Scholarship List and Financial Aid Information 2018-2019

Students will receive the majority of scholarship dollars and financial aid through the colleges to which they are apply.

Students should be familiar with the college scholarship opportunities and deadlines. Beyond that, encourage students to

prioritize local scholarships over national scholarships.

This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of local or national scholarships.

NEVER PAY TO APPLY for college financial aid or scholarship. If a fee is required, it’s a SCAM.

Scholarships Requiring School Nomination/Invitation If you would like to be nominated, please see Mrs. Campbell

Boettcher Foundation Scholarship “Our merit-based awards provide what is essentially a full-ride to any 4-year institution in Colorado, and our prestigious program is the oldest in the state. Academic records will still play a large role in determining who is selected as a winner of the Boettcher Scholarship. Typically, Scholarship recipients have an average ACT score of 32, average SAT score of 1390 and rank in the top 2-3% of their classes. The competition for these 4-year awards is intense. Prospective Scholars go through a rigorous application and interview process.” Criteria: -Be a Colorado resident, having attended a Colorado high school for your junior and senior year -Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States -Interested students should take the Senior Competitiveness Quiz before pursuing an invitation. Application Deadline: Oct 26th 2018

Colorado Masons' Fund* Scholarships are for up to $10,000 per year, renewable for four years for a total of $40,000 and are awarded primarily for leadership, maturity, need, and scholastic ability without reference to race, creed, color, sex, or Masonic relationship.

Deadline: Mar 15, 2019

Quest Bridge

Full four-year scholarship for consideration to 40 highly selective colleges. Student must have academic achievement

and financial need. (household income of less than $65,000 (for family of four) with limited assets.

Deadline: September 27, 2018

RMACAC Rocky Mountain Association of College Admissions Counseling

Ten $1,000 scholarship to students who exhibit a commitment to learning, leadership and committed to serving their

communities.

Deadline: March 2, 2019

Northern Colorado Foundation Scholarship

Scholarships available to students in northern Colorado. Scholarships are available in November.

SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are listed alphabetically, not by application deadline. Please verify details and deadlines on the scholarship websites.

The Local Scholarship Packet This packet is will be available to all seniors starting in December. There are over 20 scholarships listed from local area business and organizations. Only seniors in PSD are eligible to apply. There are scholarships available for all academic criteria and in/out of state colleges. Packets will be available in your high school College Center. BBB/Rotary Ethics Scholarship* (will be available in January)

Intended for college-bound high school students in his/her junior or senior year The goal of the $5,000 scholarship is to reward a student who applies Rotary's guiding principles of The Four-Way

Test to his or her life and illustrates this effectively through a written essay To be used for higher education See website for more details Deadline: March 2019

BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship * (will be available in January)

Must be a Colorado resident and must meet Pell Grant income requirements 2.5 GPA minimum Must attend an accredited higher education institution in Colorado $10,000 scholarship over four years ($2,500 per year) Deadline: March 2019

Boltz Effort and Attitude Scholarship* (will be available in January)

For students that attended Boltz Middle School Scholarship: $10,000/4 year or $5,000/2 year program. Must maintain a 2.75 GPA, requires good citizenship, and school activities Essay required

Burg Simpson Scholarship (W/CHSAA)*

One first prize winner will be awarded $2,500 and nine $1,000 scholarships will be awarded There is $11,500 in scholarship funds available for graduating seniors through the program this year Essay on:

How the civil jury system in the United States is being threatened How the civil jury system protects your rights as a citizen The importance of preserving the civil jury system for future generations

CHSAA will recognize the winning recipients at the state high school basketball tournaments Deadline: March 10, 2019

Cameron Impact Scholarship

Full tuition scholarship to any college/university

Excellence in academics, leadership, involvement and students who want to make an impact

Very competitive application. Juniors may start applying spring of their junior year.

