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  1. Cover image for Pinki Promise Scholarship

    Pinki Promise Scholarship

    Funded by
    Pinki Promise Foundation
    The Pinki Promise Scholarship aims to support students passionate about their pets and dedicated to pursuing higher education.
    Funded by
    Pinki Promise Foundation
    The Pinki Promise Scholarship aims to support students passionate about their pets and dedicated to pursuing higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Any
    • State: Florida, Georgia, Colorado, Alaska, and Hawaii
    • Background: Has pet(s)
    Amount:$1,025
    Deadline:Jan 31, 2024
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  2. Cover image for Allison Thomas Swanberg Memorial Scholarship

    Allison Thomas Swanberg Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Swanberg
    This scholarship aims to continue Allison Thomas Swanberg’s legacy of helping students achieve their educational goals.
    Funded by
    Swanberg
    This scholarship aims to continue Allison Thomas Swanberg’s legacy of helping students achieve their educational goals.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • State: Colorado
    • Background: Community service and/or volunteering experience
    Amount:$1,500
    Deadline:Feb 14, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  3. Cover image for Nicholas Hamlin Tennis Memorial Scholarship

    Nicholas Hamlin Tennis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nicholas Hamlin
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Nick Hamlin by supporting students who play tennis.
    Funded by
    Nicholas Hamlin
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Nick Hamlin by supporting students who play tennis.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Sports Experience: Tennis
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Mar 30, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  4. Cover image for Polly Addison Art Scholarship

    Polly Addison Art Scholarship

    Funded by
    Annie Uyehara
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Polly Addison by supporting students who are interested in pursuing their artistic passions.
    Funded by
    Annie Uyehara
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Polly Addison by supporting students who are interested in pursuing their artistic passions.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • State: Colorado
    • Field of Study: Arts
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Apr 19, 2024
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  5. Cover image for Cat Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship

    Cat Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cat Zingano
    This scholarship will be awarded to one high school or undergraduate student who is fighting through their own loss of a close family member, legal guardian or loved one, and is in need of financial support for their education as they move forward.
    Funded by
    Cat Zingano
    This scholarship will be awarded to one high school or undergraduate student who is fighting through their own loss of a close family member, legal guardian or loved one, and is in need of financial support for their education as they move forward.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$10,000
    Deadline:Jul 20, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  6. Cover image for Joanne Pransky Celebration of Women in Robotics

    Joanne Pransky Celebration of Women in Robotics

    Funded by
    Women in Robotics
    This scholarship aims to honor the impact of Joanne Pransky by supporting women in robotics throughout their education.
    Funded by
    Women in Robotics
    This scholarship aims to honor the impact of Joanne Pransky by supporting women in robotics throughout their education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or two or four-year undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Robotics
    Amount:$3,000
    Deadline:Feb 29, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  7. Cover image for Maida Brkanovic Memorial Scholarship

    Maida Brkanovic Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brkanovic
    This scholarship, in memory of Maida Brkanovic, will support one student who emulates Maida's lifestyle through their own selfless actions.
    Funded by
    Brkanovic
    This scholarship, in memory of Maida Brkanovic, will support one student who emulates Maida's lifestyle through their own selfless actions.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Nov 16, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  8. Cover image for Jillian Ellis Pathway Scholarship

    Jillian Ellis Pathway Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jillian Ellis
    This scholarship is designed to support a non-traditional African American student who has big goals in life.
    Funded by
    Jillian Ellis
    This scholarship is designed to support a non-traditional African American student who has big goals in life.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethncity: African American
    • Background: Adult learner or first-generation college student
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 18 days left
    One Click Apply
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  9. Cover image for “The Office” Obsessed! Fan Scholarship

    “The Office” Obsessed! Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support students who love "The Office" by helping them afford the costs of college.
    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support students who love "The Office" by helping them afford the costs of college.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Nov 08, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  10. Cover image for Cosmetology No-Essay Scholarship — Adult Learner Award

    Cosmetology No-Essay Scholarship — Adult Learner Award

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship will support residents from Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, or Idaho who are interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology, hair styling, hair design, or a related field.
    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship will support residents from Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, or Idaho who are interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology, hair styling, hair design, or a related field.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • State: Arizona, Utah, or Colorado
    • Career Interest: Cosmetology, Hair Styling, Hair Design, or a related field
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  11. Cover image for Cosmetology No-Essay Scholarship — High School Award

