Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship opportunities will be added as I am alerted of them! Please continue to check back regularly for updated opportunities. A large majority of the scholarships are for seniors, but there are a few for juniors as well!
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
100 students will win $40,000 for college and a guaranteed internship at Amazon. This is for future engineers planning to earn a bachelor’s degree in a computer science related field of study from a 4-year college. Deadline is December 15, 2023
BHW Scholarship
Available to women pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in STEM. Application opens in January and deadline is April 15.
Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program
High school seniors who are facing financial challenges may apply to win a $10,000 scholarship to help them attend college or a vocational-technical school.
Carls Jr. Founders' Scholarship
Ten recipients are selected for the scholarship each year, and each receives $10,000 toward tuition at the university of their choosing. Deadline is April 4, 2024.
Coca-Cola Scholarship
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is open to high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree at an accredited post - secondary institution in the United States. $20,000 scholarship will be awarded to 150 students. Deadline is October 1, 2023.
College JumpStart Scholarship
The College JumpStart Scholarship is a merit-based competition that is open to 10th-12th graders. The requirement is that you are committed to going to school and can express your goals for getting a higher education. Deadline is October 17, 2023.
The Coolidge Scholarship; only for juniors
The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. Only for juniors in high school. Deadline is January 18, 2024.
Daniels Fund
The Daniels Scholarship Program provides the opportunity for highly motivated students to earn a bachelor's degree. Daniels Scholars are honest, respectful, self-reliant, and compassionate. Deadline is October 15, 2023.
The Davidson Fellows Scholarship
The Davidson Fellows Scholarship is available to students who can demonstrate noteworthy achievements through the creation of a significant piece of work aimed at improving the lives of others. Deadline is February 14, 2024.
Debbie Jackson Memorial Scholarship
Open to seniors that are a Douglas County resident. Application requires an essay and two letters of recommendation. This is a one-time award of $4,000.
Dell Scholars Program
The Dell Scholars program requires that all applicants have completed in an approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12. Applications open October 1, 2023 and the deadline for applications is December 1, 2023.
Not Open Yet - Drive Safe Colorado Scholarship
A $1,500 scholarship that can be used in any way to enhance your education. To compete for the scholarship, students must complete the application and submit an essay or video addressing the prompt. Deadline is April 2, 2023.
Engineer Girl Scholarship
The 2023 EngineerGirl Writing Contest asks students to write a piece that shows how female and/or non-white engineers have contributed to or can enhance engineering’s great achievements. $500 scholarship. Deadline is February 1, 2024.
Equitable Excellence Scholarship
To recognize students who show potential by demonstrating the qualities of leadership, determination and resilience as critical enablers of their future success. Deadline is December 18, 2023.
Fred M. Young Sr. Engineering Scholarship
Scholarship for senior students with an unweighted 3.75 GPA that plan to attend a 4 year university in an engineering major. $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to seniors. Deadline is February 29, 2024.
Foundation For Colorado Community Colleges
The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges is able to offer several scholarship opportunities for students attending or planning to attend any of the 13 Colorado Community College System colleges each academic year.
Generation Google Scholarship
The Generation Google Scholarship was established to help aspiring students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field.
GE-Reagan Foundation
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Deadline is January 4, 2024.
Grossman Scholarship Program
For Colorado residents who intend to pursue post-secondary education through an accredited environmental, natural resource, climate, or outdoor industry related education program in Colorado. Deadline is February 26, 2024.
Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship
Scholarships awarded will go to students who have demonstrated well-rounded participation in their school or community through volunteerism and service hours. Deadline is March 1, 2024 at 5:00pm.
Jackie Robinson Scholarship
Deadline is January 10, 2024.
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay
Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917. Deadline is January 12, 2024.
Joseph James Morrelli Legacy Foundation Scholarship
For seniors pursuing a degree in a STEM field at an accredited undergraduate, technical, or community college this fall. Applicants must have a demonstrated learning challenge of dyslexia or similar reading disability. Deadline is February 25, 2024.
Intertech STEM Scholarship
Requirements are a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher, intent to study computer science, and attending an accredited US college for Fall 2024. Deadline is April 15, 2024.
Latin American Educational Fund
Eligible for current senior students Hispanic/Latino origin or actively involved in the Hispanic/Latino community. Due March 1, 2024.
