SCHOLARSHIPS

Available Scholarships
The 2023 Clough Fellows Scholarship will open December 1, 2022 and close March 15, 2023.
The 2023 Western Colorado Community Foundation common application will open February 1, 2023 and close March 3, 2023.
The 2023 Fresh Start Scholarship for non-traditional students is temporarily closed.
Our Scholarships
Kay Armstrong Memorial Scholarship
Renewable: Yes Amount: $1,000
Awarded to students graduating from Delta County High Schools who have been active in community service and have maintained a 3.0 GPA. One of the candidates chosen must be an aspiring teacher.
Jean M. Blue Scholarship
Renewable: Yes Amount: $2,500
Awarded to a student with financial need, graduating from a Garfield County high school. Preference is given to graduates from alternative high schools.
Caddo Scholarship
Renewable: Some Are Amount: $5,000
Awarded to graduating seniors from Western Slope high schools. Applicants must plan to attend Colorado School of Mines to be eligible.
Clough Fellowship
Renewable: yes Amount: varies
Awarded to students graduating from Rifle High School, Coal Ridge High School, Grand Valley High School, Yampah Mountain High School, or recent GED achievers. Students must have resided in the Garfield No. Re-2 School District or Garfield School District 16 for at least one year prior to application date. Please go to www.cloughfellows.org to apply.
Edith May Cox Scholarship
Renewable: yes Amount: $1,000
Awarded to a student graduating from a Delta County high school who has significant musical talent.
Dorothy Crousen Scholarship
Renewable: No Amount: $500
Awarded to a student graduating from a Delta County high school who has a solid academic record, financial need, and has musical/artistic talent.
Weldon Crousen Scholarship
Renewable: No Amount: $500
Awarded to a student graduating from a Delta County high school who has a solid academic record, financial need, and exemplifies good citizenship.
Delta County High School General Scholarship
Renewable: No Amount: $1,000
Awarded to a student graduating from a Delta County high school.
Didrickson-Niles Scholarship
Renewable: No Amount: $1,000
Awarded to students graduating from a Delta County high school.
Fresh Start Vocational Scholarship
Renewable: Some Are Amount: Up to $5,000
Awarded to people who have been resident in Mesa County for at least one year and wish to attend a community college, technical school, or a training course to prepare for a career that does not require a four-year college degree. Training programs are not limited to public institutions and may include for-profit training centers. The amount of the scholarships will vary and be based on the financial need of each student and the cost of the program. Scholarships up to $5,000 may be awarded and can cover the cost of training, tools, books, and other expenses, including room and board.
Fruita Rotary Club/Marge Miller Scholarship
Renewable: No Amount: $1,000
Awarded to a student graduating from Fruita Monument High School who is involved in Interact, a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people ages 14-18.
Fruita Rotary Club/Mike and Felicie Williams Memorial Scholarship
Renewable: No Amount: $1,000
Awarded to a student graduating from Fruita Monument High School who is strong academically; has an interest in science, teaching, or music; and embodies the “love of life” that Mike and Felicie Williams were known for.
Laura R. Genelin Memorial Scholarship
Renewable: No Amount: $1,000
Awarded to students graduating from the Eagle County public school system (Re-50 J) with a GPA of 3.5 or better, aspiring to become a teacher or study a field within the medical profession.
Lew Goodhart Memorial Scholarship
Renewable: Some Are Amount: $1,000-$2,000
Awarded to students who are legal residents of Colorado with some college credit hours returning to or continuing their schooling, or to non-traditional students (i.e. not graduating high school seniors) enrolling in college or vocational school for the first time. A GPA of 2.0-3.5 is preferred and financial need must be demonstrated. These students must attend a Colorado institution and preference will be given to residents of the western slope who are attending a western slope institution.
Nick and Linda Hattel Scholarship
Renewable: No Amount: $2,000
Awarded to students graduating from Delta High School with a minimum GPA of 2.75 who have financial need and demonstrate good character and work ethic. Recipients should have realistic plan for their careers and be able to articulate why they want to pursue an advanced degree or acquire a vocational training certificate. Students must attend an accredited secular university, college, or vocational program in the state of Colorado.
Anna Lee Janowitz Scholarship
Renewable: No Amount: $2,000-$2,500
Awarded to a student graduating from Fruita Monument High School with a 3.0 GPA or better who is a runner, participating in cross-country or track, with a preference given to cross-country.
Leitzinger-Hallenbeck Scholarship
Renewable: Yes Amount: $500
Awarded to a student graduating from North Fork High School, with a 3.0 GPA or better.
Maltese Cross Scholarship
Renewable: Yes Amount: Up to $2,000
Awarded to Colorado residents who are active members of a recognized fire department in the state of Colorado in one of the following counties: Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, Garfield, Rio Blanco, or Moffat. Applicants must be accepted into a fire technology program and working toward an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree (or certification) from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, public administration, or other related course (not including criminal justice). Scholarships of up to $2,000 per year will be awarded based on financial need and will be available for up to five years, provided the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and is enrolled in a fire technology program, taking at least 3 credits per semester.
