Mountain Scholars Program

Mountain Scholars is a program designed by community leaders committed to supporting first-generation, academically motivated students with financial need in earning a four-year college degree or postsecondary certificate by providing both financial and academic support.

What is expected of Mountain Scholar students?

• First generation (neither parent has completed a four year degree)
• Local to Summit County (2+ years in the county and established in the community)
• Enrolled at Colorado Mountain College (CMC) for year 1-2
• College 101 course taken in first fall semester
• Acheive and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA or higher for Associate level classes, and a minimum 2.5 GPA for Bachelor level classes
• Meet with community mentor one-on-one at least once a month
• Provide updates and set goals with mentor and CMC Pathways Coordinator
• Attend spring workshop with mentor
• Have plans to enroll in a partnering four-year program at CMC or a college/university

Please complete this form to be consider for the Mountain Scholars Program. If you have any questions or would like support completing this, please contact Andrea Walker at aswalker@coloradomtn.edu or (970)989-1304.

Thank you for your interest in the Mountain Scholars Program. Once you submit your information, please schedule a meeting Andrea Walker (schedule here or aswalker@coloradomtn.edu) to learn more about the program and determine if it is a good fit for you.