The 2019 Clough Fellows Committee awarded 49 students from three western Garfield County high schools over $200,000 total in scholarship support. Stormy Anderson, center, in white, is a member of the Clough Fellows Committee. The scholarship program was created by Anderson’s late grandmother Genevieve Clough of Rifle. See CMC Foundation Scholarships below for more information about the Genevieve Clough Fellowship.

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President’s Scholarship

CMC wants you to reach your goals with a $1000 tuition scholarship! See if you qualify.

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Go for 4 Scholarship

If you graduated from a high school in the Colorado Mountain College District, you can save thousands off the cost of a four-year degree!

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CMC Responds – Back to Work Scholarship

If you are a displaced worker affected by layoffs because of the COVID-19 pandemic and admissible to CMC, you could be eligible!

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Colorado Opportunity Scholarship

COSI provides scholarships & support to students to help you earn a credential and continue on to the Colorado workforce!

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Finish What You Started Scholarship

Have you earned college credits but have no degree? Let's help you Finish What You Started!

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CMC Foundation Scholarships

The scholarship application opens November 1 and the priority deadline to submit is March 1 (May 1 for nursing specific scholarships).

The Colorado Mountain College Foundation offers and administers over 400 scholarships. To be eligible for these scholarships, you must be pursuing a CMC degree or certificate program.

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Search and Apply for CMC Foundation Scholarships

All CMC Foundation scholarships use the same online application. Use the application to search and browse scholarships.

HOW TO APPLY FOR CMC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The Colorado Mountain College Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to qualified students.

To apply for scholarships at Colorado Mountain College, log into CMC Basecamp and select the “SCHOLARSHIPS” link located on the right side of the HOME page under MY CMC APPS.

The following documents or information are required for upload to your application. Reference paragraphs below to determine appropriate document.

Transcript
Name and e-mail address of one reference provider

You will be able to access and exit the application as necessary.

Once the application is submitted, applicants are automatically matched to qualifying opportunities.

Some opportunities require additional information to verify eligibility; an additional eligibility question will be presented under the Opportunity heading of your application account once your application is submitted.

ADDITIONAL CMC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Transcripts

Transcript information must be uploaded to the scholarship application as a PDF or Microsoft Word document.

If you are currently in high school or graduated from high school in the last five years, upload a copy of your most recent high school transcript. If you graduated more than five years ago, no transcript is required.
If you transferred to Colorado Mountain College from another college or university, please upload your academic transcript from that institution.
If you completed a GED or received a high school diploma through an alternative program, please upload proof of completion along with your scholarship application.
Current CMC students should upload a PDF or Word document of either a CMC transcript which can be found in CMC Basecamp. Click on STUDENT SELF-SERVICE and then STUDENT PLANNING and then graduation cap at the left hand side of the page. Be sure your name is included on all uploaded documents.

Reference Providers

The application requests the name and e-mail address for one reference provider. It is imperative that you contact the provider to advise them of your request. The request will be dispatched via e-mail upon entry of the provider's information. References providers should be a faculty member, counselor, community member or employer (NOT a family member or friend).

It is recommended that you review your application weekly to confirm that the reference letter has been received. You can review reference provider information under the Reference section of the application. You have the opportunity to resend a request or replace an existing reference request as necessary.

Evidence of Financial Need

If you are eligible to receive Federal Student Aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for the scholarship awards that are based on financial need. If you are not eligible, CMC does not require that you fill out the FAFSA.

Deadline Dates

Application for scholarships open November 1. All required documents and information are due on your application by March 1 (or as specified in the scholarship criteria).

Full and Part-time Attendance

Full-time attendance is based on 12 credit hours or more per semester, and lower level of attendance will be considered part-time for purpose of scholarship criteria.

Thank You Letters

Scholarship recipients must thank the donors who have made the scholarship(s) possible. A "Post Acceptance" reminder will appear upon acceptance of a scholarship. Scholarship funds will not be disbursed until recipient thank you letters are uploaded to the scholarship application. These letters are an integral part of the scholarship program and will be provided to the donors. You should include the following points in your thank you note:

Express your appreciation for the award.
Explain how the scholarship will assist you.
Share your educational and career goals.

CONTACT THE CMC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP STAFF

External Scholarships

Scholarship Search Tools

Use the sites below to search for additional financial assistance and scholarships not managed or administered by Colorado Mountain College.

FAFSA - Free Application for Student Aid. The United States government and the state of Colorado offer students a variety of types of financial support, including grants that do not have to be paid back.

