Due in 44 days
Caleb Sabados Memorial Scholarship
Direct application
$2,500
1 winner
Eligibility
Major
Skilled Trades
Education level
Trade or vocational
Grades
GPA 2.5+
About this scholarship
High school graduates or current college students with at least a 2.5 GPA and a meaningful connection to Colorado, either raised there or planning to live, study, or complete trade training there, who are enrolled in or accepted to a trade school or undergraduate skilled-trades program may apply.
One scholarship of $2,500 is awarded.
Submit a video essay on why you are pursuing a skilled trade and how you plan to shape the field's future. Selection weighs clarity, authenticity, and thoughtfulness.
The scholarship honors Caleb Sabados and supports students building careers in the skilled trades.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Video essay uploaded to YouTube as a public or unlisted link and submitted through the online application form
- Submission is a VIDEO essay (not a written essay), uploaded to YouTube as a public or unlisted link and submitted via the online application form
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Colorado connection (raised in Colorado OR planning to live/study/complete training there)
- High school graduate or current college student
- Currently attending or accepted to a trade school OR an undergraduate skilled-trade program
- Award amount: $2,500
- Deadline: August 31, 2026
- Evaluated on clarity, authenticity, and thoughtfulness of the video essay responses
- Video essay must address why the applicant is pursuing a skilled trade and plans to shape its future.
- Selection weighs clarity, authenticity, and thoughtfulness.