Unweighted 3.7 GPA

Catholic College Association

Student must apply to and be admitted to a participating catholic university/college

Deadline: march 2019 $1000

Colleges That Changes Lives CTCL

Student must apply to and consider a colleges affiliated with the CTCL list. $1000 renewable for 4 years.

CannonLaw, LLC Legal Warrior Scholarship *

Will be awarded to a student that would like to pursue a career in a law related field who has overcome hardship in his or her life

Offered to incoming freshman attending a University/College in Colorado, Wyoming, or Montana $500 scholarship Deadline: July 2019

Cardiac Kids

For seniors from CO who have received treatment for Congenital Heart defects/disease. $1000 Due March 2019

Cibrowski Family Foundation*

Scholarships for students planning to major in engineering and/or chemistry at the University of Denver ($3000) or the Colorado School of Mines ($1000)

Based on academics and community involvement 3.5 GPA minimum Minimum ACT or SAT requirement Deadline: April 2019

Colorado Association of Legal Support Staff*

Established in 1999 to support students in need of pursuing a higher education degree Must declare a major in the legal field; secretary, court reporter, legal assistant, paralegal, or pre-law Must demonstrate financial need $1,000 scholarship Deadline: April 2019

Colorado Council on High School & College Relations*

The purpose of the 2014 CCHS/CR Scholarship is to assist Colorado high school seniors, who will attend a college/university within the State of Colorado

CCHS/CR is a voluntary organization and therefore the primary selection criterion for this scholarship will be Volunteerism/Community Service

2.5 GPA minimum Fourteen, $1,500 scholarships will be awarded for the purpose of defraying tuition costs Deadline: January 2019

Colorado County Clerks Association*

$1,000 scholarship Community involvement with an interest in government, business or political science Financial need/hardship 3.25 GPA minimum Deadline: March 2019

Colorado Education Association-Scholarship for Ethnic Minorities*

Scholarship open to students whose parents are CEA-NEA members Four $1,000 scholarships to be awarded See website for eligibility requirements Deadline: March 2019

Colorado Educational Services & Development Association* Multiple $1,000 awards Must be a first generation student, or member of an underrepresented ethnic or racial minority Must be a resident of Colorado, and must enroll in 2 or 4 year Colorado college or university 2.8 GPA minimum Deadline: January 2019

Colorado Federal Employee Scholarship* Available to a legal dependent of a federal employee living in Northern Colorado Two $1,000 scholarships Nomination period: January - March 2019

Colorado Garden Foundation*

Four-year full ride scholarship to an incoming freshman attending a publicly Colorado college or university in the School of Agriculture

Based on need 3.0 GPA minimum Deadline: March 2019

Colorado Lions Foundation Scholarship*

Student must be a Colorado High School graduating senior and accepted for enrollment at an accredited institution of higher learning

Four $2500 scholarships awarded Deadline: March 2019

Colorado Masons' Fund*

Each year the Grand Lodge of Masons in Colorado Awards Twelve or more scholarships Make sure entire application is completed $7,000/year renewable for 4 years for a total of $28,000 Must be a US citizen In-state colleges only Interview process opens January 1, 2019 Deadline: March 1, 2019

Colorado Society of Mayflower Descendants*

Two $1,000 scholarships Having a Mayflower ancestor is not a requirement Essay required Must be a resident of Colorado Deadline: March 2019

Colorado State Chapter Scholarship Fund - P.E.O. Foundation* This is a highly competitive one-time $2500 scholarship recognizing graduating senior women who demonstrate outstanding leadership, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and community service. Women who qualify (GPA 3.0 or higher, citizen or legal permanent resident of the US or Canada, plan to attend an accredited educational institution in the US or Canada in the fall of 2019) and are interested should submit a cover letter and résumé to Bettie Wygant at bwygantftc@gmail.com no later than midnight, Thursday, September 19. In the cover letter, the application should provide information about herself including past achievements and future goals and aspirations. This information will be reviewed by local P.E.O. Chapters who will then select which applications to sponsor for the scholarship. Colorado Young Farmers Education Association*

To recognize outstanding students who will be a freshman and sophomore majoring in agriculture, and a junior and senior majoring in Agricultural Education

Must be enrolled as a full time student at a Colorado college or university Five one year scholarships awarded - see website Deadline: March 2019

Community Foundation of Northern Colorado* Multiple scholarship funds established at the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado will award significant

financial support to students pursuing additional education. The scholarship opportunities are varied, with some awards based on financial need and others focused on academic achievement.

