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•  Must be an El Paso County, Colorado resident.
•  Current year FAFSA required.
•  A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher is required to remain eligible.
•  Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6.0 credit hours to remain eligible for the prorated award.

• Intent to complete an Associate's degree or certificate or to transfer to a a 4-year institution. 
• Must be enrolled full time (taking a minimum of 12 credits per semester.)
• Must have a current year FAFSA to demonstrate financial need. In addition, must demonstrate in the application that enrollment or persistence towards academic goals depends on receiving the scholarship. 
• Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or above to remain eligible for the award. 
• US Citizen
• Colorado resident

• El Paso County resident
• Graduate of El Paso County High School
• Limited financial means as demonstrated by a current year FAFSA
• Have and maintain 3.0 GPA or greater. 
• Enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester

•  Must be a Teller County or El Paso County Resident, Colorado resident.
•  Current year FAFSA required.
•  A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher is required to remain eligible.
•  Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6.0 credit hours to remain eligible.
• Preference will be given to students who are in the final year of their program. 

The Rocks Family Foundation Scholarship is open to students with at least one completed semester in the Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program at Pikes Peak State College. In 1955, Gary Rocks along with his brother opened Jolly Plumbing & Heating, Inc. as they saw a need and benefit to establish a business that not only provided for their family, but also created jobs within the community. Currently, Jolly Plumbing & Heating, Inc. is on its 3rd generation of ownership and continues to be one of the most trusted plumbing companies within the Pikes Peak Region. 

This scholarship is intended for a PPSC student in the HVAC program who is enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at PPSC with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicant must be a Colorado resident. Priority is given to students with financial need. Award will be prorated based on credit hours up to $4,000 for full time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester). 

Criteria: 

1. Must have completed one semester of the HVAC program.  

2. Must be enrolled a minimum of 6 credit hours each semester. 

3. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. 

4. Must be a Colorado resident. 

5. Answer the question, “What would receiving the Rocks Family Scholarship mean to you?” 

• Must be pursuing an associate degree at PPSC.
• Must be committed to graduating with a degree in four semesters from the start of the degree program.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 and must maintain a 3.0 GPA to continue receiving the scholarship.
• Must enroll in a minimum of 12 credits per semester. 
• Must attend the Kane Scholar orientation before the start of the semester. 
• Must be willing to work with a Kane Scholar coach over the duration of the scholarship. 

• Be enrolled at PPCC pursuing a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics program (not including healthcare programs)
• Be residents of El Paso County paying in-state tuition
• Maintain a 2.5 grade point average
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Have completed a FAFSA and have an income of up to 250% of Pell eligibility.

• uniformed military, veterans, and their dependents

Alyssa witnessed first-hand the challenges that addiction and recovery can present.  Her gift was to be an instrument of change and guide others with their life choices.  Alyssa embraced every accomplishment starts with a decision to try. With this in mind, this is a Culinary Arts Scholarship for recovering addicts, who have committed to a life without drugs.  The funds are for tuition or education based fees at PPSC.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a Culinary Arts Degree or Certificate
• El Paso County, Colorado resident.
• A current year FAFSA.
• A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher is required to remain eligible.
• Enrolled in a minimum of 6.0 credit hours.

• El Paso County, Colorado resident.
• A current year FAFSA.
• A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher is required to remain eligible.
• Enrolled in a minimum of 6.0 credit hours to remain eligible for the prorated award.

• EFC 250% of Pell Eligibility or Less
• Resident of El Paso County
• 2.0 Cumulative GPA or higher
• US Citizen

• Enrolled in a degree in Cyber Security, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Sciences with a transfer designation.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Colorado Resident.
• Preference is given to students in the second year of their program.

• Class of 2025 Widefield High School graduating senior
• Must maintain a 2.75 GPA at PPSC once awarded
• Preference for a student who was part of the the Career Start Program
• Recipient will be awarded at the Widefield High School award ceremony in May 2025.*

• Have and maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
• Be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours with PPSC
• Be a resident of the state of El Paso County or Teller County, Colorado
• Be PELL eligible as determined by a current year FAFSA
• Preference will be given to students who exhibit community service experience & academic caliber.