    Cosmetology No-Essay Scholarship — High School Award

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship will support residents from Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, or Idaho who are interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology, hair styling, hair design, or a related field.
    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship will support residents from Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, or Idaho who are interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology, hair styling, hair design, or a related field.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Career Interest: Cosmetology, Hair Styling, Hair Design, or a related field
    • Education: Current high school senior
    • State: Arizona, Utah, or Colorado
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  12. Cover image for Evan T. Wissing "Choose a better life" Scholarship

    Evan T. Wissing "Choose a better life" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Katy Uhl
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Evan Wissing by supporting students who are hoping to improve their lives through education.
    Funded by
    Katy Uhl
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Evan Wissing by supporting students who are hoping to improve their lives through education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • State: Colorado
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:May 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  13. Cover image for DejSlays SlayBabe Scholarship

    DejSlays SlayBabe Scholarship

    Funded by
    Deja Sibley
    This scholarship aims to support young women who are embarking on the transition from high school to college so they have the resources necessary to complete their degrees.
    Funded by
    Deja Sibley
    This scholarship aims to support young women who are embarking on the transition from high school to college so they have the resources necessary to complete their degrees.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female
    • State: Louisiana or Texas
    • Background: Non-profit, volunteering, or community service experience
    Amount:$1,500
    Deadline:Aug 25, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  14. Cover image for J.Terry Tindall Memorial Scholarship

    J.Terry Tindall Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tindall
    This scholarship will honor an exceptional man's legacy by assisting a student who exhibits similar strengths and resilience.
    Funded by
    Tindall
    This scholarship will honor an exceptional man's legacy by assisting a student who exhibits similar strengths and resilience.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • State: Colorado
    • Education Level: High School Senior
    • GPA: 3.0
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  15. Cover image for Audrey Claire Todd Memorial Scholarship

    Audrey Claire Todd Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Todd Family
    This scholarship seeks to preserve the memory and legacy of Audrey Claire Todd by supporting graduates of Castle View High School and raising awareness of drunk driving.
    Funded by
    Todd Family
    This scholarship seeks to preserve the memory and legacy of Audrey Claire Todd by supporting graduates of Castle View High School and raising awareness of drunk driving.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • High school attended: Castle View High School
    Amount:$10,000
    Deadline:May 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  16. Cover image for Viaje de Esperanza Scholarship

    Viaje de Esperanza Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daniel and Marisa Wandeler
    This scholarship will be awarded to one graduate student who is interested in pursuing or is currently pursuing a degree that will lead them to a profession dealing with mental health in the Latinx community.
    Funded by
    Daniel and Marisa Wandeler
    This scholarship will be awarded to one graduate student who is interested in pursuing or is currently pursuing a degree that will lead them to a profession dealing with mental health in the Latinx community.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Career of interest: Mental health services for the Latinx community
    • City of Study: El Paso, TX, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Denver, Colorado
    • Ethnicity: Identify as Latinx
    Amount:$41,700
    Deadline:Jul 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
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  17. Cover image for Abhi Khune Underrepresented Minorities Scholarship

    Abhi Khune Underrepresented Minorities Scholarship

    Funded by
    Abhi Khune
    This scholarship aims to support female African American undergraduate students pursuing degrees in STEM.
    Funded by
    Abhi Khune
    This scholarship aims to support female African American undergraduate students pursuing degrees in STEM.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Gender: Female
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • Field of Study: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Computer Information Sciences
    • Race: African American/Black
    Amount:$10,000
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
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Colorado students and student debt

The 800,000 borrowers in Colorado owe an average of $34,497 in both federal and private student loans. This figure is 6% lower than the national average of $36,689, ranking Colorado as 14th in the country for average student debt per borrower. The average monthly payment for Colorado residents is $307. 

While it's encouraging that Coloradoans tend to owe less than the national average, still more than 7% of borrowers within the owe $100,000 or more. The total student debt within the state is rising fast – it grew 132% between 2008-2018 – and now sits at about $29.3 billion. 

Colorado relief and assistance programs

In addition to federal programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Teacher Loan Forgiveness, Colorado has several programs to aid in reducing the student debt burden for those currently or previously enrolled in a Colorado college. In addition to FAFSA, the state has its own aid program, the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA). The state also offers tuition assistance and loan forgiveness programs for professionals in the line of duty, healthcare professionals, law students, and dentists and hygienists. 