Deadline: February 15, 2019 County Sheriffs of Colorado*

Scholarships are available to half of the counties at a time Larimer County is on the "even-numbered school years" Check website for more details

Must be attending an in-state vocational school, college or university Must be legal residents of the United States Deadline: February 2019

Daniels Fund*

Daniels Fund offers 250 4- year scholarships to a US Citizen, Colorado resident that are attending a U.S. college or university, (expenses included)

ACT score of 17 or higher SAT math 470 EBRW 450 Must demonstrate financial need and community involvement Deadline: November 30 2018

Denver Safe Driver

The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in the state of Colorado who will attend college or institute of higher education next year. This is a $1,000.00 scholarship with no requirements on GPA or course of study.

Deadline: May 30, 2019 Elevations Foundation

Colorado seniors, multiple scholarship opportunities. $500-$5000 Deadline: November 30 2018

Fort Collins Utilities', Rocky Mountain Lineman Scholarship *

For tuition costs at Rocky Mountain Lineman School in Colorado Springs, CO Must me a Larimer County resident for one year prior to application date High school senior or graduate with a 2.5 GPA or higher GED recipient with a test average of 50 or higher Acceptance to Rocky Mountain Lineman School Program Successful completion of assessment regarding applicant's ability to complete all duties of line worker with or

without reasonable accommodation and background check Interest in an electric utility career Deadline: September 1, 2018

Greenhouse Scholarship

Possess excellent leadership, persevere through difficult circumstances and strong commitment to community Demonstrate financial need (annual household income no greater than $70,000) Must reside in Colorado, Georgia, Illinois or North Carolina 3.5 GPA un-weighted or above Application Deadline December 1, 2018 This is a Full Tuition Scholarship

Hispanic Annual Salute*

Recognizes high school seniors who have strong community service in the Hispanic community $2,000 scholarship and Hispanic Annual Salute Gala Must reside in Colorado,2.5 GPA minimum,Deadline: April 2018

Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain Chapter* (will be available in February )

For students who embody the Junior Achievement (JA) spirit and show great promise for their futures $1,000 to $8,000 scholarships awarded 2.75 GPA minimum Deadline: February 2019

Kiwanis Club of Fort Collins, Stars of Tomorrow* If you sing, dance, play an instrument or have a fun or unusual talent you should audition for this scholarship

opportunity Auditions start January 24th and 25th K - 12th grade may sign-up Cash prizes: Grand prize: $1,000, 1st Place (each age group) $200, The People's Choice: $100 Deadline to sign-up: January 2019

Kelly De La Torre Scholarship

Open to CO females who plan to major in STEM fields at a 4-year university. Applications are accepted through June 1, 2019 Must have 3.5 GPA Women’s Energy Network of Colorado. 2 awards of $2500 available to a female senior who is a Colorado resident. https://www.womensenergynetwork.org/colorado/kelly-de-la-torre-scholarship/

Kit Faragher Foundation* Students who demonstrate a positive attitude, strong commitment and drive toward accomplishment are

encouraged to apply for the scholarship Minimum 2.5 GPA Must demonstrate financial need Must be a Colorado resident Three $6,000 scholarships will be awarded this year Deadline: May 2019

Kristi Visocky Memorial *

Available to young women who are working hard to pull their life together and better themselves Can be applied to community college, trade school, or vocational program $2,000 Scholarship Deadline: April 2019