• Successfully completed one semester at PPSC before applying,
• Provide a recommendation from a chef active in the the Pikes Peak Region,
• Eligible to receive in-state tuition
• Maintains a 2.0 GPA
• Eligible to receive Pell grant as determined by a current year FAFSA application
• Preference will be given to students who are enrolled part-time and/or have served in the military. 

• Personalized student advising and guidance to ensure credits and administrative supports are in place to easily transfer to a desired four-year program.
• Scholarship opportunities to make degrees from a four-year institution more attainable and affordable.
• A no-hassle transfer process between participating two-year and four-year programs, ensuring a smooth transition.

• Receive up to $2,000 during your final year of your associate degree to help you take the next step toward earning your bachelor’s degree.
• Gain access to Reisher Scholarship Navigators, who will mentor and guide you to ensure you’re well-prepared.
• Become an ideal candidate for the Reisher Transfer Scholarship, offering awards ranging from $4,000 to $15,000 at one of Colorado’s nine partner universities.

•  Must be Colorado resident living OUTSIDE of El Paso & Teller County.
•  Current year FAFSA required.
•  A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher is required to remain eligible.
•  Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6.0 credit hours 

• Adults entering or returning to college
• GED recipients
• Veterans entering or returning to college
• Former foster care youth
• Former juvenile justice youth

• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to apply and must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA to retain the scholarship
• Must agree to participate in PPSC's TRiO Student Support Services program.
• Must complete a current year FAFSA 
• Must be working towards an associate degree

• Be enrolled 6 credits or more at PPSC pursuing an applied associate’s degree in a skilled trades field
• Uniformed military, veterans, and their dependents will be strongly encouraged to apply
• Resident of El Paso County paying in-state tuition
• Maintain a 2.0 grade point average
• U.S. citizen
• Complete a FAFSA and have an income of less than 250% of Pell eligibility

Many private organizations offer scholarships to students.  Outside scholarship providers are not under the jurisdiction of PPSC.  PPSC does not in anyway endorse or administer the scholarship or participate in the scholarship award process. PPSC assumes no obligation for verification of the legitimacy of such providers listed on this website.

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MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account) provides funding for military spouses who are pursuing "portable degrees". 

Who is eligible for the MyCAA Scholarship?
Spouses of service members on active duty in pay grades E-1 to E-5, W-1 to W-2 and O-1 to O-2 who can start and complete their coursework while their military sponsor is on Title 10 military orders, including spouses married to members of the National Guard and reserve component in these same pay grades.

Need help with the process or have questions? – please contact the PPCC Military and Veterans office:
https://www.ppcc.edu/admissions/military/benefits/mycaa.php

Please click the "Apply Now" link below to visit the scholarship sponsor’s site for qualifications and application procedures

• To qualify for training assistance, you must be within 18 months or 3 semesters of completing your degree or certificate.
• All training institutions and programs must be approved by the State of Colorado. 

• Registered Nurses
  – RN, BSN preferred
• Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants
• Medical Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Radiological Technologists

• Software Engineers
• Systems Engineers
• Systems Administrators
• Cyber Security

• CAD Certification
• QA testing Certification
• LEAN 
• Six-Sigma
• Degree programs in Electrical Engineering

• Local Apprenticeship Programs – lineman, plumbing, sheet metal, electrical
• Over-the-Road Truck Driving (CDL Certification)
• ASE Certification (Automotive Service Excellence)

Established by Audrey D. and Harvey D. Rothenberg in 2016, one annual scholarship is awarded to a non-traditional student who is either attending or planning to attend a Colorado Community College System institution.To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Be enrolled or intend to enroll in a degree, certificate or transfer program at one of the following 13 Colorado community colleges: Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Front Range Community College, Lamar Community College, Morgan Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Otero College, Pikes Peak State College, Pueblo Community College, Red Rocks Community College, Trinidad State College; and
• Be a non-traditional student.

Students who receive an Audrey D. and Harvey D. Rothenberg Scholarship are eligible to apply for renewed scholarship funding, provided they fulfill all scholarship responsibilities. Scholarship renewals are not guaranteed, and depend on funding, your status with your respective program, and your renewal application.

