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Colorado Council Volunteerism & Community Service Scholarship

2009 Scholarship Winners

2008 Scholarship Winners

The Colorado Council is comprised of many dedicated individuals throughout the state who give generously of their time and talents to help students achieve their higher educational goals. Without these volunteers, the Council would not exist.

To encourage and reward college-bound youth who likewise are committed to volunteerism and community service, the Council awards $1,250 one-time scholarships to 16 deserving Colorado high school seniors each year to assist with defraying the cost of tuition and fees at one of the member institutions.

Qualifications

  1. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior
  2. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident and a resident of Colorado for his or her final two years of high school
  3. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student at a Colorado Council member institution within six months of graduating from high school
  4. Applicant must demonstrate significant experience in volunteerism/community service
  5. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale

Selection

The Colorado Council is a voluntary organization and therefore the primary selection criterion for this scholarship is volunteerism and community service. Recipients will be selected by, but not limited to, the following considerations: volunteerism/community service, extracurricular activities, and dedication to others. Applicants are required to submit:

  • A complete application
  • A personal essay
  • Two recommendation forms (one from a high school official and the other from someone who knows the applicant through involvement in community service)
  • An official high school transcript

Application and Instructions

The deadline to apply is January 30, 2010.

Colleges of Recent Scholarship Winners

Fall 2009

  • Colorado School of Mines: Katherine E. Bony - Montrose HS
  • Colorado School of Mines: Marissa Rose Marin - Caliche HS
  • Colorado State University: Megan K. Flanary - Montrose HS
  • Colorado State University: Galen Joanne Kelleghan - Niwot HS
  • Colorado State University: Hailey Marie Metzer - Cherry Creek HS
  • Colorado State University: Hannah Rose Pensack-Rinehart - Thompson Valley HS
  • Metropolitan State College: Jessica Jo Garramone - Mapleton Early College
  • University of Colorado-Boulder: Christopher John Allison - Northridge HS
  • University of Colorado-Boulder: Elizabeth Margaret Bloemen - Poudre HS
  • University of Colorado-Boulder: Kelly Elizabeth Laurila - Liberty HS
  • University of Colorado-Boulder: Megan Kathleen Novak - Northglenn HS
  • University of Colorado-Boulder: Anna Jean Rose - Elizabeth HS
  • University of Colorado-Colorado Springs: Kelsey Rae Larsen - Swink HS
  • University of Northern Colorado: Kelsey L. Odom - Gunnison HS
  • University of Northern Colorado: Sarajane Amelia Rossi - Soroco HS
  • University of Northern Colorado: Hannah Leigh Turner - Arvada Senior HS

Fall 2008

  • Adams State College
  • Colorado School of Mines
  • Colorado State University – Pueblo
  • Northeastern Junior College
  • Otero Junior College
  • University of Colorado at Boulder (3)
  • University of Colorado at Denver & Health Sciences Center (downtown)
  • University of Denver (3)
  • University of Northern Colorado (4)

Fall 2007

  • Colorado College
  • Colorado State University (6)
  • Metropolitan State College of Denver
  • Regis University
  • University of Colorado at Boulder (4)
  • University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (2)
  • University of Denver

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