CCD Scholarships

CCD and the CCD Foundation established this scholarship to help students complete their associate degree at CCD within two semesters after completing concurrent enrollment. By the end of their CCD ASCENT/5th Year Early College year, students must be on track to complete an associate degree within two semesters, have earned a minimum of 36 credits toward their associate degree at CCD, have a 2.75 cumulative GPA, and have passed MAT and ENG courses for their degree.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application, which includes a personal essay

• Enroll in a minimum of 12 credits in fall or spring (unless fewer are required in the final term for degree completion)
• Submit a plan of study that documents
  • the 36 or more credits (that you have passed) that count towards your associate degree, including MAT and ENG courses
  • your plan to earn the remaining courses in two semesters to graduate with your degree
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.

The Academic and Career Experience (ACE) Scholarship program will contribute to the national need for well-educated scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and technicians by supporting the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students with demonstrated financial need at the Community College of Denver (CCD). Once selected for the program, students will receive scholarship funds in the amount of up to $2,500 per semester for a total of up to $10,000 over 4 semesters to complete an associate degree in a STEM field. Recognizing that scholarships alone cannot increase retention and graduation in STEM, this scholarship includes a number of enrichment activities that support students’ retention, success, career preparedness, graduation, and transfer. Examples include undergraduate research, advising, tutoring, mentoring, and leadership development.

REQUIREMENTS, TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
• Enroll in an S-STEM eligible discipline including Associate of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, fermentation Science, Engineering, or Environmental science, Associate of Science General, Computer information systems, cybersecurity, information technology, and mathematics
• Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Have not completed more than 15 college-level credit hours toward your STEM major/degree
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Scholars must be US citizens, permanent residents, US nationals (as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act), or admitted refugees (as defined in section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act)

Award

Up to $2,500 per semester for a total of up to $10,000 over four (4) semesters.

Supplemental Questions

1. Do you intend to complete an Associate degree in science, technology, engineering, and math before transferring to another school or beginning a career?
2. How many college credits have you completed or are currently in progress?
3. Are you able to take at least 12 credits per semester?
4. Write an essay of 500 words or less that addresses the following: What are your future educational and career goals? Are you interested in working on a student research project? If so, give an example of the topics you might want to study. Where do you see yourself after getting your Associate degree at CCD? Are you interested in transferring to a 4-year institution or moving directly into a career path? How would the ACE Scholarship Program help you to achieve your goals?
5. How many college credits have you completed or are currently in progress?
   • Continuing students or with college credits, upload unofficial college transcript
   • Continuing students, upload your Degree Works Plan
   • New students without college credits, upload high school transcript

For more information, contact: Kimberly Gottfredsen at Kimberly.Gottfredsen@ccd.edu

The Alumni Scholarship is funded by donations from CCD alumni to help current CCD students achieve their educational goals. It offers both graduates who received financial assistance to attend CCD and others an opportunity to "pay it forward" by helping future graduates reach their educational goals.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Enroll in a minimum of 6 credits per semester
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
• Pursue a degree or certificate program
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.

Established by the American GI Forum (AGIF) 5218 Chapter, this scholarship supports Hispanic veterans in their pursuit of post-secondary educational opportunities at CCD.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• US military veteran and US citizen or legal resident
• Enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
• Pursue a degree or certificate program
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.

The Francie Anhut Scholarship Fund was established by family members, friends, and CCD colleagues to honor Francie’s passion for CCD students. Francie joined CCD in May 2014 as the executive director of the CCD Foundation and passed away on October 24, 2016, after a heroic 16-month battle with cancer.

This permanent endowment assists students with demonstrated financial need and a strong commitment to volunteer work and community service – two of Francie’s core values. Students must apply on a semester basis.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to volunteer work and community service
• Enroll in a minimum of nine (9) credit hours, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “Thank You” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.

Supplemental Questions

• Write an essay about how community service and volunteerism have impacted your life. How have these experiences impacted the way you think about education and what you’d like to do in your future.
• Upload a letter of recommendation from a volunteer or community service supervisor that can speak to your dedication to the work you accomplished.