For more information on how to apply online visit:
https://cccs.edu/about/foundation/scholarships/ 

Founded in 1936, today Bellco is one of Colorado’s largest financial institutions, with more than $7 billion in assets and 28 branches in Colorado serving more than 350,000 members. Bellco has a strong commitment to serving its members and communities, with financial education being one of their charitable pillars. Students who receive Bellco Credit Union Scholarships are encouraged to complete a set number of online basic financial literacy courses, with additional scholarship funding available as an incentive. Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, books, fees, supplies, transportation expenses, or any other cost of attendance.To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Be enrolled or intend to enroll at one of the following five Colorado community colleges: Arapahoe Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Front Range Community College, or Red Rocks Community College; and
• Be enrolled at least half time (6 credits per semester).

CHFA is a mission-driven enterprise working to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development. CHFA Building the Future Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing postsecondary credentials in high-wage, high-skill, in-demand career pathways.
Eligible pathways include: Health; Energy, Natural Resources, Infrastructure, and Engineering; Professional and Technical Services; Education; Business Operations; and Construction and Skilled Trades.

Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, fees, books, required supplies and any other costs to fully meet a student’s unmet financial need.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Be enrolled or intend to enroll in one of the identified in-demand career pathways at one of the following 13 Colorado community colleges: Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Front Range Community College, Lamar Community College, Morgan Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Otero College, Pikes Peak State College, Pueblo Community College, Red Rocks Community College, Trinidad State College;
• Complete, and submit to their college, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (StudentAid.gov ) or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) and be within 250% of Pell eligibility;
• Be eligible for in-state tuition; and
• Must be a US citizen or ASSET student.

Students who receive a CHFA Building the Future Scholarship are eligible to apply for renewed scholarship funding, provided they fulfill all scholarship responsibilities, including maintaining a GPA of at least 2.0. Scholarship renewals are not guaranteed, and depend on funding, your status with your respective program, and your renewal application.

The COL John and Mildred Garcia Scholarship was established in 2023 to increase access to educational opportunities and deliver skilled workers in high-demand occupations to the Colorado workforce. These scholarships are awarded to students who are pursuing postsecondary credentials in in-demand career pathways including: Health; Energy, Natural Resources, Infrastructure, and Engineering; Professional and Technical Services; Education; Business Operations; Construction and Skilled Trades. 
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Be enrolled or intend to enroll in one of the identified in-demand career pathways at one of the following 13 Colorado community colleges: Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Front Range Community College, Lamar Community College, Morgan Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Otero College, Pikes Peak State College, Pueblo Community College, Red Rocks Community College, Trinidad State College;
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5;
• Complete, and submit to their college, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (StudentAid.gov) or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) and be within 250% of Pell eligibility;
• Be eligible for in-state tuition; and
• Must be a US citizen or ASSET student.

Students are eligible to apply for renewed scholarship funding, provided they fulfill all scholarship responsibilities. Scholarship renewals are not guaranteed, and depend on funding, your status with your respective program, and your renewal application.

Each year, the Colorado Garden Foundation provides grants to local horticulture and food-focused non-profit organizations using the proceeds from ticket sales to the annual Colorado Garden & Home Show and the Colorado Fall Home Show. In the past 64 years, Colorado Garden Foundation has provided organizations throughout Colorado with grants totaling more than $12 million.

Colorado Garden Foundation Scholarships are awarded to full-time students pursuing a two-year Associate's degree in select fields related to agriculture and horticulture.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Be enrolled or intend to enroll in a degree program at one of the 13 Colorado community colleges: Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Front Range Community College, Lamar Community College, Morgan Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Otero College, Pikes Peak State College, Pueblo Community College, Red Rocks Community College, Trinidad State College;
• Be seeking a two-year Associate’s degree in one of the following fields: Agriculture Business, Agriculture Education, Agronomy, Botany, Environmental Design, Environmental Horticulture, Floriculture, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Nursery & Landscape Management, Plant Biology, Plant Pathology/Science, or Soil & Crop Sciences; and
• Be enrolled full-time (12 credits per semester).

Colorado Garden Foundation Scholarships are awarded as two-year scholarships. Scholars are not required to reapply for the second year of funding, however, the scholarship may be revoked if the student fails to write an annual thank you letter to the Colorado Garden Foundation; the student’s cumulative grade point average falls below 2.50; the student changes to a course of study outside of approved fields; the student is no longer enrolled at a CCCS institution; or the student participates in conduct unbecoming of a scholarship recipient.

