College Scholarships
2021 Colorado NAHRO Scholarship Application
Colorado NAHRO's College Scholarship Program is funded in part through proceeds and participation from our annual conference and corporate sponsorships. $1,000 scholarships for college tuition are then awarded as funding becomes available. In 2019, we awarded four $1,000 educational scholarships!
Eligible individuals must be a graduating high school senior, possess a high school diploma or GED, and must be applying to or attending an accredited institution of higher education. If currently attending college, applicants must be registered for at least two (2) classes.
Scholarship Application:
Click here for additional details and the 2021 application. Applications are due May 15, 2021.
Colorado NAHRO's College Scholarship Program is funded in part through proceeds and participation from our annual conference and corporate sponsorships. $1,000 scholarships for college tuition are then awarded as funding becomes available. In 2019, we awarded four $1,000 educational scholarships!
Eligible individuals must be a graduating high school senior, possess a high school diploma or GED, and must be applying to or attending an accredited institution of higher education. If currently attending college, applicants must be registered for at least two (2) classes.
Scholarship Application:
- Fill out and gather all required documents for the application (see checklist on page 3). These are:
- Information form (page 4). This form must be reviewed and evaluated by a scholarship representative selected by the region. This could be the Regional or Vice President, RSO or another entity. To be considered complete, all sections of the application must be completed. If a section is not applicable, write N/A (not applicable) in the section; do not leave any sections blank. Any application that has blank sections, or that is missing appropriate submittals or signatures will be disqualified.
- Two letters of character recommendation. These can be recommendations from the local housing authority, community or religious organization, employer or academic reference. Letters of recommendation may not come from family members.
- An unofficial transcript from high school and/or the academic institution the applicant is currently attending (transcript may be forwarded separate from application but must be postmarked by deadline).
- Verification of acceptance/attendance at an accredited institution of higher education.
- An essay (750-1,000 words) written by the applicant. Please refer to page 5 for the essay prompt.
- A clear, high-resolution headshot photo of the applicant.
- Information form (page 4). This form must be reviewed and evaluated by a scholarship representative selected by the region. This could be the Regional or Vice President, RSO or another entity. To be considered complete, all sections of the application must be completed. If a section is not applicable, write N/A (not applicable) in the section; do not leave any sections blank. Any application that has blank sections, or that is missing appropriate submittals or signatures will be disqualified.
Click here for additional details and the 2021 application. Applications are due May 15, 2021.