

(in some cases) financial need. NO

ATTACHMENTS

Applications: Online at www.ffa.org or call 317-802-

6060 to request a copy.


Feb. 15, 2007

* National FFA-Ford Truck Scholarship

Amount: $1000. Two awarded.

Requirements: FFA member; agricultural and

leadership experience; academics.

Applications: Online at www.FFA.org

Deadline: Submit online by 2/15/08. Signature

page must be postmarked by 2/15/08.

* National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Amount: $1000 to $3000; some renewable

Requirements: Have MS or have a parent with MS.

Financial need, academic

performance, compelling personal or

family circumstances, essay.

Applications: Call 1-800-FIGHT MS or online at

www.nationalMSsociety.org/scholarship

Deadline: January 14, 2011

* National Technical Honor Society

Amount: $1000, about 60 awarded

Requirements: Active NTHS member and must have

NTHS advisor approval.

Applications: Online at www.nths.org and click on

“scholarships” to apply.

Deadline: Various deadlines in April depending

on specific scholarship.

National Wild Turkey Federation Conservation Scholarship

Amount: $10000 for national winner, $1000 for

state winner, $250 for local winners (30

awarded).

Requirements: 3.0+ GPA, pursue a degree in natural

resources, agric. or wildlife

management at an accredited

institution. Participate in hunting sports

and in school activities; leadership.

Essays, transcript,autobiography, 3

letters of recom., copy of hunting

license.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, by Feb 1, 2003

Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship

Amount: $2000-3000

http://www.waceinc.org/

http://www.nfib.com/YEA

http://www.ffa.org/

http://www.ffa.org/

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/scholarship

http://www.nths.org/

Requirements: None, but military affiliantion is given

special consideration.

Applications: Online at www.nhascholarship.org

Deadline: Nov. 15, 2008

Neenan Design & Construction Scholarship


Requirements: Plan to enter a construction-related

profession (architecture, drafting,

interior design, construction

management, engineering, electrical,

plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, etc.)

Transcript, 2.5+ GPA, 2 letters of

recommendation



* Neumont University (Utah), various scholarships

Amount: Varies

Requirements: Attend Neumont, interest in computer

science, high academic achievement,

essay questions.


www.neumont.edu/scholarships


May 19, 2008

* New Mexico Highlands University – Hope Scholarship

Amount: Full tuition for one year

Requirements: Attend NMHU; 2.5+ GPA first semester

necessary to receive it for 2nd semester.

Information: Call 1-800-338-6648 or online at

www.nmhu.edu

New Mexico State University

We have a scholarship guide available in the

Guidance Office which lists all NMSU scholarships.

News 4 Peter Rogot Media Scholarship

Amount: $10,000 - divided among the top 2

or 3 applicants

Requirements: Major in communications at an

accredited institution, 2.5+ GPA,

transcript, resume, 2 letters of

recommendation, personal statement,

copy of federal tax forms, interview if

finalist.



March 5, 2004

Northeastern Jr. College - Agriculture/Technical Scholarships

Amount: Varies

Requirements: Major in some area of agriculture

at NJC; ACT/SAT scores, resume, transcript.



Northeastern Jr. College – Honors Program

Amount: $600 per semester if accepted into the

honors program

Requirements: 3.75+ GPA, 26+ ACT or 1260+ SAT,

transcript, essay, 2 letters of

recommend.

Application: In Guidance Office or online at

www.njc.edu or email

[email protected]

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF by March 15, 2007

* Northeastern Jr. College – 10 Different Scholarships

Amount: Varies, depending on scholarship

Requirements: Varies, depending on scholarship



* Northeastern Jr. College – Vision for Colorado Scholarship

Amount: Over $3000

Requirements: Apply to NJC; 3.5+ GPA, complete the

FAFSA, transcript.

Applications: None; if you apply to NJC and are

eligible, you qualify

Deadline: Must apply for FAFSA by March 1, 2013

Northeastern Jr. College

Applications are available in the Guidance Office for

Aspiration Scholarship, Colorado Centennial Scholarship,

Community/Foundation Scholarship and Departmental

Scholarships. All have different requirements. Deadline,

March 1, 2006. Other scholarships are also available. Go to

www.njc.edu/financialaid/scholar for more information.

Northern Arizona University

Amount: $300 to $3500

Applications: Available on-line at

www.nau.edu/~finaid or write to

NAU Scholarship Office, PO

Box 4108, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-

4108 or e-mail to [email protected].


* NuVista Federal Credit Union Scholarship


Requirements: Have an account, or have an

immediate family member who has an

account at NVFCU. Transcript, essay,

two letters of recommendation.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF or deliver, must be

RECEIVED by 4/17/13

* Oral Roberts University – Whole Person Scholarship


Requirements: Apply to ORU; well-rounded student in

intellectual, physical, social and

spiritual development; 2.6+ GPA, 20+

ACT or 940+ SAT. Must be nominated

by school or church official.


Deadlines: Nomination and admission

applications due by Feb. 1, 2011

Oregon State University


several out-of-state scholarships offered by OSU. You can

also go to www.oregonstate.edu/admin/finaid for more

information. Must apply to OSU by Feb. 1, 2006.

Otero Jr. College

We have four different scholarship applications

available. If you are planning to attend OJC, stop by the

http://www.neumont.edu/scholarships

http://www.njc.edu/

http://www.njc.edu/financialaid/scholar

Guidance Office for further information. Deadlines in April,

2002

Outstanding Students of America DON”T USE (BB 2007)

Amount: $1,000, several awarded.

Requirements: 3.0+ GPA, active in community service

and school activities, biography, essay.


www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.c

om


10/10/07

Palmer/Gray Services Scholarship


Requirements: 3.0+ GPA; be a hardworking,

enterprising student who plans to

attend a university, college,

community college or vocational

school in the fall following graduation,

and pursue studies in a business field.

Transcript, resume, essay.



* Parker Scholarship

Amount: $540/year, renewable. 2 awarded.

Requirements: 4 years attendance at Montrose HS,

top 20% of class, college prep course

of study, pursuing a 4-year degree.

Voted on by senior class. Financial

need preferred.

