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Searching for Scholarships can take time and energy, but is absolutely worth the effort. Remember, you should never have to pay to submit a scholarship application. If you come across a website with a scholarship opportunity asking for a payment, it is not legitimate.
Searching for Scholarships can take time and energy, but is absolutely worth the effort. Remember, you should never have to pay to submit a scholarship application. If you come across a website with a scholarship opportunity asking for a payment, it is not legitimate.
Most Scholarship Applications will close by March of your Senior Year! Please start looking for scholarships early during your Senior year!
Most Scholarship Applications will close by March of your Senior Year! Please start looking for scholarships early during your Senior year!
Where do Scholarships Come From?
Where do Scholarships Come From?
Most scholarships will come directly from the college itself. Once you have been accepted to a college, you can apply for any scholarships they offer, online through the college. Please visit each colleges Financial Aid/Scholarship website for more information.
Most scholarships will come directly from the college itself. Once you have been accepted to a college, you can apply for any scholarships they offer, online through the college. Please visit each colleges Financial Aid/Scholarship website for more information.
Many colleges also have what is called a Foundation, made up of generous donors who award varying amounts of scholarships to students. You should be able to find out if a college you are interested in has a Foundation through their Financial Aid webpage.
Many colleges also have what is called a Foundation, made up of generous donors who award varying amounts of scholarships to students. You should be able to find out if a college you are interested in has a Foundation through their Financial Aid webpage.
Scholarships can also come from large and small businesses, non profit organizations, scholarship foundation programs and individual donors. You can combine many scholarships together, and there is no limit to how many you can apply for.
Scholarships can also come from large and small businesses, non profit organizations, scholarship foundation programs and individual donors. You can combine many scholarships together, and there is no limit to how many you can apply for.
How else can I pay for College?
How else can I pay for College?
The FAFSA is the Universal Application to search for Federal Aid to help pay for college. All students are encouraged to complete this application in the fall of their senior year, the FAFSA opens every October 1 for the next Academic Year. Please go to studentaid.gov to apply and to review a ton of great resources of how to pay for college, and also view the Financial Aid tab on this webpage for more detailed information.
The FAFSA is the Universal Application to search for Federal Aid to help pay for college. All students are encouraged to complete this application in the fall of their senior year, the FAFSA opens every October 1 for the next Academic Year. Please go to studentaid.gov to apply and to review a ton of great resources of how to pay for college, and also view the Financial Aid tab on this webpage for more detailed information.
Military ROTC Scholarships
Military ROTC Scholarships
The Air Force, Army, Coast Guard and Navy/Marines all offer ROTC programs at many colleges across the country. If you are interested in joining their ROTC program, they will help fund your college tuition for a Bachelors degree, with the agreement that you will serve as an officer for a certain number of years upon graduation.
The Air Force, Army, Coast Guard and Navy/Marines all offer ROTC programs at many colleges across the country. If you are interested in joining their ROTC program, they will help fund your college tuition for a Bachelors degree, with the agreement that you will serve as an officer for a certain number of years upon graduation.
Many College in Colorado participate in these ROTC programs, including some community colleges, with the understanding that you will transfer after completing your two year Associates Degree to a four year college to complete your Bachelors degree.
Many College in Colorado participate in these ROTC programs, including some community colleges, with the understanding that you will transfer after completing your two year Associates Degree to a four year college to complete your Bachelors degree.
Click Below for More Information on these ROTC programs:
Click Below for More Information on these ROTC programs:
District 49 Scholarship Opportunities
District 49 Scholarship Opportunities
Booster Club Scholarship (Applications are accepted November-January each year. Please visit the Success Center for an application packet.) ** Due to Covid-19 this will not be available for the 2020-2021 school year.
Booster Club Scholarship (Applications are accepted November-January each year. Please visit the Success Center for an application packet.) ** Due to Covid-19 this will not be available for the 2020-2021 school year.
PTSA scholarship (Applications are accepted March-April each year. Please visit the Success Center for an application packet.)
PTSA scholarship (Applications are accepted March-April each year. Please visit the Success Center for an application packet.)
Unique Scholarship Opportunities to Consider
Unique Scholarship Opportunities to Consider
I have also compiled a comprehensive list of scholarship opportunities below.
I have also compiled a comprehensive list of scholarship opportunities below.
They are listed on the Google Document below. I update this document regularly!
They are listed on the Google Document below. I update this document regularly!
Financial Aid Webinars and Events
Financial Aid Webinars and Events
U Aspire hosts free virtual events to assist students and families through the financial aid process and applications, provides resources and guidance, and answers questions. Visit U Aspire for a schedule of events and to sign up.
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