For more information on how to apply online visit:
https://cccs.edu/about/foundation/scholarships/

Founded in 1934, Credit Union of Colorado is one of the largest credit unions in the state and is deeply connected to the communities where its members live and work. The credit union’s “here to help” culture is demonstrated by its strong support of local communities through financial donations, sponsorships, and employee volunteerism. Credit Union of Colorado is a stable, member-owned financial institution with more than $2 billion in assets serving more than 145,000 members. The Credit Union of Colorado Foundation supports education and emergency human services programs through college scholarships and grants to nonprofit organizations.

For over 20 years, the Credit Union of Colorado Foundation, in partnership with the Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges, has offered scholarships to five students who are members of the Credit Union of Colorado and are pursuing their education at one of the 13 CCCS colleges.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a member of the Credit Union of Colorado (cuofco.org). Membership is free;
• Be enrolled or intend to enroll in a degree, certificate, or transfer programs at one of the following 13 Colorado community colleges: Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Front Range Community College, Lamar Community College, Morgan Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Otero College, Pikes Peak State College, Pueblo Community College, Red Rocks Community College, Trinidad State College;
• Be enrolled at least half time (6 credits per semester); and
• Be a United States citizen or have permanent residency.

Students who receive a Credit Union of Colorado Scholarship are eligible to apply for renewed scholarship funding, provided they fulfill all scholarship responsibilities, including maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Scholarship renewals are not guaranteed, and depend on funding, your status with your respective program, and your renewal application.

For more information on how to apply online visit:
https://cccs.edu/about/foundation/scholarships/

The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges is the designated recipient of the Desert Storm Memorial Scholarship Fund of The Denver Foundation. The Desert Storm Memorial Scholarship Fund was originally established to provide scholarships for qualified children of Colorado residents who were killed or totally and permanently disabled in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Upon the exhaustion of designated eligible beneficiaries, The Denver Foundation converted this fund to provide scholarships to military veterans who are attending any of schools within the Colorado Community College System.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Be enrolled or intend to enroll in a degree, certificate, or transfer program at one of the following 13 Colorado community colleges: Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Front Range Community College, Lamar Community College, Morgan Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Otero College, Pikes Peak State College, Pueblo Community College, Red Rocks Community College, Trinidad State College; and
• Be a U.S. military veteran.

Students who receive a Desert Storm Memorial Scholarship are eligible to apply for renewed scholarship funding, provided they fulfill all scholarship responsibilities. Scholarship renewals are not guaranteed, and depend on funding, your status with your respective program, and your renewal application.

For more information on how to apply visit:
https://cccs.edu/about/foundation/scholarships/

The Disabled American Veterans Department of Colorado Scholarship is awarded to students attending or planning to attend a Colorado Community College System college. Scholarships awarded from this fund may be used to pay tuition, fees, books, required supplies, and any other costs to fully meet a student’s unmet financial need that is directly related to college expenses.

In awarding the scholarship, preference will be given to:

• Veterans or family members of veterans, with a strong preference for disabled veterans;
• Students who have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5;
• Colorado residents; and
• Full time students, taking a minimum 12 credit hours per semester

Students who receive a Disabled American Veterans Department of Colorado Scholarship are eligible to apply for renewed scholarship funding, provided they fulfill all scholarship responsibilities, including maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Scholarship renewals are not guaranteed, and depend on funding, your status with your respective program, and your renewal application.

For more information on how to apply online visit:
https://cccs.edu/about/foundation/scholarships/

Dr. Nancy J. McCallin Scholarships are awarded based on merit with GPA and the difficulty of a student’s program of study given due consideration. The Nancy J. McCallin Endowed Scholarship Fund honors, recognizes, and celebrates Dr. McCallin’s fourteen years of service to the Colorado Community College System. As the longest tenured System President, Dr. McCallin oversaw a period of dramatic growth while ensuring financial stability, increased student success, and unparalleled service to Colorado communities.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Be enrolled or intend to enroll in a credential program at one of the following 13 Colorado community colleges: Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Front Range Community College, Lamar Community College, Morgan Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Otero College, Pikes Peak State College, Pueblo Community College, Red Rocks Community College, Trinidad State College;
• Be enrolled in at minimum 6 credit hours
• Complete, and submit to their college, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (StudentAid.gov) or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA);
• Be eligible for in-state tuition; and
• Must be a US citizen or ASSET student.

