You can apply for scholarships on January 1st <\/strong>until April 1st<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t Students needing to update information\/provide transcripts for a renewable scholarship please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t If you are applying for any<\/em> of the scholarships with an online application, you will need to submit a general application<\/a> and<\/em> an application for the specific scholarship<\/strong>. Copies of the general application will be distributed with your specific scholarship applications.<\/p>\n\t\t The following scholarships have an online application form and will require the general application<\/a>:<\/p>\n The following scholarships have a PDF application form and will not<\/em> require the general application:<\/p>\n * dropped off at 33 N. Chestnut (drop box on porch)<\/p>\n * mailed to PO Box 26, Cortez, CO 81321<\/p>\n * emailed to grants@onwardfoundation.org<\/p>\n If you have questions please contact us (970) 565-9200.<\/strong><\/p>\n Application forms are considered ‘in revision’ between April 1 and\u00a0 December 31st of each year. Submitted applications during this time may NOT be considered.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\t Friends of Recreation Scholarship Application<\/a><\/p>\nThe Escalante Children’s Foundation Fund Christopher Oc\u00f3n Memorial Baseball Fund Application<\/a><\/p>\nPlease read complete instructions before applying:<\/h3>\nThere are two types of applications – most are online forms<\/strong> with a save progress function.\u00a0 Some applications are a “fillable” PDF allowing you to complete your application on your computer, save, and\/or print the completed application for submission.\n\t
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Academic Scholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\nBill and Peg Rees Scholarship Fund<\/em><\/strong>
\nEstablished April 2002<\/em>
\nThis flagship scholarship has been supporting local students since 2002, through a generous gift from the estate of the Rees Family, who believed in the power of education. This is typically a four year, renewable scholarship for students demonstrating a financial need and strong goals through their academic and non-academic achievements and aspirations. This scholarship is available to students from Dolores and Montezuma counties.
\nBill and Peg Rees Scholarship Information & Online Application<\/a>\nShaun M. McAndrew Memorial Scholarship Fund<\/strong><\/em>
\nEstablished May 2005<\/em>
\nThis fund was established in memory of Shaun McAndrew who gave so much to this community. The scholarship provides $1,000 annually to a Montezuma-Cortez High School athlete-scholar for post-secondary education.\u00a0This scholarship is available for students from M-CHS who letter in two varsity sports for two years, have a cumulative GPA of 3.58 or better, and are a member of the National Honor Society.
\nShaun M. McAndrew Memorial Scholarship Information & Online Application<\/a>\nThe Knights Memorial Scholarship Fund<\/strong><\/em>
\nEstablished December 2006<\/em>
\nThe Knights of Columbus established a memorial scholarship fund to provide an annual $1,000 scholarship for post-secondary education.
\nKnights Memorial Scholarship Information<\/a>
\nKnights Memorial Scholarship Application<\/a>\nThe Leonard Cain Medical Scholarship Fund<\/strong><\/em>
\nEstablished December 2010<\/em>
\nDr. Leonard Cain’s family and friends established this fund to provide annual post-secondary scholarships to students of Dolores & Montezuma counties, pursuing an education in a medical field.
\nLeonard Cain Medical Scholarship Information & Online Application<\/a>\nThe Cone Family Scholarship Fund<\/strong><\/em>
\nEstablished March 2012<\/em>
\nThis fund provides two scholarships<\/strong>: The Henry Cone Scholarship<\/strong> for Montezuma-Cortez High School seniors who will study engineering or a hard science (min GPA of 3.5)<\/em>; The Bill Cone Scholarship<\/strong> for Montezuma-Cortez High School seniors enrolling in a 2 or 4 year institution (min GPA of 2.2)<\/em>. For more information about the Henry & Bill Cone Scholarships and to view past winners, visit their website:
\nHenry & Bill Scholarship<\/a>
\nCone Family Scholarship Application<\/a>\nMontezuma-Cortez High School (M-CHS) Alumni Scholarship Fund<\/strong><\/em>
\nEstablished March 2012<\/em>
\nAlumni of M-CHS created this fund to award annual scholarships for post-secondary education to graduates of M-CHS.\u00a0Consideration is given to scholastic standing, desire to obtain further education, school activities, community involvement and work experience (min GPA is 3.2).
\nM-CHS Alumni Scholarship Information & Online Application<\/a>\nVic and Ethel Poma Pagosa Springs Scholarship Fund<\/strong><\/em>
\nEstablished December 2013<\/em>
\nThe Poma family created this scholarship fund for graduates of Pagosa Springs High School<\/em>. This fund provides two scholarships: Trade School Scholarship; and Traditional 4-Year Institution Scholarship.\u00a0Since Vic and Ethel Poma supported and were involved in the Archuleta County 4-H Club, we encourage all PSHS 4-H Club seniors to apply. Upon completion of the post-secondary education (either college or technical school), the student may apply for a merit scholarship for 3 remaining education years (a renewal scholarship).
\nPoma Vo-Tech Scholarship Information<\/a>
\nPoma Vo-Tech Scholarship Application<\/a>
\nPoma 4-Year Institution Scholarship Information & Requirements<\/a>\nWoods Canyon Scholarship Fund<\/strong><\/em>
\nEstablished June 2014<\/em>
\nAwards post-secondary scholarships to employees’ dependents<\/strong> of Woods Canyon Archaeological Consultants, Inc.