Applications: NONE - if you meet the requirements,

your name will be on the ballot for

voting by the senior class during

Access on Apr. 24 and 25, 2013.

* Petrie Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $8,000 renewable. To be used for

tuition, fees, books, room and board or

other expenses.

Requirements: Student in Montrose County, top 25% of

class, one letter of recommendation,

transcript with ACT/SAT scores,

estimate of college expenses, essay.



* Pickin’ at the Pavilion Scholarship


Requirements: Study acoustic stringed instruments,

with preference to those studying

traditional and/or roots music

(bluegrass, oldtime). Can be used for

music camp, workshops, college or

music enrichment.


www.pickinatthepavilion.com


* Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship

Amount: On average, students receive $5000

each year

Requirements: Child of Colorado worker killed or

seriously injured in a work-related

accident while employed by a

Colorado-based company. Financial

need, achievement, aptitude and

community service. Transcript, resume,

letter of recommendation, essay,

FAFSA or tax return.


www.pinnacol.com/foundation or call

303-361-4775

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF or fax or email,

postmarked by 3/31/12

* Lee J. Proper Scholarship

Amount: Varies, renewable. 2 awarded, one

MHS and one Norwood HS

Requirements: MHS or Norwood HS senior who will

attend an accredited school, college

or university to obtain a degree in

medicine, nursing, hospital

administration or other medically

related field; financial need, resume,

essay, transcript.



* Prudential, Kienholz Group Scholarship

Amount: Minimum of $2500; one awarded.

Requirements: Attend MHS or OHS, financial need,

grades, ACT/SAT, proper prior planning

for college, resume, transcript,

extracurricular activities.



to David Kienholz, 1563 Ogden Road,

Montrose, CO 81401

* Pueblo Diocesan Council of Catholic Women

Amount: $500

Requirements: FEMALE senior in the Pueblo Diocese;

church and school activities,

community service, GPA, essay

Application: In Guidance Office


* Pueblo Hispanic Education Fndt./Benito Juarez Scholarship

Amount: Between $1000 and $2000

Requirements: Low/moderate income, not necessarily

Hispanic. SAR from 2008-09 FAFSA, 2.5+

GPA, transcript, essay, 2 letters of

recom.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF by March 1, 2008 if

planning to attend CU-Boulder, CU-

Denver or UCCS. By March 28, 2008 for

all other colleges.

* Charles William & Luella M. Purciel Memorial

Amount: $4000 for the freshman year,

renewable for 3 years after the initial

award if the applicant stays in the

same school, verifies enrollment and

success in classes by submitting a

transcript and follows all renewal

requirements. Renewal amount will

vary each year based on interest

earned. Maximum renewal amount is

$4000. One awarded.

http://www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com/

http://www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com/

http://www.pickinatthepavilion.com/

http://www.pinnacol.com/foundation




Requirements: Must have attended Northside Elem. at

least one year and be a graduating

senior in the Montrose County School

District. Desire & willingness to

complete a four-year academic

degree; proof of admission to 4 yr.

college or university, transcript.



* Push Play Studios Scholarship

Amount: $500

Requirements: Be accepted at an accredited 2 or 4

year college or university, or

vocational-technical school.

Transcript, resume, letter of

recommendation, 3 essays, budget.


Deadline: To GUIDANCE OFFICE by 4/13/10

* Raza Education Fund

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Undocumented student; commitment

to fighting for social justice.

Applications: Online at www.razaeducators.org


* RBC Wealth Management Colorado Scholarship Fund

Amount: $3000; five awarded

Requirements: Pursue degree in science, math or

engineering; relatives of RBC

employees may not apply. 3.75+

unweighted GPA, 31+ ACT, 1400+ SAT,

transcript, essay.

Applications: Online at www.denverfoundation.org

and click on Grants/Scholarships tab.


Red Rocks Community College

We have a list in the Guidance Office of the

scholarships available at Red Rocks CC. Pick one up if you

are interested in attending there.

* Redstone College, Denver

Amount: One scholarship for $1000, three

offered.

Another scholarship, amount not

stated.

Requirements: Attend Redstone (an aviation school)

Applications: online at www.redstone.edu or call 1-

877-852-1357


Regis University

We have a list available in the Guidance Office of all

the scholarships offered by Regis and their requirements.

This includes full tuition science and math scholarships for

which you must score well on a competitive exam given in

February.

* Regis University – Science Scholarship Program

Amount: Full tuition

Requirements: Receive a distinguished score on a

competitive exam in Biology, Chemistry

Math or Psychology given on February

3&4 or 10&11, 2012 at Regis. Must be

accepted at Regis by 1/20/12.

Questions: Call 800-388-2366 ext. 4900 or 303-458-

4900 or email [email protected]

RE/MAX Alpine View Scholarship

Amount: $1000

Requirements: 3.0+ GPA, financial need, transcript,

resume, essay. Children of employees

of RE/Max Alpine View are not eligible.



* Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships – 4

available; you may only apply for one.

1. RMHC/African American Future Achievers

2. RMHC/ASIA Scholarship Program

3. RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program

4. RMHC Scholars Program

Amount: $1000 in most cases

Requirements: Have at least one parent of the

appropriate ethnic origin, attend a 2 or

4- year college in US.

Applications: On-line at www.rmhc.org

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, by 12/20/12

* RMHC/African American Future Achievers Scholarship


Requirements: Have at least one parent of African

American or Black Caribbean origin,

attend a 2 or 4- year college in US,

academic achievement, US income

tax form 1040, personal statement,


Applications: On-line at www.rmhc.org or in

Guidance Office


Feb. 16, 2009

* RMHC/ASIA Scholarship Program


Requirements: Have at least one parent of Asian-

Pacific origin, attend a 2 or 4-year

college in US, academic achievement,

US income tax form 1040, personal

statement, letter of recommendation,

transcript.


Guidance Office


Feb. 16, 2009

* RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program


Requirements: Have at least one parent of Hispanic

origin, attend a 2 or 4-year college in

US, academic achievement, US

income tax form 1040, personal

statement, letter of recommendation,

transcript.


