Mountain Scholars Program
Receive up to $4,800 per year to help pay for college
Start at Colorado Mountain College, stay at CMC or transfer to a four-year college to graduate. Along with financial support, Summit County first generation students receive:
- One-on-One Mentoring
- Academic Coaching
- Degree and Career Counseling
- Financial Navigation
- College and Transfer Navigation
- Other Additional Support Services
Award
Scholarships are given up to $1,100 for freshman and sophomore year and up to $4,800 for junior and senior year through The Summit Foundation.
Join Mountain Scholars
New Students, freshman and sophomores join any time!
Become a Mountain Scholars Mentor
Do I qualify for the Mountain Scholars Program?
- First generation (neither parent has completed a four-year degree)
- Local to Summit County
- Start at Colorado Mountain College (CMC) for at least one year
What’s expected of Mountain Scholar students to receive the scholarship?
- Meet with community mentor one-on-one at least once a month
- Provide updates and set goals with mentor and CMC Staff
- Freshman and Sophomores: minimum 2.0 GPA
- Juniors and Seniors: minimum 2.5 GPA
- Enrolled in college at CMC or transfer school
Alan Mendoza
“My mentor always believes in my goals and aspirations and pushes me to do better and set higher goals for myself. Thanks to the Mountain Scholars Program I had access to several opportunities such as my internship, which offered me a job.”
Dariela Flores Alvarez
“My greatest accomplishment is to be the first in my family to graduate with my Bachelor’s degree. Mountain Scholars has provided the opportunity to graduate from college debt free. I am proud to say that I have graduated with no financial strain on me.”
Sindell Fuentes Perez
“Join Mountains Scholars! This program not only provides you the resources to excel in college, but they give you the opportunities to meet new people. Go to the events and workshops, and don’t be afraid to ask for help.”
Mountain Scholars News
Mountain Scholars program helps first-generation Summit County college students achieve their dreams
See article in the Summit Daily
Contact
Andrea Walker
Student Support Services/Pathways Coordinator
970-989-1304
aswalker@coloradomtn.edu
Make a gift that lasts a lifetime! Contact Stephanie Beste at sbeste@coloradomtn.edu for information on how you can support our endowment.
