WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR! 

2024-2025 SCHOLARSHIPS!!!

Have you filled out your 2023/24 FAFSA? Did you know the FAFSA application is required for almost all types of financial aid, grants and scholarships? 

$$$$$ is awarded first come first serve, so don't delay fill out your FAFSA opening every year on October 1! Click the link for great info on timing and due dates! 

 https://colorado.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=957c13453b93ff5e3531dccc5&id=09a912e876&e=83090e2a69

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Barns of Hope

This scholarship is for students going to a trade school in the construction field!  It is for $1000 and the deadline is 4/25.  Please see Mrs. Burke in the counseling office for a to- go cup and application!

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CORE Energy

Core Energy will be picking 5 students from Elbert County per a drawing.  All you need to do is submit your name for a $2000 grant!  Deadline is 4/30 at 5pm  CORE grant

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Kit Faragher Memorial Foundation

This scholarship will be giving away 2 - $12,000 scholarships!  You need a 2.5 GPA.  The money can go to a college, university or trade school. The deadline is 4/18/25 See more details on the application in the counseling office or go to www.kitfaragherfoundation.org 

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Vietnam Veterans of America

You must be a child or grandchild of an active military or military veteran (living or deceased), reside in Arapahoe, Douglas or Elbert county and accepted into an accredited college, trade or technical school.  Deadline is 4/26/2025.  Along with application needs to have an 800 word essay pertaining to the topics listed on the application.

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Elbert County Farm Bureau Federation

To be eligible, you or your parents must be a member of the Elbert County Farm Bureau.  If not, you can mail in a membership application which is attached to the application and return it.  This is one $1000 scholarship and must have a 2.5 GPA.  Deadline is 4/30.  See counseling office for applications

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Elbert County Sheriff's Office

This is for students pursuing a first responder's career!  It is for $1000 -  Deadline is 4/30/25  

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Resume Builder

Here is a link to help build a resume - Website for Resume Builder

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Intelligent

Intelligent.com is a student-focused publication dedicated to delivering data-driven research and insights to aid students and educational institutions nationwide. Our commitment is to foster informed decision-making and elevate educational standards by translating complex data into understandable and actionable information.

These are designed to help students navigate the complexities of college planning and financial aid.

• Best Colleges and Universities in Colorado: https://www.intelligent.com/best-colleges-and-universities/colorado/#why_this_matters
• FAFSA Guide: How to Get Free Money for College: https://www.intelligent.com/fafsa-guide-how-to-get-free-money-for-college/
• Do I Qualify for Financial Aid? https://www.intelligent.com/do-i-qualify-for-financial-aid/
• Financial Aid Guide for Hispanic and Latino Students: https://www.intelligent.com/financial-aid-guide-for-hispanic-and-latino-students/
• Student Loan Best Practices: https://www.intelligent.com/student-loan-best-practices/
• College Planning Guide for Students with Learning Disabilities: https://www.intelligent.com/college-planning-guide-for-students-with-learning-disabilities/

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Student Insights

This is a marketing research firm helping colleges and universities communicate more effectively with high school seniors!  It is a survey you fill out for a random drawing for scholarship money!  Please see the flyer for further explanation along with the website.  Dead line is 4/23/25  Student-View website

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