Scholarships

Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship

• Description: Must have volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women.
• Application Due:  February 1, 2021
• Find more information and apply online for the Zonta Club of Prowers County Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship

LCC & Non-Traditional Scholarships

• Description: Must be a full-time female student from Prowers, Kiowa, Baca or Bent County, CO. working toward a degree which will advance the status of women. Maintain a grade point average (GPA) 3.0 or better.
• Amount: $600 per semester (fall and spring)
• Application Due: April 3, 2021
• Find more information and apply online for the Zonta Club of Prowers County Scholarships

Information for the Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship:

• Description: For individuals who wish to further their education in the fields of Human Services or Education with an emphasis in Special Education. Priority given to those who document a connection to someone with an intellectual and/or developmental disability or a love for recycling.
• Amounts:  $1,000 (1); $500 (1)
• Application Due: April 5, 2021 at noon
• Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship application form

Information for the Ted Geringer Lamar Lions Scholarships:

• Description: Available to two graduating Prowers County seniors attending LCC in 2020-2021 academic year.
• Amount: $500
• Application Due: April 20, 2021
• Ted Geringer Lamar Lions Scholarships application form

Information for the Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation Scholarships:

• Description: Selection based primarily on an applicant’s financial need, proven academic ability, personal essay, and educational desire, in addition to the following criteria:
  • SE Colorado resident
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
• Amount: $1,000 per semester (fall and spring), $500 PHEF/$500 LCC
• Find more information and apply online for the Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation Scholarships

Information for the County Sheriffs of Colorado Scholarships:

• Description: Available to permanent residents of alternating counties each year. In example, Baca, Kiowa, and Prowers County residents may apply in even years. Bent, Cheyenne, and Otero scholarships are funded in odd years.
• Amount: $500 annual award
• Application Due: February 24, 2021
• County Sheriffs of Colorado Scholarships details and application form

Information for the Denver Scholarship Foundation Scholarships:

• Description: Available to up to five eligible Denver Public School students completing requirements prior to set deadlines and attending LCC in fall 2021
• Amount: Matching funds from DSF and LCC; Renewable
• DSF Application Due: April 1, 2021
• DSF Information Sheet
• Or see the Denver Scholarship Foundation website.