Guidance Office

http://www.razaeducators.org/

http://www.denverfoundation.org/

http://www.redstone.edu/


http://www.rmhc.org/


Feb. 16, 2009

* RMHC National Scholarship Program


Requirements: Attend a 2 or 4-year college,

academic achievement, US income

tax form 1040, personal statement,



Guidance Office


Feb. 16, 2009

Rocky Mountain College (Montana) - Scholarship

Competition

There is a brochure in the Guidance Office listing the

dates and eligibility requirements of Rocky Mtn. College

scholarship competition. Pick one up or call 1-800-877-6259 if

interested.

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

Amount: Varies

Requirements: Submit a portfolio of 15 to 20 pieces of

work, letter of recommendation from

someone who can speak to your

artistic talent, art resume/essay.



March 1, 2008.

* Rocky Mountain Electrical League Foundation

Amount: Up to $2500

Requirements: Major in engineering, business,

information systems or other area

related to the electric energy industry,

and intend to pursue a career in the

electric energy industry. Goals,

motivation, academic ability, service

to school & community, transcript.



* Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association

Amount: $1000

Requirements: Enroll in a 2 or 4 year college or

university for study related to the water

environment profession (biology,

environ. science, wastewater

treatment, pollution control, etc).

Essay, transcript, two letters of

recommendation, proof of enrollment.

Applications: Online at www.rmwea.org


May 1, 2011.

* Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship

Amount: $500

Requirements: Minimum of ten hours of volunteer

service in past 12 months, 2.5+GPA,

essays.

Applications: Online at www.southsurreydentists.com


* Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Demonstrate a commitment to at least

TWO of the following fields: early

childhood education, child

development/child psychology, film/TV

production, music, animation. Have

an ultimate goal of working in

children’s media.

Applications: Online at www.emmysfoundation.org

or call 818-754-2802


* RosettaStone Scholarship for English Language Learners

Amount: $3000

Requirements: Graduating senior who learned English

as a second language; essay.


RosettaStone.com/Scholarships


* Rotary Local Scholarship

Amount: $1250, one MHS and one OHS

Requirements: Financial need, academics and

activities, resume, transcript, work

record, essay, letter of

recommendation.







* Rotary Club Scholarship to CMU, Montrose Center or

vocational school.

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Must attend CMU, Montrose Center or

a regional vocational school full time;

financial need, academics and

activities, resume, transcript, work

record, essay, letter of recommend.







* Rotary Vocational Education Scholarship


Requirements: Graduating senior who will go on to

vocational training. Citizenship, extra-

curricular activities, scholarship,

financial need, transcript, resume,

essay. No children of Rotary members

eligible.



ROTC Scholarships

ROTC scholarships can help defray the costs of a

college education. If you might be interested in further

information, go to www.nrotc.navy.mil/, speak to

Commander Rizzo, or come to the Guidance Office and we

can help you contact a military recruiter. Minimum scores

needed to apply are ACT 21 Math/22 Eng or SAT 520

Math/530 Verbal.

http://www.rmwea.org/

http://www.southsurreydentists.com/

http://www.emmysfoundation.org/



http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/

SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)

Amount: Varies. More than 60 corporate and

university sponsored scholarships

available.

Requirements: Plan to earn a degree in engineering

or a related science.


www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm


12/1/08

* SAMMY 2012 Award Program (Scholar Athlete Milk

Mustache of the Year)


Requirements: Academics 35%, athletics 35%,

leadership 15%, community service

10%, essay5%.

Applications: Online at www.sammyapplication.com


* San Juan Coloradans for Nebraska Scholarship

Amount: $1000, 2 awarded

Requirements: Good citizenship, community service,

essay, transcript, resume. All

documents copied on front side only!


www.montrosecf.com/scholarships or

in Guidance Office





* San Juan Healthcare Foundation & Montrose Medical

Alliance

Amount: not stated

Requirements: Intend to pursue training in a health

related field. Preference given to

those who intend to return to the

Montrose area to utilize their training.

Applications: contact Lark Jacobsen by phone at

970-240-7397 or email

[email protected]


San Juan Mountains Credit Union

Amount: $500

Requirements: Financial need, transcript, essay,

acceptance letter.



* Savannah College of Art and Design Scholarship

Competitions

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Chance for talented artists and

designers to compete to showcase

their work at SCAD signature events.


www.scad.edu/scadchallenge

Deadline; Various

Schering/Key Asthma Athlete Scholarship

Amount: $1000 to $10000; ten awarded

Requirements: 2001 graduates with asthma who have

excelled in both competitive sports

and high school academics;

leadership, extracurricular activities,

essay, letter from athletic director,

coach, counselor or principal,

transcript.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, postmarked by April

30, 2001

* Scholarship by Design Award

Amount: $500

Requirements: Come up with a unique scholarship

idea for HS or college students.


www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipsforcollege.php


* School of Visual Arts (NY) – Silas Rhodes Scholarship

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Attend SVA in 2009/10; 3.0+ GPA,

creative and academic

accomplishments.

Information: School of Visual Arts, 209 East 23 St.,

New York, NY 10010

Email: [email protected]

Web site www.sva.edu

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, by Feb. 1.2009

* Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $2500. Five awarded

Requirements: 2.5+ GPA, attend a US accredited

college or univ. full time in 2008.

Leadership abilities, community service,

extra curricular or other activities.



3/15/08.

Seattle University – Sullivan Leadership Award

Amount: Full tuition, room & board, renewable. 9

awarded.

Requirements: Demonstrated service, leadership,

communication skills and academic

achievement. Resume, essay, two


Applications: Online at www.seattleu.edu/sullivan

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, received or

postmarked by11/15/2011

* Sedary & Associates Scholarship

Amount: $500

Requirements: Essay, 3.0+ GPA

Applications: Online at www.richmondlawyers.ca


* Shinn Scholarship Fund


available. Renewal for a maximum of

three years after the initial award as

long as recipient earns a minimum of

2.5 GPA and reapplies.




http://www.sammyapplication.com/



http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipsforcollege.php


http://www.sva.edu/

http://www.seattleu.edu/sullivan

http://www.richmondlawyers.ca/

Number: One awarded.