Students who receive a Dr. Nancy J. McCallin Endowed Scholarship are eligible to apply for renewed scholarship funding, provided they fulfill all scholarship responsibilities. Scholarship renewals are not guaranteed, and depend on funding, your status with your respective program, and your renewal application.

For more information on how to apply visit:
https://cccs.edu/about/foundation/scholarships/

The Dr. Russell Meyer Scholarship was established to honor Meyer’s legacy as an educator and advocate for students. Russ worked for 40+ years in higher education as a teacher, professor, and administrator. After retirement, Russ served as a board member and chair of the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education, finding a stronger passion in life by supporting community colleges and the greater financial needs of its students. Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, fees, books, required supplies and any other costs to fully meet a student’s unmet financial need.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Be enrolled or intend to enroll in one of the identified in-demand career pathways (Health; Energy, Natural Resources, Infrastructure, and Engineering; Professional and Technical Services; Education; Business Operations; and Construction and Skilled Trades) at one of the following 13 Colorado community colleges: Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Front Range Community College, Lamar Community College, Morgan Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Otero College, Pikes Peak State College, Pueblo Community College, Red Rocks Community College, Trinidad State College;
• Complete, and submit to their college, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (StudentAid.gov ) or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) and be within 250% of Pell eligibility;
• Be eligible for in-state tuition; and
• Must be a US citizen or ASSET student.

Students are eligible to apply for renewed scholarship funding, provided they fulfill all scholarship responsibilities. Scholarship renewals are not guaranteed, and depend on funding, your status with your respective program, and your renewal application.

For more information on how to apply online visit:
https://cccs.edu/about/foundation/scholarships/ 

The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges is proud to announce that beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year, we will annually be awarding Eagle Feather Endowed Scholarships to Native American students who are either attending or planning to attend a Colorado Community College System college. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Be enrolled or intend to enroll in a degree, certificate, or transfer program at one of the 13 Colorado community colleges: Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Front Range Community College, Lamar Community College, Morgan Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Otero College, Pikes Peak State College, Pueblo Community College, Red Rocks Community College, Trinidad State College;
• Complete, and submit to their college, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (StudentAid.gov) or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA).
• Provide a discussion of their participation in the Native American community.

The purpose of the fund is to award scholarships to students who have demonstrated advocacy for, or commitment to, diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or students with a psychological or physical disability.

The Center Family Foundation has made this scholarship possible. The family has a long-held commitment to investing in community colleges and students and Charlene’s children, Amy, David, and Adam Kahn requested that this scholarship be formed in their mother’s memory. Although open to all, the special focus may be given to students interested in the field of education. 

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Be enrolled or intend to enroll in a degree, certificate, or transfer program at one of the following 13 Colorado community colleges: Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Front Range Community College, Lamar Community College, Morgan Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Otero College, Pikes Peak State College, Pueblo Community College, Red Rocks Community College, Trinidad State College;
• Either have demonstrated advocacy for, or a commitment to, diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or personally experienced a physical or psychological disability;
• Complete, and submit to their college, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (StudentAid.gov) or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA);
• Be eligible for in-state tuition; and
• Must be a US citizen or ASSET student.

Students who receive a Center Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship are eligible to apply for renewed scholarship funding, provided they fulfill all scholarship responsibilities. Scholarship renewals are not guaranteed, and depend on funding, your status with your respective program, and your renewal application.

For more information on how to apply online visit:
https://cccs.edu/about/foundation/scholarships/

The applicant must be an undergraduate student with at least 36 earned college credits at the time of applying. Applicants have attended either PPCC or UCCS, must be planning to attend fall semester classes at PPCC or UCCS, and must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00.

Priority will be given to students who meet any or all of the following:

• demonstrate financial need
• are from under-served, underrepresented populations
• are enrolled in STEM majors

• The AMVETS Scholarship: $4,000 - ($1,000 awarded annually over four years). three (3) awarded each year.
• The Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo* Family Foundation Memorial Scholarship: $12,000 - ($3,000 awarded annually over four years), two (2) awarded each year

• The AMVETS Scholarship: $4,000 - ($1,000) awarded annually over four years) six (6) awarded each year
• The JROTC Scholarship: $1,000 - (one payment of $1,000), one (1) awarded each year (JROTC ONLY. Proof from JROTC instructor must be included with application.)