Law Day 2024 Essay Contest
One $5,000 scholarship awarded. Essay with under 750 words required. Due April 1, 2024 by 5 PM. Come by my office to receive the essay topic and submission directions! :)
League Foundation Scholarships
Opens January 2024. The program is open to self-identified Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer <Questioning>, +, graduating high school seniors.
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
Open to students that will study specific engineering, science, or computer science majors at a 4 year university. Applications will open early 2024.
Notorious RBG Women of Tomorrow
Rising high school students graduating in 2024, 2025, or 2026, 2027, and recently graduated 2023 seniors (female-identified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply, however applicants of any gender are eligible).
P.E.O.
Open to female graduating seniors from Douglas or Arapahoe County. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Deadline is March 15, 2024. Please come by my office (124) to pick up an application package!
PFLAG Denver Scholarship
The PFLAG Denver Scholarship Program rewards outstanding LGBTQIA+ students and Straight allies for academic achievement and for service to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Ron Brown Scholar Program
The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans. Deadline is December 1, 2023.
Roger W. Kahn Scholarship
AIAA is awarding up to four $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors intending to pursue an engineering or scientific degree at a college or university. Deadline is December 31, 2023.
Sachs Foundation Scholarship
Applicants must fit the following, qualifying criteria: A Black high school student in their senior year and a full-time Colorado resident for a minimum of three years. Applications open January 1, 2024 are due March 15, 2024.
Science Ambassador Scholarship
The Science Ambassador Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math. Deadline is December 13, 2023.
#ScienceSaves
Available to high school senior students. To be considered for this award, you must create a 20-30 second video answering the question “What has science done for me?” or “What has science done for somebody I know?". Deadline is May 6, 2024.
Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship
Plan to enroll full-time in one of the following majors (geology, geophysics, physics, chemical, civil, electrical, geological, geophysical, mechanical or petroleum engineering) at a specified institution. Deadline is March 15, 2024.
Sierra Nevada Corporation - Women in STEM Scholarship
SNC will award five $7,500 scholarships. Applicants must self-identify as female and be a high school senior pursuing a degree in a non-medical STEM-related field. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Deadline is January 16, 2024.
SME Education Foundation
For graduating high school seniors pursuing manufacturing and engineering related courses at two- or four-year technical schools, community colleges and universities within the United States or Canada. Deadline is February 1, 2024.
The Society of Women Engineers
SWE-RMS awards at least three scholarships for students graduating from high school and entering college to study engineering or computer science.
Taco Bell Foundation: Live Mas Scholarship
This scholarship is for students(ages 16-26) who are passionate about creating a better future and making a positive impact on their community. This is a passion-based scholarship program. Deadline is January 3, 2024.
Tau Beta Engineering Scholarship
Scholarship for senior students with an unweighted 3.75 GPA that plan to attend a 4 year university in an engineering major. A one time $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to 6 seniors. Deadline is February 29, 2024.
University Hills Rotary Scholarship
Scholarship for students that plan to attend a Colorado university, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, live in Rotary District 5450, provide evidence of need, and intend to major in a science or math undergraduate program. Deadline is February 28, 2024.
USPAACC Scholarship
Applicants must be a high school senior that has East, South, Southeast Asian, or Pacific Island heritage and is a citizen or permanent resident of the US. A 3.3 GPA or above is required. Deadline is Mach 1, 2024.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships
For students that identify as African American and intend to pursue an education. Several scholarships available. Different requirements and deadlines dependent on specific scholarship.
Visionary Scholarship
Eligible for freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students must write a 500-word essay on “Why College is Important to Me”. Deadline is December 1, 2023.
WENCO Scholarship Fund
For students that identify as female, reside in Colorado, and are a current senior with a 3.5 unweighted GPA or higher. STEM major with an intent to focus studies or pursue a career in energy. Deadline is April 18, 2024.
Women of AT&T Colorado Chapter
$1,500 scholarship for a female student with a minimum 3.0 GPA who will be attending college in the fall with a focus on science, technology, engineering or math. Deadline is May 31, 2024.
WTS Colorado Scholarship
Each year the WTS Colorado Chapter supports exceptional young women as they pursue careers in the transportation industry by awarding six local scholarships. Deadline is October 15, 2023.
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