Scholarship Newsletter - January 2019
"Take a leap of faith & begin this wondrous new year by believing." ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach
In This Issue
Private Scholarships
Future Nurse Scholarship Program
As part of our effort to support the healthcare industry's efforts to remedy the current nursing shortage, Future Nurse Scholarship program has put together a scholarship available to nurses of all specialty areas.
- Awards Amount: $1,000
- Deadline: Spring - January 15th | Fall - August 1st
Live Bearded
The Live Bearded team is all about helping students fulfill their dreams. Most students need a little financial aid; Live Bearded aims to help you be the next successful entrepreneur, to start your small business, open a barber shop, become a civil or public servant, or whatever path you're traveling to pursue.
- Award Amount: $2,500
- Deadline: February 1, 2019
CarBrain
In the CarBrain scholarship essay, you are asked to focus on the topic of, "the future and evolution of the car industry."
- Award Amount: $1,000
- Deadline: April 19, 2019
DO Supply, Inc.
DO Supply, Inc. is offering a scholarship award to the student who best demonstrates his/her passion for small business in the United States by creating a well-researched and personal account of a small business that has impacted his/her life, or of a dream he/she may have to establish their own business.
- Award Amount: $10,000
- Deadline: June 1, 2019
Updates & Announcements
CCD's General Scholarship Application Open January 1, 2019
This year we have changed the scholarship essay questions; take a look, prepare your new essay and apply early. Remember we have a priority deadline of April 15th. Visit the website at CCD.edu/Scholarships.
Student Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Workshops
In order to stay eligible for financial aid, all students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements. If you receive aid, and you've been told that you're not meeting the SAP requirements, you may appeal your SAP decision. Attend an SAP Appeal Workshop to learn tips to complete your application.
- Friday, January 4th, 10 - 11:00 a.m. | Cherry Creek Building, Room 132
- Tuesday, January 8th, 9 - 10:00 a.m. | Cherry Creek Building, Room 132
- Friday, January 18th, 3 - 4:00 p.m. | Cherry Creek Building, Room 132
- Monday, January 21st, 2 - 3:00 p.m. | Cherry Creek Building, Room 132
All SAP Appeal Applications are due by January 21st, 5:00 p.m.
Money Smarts Workshops
Private Scholarship Search
January 10th, 10 - 11:00 a.m. | Cherry Creek Building, Room 136
Credit 101
January 21st, 10 - 11:00 a.m. | Cherry Creek Building, Room 136
Super Strong Career Assessment
January 23rd, 11:00 a.m. - Noon | Cherry Creek Building, Room 136
Time Management
January 24th, 2 - 3:00 p.m. | Cherry Creek Building, Room 136
January 31st, 10 - 11:00 a.m. | Cherry Creek Building, Room 136
Scholarship Help - Walk-in Hours
Scholarship Search & Application Help
Get help searching for & applying for scholarships. Open to Colorado Residents, DADA, ASSET & Undocumented Students!
- 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Confluence Building, Room 118
- Walk-in or by appointment
Scholarship Essay Writing Help
Get help writing an essay or polishing one that has already been written with the Excel Writing Zone, Confluence Building, Room 408.
- Mondays & Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Walk-in or by appointment