2023 CCHS/CR Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship

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The Colorado Council on High School/College Relations (CCHS/CR) is pleased to announce the CCHS/CR Scholarship Program for the Graduating Class of 2023 and continuing Colorado College students.

PURPOSE:
The purpose of the 2023 CCHS/CR Scholarship is to assist Colorado high school seniors or continuing college students, who will attend a college/university within the State of Colorado. CCHS/CR is a voluntary organization and therefore the primary selection criterion for this scholarship will be Volunteerism/Community Service. Sixteen, $1,500 scholarships will be awarded for the purpose of defraying tuition costs. The scholarships will be distributed among the seven CCHS/CR districts and the continuing college students and may be utilized at any of the Colorado Council Member Institutions of Higher Education in the State of Colorado. (See attached list of 2023 Member Institutions.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or continuing college student.
2. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident and a resident of Colorado for his or her final two years of high school.
3. Applicant must be accepted at a Colorado Council Member Institution enrolling in the next academic year.
4. Applicant must demonstrate significant experience in volunteerism/community service.
5. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

SELECTION:
Applicant will be selected according to the following considerations: volunteerism/community service, extracurricular activities & dedication to others. Selection is based on, but not limited to, these criteria.

Applicant: Please make use of the following checklist to ensure that you submit all of the required materials.

• A Personal Essay (instructions will be available in the essay portion of this application)
• Two Recommendation Forms (instructions and forms available in the recommendation portion of this application) 
• A unofficial high school transcript and college transcript (if applicable)
• Deadline is March 15th, 2023.

Note: You must attach all required materials in order to submit this application.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Complete and proofread Parts I, II, III and IV of this application.
• Email your Recommenders the link to the downloadable form. Make sure they are clear on which capacity they are filling out the form: high school/college official or community service supervisor.
• Submit all pieces of the application in one submission no later than March 1st, 2023.

Award recipients will be notified no later than May 1, 2023.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Note - The Executive Committee of CCHS/CR has the right to change or modify this program in any manner.

This award for a maximum of $1,500.00 is non-renewable and contingent upon the availability of funds.

For Further Information Please Contact: Deneshia Hearon, 303.315.2619,
ColoradoCouncilScholarships@gmail.com

Parent/Guardian Information

Essay Instructions:

Your essay should be typed and in PDF format. Please do not submit handwritten essays.

Clearly label the top of the page with your name and high school.

Your essay must fit on 1 page, double spaced, and typed in AT LEAST 10-point font. Be sure to include a title.

The Selection Committee hopes your essay will allow us to get to know you in a more personal way and that you will use the question to further articulate your experience and achievements.

Essay Prompt: “Discuss the most meaningful volunteer experience you engaged in within your community. Include what you did, who you impacted, and how you were impacted by the experience."

The CCHS/CR Scholarship committee must receive all parts of the application, including recommendations 1 and 2 in one submission no later than March 1st, 2023.

Award recipients will be notified no later than May 1, 2023.

Note - The Executive Committee of CCHS/CR has the right to change or modify this program in any manner.

This award for a maximum of $1,500.00 is non-renewable and contingent upon the availability of funds.

Awards are competitive and will be based on scholarship application information, personal essay and letters of recommendation. Disbursement of funds is contingent upon enrollment in a Colorado college or university as stated in Qualifications.

By entering your name and signing below, you give permission to CCHS/CR to release this information to other resources.

You certify that all the information on this application and supplementary forms is true and complete, and that you have read and understand the instructions.

AUTHORIZATION

“In accordance with the application process, I authorize CCHS/CR to obtain from the high school, guidance counselor, teachers, and other sources credentials that may be required with this application, including, but not limited to, course grades and official transcripts and personal appraisals. I also waive the right of access to the credentials
collected, which shall be considered confidential, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Also, if I am awarded a scholarship, I understand that I will be acting as a representative of the Colorado Council,
and in that capacity, I will be expected to conduct myself in a manner that reflects the very highest standards of honesty, integrity, and character. My signature indicates that I understand this obligation and that all information provided is complete, factually correct, and honestly presented”.