Requirements: Graduating senior at MHS who has

attended MHS at least one year,

accepted at a 4-year college or

university for the fall term, academic

success, must be a good Christian and

patriotic American, and demonstrate

financial need. Application, transcript,

budget and essay questions.



Simpson Gallery Art Scholarship

Amount: $500; one awarded for qualified

candidate.

Requirements: Pursue a formal academic career in

traditional classical fine art. Financial

need, transcript, resume, 2 letters of

recommendation, essay, portfolio of

work.



* Christopher Sitton Memorial Scholarship

Amount: A laptop computer

Requirements: Have participated in two or more years

of track & field and/or have achieved

the level of Eagle Scout or received a

Venturing Silver Award. Transcript,

essay, resume, 2 letters of recommend.


Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by 4/8/13 (first

day back from Spring break!!)

* Skills USA Scholarship

Amount: $500, 1 awarded for 2nd semester of

study

Requirements: Successfully completed the two-year

vocational auto mechanics program

and been a competing member of

MHS Skills USA competitions; accepted

to an accredited institution, pursuing a

career in mechanics. Transcript,

resume, attendance report, 2 essays.

Applications: In Guidance Office or Auto Shop


Smith College - Ford Engineering Scholarship

Amount: Full-tuition, renewable & laptop

computer

Requirements: Major in engineering at Smith; strong

academics, leadership.

Application: None required - automatically

considered if you major in eng.


* Society of Professional Journalists, Essay Contest

Amount: $1000, $500, $300 for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place

Requirements: 300-500 word essay on assigned topic.

Applications: Online at www.spj.org/a-hs.asp


* Society of Women Engineers - Pikes Peak Section

Amount: $500-1000; number awarded varies

Requirements: Female who intends to enroll in an ABET

accredited engineering or computer

science program; top 25% of class,

enthusiasm for math & science, school

and community activities, essay, 2

letters of recommendation, transcript.

Applications: Online at www.swe-pps.org and follow

Scholarships link. Application is marked

“Pikes Peak Section” at top. Or in

Guidance Office

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF postmarked by 4/30/12

* Society of Women Engineers - National

Amount: $1000 to $5000, some renewable

Requirements: Same as above

Applications: Online at www.swe.org

Deadline: Various

Southwestern University, Texas - Scholarship for Colorado

Residents


Requirements: Accepted at Southwestern, top 20%

of class, 28+ACT or 1230+ SAT,

interview.

Information: Phone 800-252-3166 or online at

www.southwestern.edu

Deadline: Not stated. MAIL YOURSELF

* J.D. Stoll Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $1000; one awarded.

Requirements: MHS or OHS student; attended a

minimum of 3 full years at Oak Grove

Elementary; attend an accredited 2 or

4 year college or university. Transcript,

resume, essays and 2 letters of

recommendation.



* Student-View Scholarship Program

Amount: One $4000, two $1000, and nine $500

Requirements: Fill out an online survey about colleges

in your area. Winner will be selected in

a random drawing.

Applications: Online at www.student-view.com


Surplus Lines Association (SLA) Scholarship

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: Major in a business-related field

such as accounting, finance,

insurance, etc. 2.5+ GPA,

transcript, resume/essay, at least

2 letters of recommendation.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, must be

received by 4/23/04

Technical Trades Institute (Grand Junction)

Amount: $1000 for 15 or 18 month program

Requirements: Attend TTI; application, essay,

transcript, one letter of

recommendation.



Telluride AIDS Benefit Regional Scholarship


http://www.spj.org/a-hs.asp

http://www.swe-pps.org/

http://www.student-view.com/

Requirements: Proven leadership skills and interest in

HIV/AIDS education outreach and

prevention; essay


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF by March 27, 2006

* Templeton Press Essay Contest

Amount: $1000 to $5000

Requirements: Write a thoughtful 500-1000 word essay

about your life’s purpose.

Applications: Online http://lawsoflifecontest.com

Deadline: Online by 12/31/12

Texas A&M University


several scholarships offered by Texas A&M. You can apply

online at http://scholarships.tamu.edu. Applications must

be RECEIVED by Dec. 15, 2006 but it is recommended to

send them by Dec. 1st.

* Through the Looking Glass –Students of Parent with

Disabilities

Amount: $1000, five awarded

Requirements: Have at least one parent with a

disability. Academic performance,

community service, 2 letters of


Applications: Online at www.lookingglass.org

Deadine: MAIL YOURSELF, postmarked by 3/16/09

* Townsend Scholarship

Amount: $300/year, renewable. Five awarded.

Requirements: 4 years attendance at Montrose HS

plus one additional year, top 10 in

senior class, college prep course of

study, pursuing 4-year college degree.

Voted on by senior class.

Applications: NONE - if you meet the requirements,

your name will be on the ballot for

voting by the senior class during

Access on Apr. 24 and 25, 2013.

* Toyota Community Scholars Program

Amount: $2500 to $5000, renew. 100 awarded.

Requirements: 3.0+ GPA, US citizen or permanent

resident, plan to attend 4-yr. college or

univ. in US; actively involved in a

service organization or project that has

a positive impact on the school and/or

community.

Children & grand-children of Toyota

employees not eligible. Only ONE

NOMINEE will be submitted from the

applications received at MHS.



* Trinidad State Junior College – Energy Production &

Industrial Construction

Amount: $3500

Requirements: Apply to TSJC, apply for the COF fund,

and submit FAFSA.

Applications: Call Earl Poteet at 719-859-1168.

Deadline: NOT STATED.

Trinidad State Jr. College - Residence Scholarship

Amount: Not stated; 300 available

Requirements: Colorado resident, attend TSJC

Applications: Call 719-846-5558 or email

[email protected]

Deadline: First come, first served.

* Phil Trumbo Memorial Scholarship


Requirements: Has attended MHS at least 3 years,

attend a Colorado college or university

and major in math or engineering, 3.0+

GPA, letter of recommendation, essay

resume, transcript.







Tufts University (Mass) - Balfour Scholarship

Amount: Replaces loan portion of financial

aid award; renewable.

Requirements: African-American student, attend Tufts;

high academics, financial need,

leadership, essay.

