Platte County Scholarship
$1,000
Overview
This award was established to assist residents of Platte County who are seeking to pursue college-level education.
Who may apply
Open to any individual who lives in Platte County and intends to enroll in a college program. Applicants do not have to be high school seniors to qualify.
Award amount and duration
The scholarship provides $1,000 and is granted for a single academic year.
Application requirements
No essay or extra materials are required. Eligible applicants only need to complete the standard/common questions on the application form.
Overview
This award was established to assist residents of Platte County who are seeking to pursue college-level education.
Who may apply
Open to any individual who lives in Platte County and intends to enroll in a college program. Applicants do not have to be high school seniors to qualify.
Award amount and duration
The scholarship provides $1,000 and is granted for a single academic year.
Application requirements
No essay or extra materials are required. Eligible applicants only need to complete the standard/common questions on the application form.
Robert and Cathy Spicer Family Scholarship
$4,000
Overview
This scholarship exists to assist students who are graduating from high schools within Sweetwater County as they pursue further education.
Eligibility
Applicants must be graduating seniors enrolled at any Sweetwater County high school. Students from schools that the public school system classifies as “alternative” are not eligible. GED recipients are also excluded.
Award
- Amount: $4,000
- Term: Single academic year (1 year)
Application requirements — essays and length
Each essay should fall between 2,000 and 3,000 characters in length; as a guideline, aim for at least about 400 words per response.
Essay prompts
1. Explain your reasons for...
Overview
This scholarship exists to assist students who are graduating from high schools within Sweetwater County as they pursue further education.
Eligibility
Applicants must be graduating seniors enrolled at any Sweetwater County high school. Students from schools that the public school system classifies as “alternative” are not eligible. GED recipients are also excluded.
Award
- Amount: $4,000
- Term: Single academic year (1 year)
Application requirements — essays and length
Each essay should fall between 2,000 and 3,000 characters in length; as a guideline, aim for at least about 400 words per response.
Essay prompts
1. Explain your reasons for...
Rod Kvidahl Memorial Scholarship
$6,000
Introduction
This scholarship is intended for children of employees associated with Genesis Alkali (formerly Tronox/FMC) at the Sweetwater County, Wyoming plant. The applicant’s parent must meet the employment status requirements described below at the time the award is granted.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be the child of a person who, when the scholarship is awarded, is employed by Genesis Alkali at its Sweetwater County, Wyoming facility and has held that employment for at least one year.
- Alternatively, the applicant may be the child of a Genesis Alkali (Tronox/FMC) retiree or of a person who died while employed by...
Introduction
This scholarship is intended for children of employees associated with Genesis Alkali (formerly Tronox/FMC) at the Sweetwater County, Wyoming plant. The applicant’s parent must meet the employment status requirements described below at the time the award is granted.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be the child of a person who, when the scholarship is awarded, is employed by Genesis Alkali at its Sweetwater County, Wyoming facility and has held that employment for at least one year.
- Alternatively, the applicant may be the child of a Genesis Alkali (Tronox/FMC) retiree or of a person who died while employed by...
Vera Asay Sargent Scholarship
$5,830
Introduction / Background
Vera Asay Sargent was born and raised in Lovell, Wyoming. During the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s she raised three children on her own (two daughters and one son), working for the CB&Q railroad and taking on various jobs in Lovell to provide for her family. Her steadfast objective was to see her children graduate from high school and continue on to college — a goal she achieved. In the 1950s a railroad transfer brought her to Worland, where she met and later married Newell B. Sargent. Together they established one of the largest Pepsi Cola businesses in...
Introduction / Background
Vera Asay Sargent was born and raised in Lovell, Wyoming. During the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s she raised three children on her own (two daughters and one son), working for the CB&Q railroad and taking on various jobs in Lovell to provide for her family. Her steadfast objective was to see her children graduate from high school and continue on to college — a goal she achieved. In the 1950s a railroad transfer brought her to Worland, where she met and later married Newell B. Sargent. Together they established one of the largest Pepsi Cola businesses in...
Kim Wilkerson Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
The Kim Wilkerson Memorial Scholarship was established to commemorate Kim Wilkerson, who taught mathematics at Broomfield High School.
