2019 Scholarship Information Bulletin #8 – December 2019 Check Previous Scholarship Bulletins for other scholarships with December deadlines. https://cchs.canoncityschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=526967&type=d&pREC_ID=1564425 Please read the “Scholarship Information Bulletin” and keep for future reference. Make note of deadlines and be sure to request transcripts at least two weeks before you need them. Class of 2020 Remind: Text @cch-2020 to 81010. If you plan to attend a Colorado college or university, check out the links in the table below. They will take you directly to that college’s financial aid and scholarship pages. Note that some deadlines are looming!! Colorado Colleges/Universities Financial Aid and Scholarship Links & Deadlines Other Name of Scholarship Financial Aid Automatic Scholarships Scholarship Deadline Adams State University link link link 2/1/2020 Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts link not specified Aims Community College link link 03/01/2020 Arapahoe Community College link link 03/01/2020 Colorado Christian University link link link 04/01/2020 Colorado College link link link not specified Colorado Mesa University link link link 12/31/2019 Colorado Mountain College link link link 03/01/2020 Colorado Northwestern Community College link link not specified mid-January (apply by Nov. 1) to ​ Colorado School of Mines link link link March 1 depending on scholarship Feb. 1 to March 1 depending on Colorado State University - Ft. Collins link link link scholarship Colorado State University - Pueblo link link link March 1, 2020 Colorado Technical University link link varies Community College of Aurora link link link May 31, 2020 Community College of Denver link link link 04/15/2020 DeVry University link link link Jan. 18, 2020 Fort Lewis College link link link Feb. 1, 2020 Front Range Community College link link link March 1, 2020 Johnson and Wales University link link link not specified Lamar Community College link link link varies Lincoln College of Technology link varies Metropolitan State University of Denver link link link 03/01/2020 Morgan Community College link link link 03/15/2020 Naropa University link varies Northeastern Junior College link link link varies Otero Junior College link link varies Pickens Technical College link varies Pikes Peak Community College link link link varies Pueblo Community College link link link 3/31/2020 Red Rocks Community College link link link varies Regis University link link link 03/01/2020 Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design link link link January 15. 2020 Trinidad State Junior College link link link March 1, 2020 United States Air Force Academy link link begin no later than junior year apply for admission by 1/15/20 University of Colorado Boulder link link link complete Boulder app by 2/15/20 University of Colorado Colorado Springs link link link 2/1/2020 University of Colorado Denver link link link as early as 12/15/19 up to 3/1/2020 ​ University of Denver link link link not specified University of Northern Colorado link link link 2/1/2020 Western State Colorado University link link link 04/01/2020 The following list provides information and application links (Click on the name of the scholarship and then on the link that appears) for several scholarships that are due between this Sunday, Dec. 15 and the end of December: Delta Kappa Gamma (from University of Northern Colorado website) Deadline The Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG)​ International Society of Key Women Educators promotes professional and personal 12/15/2019 growth of women educators and excellence in education. Among our goals is to provide support and encouragement to women pursuing a college degree in the field of education. Students must be female, full time, junior or senior in teacher education/licensure program. At least a 3.0 GPA, with a strong aptitude for teaching. This is an external scholarship; all questions should go to Vicki Sanderson 970 302 0440 or [email protected]. Applications can be mailed to 1925 28th Avenue #22 Greeley, CO 80634 or emailed to [email protected]. Please print off application and include the following information with application. Abels & Annes, P.C. Scholarship Essay ContestDue: December 15, 2019 Essay topic:Self-driving cars: ​ ​ What are the potential positives and negatives? What effect could​ this technology have on the economy and job market? Based on your research, are you for or against widespread use of this type of vehicle? Please limit your essay to 500 words. Amount: $1,000 ​ ​ AceableAgent Higher Education ScholarshipDue: December 15, 2019 Send a video (2 min max length) ​ ​ -OR--a 500 word writing prompt with a photo telling us what​ home is to you. It could be a city, a house, a person, whatever speaks to you! Amount: $1,000 ​ ​ Allied Van Lines ScholarshipDue: December 15, 2019 Submit a brief essay of between 400 and 800 words, ​ ​ detailing why a career in logistics/supply​ chain management is your college major of choice. Amount: $1,000 ​ ​ Light the Way ScholarshipDue: Dec. 15, 2019 awarded to incoming students who utilize their