Scholarships & Financial Aid

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

The Elks National Foundation awards $2.5 million to a total of 500 high school seniors nationwide through its Most Valuable Student contest. 480 scholarships worth $4,000 and 20 scholarships worth $30,000 will be awarded to students based on academics, leadership, service and financial need. Apply here before November 12th, 2024.

Legacy Awards

The Elks National Foundation awards $1.4 million to 350 children and grandchildren of Elks members. Each award is worth $4,000 and applications are evaluated based on community service, integrity, charity and knowledge. Legacy scholars are required to serve with the Elks throughout college to receive the scholarship funds. Apply here before February 3rd, 2025.

The Daniels Fund will cover the full cost of attendance for chosen scholars attending one of the 19 colleges and universities that they have partnered with in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. If scholars choose to attend a school outside of the four-state region, they can receive up to $25,000 per year. For scholars attending non-partner schools within the four-state region, they will receive up to $7,500 per year. 

Students must 

• be a citizen
• earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 (unweighted)
• earn a minimum SAT math score of 490, reading of 490, or a minimum ACT score of 18 in each category
• demonstrate financial need through an Adjusted Gross Income of $100,000 or less on the 2023 federal tax return on which they were claimed as a dependent and review of other assets. An additional $10,000 in AGI is allowed for each additional dependent. 

Learn more about eligibility and complete an application at DanielsFund.org/Scholarships. Applications are open from Sept. 16th - Oct. 18th.

A merit-based scholarship that is awarded in partnership with 16 of Colorado's four year, nonprofit institutions of higher education. 50 scholarships are awarded annually and are worth $20,000 per year plus an amount to support up to the total cost of attendance or tuition/fees based on merit and need.

Learn more at boettcherfoundation.org/scholarships. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on November 1st.

White Rose Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on academic achievement, community service and financial need. Students must have been a resident of Colorado for the past 365 days and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be involved in one or more community service activities and be applying to an institution of higher learning or an accredited technical or vocational school. Applicants must also have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Completed applications must be postmarked by January 14th to be considered. To obtain the most current application and information, visit https://www.icrmedenver.org/white-rose-scholarship.html

This scholarship is available to students pursuing a Certificate of Completion at a vocational, technical, or trade school, or a post-secondary education leading to a bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field. They are giving out two $3,000 scholarships and two $2,000 scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year.

Applications are due February 14, 2025. Here is a link to the website with the downloadable scholarship application and more information.

Bachelor's degree recipients may be funded for up to four years of study. As a needs-based scholarship, the amount of financial support will depend on the cost of attendance. The funds will be applied after your family contribution and all other financial aid scholars have been granted, greatly reducing the need to take out loans and incur educational debt. The program is eligible for students with a 2.5-3.5 unweighted GPA, are Pell eligible, and who are planning to attend an in-state college or university. Learn more at UNCF.org/fidelityscholars