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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

The Western Colorado Community Foundation offers several scholarships for graduating high school seniors and college students. WCCF donors’ interests and preferences determine the selection criteria for our various scholarships. Scholarships are granted for use at accredited colleges, universities, and vocational schools.

Lew Goodhart Memorial Scholarship

Non-traditional Students in Colorado

The Lew Goodhart Memorial Scholarship is awarded to individuals who demonstrate the desire, ability and determination to make something of their life, but who, without financial assistance, would be unable to do so. This scholarship is available to current college students who are Colorado residents and have completed a minimum of 15 college credit hours. Other requirements include a GPA between 2.0 and 3.5, motivation toward goals, and demonstrated financial need. Applications may be submitted from April 15 to June 1 each year. Two scholarships of $1,000 are awarded each year. These scholarships are non-renewable.

To download application guidelines, click here.

Kay Armstrong Memorial Scholarship

Delta County Graduating High-School Seniors

Kay Armstrong was a career educator from Delta County who taught elementary school for decades. This scholarship provides college scholarships to high school seniors graduating from Delta County public schools who have been active in community service and who are successful scholastically. Five scholarships of $1,000 are awarded each year and are renewable for four years. One of the five scholarships each year is reserved for a student pursuing a career in teaching and education.

Applications must be received by April 1, 2008.

This scholarships uses the Western Colorado Community Foundation Common Scholarship Application Form. To download this form, click here.

Fruita Rotary Club Scholarship

Fruita Monument High School Graduating Seniors

The Fruita Rotary Club scholarship is available for students graduating from Fruita Monument high school who have been involved in Interact, a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people ages 14-18. The program gives young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends. One or two scholarships of $1,000 are awarded each year. These scholarships are non-renewable.

Applications must be received by April 25, 2008.

This scholarships uses the Western Colorado Community Foundation Common Scholarship Application Form. To download this form, click here.

Mike Williams Memorial Scholarship

Fruita Monument High School Graduating Seniors

This scholarship offered by the Fruita Rotary Club honors Mike Williams, a beloved science teacher at Fruita Monument High School. One scholarship of $1,000 is awarded each year to a graduating FMHS senior who is interested in math and science and demonstrates a fondness for travel and discovery. This scholarship is non-renewable.

Applications must be received by April 25, 2008.

This scholarships uses the Western Colorado Community Foundation Common Scholarship Application Form. To download this form, click here.

Stewart/Watson/Wheeler Scholarship

Delta County and Mancos Graduating High-School Seniors

This scholarship is available to graduating seniors with a B+ average from a Delta County high school or Mancos high school. Those applying need to have a desire to better themselves, improve their knowledge, learn a trade or profession, and provide for self and/or family. Students applying need to plan for enrollment in a public institution and not qualify for Pell grants and/or other federal or state assistance. Six scholarships of $1,000 are awarded each year and are non-renewable.

Applications must be received by April 1, 2008.

This scholarships uses the Western Colorado Community Foundation Common Scholarship Application Form. To download this form, click here.

Genevieve Clough Scholarship

Parachute, Rifle and Silt Graduating High School Seniors

Awarded to graduating seniors from Coal Ridge High School (Silt), Rifle High School and Grand Valley High School (Parachute). Financial assistance is available for vocational training programs, two-year associate degree and four-year college degree program in any area of study of interest to the student. Student must have lived in western Garfield County for at least one year before high school graduation or completion of GED. Multiple scholarships are available. Any student with financial need is eligible to apply and scholarships are awarded for "last dollars needed" to help the student with his or her post high school education. This scholarship has separate application guidelines. To download application form click here.

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