The Anschutz Foundation established this matching scholarship through the Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges to assist full-time CCD students with funding for tuition, fees, and books. Recipients remaining in good standing will be eligible for a renewal of support.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester)
• Commit to complete an associate’s degree or certificate, or plan to transfer to a 4-year institution
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
• Recipients will be required to access support services such as tutoring and counseling if those services are recommended by the scholarship program counselor.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “thank you” letter to Mr. Ted Harms to acknowledge this scholarship and how it is helping you achieve your educational goals, and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.

The Assistance League Denver (ALD) is an all-volunteer, 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform the lives of children and adults through its innovative philanthropic programs. ALD has been serving the greater Denver community for 60 years. In 2017, their members volunteered 28,443 hours and served 9,219 people, returning $420,000 to meet the needs of people in the Denver community. ALD is highly motivated to effect change in the community because they care about the outcome.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Complete and submit the Assistance League Denver scholarship application, write a personal essay and provide two letters of recommendation
• Enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
• Applicants need to have a GPA of 2.75 GPA or above
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.

The Boundless Opportunity Scholarship benefits motivated non-traditional students who recognize the power of education to create a better life for themselves and their families. The scholarship is offered to non-traditional students who are legal residents of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming.

The Daniels Fund, established by cable television pioneer Bill Daniels, is a private charitable foundation dedicated to making life better for the people of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming through its grants program, the scholarship program, and ethics initiative. Visit DanielsFund.org to learn more.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, and a legal resident of Colorado
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
• Recipients must complete an online survey at DanielsFund.org/Boundless/survey.asp to provide information about their academic and career goals, and their plans to achieve them.
• Recipients must forward the email confirmation that they have completed and submitted the survey to the CCD Scholarship Office.  Scholarship payment cannot proceed until this step is complete. 
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.

If you are an Asian or Pacific Islander, you could win a $3,000 scholarship from the Organization of Chinese American (OCA) at Community College of Denver. Students may use this scholarship to pay for any program of study.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Apply to Community College of Denver at CCD.edu/Apply
• Complete the CCD scholarship applications
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA or CASFA

The deadline for the 2021-2022 aid year is July 1, 2021.

For more information about OCA, please contact OCAcolorado@gmail.com or 720.663.1622. 

The Chris Budden Scholarship was established to honor Dr. Budden upon his retirement from CCD.  Qualifying applicants must demonstrate financial need (150% PELL) and be enrolled in CCD’s welding program.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Applicants must be enrolled in a welding program
• Maintain a 2.50 GPA or higher and enrolled in at least 3 credit hours.
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through Academic Works by Census Day
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through Academic Works by Census Day

The Foundation for Colorado Community College is pleased to provide a scholarship to those students who register for fall 2020 early! Students must be enrolled by the application deadline of July 13, 2020.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Open to all students
• Must be enrolled half-time (6 or more credit hours) for fall 2020 by July 13, 2020, and must remain at half-time through fall census to receive payment. 
• Returning students must be in good academic standing as of the first day of the fall 2020 semester. 

A bequest from the estate of former fine arts professor Mel Carter established this endowment and honors his legacy while celebrating outstanding CCD art students. The Mel Carter Art Scholarship is awarded to a talented visual arts student currently enrolled at CCD and selected by visual arts faculty who meet annually to develop and review student submissions.

The scholarship is awarded based on talent and not on the need for one or more promising students majoring in either visual arts or graphic design.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Candidates must have declared a major in either visual arts or graphic design
• Candidates must submit a formal letter of interest
• Candidates must submit a digital portfolio of his/her work for review
• Recipient(s) must complete the CCD scholarship application
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal.
• Write a “Thank You” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal.

In 2014, the Colorado legislature committed $35 million to establish the Colorado Department of Education’s COSI Scholarship to boost the attainment of postsecondary credentials. The scholarship is provided through a matching grant with the Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Applicants must be degree-seeking and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Demonstrate financial need (250% PELL) by completing the FAFSA
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.

The Jayme Emmons Clinical Excellence in Dental Hygiene Award was established by Dr. Eileen McGinty and Terry Emmons to celebrate the life and career of dental hygienist Jayme Emmons. The award is presented annually to a dental hygiene student selected by CCD faculty.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• The recipient must complete the CCD scholarship application.
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal.
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal.