If you are currently enrolled, or will soon enroll, in a welding program or a related field, then consider applying for our scholarships. Scholarships are available for students attending trade schools, community colleges, and four-year universities. An AWS Foundation scholarship can be the extra push that helps you fulfill your goals!

AWS Foundation Scholarships are for tuition, fees, books, supplies, or equipment required for the course of instruction. Scholarship awards will be sent directly to the academic or training institution.

Please click the "Apply Now" link below to visit the scholarship sponsor’s site for qualifications and application procedures

• One-Time Scholarship: $1,500 awarded to an individual pursuing a trade or vocational occupation.

• Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED equivalent at the time of application.
• Must be over the age of 21 at the time of application.
• Must plan to attend or currently be attending an accredited trade or vocational school in the United States.

• Full-time student returning as a sophomore, junior or senior attending a higher institution of learning OR a full-time student enrolled in a vocational (trade) school program in Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas or Wyoming.
• Majoring/training in Agriculture (equine and animal science excluded), Ag business, Horticulture or Agronomy.
• Must be a Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas or Wyoming resident.
• Minimum GPA of 2.7

• Has been accepted into/enrolled in a degree, certificate, or other accredited program at a college, university, technical, or vocational school.
• To remain eligible for ETV funding, youth must show progress toward a degree or certificate; and

• Is at least 17 years old and has not reached 26 years old to apply for ETV;

• The maximum number of years a student can receive ETV funding five (5) years, (consecutive or intermittent)

• Is a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen

• Was in foster care on or after their 14th birthday;

• Had a finalized adoption with adoption assistance on or after their 16th birthday;

• Had guardianship assistance established on or after their 16th birthday;

• Was in Division of Youth Services community placement on or after their 14th birthday

Former First Lady of Colorado Dottie Lamm is a legendary leader and activist. She served as Colorado’s first lady for 12 years when she emerged as a leading advocate for women’s health, quality child care, and gender equality. She was also a founding mother of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, making her mark as the first board chair.

In 1987, The Foundation created the Dottie Lamm Leadership Award to honor her commitment to advancing and accelerating opportunities for women and their families throughout the state of Colorado, by recognizing women and their resilience on the path to economic security. The first Dottie Lamm Leadership Award was granted in 1988 and has been awarded annually since. 

Please click the "Apply Now" link below to visit the scholarship sponsor’s site for qualifications and application procedure

• Been killed in action.
• Become 100% total & permanently disabled as a direct result of an operational or combat mission, or suffered a major limb amputation due to enemy action.
• Been classified as a Prisoner of War (POW) or Missing in Action (MIA).
• Been awarded the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Air Force Cross, or the Coast Guard Cross.
• Been involved in a training accident that resulted in the death of the service member or caused an immediate inability to continue serving (100% total and permanently disabled).

• Is a Colorado resident;
• Has demonstrated a commitment to caring for our environment's natural resources within their personal, educational, and/or professional time. Ideally, students can show that they have volunteered with outdoor stewardship/environment organizations, such as VOC or other Colorado stewardship organizations or land agencies;
• Is pursuing a degree program with an environmental, natural resource, climate, or outdoor industry emphasis at an accredited 4-year college/university, 2-year community college, or a certificate program offered by an accredited college/university within the state of Colorado.

• High school seniors
• Undergraduate students (all years)
• Community college students transferring to four year universities
• Graduate Students
• Must be of Hispanic heritage
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students
• Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for undergraduate and graduate students
• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, during the fall of a scholarship cycle (year)
• US Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)
• Complete FAFSA or state based financial aid application (if applicable)

• You are a full-time high school senior
• You have applied to, and will attend, a Colorado (or contiguous state) public or private University or college, junior or community college, or vocational/trade school.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• The student or parent(s)/guardian(s) have a banking relationship at IBC member bank or branch for at least six months (see link at bottom of scholarship page for a list of Member Banks/Branches)
• Completed application including typed essay signed by a representative at your bank. 

• Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Marine* OR
• Active duty, reserve or vetrran U.S. Navy
• A Marine killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
• Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Navy Corpsman who is/was attached to a U.S. Marine unit*
• A Navy Corpsman attached to a Marine unit that was killed while serving in the U.S. Navy
• *Veterans must have received an honorable discharge. A discharge status of other, general,  under honorable conditions, dishonorable, etc. are not eligible for an award.

