Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship

Special requirement

Essay required

Local

Academic

Overview

The Colorado Council awards $1,500 one-time scholarships to 16 deserving Colorado high school seniors or full-time college students each year at one of the Member Institutions. To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident and a resident of Colorado for your final two years of high school, demonstrate significant experience in volunteerism and community service, and have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. You will need an essay and recommendations for the application.

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 March 15, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.coloradocouncil.org

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

FAQ

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Each scholarship has a set of requirements: specific factors that determine whether or not you're eligible to apply. You can visit the scholarship site to find this information, or fill out the Mos quiz to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for! FYI: the more information you share with Mos, the better scholarship matches Mos will make!

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it?

Financial need is determined by the information you enter into your FAFSA. It's the difference between how much it's going to cost you to go to college, your 'cost of attendance (COA)', minus how much of this cost can you / your family cover, your 'Expected Family Contribution (EFC)'. If your EFC is lower than your COA, you have financial need! If you're not sure about your EFC or COA, reach out to a Mos advisor for help!

What is a letter of recommendation?

A letter of recommendation (letter of rec) is a letter written by someone in your life who can speak to your achievements, positive traits, and potential. It's basically a summary of why you're great and deserve the scholarship or funding you're applying for! Typically, students ask teachers, mentors, coaches, or employers (never family or friends). FYI: You have to ask someone to write a letter of rec for you.