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March 8, 2019

Excelsior Scholarship - application deadline April 8th


Excelsior Scholarship Available for High School and College Students

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The Excelsior Scholarship was created to help bridge the financial gap for college-bound students who excel academically. This opportunity specifically looks to support students that are in one of the following categories:

High school students graduating from a public high school in Colorado; or
Students currently enrolled at a 2-year community college looking to transfer to a 4-year institution (public or private) or those that will be studying at a vocational/technical school in fall.

Scholarships of varying amounts will be awarded once each year through a competitive process. Awards amounts can be up to $5,000 per year for 2- and 4-year institutions and up to $4,500 per year for vocational/technical schools. Awards can be used for the following expenses depending on the selected institution of choice:

2-year or 4-year Institutions: Tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, and health insurance

Vocational/Technical Schools: Tuition, fees, books, and supplies

Students who meet ALL of the following criteria in one of the qualifying categories are eligible to apply:

(HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS)
Must be a high school senior graduating from a public high school in Colorado (Students identified as emancipated and/or foster care youth are highly encouraged to apply)
Must be a resident of Colorado
Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average
Will be enrolling at an accredited vocational/technical school, community college, or college/university (public or private) in the upcoming academic year

(COLLEGE STUDENTS)
Must be currently enrolled at a 2-year community college or attending a vocational/technical school in Colorado (Students identified as emancipated and/or foster care youth are highly encouraged to apply)
Must be a resident of Colorado
Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average
Will be enrolling at an accredited 4-year college/university (public or private) in the upcoming academic year or continuing study in a technical skill training program at an accredited or recognized institution and earning a certificate/certification or a professional license.


To apply for this Excelsior Scholarship, please click on the applicable link:

Continuing COLLEGE STUDENTS

Deadline to apply is April 5, 2019

Thank you for your assistance in spreading the word and encouraging qualified students and teachers to apply!

Questions? Contact Charmaine Brown at cbrown@denverfoundation.org or 303.996.7328.