LAEF: Latin American Educational Foundation*

Reducing the barriers for Hispanic students in attaining their college degrees Eligible applicants are Colorado residents and of Hispanic heritage and/or actively involved in the Hispanic

community $1000 scholarship 3.0 minimum GPA, Colorado resident Please see website for additional scholarship opportunities for students with disabilities Deadline: November 2018

Learning and Education About Disabilities (LEAD) * Student must have an identified learning disability or ADHD, who is pursuing a post-secondary degree $1000 scholarship 2.8 minimum GPA, Colorado resident Please see website for additional scholarship opportunities for students with disabilities Deadline: March 2019

Mountain West Credit Union Brayman-Beach Scholarship

$5000 scholarship

Deadline: March 30 2018 Must be a credit union member

National Council of Jewish Women* Must be a Jewish woman and Colorado resident Must demonstrate financial need and have community involvement $2000 scholarship Deadline: March 2019

Point Foundation National LGBTQ Scholarship Fund

Leadership and community involvement Strong academics Financial need Due Jan 29th 2019

PEO Colorado State Chapter Scholarship Fund*

Scholarship available to female Colorado residents with school and community involvement be a Jewish woman and Colorado resident

$1000 scholarship

Deadline: January 2018 Poudre Valley REA*

Students must be dependents of parents (or consumers themselves) who currently receive electric service from Poudre Valley REA

Twenty-three scholarships available in the amount of $2,000, one for $1,000 and two for 500 Applicants are scored based on 3 categories: academic excellence, community involvement and financial need Deadline: February 2018

RBC Wealth Management Colorado Scholarship Fund*

Intended to reward students for exceptional achievement, above and beyond their peers. Five $3,000 scholarships for student who are planning to pursue a career in science, mathematics or engineering Application for 2015 will be available in January Deadline: February 2018

Special District Association of Colorado (SDA)*

Open to Colorado students that live in Colorado and that show an interest in local government Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded Applications will be available in February Student must attend an institution of higher learning in the Fall of 2016 Deadline: April 2018

Thomas B. Snover Memorial*

This merit based scholarship is given to a college bound student who exhibits academic, exceptional character, and a zest for life

$5,000 scholarship to a PSD student Photo essay or other representation required Applications available in mid-January Deadline: March 2018

Unified Caring

Essay about how you care about your school/community Deadline: May 2019

White Rose Foundation*

Must demonstrate financial need and display evidence of community service 3.0 GPA minimum Scholarship awards vary from $500 to $2,500 Deadline: January 2018

Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship 100 total awards, at $500-$5000 each. Requires a GPA of 3.0 or better, participation in at least one school-sponsored sport, and demonstrated leadership at school and in the community. https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/application/ Due October 17 at 4pm Veterans of Foreign Wars - Voice of Democracy *

Open to students in 9th - 12th grade Record a 3 to 5 minute video essay on an audio CD or a flash drive See website for details Grand Prize: $30,000 Scholarship Deadline: October 2017

Zonta Club of Fort Collins* Young Women in Public Affairs Award

Who is Eligible: Female students from the age of 16 to 19 Number of Awardees: One (1) young woman who is involved in public and school service and leadership and

who demonstrates a belief in the advancement in the status of women. Amount: $250 award from the local Zonta Club. The completed application will then be forwarded to the District

Zonta organization where it will be considered for an additional award of $1,000. The District will then forward the winner to the International organization where she will be considered for one of ten $4,000 awards.

This award encourages young women of today to be leaders of tomorrow by learning to participate in public and political life through school and community involvement. Application asks them to address the problems limiting the advancement of the status of women in their own country and worldwide

Deadline: March 2018

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are listed alphabetically, not by application deadline. Please verify details and deadlines on the scholarship websites.