Unigo - One of the top search engines for scholarship matching, Unigo helps you narrow down your scholarship search with their matching tool. With new featured scholarships daily, Unigo has a variety of scholarships for students to explore.

FastWeb - Search the internet for scholarships right for you. FastWeb is a free online scholarship search tool that allows you to search for scholarships that match your individual background, interests, and experience. FastWeb also offers assistance in career planning.

FinAid - Learn about financial aid and search the internet for scholarships. FinAid is another free site that answers questions about student financial aid and steers you toward scholarships that match your profile.

Outside Scholarships

Total financial aid eligibility may be considered up to the student’s cost of attendance. Assistance that exceeds a student’s Cost of Attendance and at times need, may require adjustments to the student’s financial aid award package. In such instances, loans and work study will be reduced first then any other scholarship or grant for student’s overall financial aid package to remain within the cost of attendance limitation.

Outside scholarship checks received during fall term will be split equally between the fall and spring semesters. Outside scholarship checks received during spring will have the entire amount applied to the spring term. These processes apply, unless otherwise indicated in writing by the donor.

Outside scholarship funds will be credited to the CMC student account upon receipt, as long as the student is enrolled in at least 1 credit hour. CMC will not review Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) or student’s degree seeking status unless a specified letter of eligibility criteria from the donor accompanies the check. The scholarship check will be returned to the donor if student is not enrolled.

In order for CMC to disclose any information that a third party may request, a signed Consent to Release Specific Confidential Information must be provided to the CMC financial aid office. If interested, this form may be requested by e-mailing finaid.coloradomtn.edu

Please mail any outside scholarships to:
Colorado Mountain College ATTN: Financial Aid
802 Grand Ave.
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601

When mailing any outside scholarships to CMC, please keep in mind:

Make the check out to "Colorado Mountain College", not the student
Include student information, i.e. first and last name, student ID number
Be aware of our payment deadline, which is typically 4 weeks prior to the start of each semester

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

Below are various scholarship opportunities outside of Colorado Mountain College.

