The LCC Foundation and College administer scholarships offered by the institution, other foundations, organizations, and agencies. Our scholarship application allows you to qualify and apply for multiple scholarships at one time.
Additional scholarships are available through various local, state, and national organizations, including the Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges. Explore these additional opportunities after applying for LCC scholarships above.
Colorado Community College Fdn. Scholarships
The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges has additional scholarship opportunities for ALL students attending Colorado Community College System-member schools, including Lamar Community College. LCC students regularly receive these scholarships. Apply for FCCC Scholarships. Deadline: April 15, 2021.
Community Scholarships
Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship
Description: Must have volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
There are multitudes of scholarships available in Colorado and nationwide to qualifying students. For more information about government and organizational scholarships not affiliated with LCC, please visit:
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Alert Level: Prevention and Mitigation
LCC is operational and implementing its "Safe Return to Campus - Spring 2021 Plan" beginning January 4. Please read full details on our COVID-19 Response page.