Information: See your counselor

Deadline: Must be recommended by counselor

ASAP.

Tulane University (Louisiana)

We have a list available in the Guidance Office of all

the scholarships and financial aid offered by Tulane, and

their requirements.

* Unannounced Scholarships-Additional Scholarships

Amount: Varies; some may be renewable

Requirements: MHS graduating senior, financial need,

demonstrated ability to succeed in an

academic setting. FAFSA, transcript,

essay, resume.



* Uncompahgre Valley Education Association Scholarship

(UVEA)

Amount: $500, one available for MHS

Requirements: Intent to enter the field of education.

Accepted at an accredited post-

secondary institution, academic

achievement, school and/or

community activities, transcript, essay,

resume, 2 letters of recommendation.



Union Bank & Trust Company

Amount: $1,000. 31 awarded

Requirements: Attend college in 2006

Applications: Register online at

www.nelnet.net/collegeplanning. A

random drawing will be held each

week between 9/2/05 and 3/31/06.


Union Bank & Trust Company

http://lawsoflifecontest.com/

http://scholarships.tamu.edu/

http://www.lookingglass.org/



http://www.nelnet.net/collegeplanning

Amount: $1,000. 5 awarded

Requirements: Attend a Colorado college in 2006,

3.5+ GPA, ACT/SAT scores



May 31, 2006

* University of Alabama


several scholarships offered by the University of Alabama,

their amounts, and selection criteria.

University of Chicago - College Honor Scholarship

Amount: Up to full tuition, renewable

Requirements: Outstanding academic &

extracurricular achievement,

leadership, and commitment to

community.


collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu

University of Colorado (Boulder) – Chancellor’s Citizenship

Amount: $25000 distributed over 4 yrs; 25

awarded.

Requirements: 3.5+ GPA, commitment to the

principles of the Colorado Creed,

resume, essay

Applications: Online at www.colorado.edu/

finaid/scholarships.html

Deadline: March 1, 2007.

* University of Colorado (Boulder) – Esteemed Scholars Prog.

Amount: $2500-5000, renewable

Requirements: Various GPA & test score requirements;

see website. Automatically awarded if

you meet the criteria.

Information: www.colorado.edu/admissions/

undergraduate/finances/scholarsips

Deadline: Apply to CU by Jan. 15, 2013

* University of Colorado (Boulder) – Leeds Scholars Program

Amount: $1000-2000, renewable

Requirements: Attend Leeds School of Business at CU-

Boulder. Scholars are selected based

on academic achievement,

demonstration of citizenship/character,

leadership ability/community

involvement, and professional

development/passion for business. Transcript, letter of rec., essay

Applications: online at

http://leeds.colorado.edu/scholars


University of Colorado (Boulder) - Minority Arts and

Sciences Program

Amount: Financial assistance is offered to most

students in MASP.

Requirements: Students of color majoring in science,

math, social science or humanities at

CU-Boulder; two letters of

recommendation, essay, transcript


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, postmarked by March

16, 2001

University of Colorado (Boulder) – Norlin Scholarship


Requirements: Intellectually curious, creative, apply

learning toward the betterment of

society. Attend CU; do research or a

thesis, 3.25+GPA


http://enrichment.colorado.edu/norlins

cholars


* University of Colorado (Boulder) - Presidents Leadership

Class

Amount: $1000; about 50 awarded. Opportunity

to qualify for additional scholarships.

Requirements: Attend CU-Boulder; demonstrate

achievement in intellectual curiosity,

leadership potential, and commitment

to others. Transcript, 2 letters of

recommendation.

Applications: 1. Online at

www.presidentsleadershipclass.org

2. Email to [email protected]

3. Call 303-492-4PLC to request a paper

application.

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF; must be RECEIVED by

Feb. 15, 2012

University of Colorado (Boulder) – Scherpenseel Scholarship

for Disabled Students

Amount: Approx. $1500, may be renewed

Requirements: Documentation of disability, financial

need (FAFSA), strong academic

record.


www.colorado.edu/ArtsSciences

/students/information.html linking to

Financial Aid’s Scholarship Services.


March 1, 2006

University of Colorado (Boulder) – Lorraine Nelson Herrick

Scholarship for Disabled Students

Amount: Approx. $400, may be renewed

Requirements: Documentation of disability, full-time

student in College of Arts and Sciences

at CU-Boulder, strong academic

record.

Applications: Contact Prof. Sweetman at

[email protected] or

by phone at 303-492-3040


March 1, 2006

* University of Colorado (Boulder) - Woodruff Memorial

Scholarship

Amount: Full ride, renewable.

Requirements: Attend college of Arts & Sciences at

CU-Boulder. 3.5+ GPA,

activity/leadership record, financial

need (FAFSA). Essay, transcript, letter of

recommendation.

Applications: Online at www.colorado.edu/finaid/

scholarships.html followed by the link

“2006-07 Office of Financial Aid online

http://www.colorado.edu/

http://www.colorado.edu/admissions/%20undergraduate/finances/scholarsips

http://www.colorado.edu/admissions/%20undergraduate/finances/scholarsips

http://leeds.colorado.edu/scholars

http://enrichment.colorado.edu/norlinscholars

http://enrichment.colorado.edu/norlinscholars

http://www.colorado.edu/ArtsSciences%20/students/information.html

http://www.colorado.edu/ArtsSciences%20/students/information.html


http://www.colorado.edu/finaid/%20scholarships.html

http://www.colorado.edu/finaid/%20scholarships.html

scholarship application” . If questions,

call Prof. Sweetman at 303-492-3040.


March 1, 2006

CU-Boulder has many freshman scholarships available.

Between Nov. 1, 2007 and March 1, 2008 you can apply

online at www.colorado.edu/finaid. You will need your PIN

to apply for scholarships, which you receive after you apply

for admission.

* University of Colorado (Colorado Springs) – Chancellor’s

Leadership Class

Amount: $4000, renewable.

Requirements: Interest in developing leadership skills

and experience in leadership roles;

3.5+ unweighted GPA, involvement in

community/school activities, transcript,

2 letters of recommendation.