Name	Description	Link
All Allied Health Schools Scholarship(s)	Many allied health scholarships with varying deadlines.	https://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/scholarships-for-healthcare-students/
AmericanMuscle Student Scholarship	4 scholarships for $2,000 each are awarded for students enrolled in vocational specific majors with a focus on automotive innovation (welding for example here at CMC). Deadline for the Fall semester is June 15, deadline for Spring is October 15.	https://www.americanmuscle.com/scholarships.html
AmericanTrucks Student Scholarship	4 scholarships for $2,000 each are awarded for students enrolled in vocational specific majors (welding for example here at CMC). Essay required. Deadline for the Fall semester is June 15, deadline for Spring is October 15.	https://www.americantrucks.com/scholarships.html
Anthony's Scholarship Living with a Sense of Purpose	$2,000.00 scholarship for a student in any major who writes an essay on how legislation can be implemented to lower or decrease the rate of suicide in the United States.	https://protectingpatientrights.com/anthonys-scholarship-living-with-a-sense-of-purpose/
Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education Scholarships	Scholarship listing for students pursuing degrees in Outdoor Education and Recreation.	https://www.aore.org/association_awards.php
AutoInsurance.org Scholarship	$1,000.00 scholarship for a student enrolled in any degree program who writes an essay regarding phone use and driving.	https://www.autoinsurance.org/phone-use-and-driving-award/
Benjamin A Gilman Study/Intern Abroad Scholarship	Grant program for Pell recipients who are participating in a study or intern abroad program.	https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/
College Resource Network	A free scholarship search engine and college planning website specializing in Minority and Diversity Scholarships	http://www.collegeresourcenetwork.com/scholarships/
Don'tPayFull Student Scholarship	$1,000.00 scholarship awarded to a student who writes an essay on a time you did not pay full price and it made an impact on your life.	https://www.dontpayfull.com/page/scholarships-for-college-students
Environmental Science Scholarships	Scholarship resource website for students who are exploring careers in environmental science.	http://www.environmentalscience.org/scholarships
Extreme Terrain's Student Scholarship Program	$1,000.00 scholarship awarded to a student who writes an essay on a time you did not pay full price and it made an impact on your life.	http://www.extremeterrain.com/scholarships.html
Factor Finders Business Scholarship	$1,000 Scholarship for students pursuing a 4-year degree here at CMC.	https://www.factorfinders.com/national-scholarship
Family Assets Scholarship	$3,000.00 scholarship for a student who is providing care to an elderly family member or has volunteered as a care provider in a community setting, essay required.	https://www.familyassets.com/scholarship
Florida Rentals Scholarship	$1,000.00 scholarship for a student in any major who writes an essay about their dream vacation.	https://www.floridarentals.com/dream-vacation-scholarship/
Geneva Rock Scholarship	$2,000.00 scholarship for a student enrolled in business or welding. Essay required, deadline for fall is July 1, deadline for spring is November 15.	https://genevarock.com/company/scholarship/
Healthcare Scholarship	$1,500.00 scholarship for a student who writes an essay on why they want to work in healthcare.	https://medicalfieldcareers.com/healthcare-scholarships/
Heath Wholeness Scholarship	$1,000.00 scholarship for a student in any major who writes an essay regarding "the advantages and disadvantages of getting health advice and self-diagnosis online".	https://healthwholeness.com/scholarship/
John Foy & Associates Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship	$1,000.00 scholarship for a student who has had a loved one affected by leukemia or they have been affected themselves. 500-100 word essay, deadline,	https://www.johnfoy.com/strong-arm-2019-leukemia-scholarship/
Lawn Love Scholarship	$1,000.00 scholarship for a student passionate about business, however, any major is eligible! Write an essay on a solution to a problem you have solved.	https://lawnlove.com/scholarship
Mason Finance Scholarship	$1,000.00 scholarship for a student who submits an essay regarding seniors & finance.	https://www.masonfinance.com/scholarship/
Music Authority's Annual Music Lovers Scholarship	$1,000.00 scholarship for a student who writes an essay regarding how music has influenced their education.	https://musicauthority.org/scholarships/
National Debt Relief Scholarship	Five $1,000.00 scholarships awarded to 5 students pursuing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Essay/infographic and cover letter required.	https://www.nationaldebtrelief.com/#applyforscholarship
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships	College Honor Society Scholarships	https://www.ptk.org/scholarships.aspx
RN Career Scholarship	$500.00 scholarship for a student 21 years or older who is enrolled in a nursing program. Must submit an essay 750+ word essay regarding the importance of a BSN degree in your education. Deadline is October 31, 2019.	https://www.rncareers.org/rn-bsn-programs/
Rosen Hagood Community Service Scholarship	$1,000.00 scholarship for a student in any major who demonstrates their commitment to community service. Essay Required. Deadline is August 1, 2019.	https://rosenhagood.com/2019-scholarship/
Scholarships for Colorado Accounting Students	$2,500 scholarship for students in accounting who also have a student Member of the Colorado Society of CPAs. 3.25 minimum GPA.	https://students.cocpa.org/#scholarships
Shoot Searcher Photography Scholarship	$2,000.00 photography scholarship for a student who is enrolled in art/photography and submits a 1,000 word essay.	https://shootsearcher.com/Scholarship/
Summit Digital Marketing Scholarship	$500.00 scholarship for a student studying marketing or business, OR currently working for a marketing company.	https://summitdigitalmarketing.com/scholarships/marketing/
Swopsmart Scholarship	$2,000.00 scholarship for a student who writes an essay comparing phones and their technology. Any major eligible.	https://www.swopsmart.com/scholarship
The Advocates Scholarship	Bi-Annual essay scholarship award of $1,000.00. Deadline for fall term is December 15. Deadline for spring is May 15th.	https://www.advocateslaw.com/scholarship/
The American Life Fund Scholarship	Two $1,000.00 awards (1 per semester) for two students who write an essay about leadership in their daily life and have a 3.0 or higher. Open to all majors.	https://www.americanlifefund.com/scholarship/
The Ashoori Law Good Deeds Scholarship	$1,000.00 scholarship for a "driven, kind-hearted college student with a history of going beyond themselves to do good for others". Essay required.	https://www.ashoorilaw.com/scholarship/
The Children of a Non-Traditional Family Scholarship	$1,000.00 scholarship for a student in any major who writes an essay on how being part of a non-traditional family shaped their life in a positive manner.	https://reidylawoffice.com/2019-family-scholarship/
The Data Group's Technology Scholarship	$1,000.00 scholarship for a student in any major with a passion to work with technology in the future. Essay required on how technology is used in your major and where you think your passion for technology may take you in the future. Deadline is November 1, 2019.	https://thedatagroup.com/scholarship/#
The Education Equality Scholarship	$1,000.00 scholarship for a student in any major who writes an essay on how to close the financial gap to education and why access to higher education is important for all.	https://westgalawyer.com/scholarship-2019/
The Kaplan Group Scholarship	$1,000.00 scholarship for a student in business, accounting, management, or economics. Essay required.	https://www.kaplancollectionagency.com/scholarship/