Montrose Chamber Ken Gale Scholarship

Mr. Gale’s achievements as Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, City Councilman, and Mayor of Montrose reflect an interest in business, government, and community affairs.  The Montrose Chamber – Ken Gale Scholarship was created to reflect the values of this remarkable individual. The scholarship will be awarded to the student who best exemplifies the qualities that Mr. Gale demonstrated throughout his career in the Montrose community.

In addition to meeting the eligibility criteria, this scholarship is granted to the student who has demonstrated a high level of community service. This involvement should represent a ‘spirit’ that has taken the applicant beyond themselves and into the community, similar to the ‘spirit’ that Ken Gale himself showed.

For 2026, one $1500, nonrenewable scholarship will be awarded. This is not a needs-based scholarship.

Deadline: March 16, 2026

If you have any questions, please email our Grants and Scholarship Manager at scholarships@montrosecf.org.

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

• be a graduating senior of a Montrose County High School or a past graduate attending Colorado Mesa University – Montrose Campus.
• show community involvement. This involvement should show that the applicant worked beyond themself for their community.
• be planning to attend a post-secondary institution in Fall 2026. This includes: college, university, junior college, community college, technical institute, or vocational-technical school.

REQUIRED Documents & Attachments:

• online application
• current high school or current CMU transcript
• resume including school activities, athletic involvement, community activities, achievements, honors/awards, and work experience
• two letters of recommendation
• two essays.