• are a spouse of a member of the seven Uniformed Services with a valid military ID
• are married to an active duty, reserve, guard, retired, medically retired, wounded or fallen service member (must be a service-related wound, illness, injury or death that took place after September 11, 2001)
• are a dual service military spouse
• are a divorced spouse, but ONLY if you receive 20/20/20 benefits

• Be a dependent child of an active, full-time CSPD employee; or
• Be a dependent child of a retired CSPD employee; or
• Be a dependent child of a CSPD officer that was killed in the line of duty. 

• Enrolled in an Associate degree (two-year) or in a Bachelor’s (four-year) program at an accredited college or university.
• Must have a high school GPA of 3.0.

• A Black high school student in their senior year
• A full-time Colorado resident for a minimum of five years.  Residence due to military orders to Colorado may be accepted on a case by case basis
• Have attained a cumulative, weighted GPA of at least 3.0 through your last completed term.​

•  Demonstrate a sincere interest in pursuing a career in fire protection
•  Permanently reside in, or are enrolled as a full-time student in a college / university located in one of the Western U.S. States.
•  Enrolled as a full-time student with a declared degree path in science, technology, or engineering or enrolled as a part time student in a program with a Fire Protection Engineering degree tract.

• Identify within the LGBTQIA+ community
• Be residents of Colorado
• Be pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education in the state of Colorado

• Eligible applicants must Be retired, honorably discharged, active duty, or a member of the National Guard or Reserve. 
• Scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded to qualified applicants.
• Awarded scholarships are limited to one per family per semester.
• Fall semester scholarships will be awarded in August, and spring semester scholarships will be awarded in January.
• Scholarships must be used by the end of the school semester for which the veteran is applying or they will become null and void.
• Scholarships are restricted for tuition and fees only and will be paid directly to accredited schools.

Many private organizations offer scholarships to students.  Outside scholarship providers are not under the jurisdiction of PPSC.  PPSC does not in anyway endorse or administer the scholarship or participate in the scholarship award process. PPSC assumes no obligation for verification of the legitimacy of such providers listed on this website. 

Deadline to Apply is March 31, annually

The VISIT DENVER Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, was established in 1996 and is generously sponsored and supported by VISIT DENVER, as well as by individuals and corporations in the Denver metro area and beyond. The VISIT DENVER Foundation's goal is to promote the hospitality and tourism industry in the Denver metro area through activities and projects that enhance education, professional development and training for individuals interested in the hospitality and tourism industry.

To achieve this goal, the VISIT DENVER Foundation provides scholarships designed to support undergraduate students pursuing associate and bachelor’s degrees in hospitality or tourism at accredited universities or colleges in Colorado.

Please click the "Apply Now" link below to visit the scholarship sponsor’s site for qualifications and application procedures

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GIS Colorado is pleased to announce four scholarships available to students exhibiting academic excellence in the following geospatial technologies fields: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), or related disciplines. Scholarships support education and research for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited 2-year or 4-year Colorado colleges or universities. 

Please click the "Apply Now" link below to visit the scholarship sponsor’s site for qualifications and application procedures

• Must be a student in the second year at PPSC
• Recommendation letter from current PPSC faculty 
• Demonstrated tenacity to overcome obstacles 
• Be willing to speak at the President's Address if invited

• High school diploma
• One letter of recommendation from a PPSC Culinary Arts Faculty member
• Have and maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher to remain eligible
• Must be eligible for in-state tuition
• Full time student (12 credit hours or more with a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester in the Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry program at PPSC).
• Upload your most recent PPSC transcript to the scholarship application

• An essay addressing why you chose to study culinary arts, your future goals within this field and provide the names of three chefs/cooks who have had an influence on you.
• A recommendation from a PPSC culinary arts faculty member. 

• Demonstrated commitment to complete chosen course of study in a degree or certificate program.
• Preference given to students with at least a 2.5 GPA.
• Preference given to students enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours. 
• Preference given to students who have completed at least 30 credit hours at PPSC.
• MUST have completed a current year FAFSA and have an income of less than 250% of Pell eligibility
• Preference given to students with the greatest need.

