CCHS/CR Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship

2025 CCHS/CR Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship

Scholarship Deadline Extended to March 22, 2025

The Colorado Council on High School/College Relations (CCHS/CR) is pleased to announce the CCHS/CR Scholarship Program for the Graduating Class of 2025 and continuing Colorado college/university students.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the 2025 CCHS/CR Scholarship is to assist Colorado high school seniors or continuing college students, who will attend a college/university within the State of Colorado. CCHS/CR is a voluntary organization and therefore the primary selection criterion for this scholarship will be volunteerism/community service. Sixteen, $1,500 scholarships will be awarded for the purpose of defraying tuition costs. The scholarships will be distributed among the seven CCHS/CR Regions and the continuing college students and may be utilized at any of the Colorado Council Member Institutions of Higher Education in the State of Colorado.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Applicant must be a 2025 graduating high school senior or continuing college student.
2. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident and a resident of Colorado for their final two years of high school.
3. Applicant must be accepted at a Colorado Council Member Institution enrolling in the next academic year.
4. Applicant must demonstrate significant experience in volunteerism/community service.
5. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Applicants will be selected according to the following considerations: volunteerism/community service, extracurricular activities & dedication to others. Selection is based on, but not limited to, these criteria:

• A Personal Essay
• Two Recommendation Forms
• An unofficial high school transcript and college transcript (if applicable)

2025 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Complete and submit the 2025 Scholarship Application. Your application must include:
   • Personal Essay following this prompt: Discuss the most meaningful volunteer experience you engaged in within your community. Include what you did, who you impacted, and how you were impacted by the experience.
   1. Resume or activity list detailing your:
      • Community Organizations & Service
      • Schools Organizations & Clubs
      • Work Experience
      • Major Awards & Honors
   • An unofficial high school transcript and college transcript (if applicable)
2. Email your Recommenders the link to the recommendation form.
   • Make sure they are clear on which capacity they are filling out the form: high school/college official or community service supervisor.
3. Submit all pieces of the application in one submission no later than March 15, 2025 Extended to March 22, 2025.

Please note: Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

ESSENTIAL DETAILS:

• The CCHS/CR Scholarship committee must receive all parts of the application, including 1-2 letters of recommendations in one submission no later than March 15, 2025 - Extended to March 22, 2025.
• Award recipients will be notified by no later than May 15, 2025.
• This award for a maximum of $1,500.00. It is non-renewable and contingent upon the availability of funds.
• The Executive Committee of CCHS/CR has the right to change or modify this program in any manner.
• Awards are competitive and will be based on scholarship application information, personal essay, and letters of recommendation. Disbursement of funds is contingent upon enrollment in a Colorado college or university as stated in Qualifications.