Colleges in Colorado

There are 31 two- and four-year colleges in Colorado, which serve a total of more than 250,000 students. That's in addition to the hundreds of private institutions within the state. Most four-year universities are in metropolitan areas such as Colorado Springs, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Denver, many of which are distinguished research universities with superior engineering and applied science programs. But the state is also home to several small to medium-sized higher education schools, as well. 

Top industry fields to study in Colorado

With the lowest unemployment rate in the country, Colorado's major industries help residents keep thriving livelihoods. Several of these are STEM-based, with a high concentration of STEM workers living within the state. Colorado is also the third state in the country for early job creation and the second-ranked state for starting a business. 

Colorado's top industries include: 

  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Aerospace
  • Bioscience
  • Creative industries
  • Energy and natural resources (crude oil and natural gas, especially)
  • Financial services
  • Food and agriculture
  • Health and wellness
  • Infrastructure engineering
  • Technology and information
  • Tourism
  • Outdoor recreation

The best scholarships for Colorado students

Cosmetology No-Essay Scholarship – High School Award

The Cosmetology No-Essay Scholarship – High School Award is open to students attending beauty schools in Arizona, Utah, or Colorado. To help students on their journey of pursuing a career in the cosmetology and beauty industry, we've partnered with the Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes to create this exclusive scholarship, which will be awarded to one student interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology, hair styling, hair design, or a related field.

Cosmetology No-Essay Scholarship – Adult Learner Award

The Cosmetology No-Essay Scholarship – Adult Learner Award is open to students attending beauty schools in Arizona, Utah, or Colorado. To fund this award, Bold partners with the Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes to recognize a student interested in a career in cosmetology, hair styling, hair design, or a related field. Applicants also must not be currently enrolled in another degree program. Those who apply early on will be given priority consideration. 

Scholarships that students in Colorado should consider

Some Colorado scholarships are made specifically for students from the state of Colorado. There are several general opportunities for high school students, current college students, art and music students, and students who are women or mothers.

Scholarships for high school students in Colorado

Eleven Scholarship

Amount: $10,000; 2 winners, $5,000 each

Deadline: May 5, 2022

Details: This scholarship is especially for high school seniors or undergraduates who are BIPOC students. The fund aims to encourage innovative problem-solving and critical thinking. Candidates must be pursuing a degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) field to be eligible. First-generation students will receive priority. 

Richard Neumann Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: April 15, 2022

Details: This scholarship is open to creative high school seniors who like to solve problems in unique ways. Problem-solving and creative thinking are forms of art. But unconventional thinkers sometimes struggle in the traditional schooling system, which can be discouraging. This fund seeks to support these students in pursuing their dreams and finding innovative solutions to today's problems, so they can be a source of change in the world. 

For more scholarships, check out Bold's list of scholarships for high school students.

Scholarships for current college students in Colorado

Chronic Boss Scholarship

Amount: $10,000; 10 winners, $1,000 each 

Deadline: March 1, 2022

Details: Funded by Patient Authentic, this scholarship is open to women with one or more autoimmune conditions. It seeks to honor the perseverance of those with chronic illnesses and is specifically geared toward someone with an entrepreneurial spirit. 

Stephan L. Daniels Lift As We Climb Scholarship

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: May 20, 2022

Details: This opportunity seeks to make jobs in STEM fields more diverse, with better representation for people of color. Candidates can be high school seniors or current undergraduate students who are African American/Black and who will be (or are currently) pursuing a bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field. 

Check out Bold's exclusive undergraduate scholarships

Colorado art scholarships

Artists and Writers in the Community Scholarship

Amount: $500

Deadline: March 31, 2022

Details: This scholarship award aims to recognize the important contributions that artists and writers provide to a community. Eligible applicants must possess an associate's degree and be pursuing a BA or MFA degree. To apply, you'll answer a few questions and share some work from your portfolio. 

Colorado music scholarships

Carl's Music Matters Scholarship 

Amount: $500

Deadline: February 19, 2022

Details: This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors pursuing music. Its goal is to encourage students who might otherwise shy away from the music industry to go ahead and pursue their creative passions. To apply, submit a video detailing a time you faced adversity and how you pulled through, as well as what music means to you. 

First-generation scholarships in Colorado

Rita's First-Gen Scholarship

Amount: $33,688

Deadline: March 1, 2022

Details: This award opportunity is open to high school seniors who will soon be first-generation college students. To apply, complete an essay about the obstacles or sacrifices you've faced in receiving your education, as well as your goals for education and career in the future. 

Abby's First-Generation College Student Scholarship

Amount: $500

Deadline: June 1, 2022

Details: This award seeks to