Alert Magazine*

Awarded on best essay about drug and alcohol abuse prevention No application, follow all instructions 2.5 GPA or higher $500 scholarship Deadline: none

American Legion Scholarships*

Multiple scholarships available See website for details

Abbott & Fenner Scholarship*

Essay required: Every generation faces new challenges and new problems. What do you think is the biggest difference between your generation and older generations? How do you think these differences will affect the future of our country and/or your career choice?

$1,000 scholarship Deadline: June 2019

AES Engineers Scholarship*

Submit an essay between 500 to 1,000 words on a specific topic (see website) No minimum GPA requirement You are not required to be taking engineering courses to be eligible $500 scholarship Deadline: October 2018

Animation Career*

For students that intend to pursue an animation related field at an accredited post-secondary school/college Essay required $1,000 scholarship

Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship*

Must be a current or former athlete at the high school or college level. Must be a current college student or high school senior entering college. Essay required $1,000 scholarship

B. Davis*

This is not an academic based scholarship, but a written essay is required $1,000 scholarship Deadline: May 2018

Big Sun Athletics*

All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in Essay required $500 scholarship Deadline: June 2018

Burger King Scholars Program* Up to $50,000 in scholarships 2.5 minimum GPA Deadline: December 2017

Coca-Cola Scholars Program*

Up to $20,000 scholarships for current high school seniors who excel academically and in service to others 3.0 GPA minimum Deadline: October 31, 2017

Comcast Leaders and Achievers*

Only one nomination per high school 1,900 scholars from across the country will receive a $1,000 scholarship 2.8 GPA minimum Leadership and community/school involvement Please contact Mrs. Campbell for nomination consideration by November 2017

Davidson - Bryan Scholarship*

One female and male scholar athlete from an eligible sport (see website for eligible sport list) $30,000 scholarship awarded annually and is renewable, totaling $120,000

Elks Most Valuable Student*

500 4-year scholarships awarded, ranging from $4,000 to $50,000 per year Most Valuable Student scholars are outstanding students who are at or near the top of their classes, active in

their schools and communities, are recognized as leaders by their peers Judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need Applications are available September 1st Deadline: November 2017

College Fairs of Greater Denver

3, $1500 scholarships 2.5 GPA 18Act/920SAT schoalrship@collegefairsdenver.org

GE- Reagan Foundation*

Exceptional student leaders who demonstrate drive, integrity and citizenship may apply $10,000 scholarships renewable for 4 years (up to $40,000 per recipient) Deadline: October 2018

Hispanic Scholarship Fund* (includes 25 different scholarship opportunities)

Be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, DACA or eligible non-citizen of Hispanic heritage Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Be a graduating high school senior

GPA: 3.0 minimum

Application opens January 1, 2018 Honors Graduation - The Multi-Media Scholarship *

A multi-media scholarship where students can submit projects in art, photography, videography, music, and creative writing

Five $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded Deadline: February 2019

Horatio Alger* Must demonstrate financial need Must be involved in co-curricular and community service activities 2.0 GPA minimum Up to $20,000 scholarships awarded Deadline: October 2018

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation*

U.S. high school student Intend to enroll full-time in an accredited 4-year college after graduation Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above in high school Receive standardized test scores in the top 15% Demonstrate financial need Deadline: November 2017

John F. Kennedy, Profile in Courage Essay Contest* Cash rewards range from $500 to $5,000 Write an original and creative essay of 1,000 words or less that demonstrates an understanding of political

courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage January 2018

QuitDay.org Scholarship *

The QuitDay scholarship is awarded to students each year who share their vision for a smoke-free world $3,000 scholarship awarded to three students See website for more details Deadline: August 2018

PEO Star Scholarship*

$2500 scholarship for graduating high school senior women Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Requires recommendation of a local PEO chapter Deadline: November 2018

P.L.A.Y.*

Open to juniors and seniors that volunteer with animals in need Essay required - see website for details $1,000 scholarship Deadline: February 2018