In 1999, Gene Haas founded the Gene Haas Foundation. Growing up with a strong social conscience instilled by his family, Gene Haas initially formed the foundation to fund the needs of the local community. Haas is the owner of Haas Automation, Inc., America’s leading builder of CNC machine tools, which he started in 1983. It is now a billion-dollar company and the purpose of the foundation is to build skills in the machining industry by providing scholarships for CNC Machine Technology students and NIMS Credentials.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.

The HealthOne Scholarship is a matching grant offered through the Foundation for the Colorado Community Colleges to assist students in the following health sciences programs with demonstrated financial need: dental hygiene, med records tech, med clinic assist, or radiology technology.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA and be enrolled in at least 6 hours.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.

The Kingdom Enlightenment Scholarship Foundation (KESF) was founded by Stephen S. Fredericks through his last will and testament. Steve died of malignant melanoma on April 13, 1991, at the young age of 34. Steve grew up in Southeast Denver, graduated from John F. Kennedy High School and attended college in Arizona. He later worked as a golf pro in Texas and it was about this time when Steve was diagnosed with cancer.

For years he had anguished over the injustice in the world and the disparity between the rich and poor. With the short amount of time he had left he wanted to do something about it. He volunteered at the Denver Street School and also began to counsel troubled youths at the Gilliam Youth Service Center where he discovered that the majority of them were minorities and came from poor families.

Before he passed, Steve created this scholarship program to help educate the less fortunate young people in our society and hopefully break the poverty cycle. Since 1992, KESF has provided over half a million dollars to support recent graduates of Colorado high schools with demonstrated financial need to attend CCD.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Enroll in at least 6 credit hours, and maintain a 2.5 GPA
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.

The Wheat Ridge Optimist Club established this scholarship to honor its long-time member, Dr. Ron Mahoney. The scholarship supports a student who plans to enroll in CCD’s dental hygiene program.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Plan to enroll in CCD’s Dental Hygiene program
• Enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester, with the exception of a summer session
• Be a resident of Colorado for tuition purposes, and maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher
• The recipient must complete the CCD scholarship application
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date

The Oneta Elaine Hollowell Memorial Scholarship Fund is sponsored by Kids 4 Real Incorporated Childcare Center in memory of Oneta, who lost her ten-month battle to Leiomyosarcoma cancer on February 26, 2012. Oneta was owner and director of a childcare facility and her center was continually ranked among the top centers in the state of Colorado.

Oneta touched countless people through her work with children. She loved interacting with youth and impacting the effect they would have on the world. She received her associate degree in the early childhood education program at CCD. For more than 20 years, she educated Denver's children to become the future leaders of tomorrow. Preference is given to single parents.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Be certificate or degree-seeking in the Early Childhood Elementary program
• Enroll in at least 6 credit hours, and maintain a 2.5 GPA
• Be a resident of Colorado for tuition purposes
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date

Herbert and Judy Paige created the Paige Family Foundation with the strong belief that “education of youth is the most efficient and effective method of improving the welfare, condition, and future of all communities, citizens and families. The basis of all human improvement begins with education.”

The Paige Scholarship covers up to $2,000 per semester for CCD students. Preference is given to applicants in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) or business programs who intend to transfer to pursue a four-year degree or professional programs.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Applicants must be US citizens and Colorado residents for tuition purposes
• Applicants must be full-time students at CCD and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.

The Paralegal Book scholarship was developed by the faculty of the Paralegal faculty as a way to help paralegal students with their book expenses.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions:

•  Complete the CCD scholarship application, which includes a personal essay
•  Complete the CCD scholarship contract
•  Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
•  Enroll in a minimum of six (6) credits per semester and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher
•  Be a student in the paralegal program
•  Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD’s scholarship portal by Census Date.
•  Write a “Thank You” letter and upload it through CCD’s scholarship portal by Census Date.

Paralegal Scholarship

The CCD Foundation has partnered with the Colorado Women’s Bar Association Foundation to create a scholarship for women in the paralegal program.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions:

•  Applicants must be female US citizens and Colorado residents for tuition purposes
•  Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
•  Maintain a 3.0 GPA and have completed 3 semesters or 36 credit hours and enrolled in at least 6 credits per semester.
•  Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD’s scholarship portal by Census Date.
•  Write a “Thank You” letter and upload it through CCD’s scholarship portal by Census Date.