• Be pursuing a degree or certificate in Public Service or Fine Arts.
• Be in the final one or two semesters of their program 
• Be residents of El Paso County
• Be eligible for in-state tuition 
• Complete a FAFSA or CAFSA and have an income of up to 250% of Pell eligibility, or have a similar financial need level as determined by Financial Aid 
• Be enrolled in 6 credit hours or more/semester 
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA
• Be willing to participate fully in the scholarship program including, but not limited to, coaching, scholar events, and providing thank you letters and program completion updates to be shared with the donor

• Be enrolled in 6 credit hours or more
• Live in El Paso County, Colorado
• Maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA
• Be a U.S. Citizen

This scholarship was made possible with generous funding from the Frank Macon Trust, which honors and remembers the amazing Tuskegee Airman, Frank Macon, a lifelong resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Frank Macon’s death at the age of 97 in 2020 rekindled his passion in the people who loved and respected him, and so his wish to help humanity lives on in this scholarship trust. The Frank Macon Trust is specifically dedicated to offering financial assistance to individuals seeking a career in the trade industries.

Students who receive this award should display above-average work skills in chosen trade per instructor comments, and meet the following general requirements:

• Be enrolled in 6 credit hours or more each semester
• Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• PELL eligible as determined by a current year FAFSA application,
• A resident of El Paso County 
• Eligible to receive in-state tuition

• Have a declared major of:
  • • Broadcasting & Electronic Media (AAS) or
    • Robotics & Automation Systems Technology (AAS) or
    • Mechanical Engineering (AES) or
    • Computer Science (AS)
• Submit an application to be eligible for funding
• Be enrolled in 6 credits or more each semester
• Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• PELL eligible as determined by a current year FAFSA
• Preference will be given to miliary veterans.

• Enrolled in the construction certificate or degree program.
• Resident of El Paso County, Colorado or ASSET student paying in-state tuition
• Enrolled in a minimum of 6.0 credits hours per semester
• Completed a current year FAFSA and income of less than 250% of Pell eligibility
• 2.0 GPA

• Commitment to graduate from PPSC with a degree or certificate in a career and technical education field.
• Resident of El Paso County, Colorado.
• Financial need demonstrated through a FAFSA.
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 
• Enrolled in a minimum of 6.0 credit hours per semester 

• continue to meet the scholarship criteria,
• are in good standing with the college,
• are compliant with all outstanding scholarship requirements, and 
• are actively progressing towards degree completion

• For students entering their final year of study
• Students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher
• Must be a full time student (enrolled in 12 credit hours or more per semester)

• Be enrolled at PPSC pursuing a degree in Surgical Technology
• Resident of El Paso County
• Maintain a 2.0 grade point average
• U.S. citizen
• Complete a FAFSA and have an income of up to 250% of Pell eligibility

• Must complete an application indicating why the scholarship is important to their academic goals
• Must be enrolled in an associate degree in a business-focused program at PPCC. Non-business associate degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  
• Must maintain a 3.0 grade point average
• Must be a U.S. citizen and Colorado resident
• Must agree to participate in Student Success Coaching including attending a mandatory orientation

• Students who complete a FAFSA and have an income up to 250% of PELL eligibility 
• Nontraditional female students

• MUST be a second year fine arts major at Pikes Peak State College
• MUST have and maintain a 3.0 minimum GPA
• MUST be enrolled full-time (a minimum of 12 credit hours) to remain eligible
• MUST complete the yearly General Application and the Fine Arts Scholarships application.
• Selection will be based upon demonstrated artistic merit, potential, and enthusiasm, and academic merit.

• MUST be a second year fine arts major at Pikes Peak State College
• MUST have at least a 3.0 GPA and continue to maintain a 3.0 GPA if selected
• Preference given to students enrolled full-time (a minimum of 12 credit hours).
• Selection will be based upon demonstrated artistic merit, potential, enthusiasm, and prior grades.

• Enrolled in the Sign Language Interpreter degree at Pikes Peak State College. 
• Resident of El Paso County paying in-state tuition
• 18 years or older
• Maintain a 3.0 grade point average
• U.S. citizen
• Complete a FAFSA and have an income of less than 250% of Pell eligibility

• Enrolled in the final year of the Nursing or EMT program at Pikes Peak State College.
• U.S. citizen and a resident of El Paso County, Colorado
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA at PPSC
• Full time student at PPSC (Enrolled in 12 credit hours or more)
• Financial need as demonstrated by FAFSA
• **Agree to meet with personnel in the Memorial UCHealth Southern Colorado system once awarded the scholarship** if invited