Applications: On-line at www.uccs.edu/clc

Deadline: MAIL or EMAIL YOURSELF, must be

received by 2/1/13

Univ. of Colorado at Colorado Springs – Honors Program


Requirements: ACT 28+, SAT 1300+; 3.75+ GPA, two

letters of recommendation, statement

of purpose and essay.

Applications: Online at www.uccs.edu/~honors


University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

WE HAVE 8 OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE. MANY

HAVE DEADLINES AT THE END OF MARCH. IF YOU ARE

PLANNING TO ATTEND UCCS, COME TO THE GUIDANCE

OFFICE TO SEE IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ANY OF THEM.

* University of Colorado (Colorado Springs)

Any student admitted to UCCS can now apply for

scholarships by going to the GoUCCS portal. Click on the

Finances tab and the link for the 2012 scholarship

application is there. DEADLINES vary by scholarship from

2/1/12 to 3/1/12

* University of Colorado Denver-Honors & Leadership Prog.

Amount; $2000, renewable

Requirements: Top 10% of class and/or scored in the

90th percentile on ACT/SAT, essay, two

letters of recommendation, transcript.

Applications: Online at www.ucdenver.edu/uhl

Deadline: Priority – 2/1/12 Regular – 3/30/12

University of Colorado at Denver & Health Sciences Center

We have a booklet from UCDHSC which lists all their

available scholarships, and other financial aid information.

It may be borrowed from the Guidance Office. Information

is also available at www.cudenver.edu/scholarships.

* University of Connecticut


scholarships offered by the University of Connecticut and

their requirements. Various deadlines.

University of Dayton (Ohio)


merit scholarships offered by the University of Dayton and

their requirements. Automatically considered upon

admission to UD.

* University of Dayton (OHIO) - Video Contest

Amount: $10000, 1500 or 1000, renewable

Requirements: Create a video that describes what

servant leadership means to you.

Information: www.facebook.com/universityofdayton


University of Denver

We have a booklet from DU in the Guidance Office

describing some of their scholarships and financial aid

available. This information can be found at

www.du.edu/finaid.

University of Missouri – George Brooks Scholarship

Amount: $7500 plus out-of-state fee waiver,

renewable

Requirements: African American, Hispanic or Native

American. Attend MU, 25+ACT, 1130+

SAT, transcript, essay, on-campus

interview in February.



1/13/12

University of Nebraska-Kearney - Music Schol.

Amount: Part to full tuition, renewable

Requirements: Major or minor in music at UN-K;

audition (5 minute solo), academic

record.

Applications: Requests for auditions available in

Guidance Office or call 308-865-

8618 or online at http://www.unk.

edu./departments/music/

homepage.html.

Deadline: Must register at least 10 days prior

to audition date.

University of New Mexico

We have information and applications available for the

various scholarships given at UNM. We also have

applications for the Colorado-New Mexico Reciprocal

Tuition Agreement, if you are interested in that program.

UNC –Governor’s Opportunity Scholarship

Amount: Full funding (scholarship, grant,

work-study; no loans); renewable.

Requirements: Be admitted to UNC vy 3/1/03, have

an expected family contribution of $0

on your FAFSA or parents adjusted

gross income of less than $27,800, be a

first time college student.

Nominations: Must see your counselor to be

nominated, if eligible.


University of Northern Colorado – President’s Leadership

Program


Requirements: Demonstrated leadership potential,

community service & academics.

Transcript, resume, two letters of

recommendation, 3 essays.


http://www.colorado.edu/finaid

http://www.uccs.edu/clc

http://www.uccs.edu/~honors

http://www.ucdenver.edu/uhl

http://www.facebook.com/universityofdayton

http://www.du.edu/finaid

www.unco.edu/leadership

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF by 3/1/04 (preferred);

final deadline 4/1/04

* University of Northern Colorado – First Generation

Scholarship


Requirements: Parent must not have earned a

bachelors degree, financial need,

FAFSA.

Applications: On UNC website


* University of Northern Colorado – Great App Design

Competition

Amount: Up to $1000 software engineering

scholarship to UNC or $500 in prizes.

Requirements: Teams of up to 3 students can design

an app for a mobile handheld device,

following contest guidelines

Information: Online at www.GreatAppContest.com

Deadline: Submit by 4/15/13

* University of Northern Colorado – Universal Scholarship

Application

Amount: For various scholarships offered by the

UNC Foundation.

Requirements: Be admitted to UNC.

Applications: Under the student’s URSA account on

UNC website under the “financial aid”

tab.


* University of Northern Colorado

There is information in the Guidance Office concerning

changes to five scholarships for freshmen. Pick up a

copy if you are interested. Deadline 3/1/08.

* University of Notre Dame – Hesburgh-Yusko Scholarship

Amount: $25000, renewable and fully funded

summer enrichment experiences.

Requirements: Apply to Notre Dame and be

nominated by high school counselor;

demonstrate leadership, high

academic accomplishment, moral

character, commitment to service, 2

letters of recommendation

Applications: Online at www.hesburgh-yusko.org

Deadline: Nov. 15, 2011

University of Puget Sound

We have a list of all scholarships available from the

University of Puget Sound.

University of Southern Colorado - LEAD 2006 Schol.


Requirements: Attend USC; 2.5+ GPA, be willing to

take part in USC’s leadership program

and volunteer in community, resume.



University of Southern Colorado

We have two booklets from USC which list all

scholarships available for freshmen. These may be

borrowed from the Guidance Office.

University of Texas at Dallas

We have a brochure listing scholarships from UTD and

their requirements.

University of Utah - Meteorology Scholarships

Amount: Various

Requirements: Major in meteorolgy at UU; 3.0+

GPA, transcript, letters of recom.



* University of Wisconsin-Madison, Mile High Alumni

Scholarship

Amount: $600-$1500, renewable. 6 to 12

awarded.

Requirements: Must be admitted to UW-M.

Applications: Online at www.uwalumni.com/Denver;

click on scholarship link.


* University of Wyoming - Clifford C. Hach Schol.

Amount: $15,000 over 4 years.