Jason Manspeaker Memorial Scholarship
Renewable: Yes Amount: $500
Awarded to a student graduating from Montrose or Olathe High School who plans to complete his/her education in the field of nursing, criminal justice, or business management at Colorado Mesa University.
Mastin-Virgona Scholarship
Renewable: Yes Amount: $1,000
Awarded to students graduating from Mesa County, who have a GPA of 3.25 or above, who intend to pursue a degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) at a two- or four-year, accredited public or private institution. Two students will be selected each year. The student must maintain a GPA in good standing in a STEM program.
Richard W. McGuire Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Renewable: Yes Amount: $1,000-$2,000
Awarded to students graduating from Delta County high schools with a preference given to graduates of Cedaredge High School. Must plan to study a field of natural science (biology, chemistry, botany, physics, medicine, nutrition, health, etc.).
David Moore Scholarship
Renewable: No Amount: $1,000
Awarded to graduating seniors from Delta County high schools who have participated in vocal or instrumental music programs in their high school for at least three years, which must include their senior year.
Natural Soda Scholarship
Renewable: No Amount: $5,000
Awarded to a student graduating from Meeker, Rangely, or Rifle High School who plans to major in engineering, geology, physical sciences, or a similar field. This scholarship may allow the recipient to interview with Natural Soda for a paid summer internship at the company’s production facility near Rifle.
Bill Patterson Scholarship
Renewable: Yes Amount: Varies
Awarded to a student graduating from Mesa County Valley School District 51 with a GPA 3.75 or above, has leadership potential (career potential and community service), and is planning to pursue a career interest related to science, medical, engineering, and/or the environment. The amount of the scholarship will vary depending upon the recipient’s individual circumstances and his/her college of choice. An interview will be held. This scholarship is renewable.
Kathy Pippenger Scholarship
Renewable: Yes Amount: $2,000
Awarded to students with financial need graduating from Mesa County high schools. Priority is given to students studying for a four-year engineering degree – mechanical, electrical, industrial, chemical, civil, or fire protection – or students with plans to become a registered nurse (R.N.) or a medical doctor (M.D.).
Prospace Interiors Scholarship
Renewable: Pending Amount: $ Pending
Awarded to graduating seniors from Delta County schools.
Lena Sammons Reed Scholarship
Renewable: Yes Amount: Varies
Awarded to graduating seniors of North Fork High School, renewing recipients of this scholarship, and past Hotchkiss High School graduates applying for the first time, including non-traditional students and students working on advanced degrees. All applicants must have attended Crawford Elementary School for two complete years prior to June 1, 2014. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Stanway Scholarship
Renewable: No Amount: $1,000
Awarded to a graduating senior from North Fork High School.
Faye Shofner Tally Scholarship
Renewable: Yes Amount: Varies
Awarded to students graduating from Mesa or Eagle County High Schools who are academically gifted, have a GPA of 3.5 or better and need financial assistance to pursue their educational dreams. The amount of this renewable scholarship will vary depending on each recipient’s individual circumstances.
Kittie Udd Memorial Scholarship
Renewable: Yes Amount: $1,000
Awarded to graduating seniors from Cedaredge High School studying in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math. Student must maintain a B average.
Eldon E. and Ruth N. Veirs Scholarship
Renewable: No Amount: $1,500-$2,000
Awarded to students graduating from Olathe High School who will attend a college, university, or vocational/technical school in Colorado.
Waldeck Nursing Scholarship
Renewable: Yes Amount: Full-Ride
Awarded to a student graduating from a Mesa County high school, who will be a full-time freshman at Colorado Mesa University, and who plans to enroll in the CMU baccalaureate nursing program. Financial need, community involvement, academic performance, and potential will be considered equally for this scholarship. This scholarship covers tuition and fees, room and board, and books and supplies after other grants and scholarships have been applied.
Stewart/Watson/Wheeler Scholarship
Renewable: No Amount: $1,000
Awarded to students graduating from Delta County School District and Mancos School District with a B+ average (3.3 GPA). 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.
Jeanette Wilkinson Scholarship
Renewable: No Amount: $1,000
Awarded to students graduating from Delta High School.
Willson Education Scholarship
Renewable: Yes Amount: Varies
Awarded to students graduating from Mesa and Delta County public high schools. Funds can be used at any not-for-profit two- or four-year college or university or vocational institution. Financial need is a consideration. The amount of the funding will vary depending on each recipient’s individual circumstances.
Dave and Mary Wood Scholarship
Renewable: Yes Amount: $1,000
Awarded to students graduating from Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Ridgway, San Juan, and Silverton high schools. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, demonstrate an interest in music and/or the arts through their current activities, and have financial need. One scholarship will be awarded to each high school.
J. Robert Young Scholarship
Renewable: Yes Amount: $1,000
This scholarship is awarded to students residing in any Alpine Bank service area. If the student lives in a location not listed below but still served by Alpine Bank, the student may be eligible for the J. Robert Young Scholarship. Students must have a 2.75 GPA or better and intend to major in business or a business-related degree. Scholarship recipients must plan to attend a Colorado college or university. Alpine Bank Locations: Delta, Eagle, Garfield, La Plata, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Routt, San Miguel, and Summit counties.