Guardian Scholars Application

GUARDIAN SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION

What you need to know

• The Guardian Scholarship is a comprehensive Renewable Scholarship to Colorado Mesa University or Colorado Mountain College
• The Guardian Scholarship Includes Tuition, Room, Board and Books
• The Guardian Scholarship includes Life Coaching and Mentoring
• The Guardian Scholarship includes Career Exploration and Internships

The Guardian Scholarship includes Financial Budgeting and an expectation that Scholars graduate without debt

 

ELIGIBILITY

The Application Process is critical to program success, including both a written application, with an essay and a face-to-face interview for finalist candidates. The essay should include a description of overcoming obstacles in your life, dreams for your future, and how the Guardian Scholarship would enable you to achieve those dreams. Applicants are interviewed to assess maturity, desire, motivation, sincerity, and ability to transition to a college lifestyle. The interview has proven critical to program success. Other considerations include high school grades, ACT/SAT scores, references, extra-curricular activities, and community service. Interviews are conducted by engaged community participants who are decision-makers in the final selection process.
 
GUARDIAN SCHOLARS CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION

• Applicants MUST be a graduate from an Eagle County, Colorado High School with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Applicants must apply to CMU Foundation Scholarships
• Priority given to students who are the first generation to attend college
• Consideration will be given to students who have overcome significant personal obstacles
• Student must apply for Federal and State Aid based (FAFSA/CASFA)
• Applicants must complete FERPA release form once accepted. 

GUARDIAN SCHOLARS PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Guardian Scholars are students who demonstrate a desire and ability to overcome barriers in pursuit of their dreams and to achieve their goals. Your 2 page essay should best illustrate your:

• Individual determination to succeed
• Future goals and desires to achieve them
• Self-motivation
• Personal character and values

INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR YOUR APPLICATION
Be sure to have the following information before starting your scholarship application. Once you begin the application process, all content must be completed. The application content cannot be saved and re-opened. 

1. Your Scholarship Essay and photo
2. High School and CMC Transcripts –will be requested from the high school guidance office after you have submitted your scholarship application.
3. Include SAI (Student Aid Index) from your completed FAFSA in your application. A copy of your FAFSA confirmation of submission and Student Aid Report will be submitted to the Guardian Scholars before finalist interviews.
4. Submit one Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, mentor, or employer to the guidance office by the application deadline date.
5. Include one Reference (other than your letter of recommendation) - Name, Email, and phone number of your Reference in your scholarship application - someone who will attest to your character.
6. Confirmation of Admission to Colorado Mesa University or Colorado Mountain College.

APPLICATION TO OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
If accepted into the program, Guardian Scholars are expected to apply to outside scholarships throughout college during each year of their participation in the scholarship.
As an aspiring applicant, we encourage you to apply to additional scholarships during your initial application process, as well. We receive many applications from highly qualified students, and we are unable to fund all qualified candidates who apply to Guardian Scholars.  
If you have questions prior to starting your scholarship application, please contact Bratzo or Gerry at bratzo@myfuturepathways.org or gerry@myfuturepathways.org
 
EXPECTATIONS
The effectiveness of the Guardian Scholarship program is attributed to its very “hands-on” support system, which establishes apparent expectations of the Scholars. Student Scholars represent themselves both as individual scholars and members of the Guardian Scholar community throughout their academic careers, actively participating in their community, their college, and the Guardian Scholar family. 

I CERTIFY THAT ALL STATEMENTS OR INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED ABOVE ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. ANY DELIBERATE MISREPRESENTATION FOUND IN THIS APPLICATION MAY BE CAUSE FOR THE DENIAL OF THIS APPLICATION AND MAY PROHIBIT ME FROM APPLYING AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.