Requirements: Major in chemistry at UW; two letters of

recommendation, transcript, ACT/SAT

scores, statement of goals.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF; must be

received by 2/1/03.

* University of Wyoming - Hach Chemistry Teacher

Scholarship

Amount: $5,000/year for 6 possible years.

Requirements: Major in education with focus on

chemistry at UW; 3.0+ GPA, two

letters of recommendation, transcript,

ACT/SAT scores, statement of goals.



2/1/03.

* University of Wyoming - American Chemical Society

Scholarship

Amount: Varies, up to full resident tuition

Requirements: Major in chemistry, biochemistry or

chemical engineering at UW; three

letters of recommendation, transcript,

ACT/SAT scores, statement of goals.



2/1/03.

University of Wyoming – Peak Achievement Scholarship

Amount: $4000 to $7000, renewable

Requirements: GPA and ACT/SAT scores.

Application: None, awards based on admissions

application & transcript.


* University of Wyoming

To learn about scholarships offered by the University of

Wyoming and their requirements, go to

www.uwyo.edu/scholarships.

University Prep, Inc.

Amount: $1500

http://www.greatappcontest.com/

http://www.hesburgh-yusko.org/

http://www.uwyo.edu/scholarships

Requirements: Compose a college level

essay on-line. Experienced

college professors assess it,

and the best essay wins

$1500 scholarship.

Apply: On line at www.universityprep.com


USA Funds

Amount: $1500 or $750, renewable

Requirements: Must have annual adjusted gross

family income of $35,000 or less. Half of

all awards will go to ethnic minorities or

those with physical disabilities. 2002 Tax

return, transcript.


www.usafunds.org


* US Bank


Requirements: Plan to attend a 4 year college full

time next fall. Winners selected

through a random drawing.

Applications: Online at usbank.com/scholarship

Deadline: March 2012

* USDA National Scholars Program

Amount: Full tuition, fees, books, laptop

computer, room and board.

Renewable.

Requirements: Students are required to work one year

at USDA for each year of their

scholarship. Attend one of the

eighteen historically Black Land-Grant

Universities; 3.0+ GPA, major in an

agriculture-related field.


http://www.ascr.usda.gov/1890progra

ms.html or phone 202-720-9238


* US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Amount: $2500-5000; ten to 20 awarded

Requirements: Asian or Pacific Island heritage, 3.3+

GPA, extra curricular activities,

community service, tax return, essay,

transcript, 2 letters of recommendation.


http://celebrasianconference.com/index.php/about-

celebrasian/scholarships/application-forms/


US Senate Youth Program

Amount: Weeklong trip to Washington DC in

March plus $5000 college scholarship

Requirements: Interested in public service career;

school student body officer or

representative in a district, regional, or

state-level civic or educational

organization. Academics, community

service and leadership.

Applications: Online at www.cde.state.co.us/

Cdeawards/senateyouth.htm


* Visine Students with Vision Scholarship

Amount: $5000

Requirements: 2.8+ GPA, academic achievement,

school and community involvement,

financial need, and demonstrated

vision or goal.

Applications: Online at www.aim.applyists.net/Vision

Deadline: Submit online by April 16, 2012

Voice of Democracy - Audio Essay Scholarship Competition

Amount: Up to $30,000 nationally. Additional

prizes from state and local Veterans of

Foreign Wars organization.

Requirements: 9-12th grade; write, then record a 3 to

5 minute audio tape of an original

essay on “Is There Pride in Serving in

Our Military?”

Information: In Guidance Office. MHS entries will be

submitted to the local VFW, then be

judged at regional, district, and

national levels.

Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by Oct. 31, 2011.

*Sam Walton Community Scholarship

Amount: $3000; over 2600 awarded

Requirements: Financial need, at least one year

permanent legal US resident, 2.5+GPA,

ACT/SAT scores, school & community

activities, work experience, transcript.

Must NOT be a Wal-Mart employee or

child of a Wal-Mart employee.


www.act.org/walmart/community

Deadline: Apply online by 5 pm Central Time,

1/31/11

Washington and Lee University – Johnson Scholarship

Amount: Full tuition, room & board, renewable

Requirements: Apply to W&L by 12/15/07; application,

essay, academics, demonstrated

leadership, interview if finalist.


admissions.wlu.edu/johnson_scholars

Deadline: 12/15/07

Washington University in St. Louis - Danforth Scholarship

Amount: Full or partial tuition, renewable

Requirements: Commitment to community service,

leadership, academic excellence,

personal integrity.

Applications: None -see your counselor to be

nominated

Deadline: NOMINATION must be RECEIVED by

10/15/10

Washington University in St. Louis - Annika Rodriguez

Scholarship for Hispanic Students

Amount: Full tuition plus stipend, renewable

Requirements: Strong academics, service to

school and community, ACT/SAT

scores, essays, and recommendations.



* Cindy Watson Scholarship Foundation


http://www.usafunds.org/

http://www.ascr.usda.gov/1890programs.html

http://www.ascr.usda.gov/1890programs.html

http://celebrasianconference.com/index.php/about-celebrasian/scholarships/application-forms/

http://celebrasianconference.com/index.php/about-celebrasian/scholarships/application-forms/

http://www.cde.state.co.us/

http://www.aim.applyists.net/Vision

http://www.act.org/walmart/community

Requirements: Attend a Colorado college. Have

definite future goals, community

involvement, financial need. Transcript,

resume, 2 letters of recommendation,

essay.



Wells Fargo Bank - Education Financial Services


Requirements & Applications: Complete College

STEPS survey at wellsfargo.com/collegesteps OR

get application in Guidance Office. Winners will

be chosen in 8 random drawings.

Deadline: Not stated; last drawing is 5/28/04

* Western Colorado Angus Association

Amount: $500 for 2nd semester of next year

Requirements: Plan an agricultural career, transcript,

several essay questions.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, by May 1, 2012

Western Colorado Chapter of Safari Club International


Requirements: MHS, OHS, DHS, GHS or Nucla student.

Write 500 word essay on ”How does

hunting help preserve wildlife and its

habitat?”, resume, transcript, attend a

vo-tech, junior college or college in the

fall of 2004, agree with the purpose

and intent of Safari Club.


