Non-Colorado Mountain College 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.

Non-CMC 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 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/
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/
Best Colleges Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino/a Students	A free scholarship guide for Hispanic and Latino students. Eligibility and deadlines vary based on individual opportunities.	https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/hispanic-latino-scholarships/#scholarships
CareerOneStop	Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, this Scholarship Finder allows students to search through more than 8000 scholarships, fellowships, grants and other financial aid opportunities. Eligibility and deadlines vary based on individual opportunities.	https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx?utm_source=twitter_fsa&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=financialaid&utm_content=20210712&sf147293930=1
College Resource Network	A free scholarship search engine and college planning website specializing in Minority and Diversity Scholarships.	http://www.collegeresourcenetwork.com/scholarships/
Colorado Women's Education Foundation (CWEF)	Colorado Women's Education Foundation (CWEF) is a 501(c)3 that awards scholarships to women of nontraditional age. To be eligible you must: ▪ Identify as a woman at least 25 years of age by April 30 ▪ Have resided in Colorado for at least 12 months prior to the application deadline of April 30 (You must reside in Colorado while earning your certification or degree.) ▪ Be enrolled in or attending an accredited educational institution of higher learning or vocational training (Applicants can be earning a certification, or associates, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree.) ▪ Be able to provide a college or high school transcript showing your cumulative grade point average Eligible applicants should also be able to demonstrate financial need, academic ability, leadership skills, career goals, and community involvement. Application deadline is April 30, 2024.	https://www.cwef.org/how-to-apply
Denver Scholarship Foundation	Denver Scholarship Foundation provides a directory of various outside scholarship opportunities.	https://denverscholarship.org/students-alumni/scholarship-directory/
Dring Language Fellowship	The Dring Language Fellowship is intended to encourage young people to reach competency and fluency in any foreign language of their choice by providing up to $2,500 for language training, foreign travel and related expenses. It is available to any Routt County high school or college student or graduate.	https://yvcf.org/dringlanguagefellowship/
EduMed	Digital scholarship guide created specifically for Hispanic and Latino college students that provides some of the top scholarships to help pay for school. EduMed.org connects students with expert-driven information about education, training, and financial aid opportunities in healthcare and medical support. Scholarships opportunities on this site have varying eligibility requirements and deadlines.	https://www.edumed.org/financial-aid/hispanic-latinx-scholarships-resources/
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	One scholarship for $2,500 will be awarded twice a year to students who are pursuing a Biology or a related degree in Environmental Studies. One scholarship will be awarded for the fall semester and another for the spring semester each year. Students should submit a 700 – 1500 word essay that describes who you are, why you feel it is important to maintain access to public lands for recreational use and how you plan to use your degree to advocate for the recreational use of public lands.	http://www.extremeterrain.com/scholarships.html
Forward Steps Guardian Scholars Program	The Guardian Scholars Program supports Colorado’s current and former foster youth as they pursue a post-secondary education. This program provides financial, social and life-skills support to foster youth who are currently enrolled, or will be enrolled, in an associate, bachelor, trade or certificate program from a public educational institution. Eligibility criteria: •Applicants must have verifiable experience in the foster care system. At this time, we cannot accept individuals who have been adopted into our program. •First time applicants must apply before their 26th birthday. •Applicants must be residents of Colorado and plan to attend, or are currently attending a public Colorado institution (i.e. a community college, trade school, or 4-year university). •Scholars must have a high school diploma or a GED before beginning their first semester of postsecondary education. •Applicants must meet federal financial aid requirements and must qualify for the Pell Grant. Interested candidates can complete the application through the Forward Steps website and submit it via email or mail. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the school year, however the first priority deadline is May 31, 2024.	https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/guardianscholarsapplication
JLV College Counseling	Free resource for college admissions and financial aid information and advice. This site provides an extensive scholarship database that can be searched by state, major, eligibility, deadline, interests, other categories and includes study abroad scholarships.	https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/all-scholarships-2/
Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) Colorado Chapter	The Colorado Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) is pleased to sponsor two $1,500 scholarships and offer one $2,500 scholarship sponsored by Culinary Creative. These scholarships are available to qualified female students who will be attending and are enrolled an applicable program in the Fall, 2024. Applicants must have a focus in a food-related industry (such as culinary, food science, dietetics, nutrition, beverage and fermentation, hospitality and restaurant management, animal science, agriculture, or family and consumer sciences) at a trade school, technical school, college, or university. Official academic transcript, two letters of recommendation and essays are required. Deadline to apply is April, 1, 2024.	https://lesdamescolorado.org/scholarship-application-form/
Lindsey's Hope Nursing Scholarship	This scholarship is In Honor of Lindsey Sowles, an active 21-year old on the brink of an exciting future, whose passion for nurturing relationships and helping others led to an interest in nursing. Lindsey's Hope Nursing Scholarship Fund has been set up to keep her memory alive and to honor her life and legacy. This scholarship will be awarded based on merit, financial need and the availability of funds to candidates who are currently enrolled in a certified nursing program or are certified nurses seeking continuing education credits. The candidate must hold a minimum 3.0 GPA for all completed college courses, demonstrate a personal and active faith in Christ, and display a history of life activity that reflects love and compassion for others through their service for those in need. Recent transcripts and three references required. Applications accepted in December and June for attendance in Spring and Fall semester, respectively.	http://www.lindseyshope.org/
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education	The Program for Continuing Education is a need-based grant program providing one-time financial assistance to women whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to complete a degree or certification that will improve their marketable skills for employment to support themselves and/or their families. The maximum grant is $3,000. Lesser amounts may be awarded based on funds available in the current year’s grant budget and applicants’ individual needs. Application Procedure: If you are interested in applying for this grant, please contact Amy Evans at amyeart@gmail.com. Amy represents the local Breckenridge Chapter of P.E.O., and she will arrange an interview to explain the process and to determine if you meet the eligibility requirements. She will help you to navigate the steps required to apply for this grant.	https://www.peointernational.org/about-peo-program-continuing-education-pce
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships	College Honor Society Scholarships.	https://www.ptk.org
Scholarship Guidance	Scholarship resource website designed to help students find scholarship opportunities for the upcoming school year. Scholarship resources are always provided free of charge. Scholarship opportunities vary in eligibility requirements and deadlines.	https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships
SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship Program	As one of the nation’s only national scholarship programs specifically serving youth with experiences of homelessness, the SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship Program seeks to serve students with great need who have a drive to pursue higher education. We believe that education is key in overcoming homelessness and it is our goal to provide the supportive environment necessary for students to succeed in higher education and the workforce. Eligible Students are currently residing in the United States (undocumented applicants are eligible); were born on or after June 1, 2004; are beginning college for the first time in 2025 (not including dual-enrollment courses); and have experienced homelessness in the last six years. Required application components: Eligibility, demographic, and higher education information; full high school transcript (unofficial or official); letter of recommendation; essay of 1,000 words max that answers these three topics: your experience of homelessness and how it relates to your life and education; your commitment to education during your experience of homelessness; your desire to attend college. Application deadline is June 1, 2024.	https://schoolhouseconnection.org/scholarship/
Yampa Valley Community Foundation - Everett & Benita Bristol Memorial International Scholarship	For CMC Steamboat students who are international, first generation, DACA, born outside the U.S. or parents born outside the U.S., or English Language Learners. Deadline to apply is March 27, 2024	https://yvcf.org/yvcf-scholarships/bristolscholarship/
Yampa Valley Community Foundation - Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation DEI Scholarship	For BIPOC students at CMC pursuing education relevant to a career in the ski/snowboard industry. Deadline to apply is March 27, 2024.	https://yvcf.org/yvcf-scholarships/steamboat-ski-resort-corporation-dei-scholarship-and-renewal/
Yampa Valley Community Foundation - Yampa Tuition Grants	Scholarships to support local Routt and Moffat students with financial need in their pursuit of post-secondary education. Deadline to apply is April 30, 2024.	https://yvcf.org/yvcf-scholarships/yampa-tuition-grants/