abilities to Light the Way ​ ​ ​ for others. A completed Light the Way application includes: electronic application, Light the Way personal statement, a visual representation of how you Light the Way, and a letter of recommendation. All scholarship applicants must also have an application for admission to Assumption College submitted by December 15. Amount: $27,000 renewable for ​ ​ ​ ​ four years. AVACARE MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPDue: December 15, 2019 Must be pursuing a degree in the medical ​ ​ field such as therapy, nursing, medicine, nutrition,​ laboratory science, dentistry, health law, etc. 3.0 GPA. Submit up to an 800 word essay about an act of kindness that inspired you. Amount: $1,000 ​ ​ AXA-Achievement Scholarship ProgramDue: December 15, 2019 Scholarship based on academic ​ ​ achievement, extracurricular activities and community​ service. One scholarship per state and one National winner. Amount: $1,000 - $25,000 ​ Bressman Law - Traumatic Brain Injury ScholarshipDue: December 15, 2019 For students who have ​ ​ persevered despite the effects of severe head trauma. 3.0 GPA. Essay​ required. Amount: $1,000 ​ ​ Burger King Scholars ProgramDue: December 15, 2019 Have a strong academic record with a minimum ​ ​ grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Be passionate​ about serving the community and be a high school Senior, BURGER KING employee, spouse/domestic partner or child of an employee. Amount: $1,000 - $50,000 ​ ​ Creative Safety Supply ScholarshipDue: December 15, 2019 For a student in good academic standing who ​ ​ has used creative thinking to succeed in his/her​ academic or personal life. Essay required. 3.0 GPA. Amount: $1,000 ​ ​ CreditSoup ScholarshipDue: December 15, 2019 Submit a brief essay between 400 to 800 words detailing why ​ ​ you chose your major or the importance​ of your field of study. 2.5 GPA. Amount: $1,000 ​ ​ Dallas Car Accident Lawyers Cancer Awareness ScholarshipDue: December 15, 2019 Applicant or ​ ​ the applicant's loved one must have been diagnosed with cancer of any type. Essay​ required on listed topic. Amount: ​ $1,000 Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury ScholarshipDue: December 15, 2019 For student who has ​ ​ had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be​ it their own injury, that of a loved one or an influential individual. Essay required. Amount: $1,000 ​ ​ Do Something - Huddle for Heros ScholarshipDue: December 15, 2019 Use your creativity to make an ​ ​ appreciation card for military service members, veterans and ​their families and be entered for scholarship. Amount: ​ $2,500 Dwayne Graves Online Entrepreneur Spirit ScholarshipDue: December 15, 2019 For high school and ​ ​ college students interested in entrepreneurship. Students applying must submit​ the URL of a video they've uploaded to YouTube where you explain why you deserve to win this scholarship. Amount: $500 ​ ​ Feldco Windows, Siding and Doors ScholarshipDue: December 15, 2019 Essay question: "How has ​ ​ your family contributed to who you are today?" Tell us your unique​ story, starting with an introduction about who you are, your background and how your family has contributed to who you are as an individual. Amount: $1,000 ​ ​ Final Fantasy Fan ScholarshipDue: December 15, 2019 For high school and college students who enjoy the ​ ​ Final Fantasy game franchise. Submit a ​brief essay explaining their relationship with Final Fantasy games and how it has made them a better student Amount: $1,000 ​ ​ FormSwift Scholarship ProgramDue: December 15, 2019 For high school Seniors or currently enrolled ​ ​ college students. Create a Business Plan Infographic​ about one of the following industries for a chance to win the FormSwift Scholarship Program: a Startup, a Restaurant, a Non-Profit, a Transportation Company or a Clothing Company Amount: $1,000 ​ HEXTER & BAINES SCHOLARSHIP AWARDDue: December 15, 2019 Submit a 500-1,000 word essay ​ ​ describing your academic and career goals and explain your​ plan for achieving these goals. Amount: $1,250 ​ ​ HotelPlanner.com ScholarshipDue: December 15, 2019 Provides financial assistance to veterans of the ​ ​ United States military, along with the spouse/partner​ and children of U.S. military veterans, who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree related to technology. Essay required. Amount: $1,000 ​ ​ Irish Dance Teacher's Association of North AmericanDue: December 15, 2019 For students in an ​ ​ Irish Dance program who excel in the classroom and in the dance studio.​ Amount: $ Not listed ​ ​ Kush Arora Federal Justice Reform ScholarshipDue: December 15, 2019 Submit a 1,000 word essay ​ ​ providing a well-reasoned argument about whether a specific policy​ in the criminal justice system is unjust and requires reform, or is just and should stay the same. 3.0 GPA. Amount: $500 ​ ​ Lead Roster B2B Sales & Marketing ScholarshipDue: December 15, 2019 Students applying must ​ ​ submit the URL of a video they've uploaded to YouTube where you​ explain, present, convince, inspire, entertain, market and/or sell us your reason why you deserve to win this scholarship.