Deadline: TO GUIDANCE OFFICE by May12, 2004

* Western Colorado Community Foundation -Jason

Manspeaker Memorial Scholarship


Requirements: MHS or OHS senior who plans to major

in nursing, criminal justice or business

management at Colorado Mesa

University. Essay, 2 letters of reference,

transcript, tax return, FAFSA.

Applications: Online at www.wc-cf.org or in

Guidance Office


* Western Colorado Community Foundation - J. Robert

Young Scholarship


Requirements: Financial need, must be seeking a

business-related degree at a Colorado

college. 2.75+ GPA, essay, 2 letters of

reference, transcript, tax return.

Applications: Online at www.wc-cf.org or at

www.alpinebank.com or at any Alpine

Bank.


* Western Colorado Credit Union

Amount: $1000, two awarded.

Requirements: You must be a member of a credit

union on the Western Slope, and you

must be planning to attend an

accredited college or vocational trade

institute on the Western Slope of

Colorado. Financial need, 2.00+ GPA,

essay, transcript.

Applications: In Guidance Office or at credit union

Deadline: To Credit Union by March 31, 2013

Western Colorado Golf Foundation

Amount: To be determined

Requirements: Member of HS varsity golf team and/or

a junior golf association; interview, 3

letters of recommendation, 2.5+ GPA,

ACT/SAT scores, transcript, senior

picture, financial need, community

activities.

Applications: Online at www.WCGFgolf.org

Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF by 3/1/10.

* Western Colorado Horticultural Society

Amount: $1000

Requirements: Preference given to applicants whose

parents are members of WCHS or who

have intentions of pursuing horticulture

or agriculture related degrees.

Applications: Contact: Kevin Kropp

14340 Cresthaven Rd.

Paonia, CO 81428


* Western Colorado Land Surveyors

Amount: $1000

Requirements: Enroll in a Colorado college/tech

school in a degree program in

surveying, geography, remote sensing,

geomatics, cartography,

photogrammetry, geodesy, or GIS. 2.5+

GPA, essay, transcript, letter of

recommendation, resume.


Deadline: MAIL YOURSELF, by April 20, 2010

Western State College - Valedictorian Scholarship

Amount: Full tuition & fees all 4 years

Requirements: Class valedictorian

Applications: None required. Based on final high

school transcript

* Western State Colorado University has several scholarships

which are automatically awarded to students who meet

certain admissions criteria. See the website

www.western.edu for details.

Western State College

We have a list of all the scholarships offered by

Western State College and their requirements.

* Western Union Foundation, Family Scholarship Program

Amount: $1000-$5000 per family

Requirements: Two members of the same family aged

18 or older, for whom the country of

origin for at least one applicant is

outside the US.


http://corporate.westernunion.com/sc

holarship.html


Western Wyoming Community College

http://www.wc-cf.org/

http://www.wc-cf.org/

http://www.alpinebank.com/

http://www.wcgfgolf.org/

http://www.western.edu/

http://corporate.westernunion.com/scholarship.html

http://corporate.westernunion.com/scholarship.html

We have a list of all the scholarships offered by

Western Wyoming Comm. College and their

requirements.

Western Wyoming Community College (Rock Springs, WY)

On Monday, March 21, 2005 WWCC will host a

scholarship competition. Students with 2.0+ GPA can

compete for tuition scholarships and special ability grants.

Information available in Guidance Office, if interested in

attending WWCC.

Westwood College of Aviation Technology (Denver)

Amount: $1500; one for MHS student

Requirements: 2.5+ GPA, financial need, good

attendance. Ability to work well with

others, accept responsibility &

complete projects.



Westwood College of Technology (Denver)

Amount: $1000 for an associate degree

$2000 for a bachelor degree

Requirements: Attend Westwood; 3.00+ GPA, essay,

transcript, three letters of

recommendation.



* Ada M. and Luther B. White Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $1900

Requirements: Attend a Colorado college or university

to pursue a four-year baccalaureate

program. Resume, transcript, parents’

federal income tax form, acceptance

letter, essay.







* White Rose Scholarship

Amount: Not stated

Requirements: US citizen, financial need, community

service, 3.0+ GPA, transcript, two letters

of recommendation


www.whiterosescholarship.com


and/or received by 1/31/13

* Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation Scholarship

Amount: $500 to $2500

Requirements: Must be a working ranch cowboy, or

child or spouse of one. 3.00+ GPA,

transcript, 3 letters of recommendation,

photo, last year’s tax returns and W-2

and 1099 forms



Wyoming Technical Institute

Amount: $1000; up to 60 awarded

Requirements: Enroll in Information Technology

program at Wyoming Tech.



Xap.com

Amount: One of $3000, two of $1000. Winners will

be randomly chosen in a drawing.

Requirements: Not stated

Applications: Online at www.Number2.com


Xenon School of Hair Design - ACE Grant

Amount: Varies depending on school

Requirements: Plan to attend certain cosmetology

schools after graduation.


Deadline: Not stated. MAIL YOURSELF

* Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award

Amount: $500

Requirements: at least 50 hours of volunteer work in

past two years, 3.5+GPA, essay.


www.bbgcommunicationscompany.com


Here are some useful web sites for finding additional

information about scholarships and financial aid.

https://secure.collegeincolorado.org/Images/CiC/pdfs

/scholarship_list.pdf

www.TuitionFundingSources.com (especially for MHS

students!)

www.collegeinvest.org

www.collegeboard.org

www.salliemae.com

www.cashe.com

www.fafsa.ed.gov

http://www.laef.org/index.php?s=7566 and

http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/ regardless of race

or ethnicity


http://www.whiterosescholarship.com/

http://www.number2.com/

http://www.bbgcommunicationscompany.com/

https://secure.collegeincolorado.org/Images/CiC/pdfs/scholarship_list.pdf

https://secure.collegeincolorado.org/Images/CiC/pdfs/scholarship_list.pdf

http://www.tuitionfundingsources.com/

http://www.collegeinvest.org/

http://www.collegeboard.org/

http://www.salliemae.com/

http://www.cashe.com/

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

http://www.laef.org/index.php?s=7566

http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/

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