Piton Foundation First Generation Scholarship is an endowment award for students who are the first in their family to attend college.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Answer “no” to the question: "Have either of your parents received a four-year degree from a college or university?"
• Enroll in a minimum of 6 credits
• Be a Colorado resident
• Maintain 2.0 GPA or higher
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Income Information Form (IIF)
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date

The Edward J. Romero Memorial Scholarship was established to honor Edward J. Romero. Applicants must be working towards a degree and/or certificate program, enrolled in at least 6 credits, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Additionally, applicants must be a resident of Colorado for tuition purposes.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.

The Freda T. Roof Memorial and Yngve Hanson Distribution Fund benefits “worthy and needy” students who are obtaining a college or university education in the state of Colorado. Ms. Roof’s desire was to provide assistance to these students in order to defray expenses of tuition, fees, living and transportation costs, and other expenses necessary to the education of individuals selected by the colleges and universities. She expressed sincere hope that the individuals selected as recipients of assistance will be of such character that they will feel a strong moral obligation to repay the amount received in order that the benefits may be continued over a substantial period of time.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.

The Katerina Caballero Lanfranco Beca  Scholarship Fund was established by her mother, family and friends, to honor Katy and her passion for Architecture and community service work. Katerina was a Daniels Fund Scholar and graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder, Environmental Design program with an emphasis in Architecture. Katerina passed away while doing community service work in Peru in October 2018.

This permanent endowment scholarship assists a Latina female, to pursue a degree in Architectural Studies. The student will need to demonstrate financial need and a strong commitment to volunteer work and community service.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions:

• Latina
• Female
• Pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Architectural Studies
• Demonstrated community service/volunteer work
• Plans to transfer and obtain a bachelor’s degree in Architecture
• Enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours
• Has a current GPA of 2.5 or higher (pre-existing student)
• Complete the CCD scholarship application

Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA/Income Information Form

The Roberta Shaklee Scholarship is a memorial scholarship established to honor Dr. Roberta Shaklee through a scholarship to a Dental Hygiene student with strong periodontal interest/skills selected by CCD faculty.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress and be enrolled in at least 6 hours at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.

TheDream.US Scholarship supports DREAMEer’s in excelling academically and graduating from college with career-ready degrees and skills that will enable them to join the U.S. workforce. DREAMers must be DACA or TPS eligible. The scholarship covers tuition and fees for students pursuing an associate degree.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.

The Wellington Webb Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship was established by the Colorado Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission. The scholarship annually assists one or more students with demonstrated financial need who have a demonstrated commitment to civic engagement and community leadership. The scholarship is awarded during CCD’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
• Demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism and/or civic engagement
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Attend Community Service Day.

The WIN Veteran Scholarship was established to assist honorably discharged veterans to obtain a college education. Preference is given to students studying accounting, business or information technology, pre-engineering, welding, or entrepreneurship, and planning to transfer to a four-year institution. The scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• Complete the CCD scholarship application
• Enroll in CCD’s WIN Program
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
• Enroll in a minimum of nine (9) credits
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA and meet satisfactory academic progress at CCD
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal by Census Date.
• Attend CCD Community Service Day.

The Winograd Award was established in 2017, to honor Leonard Winograd’s 30 years of teaching excellence at CCD and for his contributions to CCD’s Ourglass publication. This yearly award recognizes excellence in creative writing by a CCD student whose work is published in Ourglass as selected by CCD faculty.

One of the greatest opportunities Leonard offered students was the chance to be involved in Ourglass, CCD’s literary magazine. Leonard championed a vision of the importance of the student's voice and personal expression on campus through his work on Ourglass. In doing so, he opened the door for many students who otherwise would not have had a forum to share their personal experiences and stories- he let students know that their voices were important.

Requirements, Terms & Conditions

• The recipient must complete the CCD scholarship application
• Accept the scholarship’s terms & conditions through CCD's scholarship portal
• Write a “thank you” letter and upload it through CCD's scholarship portal