Eligibility and purpose:
- The award goes to Broomfield High School students who have shown sustained effort and determination in studying mathematics at any level during their high school careers.
- Applicants are not required to plan further study in mathematics after graduation, but recipients must enroll in a postsecondary institution.
2025 recipients:
- Amy Lin
- Ava Sondrup
- Rebecca Rice
The Kim Wilkerson Memorial Scholarship was established to commemorate Kim Wilkerson, who taught mathematics at Broomfield High School.
Eligibility and purpose:
- The award goes to Broomfield High School students who have shown sustained effort and determination in studying mathematics at any level during their high school careers.
- Applicants are not required to plan further study in mathematics after graduation, but recipients must enroll in a postsecondary institution.
2025 recipients:
- Amy Lin
- Ava Sondrup
- Rebecca Rice
Columbine Memorial Scholarship
$3,500
Introduction
The Columbine Memorial Scholarship provides support to motivated students from the Jefferson County School District who have demonstrated a positive influence within their school and/or the wider community.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating student from a public high school within the Jefferson County School District.
- Cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Intend to enroll in classes at an accredited U.S. university, college, community college, or technical school for the upcoming fall semester.
How recipients are chosen
Applications are evaluated using the following factors:
- Essay responses
- Recommendation(s)
- Involvement in extracurricular activities and evidence...
Introduction
The Columbine Memorial Scholarship provides support to motivated students from the Jefferson County School District who have demonstrated a positive influence within their school and/or the wider community.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating student from a public high school within the Jefferson County School District.
- Cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Intend to enroll in classes at an accredited U.S. university, college, community college, or technical school for the upcoming fall semester.
How recipients are chosen
Applications are evaluated using the following factors:
- Essay responses
- Recommendation(s)
- Involvement in extracurricular activities and evidence...
Winograd Family Scholarships
$1,236
We encourage you to apply. Completing the main application will take a few hours, but that single submission will be considered for multiple scholarships, streamlining the process for you.
APPLY NOW
- Applications for the 2026 Community Foundation Scholarships are due January 29, 2026.
- Scholarship criteria and award amounts may change.
Winograd Family Scholarships
Background
- Harold and Florence Winograd created these scholarships to honor and give back to the Greeley schools in appreciation for the support those schools provided their four sons.
Who is eligible
- One graduating senior each from Greeley Central High School, Greeley West High...
We encourage you to apply. Completing the main application will take a few hours, but that single submission will be considered for multiple scholarships, streamlining the process for you.
APPLY NOW
- Applications for the 2026 Community Foundation Scholarships are due January 29, 2026.
- Scholarship criteria and award amounts may change.
Winograd Family Scholarships
Background
- Harold and Florence Winograd created these scholarships to honor and give back to the Greeley schools in appreciation for the support those schools provided their four sons.
Who is eligible
- One graduating senior each from Greeley Central High School, Greeley West High...
Montrose Rotary Club
$3,000
Montrose Rotary Club Scholarship Opportunities — Application Deadline: March 16, 2026
Overview
Each year the Montrose Rotary Club provides scholarship awards to support students from Montrose County who are preparing to continue their education. These awards reflect our club’s commitment to “service above self” and to helping motivated students overcome financial barriers so they can pursue college or technical training. Preference will be given to applicants who have participated in Rotary Interact.
Scholarship Awards
Three scholarships of $2,000 each will be presented in memory of Montrose Rotary members Dennis Devor, Gary Krabbe, and Richard Tafoya.
Who is eligible
Applicants must...
Montrose Rotary Club Scholarship Opportunities — Application Deadline: March 16, 2026
Overview
Each year the Montrose Rotary Club provides scholarship awards to support students from Montrose County who are preparing to continue their education. These awards reflect our club’s commitment to “service above self” and to helping motivated students overcome financial barriers so they can pursue college or technical training. Preference will be given to applicants who have participated in Rotary Interact.
Scholarship Awards
Three scholarships of $2,000 each will be presented in memory of Montrose Rotary members Dennis Devor, Gary Krabbe, and Richard Tafoya.
Who is eligible
Applicants must...
