Boulder County, Colo. – Scholarships ranging from $500-$1,000 each are now available to low-income students through Boulder County’s Community Action Programs.

Sheila Goetz pointed out to Boulder Channel 1 News that the grants we based on need and not on color. The grants are open to all colors: Anglo, Hispanic, Native American, Asian,  and black. There is no color quota, though Latino students are a disproportionate large population of those in need.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum one year residency in Boulder County
  • Currently attending university, community college or technical school as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student
  • Low to moderate income level

 

Scholarships are made possible through proceeds from the Community Action Programs’ annual Multicultural Awards Banquet. Preference is given to students actively involved in a student or community organization.

 

Prior scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply again and scholarships are not available to students graduating from high school this spring or summer.

 

Students of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are due by April 13 and are available on the Multicultural Awards webpage. Please contact Sheila Goetz at 303-441-3976 or sgoetz@bouldercounty.org for more information.