Colorado Scholarships

BIPOC high school seniors or recent graduates from Colorado, Wyoming, or Montana who plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year program in interior design, architecture, or environmental design may apply for the IIDA Rocky Mountain Chapter Elevate Scholarship. Two awards of $7,500 each are given. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's post-secondary institution and may be used for tuition, housing, supplies, or related program expenses. Submit one official high school transcript, one letter of recommendation, and a 500-word essay responding to the required prompt. You may optionally include one to three examples of creative design work.

Graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Utah, or select California counties may apply for the Greenhouse Scholars Whole Person College Program. Applicants need a 3.5+ unweighted GPA and household income at or below $80,000. Up to 37 scholars receive up to $5,000 per academic year in last-dollar tuition support over five undergraduate years, plus mentorship, professional networking, leadership training, internship support, flex funding grants, and community projects. Part 1 requires a short answer response; eligible applicants are invited to Part 2 with transcripts, test scores, two recommendations, four written responses, a five-minute video, and proof of income. Finalists attend in-person interviews. Semi-finalists and finalists complete a multi-stage application process.

High school seniors or current college students in Colorado pursuing animal-related majors may apply for the Cavalier Trail Riding Club's $1,000 one-time scholarship. Submit a resume or personal statement, two non-family recommendation letters, and transcripts via the club's online application or downloadable form by June 30. The award supports students committed to animal sciences and related fields.

Colorado women age 25 or older who have been state residents for at least 12 months and are enrolled in accredited higher education or vocational training may apply for Colorado Women's Education Foundation scholarships. Award amounts vary based on available donations. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, academic ability, leadership, career goals, and community involvement. Submit transcripts with GPA, a resume, financial-aid information, recommendations, and other materials through the online application. CWEF is a donor-funded nonprofit that has awarded nearly 700 scholarships since its founding to support women pursuing education later in life.

Graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents residing in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming may apply for the Daniels Scholarship Program. Applicants need an unweighted GPA of at least 3.0, minimum SAT or ACT scores, and demonstrated financial need with household adjusted gross income at or below $100,000. Scholars receive up to the full cost of attendance at partner schools in the four-state region, or up to $7,500 annually at other accredited schools within those states. Roughly 200 or more recipients are selected each year. Complete the online application with required transcripts and test scores when the portal opens. The program seeks independent, community-minded students committed to giving back.