Prudential Spirit of Community Award*

Open to 9th - 12th grades Geared toward students that volunteer in their community $1,000 awarded to State nominees with an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C., and $5,000 awarded to

National nominees Deadline: November 2018

Ronald McDonald House Charities*

Graduating High School seniors may apply for one of four scholarships Scholarship application opens in October See website for more details Deadline: January 2018

Toyota Teen Driver Video Challenge*

Must submit a 2 minute video on your ideas of how to make teens safer drivers (can be a group project) Check website for me details Deadline: February 2019

U.S. Senate Youth Program*

The United States Senate Youth Program selects 104 student delegates who spend a week seeing their government in action.

Delegates are also awarded a $10,000 college scholarship. Eligibility: Any high school junior or senior currently serving in an elected/appointed capacity in student

government or a civil organization. Selection will be based on academic accomplishments, community service, and leadership qualities.

Deadline: Oct. 18, 2018 Veterans of Foreign Wars - Voice of Democracy *

Open to students in 9th - 12th grade Record a 3 to 5-minute video essay on an audio CD or a flash drive See website for details Grand Prize: $30,000 Scholarship Deadline: October 31, 2017

Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship*

Must participate in school sports, activities and your community Awards range from $10 - $50 Wendy's gift cards and monetary donations to your school in your name 3.0 GPA minimum Deadline: October 3, 2017

Young Entrepreneur Foundation*

$2,000 to $15,000 scholarships awarded Applicants must be running their own small business in order to be considered for the award Deadline: December 2017

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP DATABASES Be sure to check your Naviance account for scholarship information. Go to the “Colleges” tab, and scroll down to the National Scholarship search. In addition, there are many free national scholarship database websites. This is not an exhaustive list of scholarship databases. www.studentscholarships.org https://www.cappex.com/scholarships/ https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/ www.finaid.org https://denverscholarship.org https://www.collegexpress.com/lists/list/60-of-the-weirdest-college-scholarships/1000/ https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/tools/scholarship-search/ https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/loans/student-loans/scholarships-high-school-seniors/ https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) The OFFICIAL websites for federal financial aid are: www.fafsa.ed.gov and www.studentaid.ed.gov

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): www.fafsa.ed.gov More about your FAFSA PIN: www.pin.ed.gov Estimate your eligibility for Financial Aid: https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm?execution=e1s1

Application is available starting Oct 1 2018

All seniors, regardless of parent income level, are encouraged to apply. Many states and colleges use your FAFSA data

to determine your eligibility for state and school aid, and some private financial aid providers may use your FAFSA

information to determine whether you qualify for their aid.

Net Price Calculators https://collegecost.ed.gov/netpricecenter.aspx

https://professionals.collegeboard.org/higher-ed/financial-aid/netprice

Determine the net price of a college. Sticker price – grants/scholarships = Net Price

https://myintuition.org/ Quick College Estimator for some colleges

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Designed to help students better afford and pursue an education at a college out of state. If qualified, may enroll in a 2- or 4-year college and pay only 150% of in-state tuition as an out-of-state student. The states that participate are as follows: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. For specific information on colleges that offer this program, go to: http://www.wiche.edu/sep/wue/

Colorado College Opportunity Fund https://cof.college-assist.org Q. What is the Fund? A. The College Opportunity Fund provides state financial support to eligible undergraduate Colorado residents.

Q. How much is the stipend? A. The amount will be determined each year by the Colorado Legislature. Current Stipend Amount: Public College, $75 per credit hour and Private College, $38 per credit hour. Students at private colleges must be Pell eligible.

Q. How do I apply? APPLY NOW for your stipend at https://cof.college-assist.org or call 800-777-2757, EVEN IF YOU DECIDE LATER NOT TO ATTEND A COLORADO COLLEGE.

Q. Do I have to reapply each year? A. You only have to apply once, and you will receive the stipend every term that you take eligible undergraduate courses, and have not met your 145 credit life time limit.