Montrose Chamber Ken Gale Scholarship
$1,500
Introduction
Ken Gale served Montrose with distinction as Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, City Councilman, and Mayor. The Montrose Chamber – Ken Gale Scholarship honors his commitment to business, public service, and community life by recognizing a student who reflects the same dedication and civic-minded spirit Mr. Gale demonstrated.
Award
For 2026 one nonrenewable scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded. This scholarship is not based on financial need.
Deadline and Contact
Deadline: March 16, 2026
Questions: scholarships@montrosecf.org
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be either a graduating senior from a Montrose County high school or...
Introduction
Ken Gale served Montrose with distinction as Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, City Councilman, and Mayor. The Montrose Chamber – Ken Gale Scholarship honors his commitment to business, public service, and community life by recognizing a student who reflects the same dedication and civic-minded spirit Mr. Gale demonstrated.
Award
For 2026 one nonrenewable scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded. This scholarship is not based on financial need.
Deadline and Contact
Deadline: March 16, 2026
Questions: scholarships@montrosecf.org
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be either a graduating senior from a Montrose County high school or...
Wightman Scholarships
$2,000
Wightman Scholarship Program - The program offers two scholarships, each worth up to $2,000. These are the John & Jan Wightman Scholarship and the Byron & Bessie Wightman Memorial Scholarship. To be considered eligible, applicants must be in their sophomore or junior year of college and have successfully completed a minimum of 30 college hours. They must also have maintained a GPA of 3.2 or above at any accredited four-year college, whether it's located in Nebraska or elsewhere. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria: (1) They have shown a keen interest...
Wightman Scholarship Program - The program offers two scholarships, each worth up to $2,000. These are the John & Jan Wightman Scholarship and the Byron & Bessie Wightman Memorial Scholarship. To be considered eligible, applicants must be in their sophomore or junior year of college and have successfully completed a minimum of 30 college hours. They must also have maintained a GPA of 3.2 or above at any accredited four-year college, whether it's located in Nebraska or elsewhere. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria: (1) They have shown a keen interest...
Orpha J. & Ernest Milbradt Scholarship
$500
Introduction
The Orpha J. & Ernest Milbradt Scholarship was created to support students who plan to enroll at Kansas State University (KSU) or the University of Kansas (KU).
Award Amount
Two new scholarships of $500 each will be granted. Each award can be renewed annually for up to three additional years (maximum duration of four years total, including the initial award).
Eligible Applicants
- Kansas high school seniors who are entering KSU or KU.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must meet the following:
- Be admitted to and plan to attend either KSU or KU.
- Hold a cumulative GPA of at...
Introduction
The Orpha J. & Ernest Milbradt Scholarship was created to support students who plan to enroll at Kansas State University (KSU) or the University of Kansas (KU).
Award Amount
Two new scholarships of $500 each will be granted. Each award can be renewed annually for up to three additional years (maximum duration of four years total, including the initial award).
Eligible Applicants
- Kansas high school seniors who are entering KSU or KU.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must meet the following:
- Be admitted to and plan to attend either KSU or KU.
- Hold a cumulative GPA of at...
Forget Me Not Scholarship
$500
Our donors are committed to supporting the leaders of tomorrow. Through the generosity of our fund holders, these scholarships were created at the Wichita Foundation to offer financial support to students enrolled in accredited colleges, universities, and technical schools.
How to Apply
Each scholarship carries its own eligibility rules and award conditions. To simplify the process, we use a single, unified application that matches you to scholarships for which you qualify.
Get started:
1. Go to the Scholarship Portal linked below and fill out the general application.
2. You will be automatically matched to the awards that fit your profile....
Our donors are committed to supporting the leaders of tomorrow. Through the generosity of our fund holders, these scholarships were created at the Wichita Foundation to offer financial support to students enrolled in accredited colleges, universities, and technical schools.
How to Apply
Each scholarship carries its own eligibility rules and award conditions. To simplify the process, we use a single, unified application that matches you to scholarships for which you qualify.
Get started:
1. Go to the Scholarship Portal linked below and fill out the general application.
2. You will be automatically matched to the awards that fit your profile....