\nWoods Canyon Scholarship Information<\/a>
\nWoods Canyon Scholarship Application<\/a>\nHoover Endowed Scholarship Fund<\/strong><\/em>
\nEstablished December 2016<\/em>
\nThe Hoover Endowed Scholarship was created to offer scholarships to students of Montezuma and Dolores counties who look to study in the medical field for post-secondary education. Students who apply for the Leonard Cain Scholarship are automatically considered for this scholarship<\/a>.<\/em>\nRoland R. Schneider Memorial Scholarship Fund<\/em><\/strong>
\nEstablished July 2018<\/em>
\nThis scholarship was created to benefit M-CHS graduates as they further their education with either a two-year associates degree or a four-year bachelor’s degree. New eligibility beginning 2024: Graduates of MCHS of any class year are eligible to apply.\u00a0 Previous Roland Schneider scholarship awardees are welcome to apply for a scholarship for their pursuit of a graduate or doctorate degree.<\/em><\/strong>
\nRoland R. Schneider Memorial Scholarship Information & Online Application<\/a>\nTri-City Soccer Association Academic College Scholarship Fund<\/em><\/strong>
\nEstablished August 2018<\/em>
\nThis scholarship was established by the local youth soccer organization to support M-CHS Varsity Soccer athletes as they pursue their post-secondary education.
\nTri-City Soccer Association Academic College Scholarship Information & Online Application<\/a>\nLarry Larsen Endowed Scholarship Fund<\/em><\/strong>
\nEstablished September 2018<\/em>
\nAwards multiple scholarships for goal-oriented students from Montezuma and Dolores counties in post-secondary education programs. Students who apply for the Bill and Peg Rees Scholarship<\/strong> are automatically considered for this scholarship in memory of long time Cortez resident, Larry Larsen, who passed away in 2018.\nMichele Yvonne Taylor Scholarship in Education Fund<\/em><\/strong>
\nEstablished October 2018<\/em>
\nAwards a scholarship for M-CHS seniors pursing post-secondary education in the field of education. Students who apply for the M-CHS Alumni Scholarship<\/strong> and are studying education are automatically considered for this scholarship in memory of former teacher Michele Taylor.\nWill Lindsay Memorial Armed Forces Scholarship Fund<\/em><\/strong>
\nEstablished May 2019<\/em>
\nEstablished in honor of Sargent 1st Class Will Lindsay who passed away in the line of duty. The funds from this scholarship will be used to assist others in the added expenses of joining the armed forces out of high school. Open to Montezuma County high school students. To apply, contact Onward! at 970-565-9200 and ask for scholarship coordinator.\nHeartwood Scholarship Fund<\/em><\/strong>
\nEstablished March 2020<\/em>
\nEstablished to provide some support to children, grandchildren of Muscanell Millworks’ employees<\/em> who are seeking to better their lives through education after high school or GED.\u00a0 “Education” could include trade school, other vocational training, college, or short courses.
\nHeartwood Scholarship Information & Online Application<\/a>\nEddie Marshall Memorial Scholarship<\/em><\/strong>
\nEstablished August 2021<\/em>
\nThe Eddie Marshall Memorial Scholarship Fund resulted from a donation in memory of Eddie Marshall who was an educator for 31 years. The scholarship was established to provide higher education opportunities for a student pursuing a degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Special Education. **Also, available to non-traditional students who are working as a paraprofessional in listed fields of study.**
\nEddie Marshall Memorial Scholarship Information & Online Application<\/a>\nJoel Stevenson Memorial Scholarship<\/em><\/strong>
\nEstablished April 2022<\/em>
\nWas established in memory of Joel Stevenson, to award scholarships for Montezuma and Dolores County graduates seeking higher education at a trade school.
\nJoe Stevenson Scholarship Information and Online Application<\/a>\nAikin Scholarship in Memory of Erik and Jeffrey Hobbs<\/em><\/strong>
\nEstablished March 2024<\/em>
\nThe intent of this scholarship is to provide secondary education funding assistance up to $2500 to graduates of Mancos High School and non-traditional students living within the Mancos 81328 postal zip code at the time of their scholarship application. The scholarship will be open to a diverse group of students who have demonstrated motivation for learning, academic achievement, and community involvement. Their pursuit of learning at any accredited secondary educational institution would be acceptable, including colleges, university, and vocational\/technical schools.
\nAikin Scholarship in Memory of Erik and Jeffrey Hobbs Information and Online Application<\/a>\nMontezuma County Fair Junior Livestock Committee Scholarship<\/em><\/strong>
\nEstablished March 2024<\/em>
\nThe purpose of this scholarship is to recognize outstanding 4-H members who are attending an accredited college, university, or technical school. To support continuing education for post-secondary students within the 4-H Programs.\u00a0 Qualified applicants will be awarded up to $2,000.00 scholarships each pending eligibility. The option of re- applying for members second (2) year of continuing education will be available as funds permit. This option would provide up to an additional $1,000.00 scholarship.
\nMontezuma County Fair Junior Livestock Scholarship Information and Online Application<\/a>\nCortez Youth Basketball Scholarship<\/em><\/strong>
\nEstablished April 2026<\/em>
\nThis scholarship was established by the local youth basketball organization to support M-CHS Basketball athletes as they pursue their post-secondary education.
\nCortez Youth Basketball Scholarship Information & Online Application<\/a>\nOther Scholarships<\/h2>\nThe Friends of Recreation Fund<\/strong><\/em>
\nEstablished June 2003<\/em>
\nRaises money for scholarships to the Cortez Recreation Center for those who would otherwise not be able to afford the fees. The primary fund raising project was the “Stones for Scholarship” where by individuals and businesses purchased inscribed stones set around the flagpole in front of the Recreation Center. For more information about the Friends of Recreation Scholarship, please contact their administrator at\u00a0friendsofrecreation@gmail.com<\/a>. Follow Friends of Rec on Facebook<\/a>.\n
\n<\/em><\/strong>Established February 2011<\/em>
\n<\/strong>This fund was created by the Escalante Shrine Club to provide travel assistance for families traveling to Shrine Medical Facilities.\u00a0For more information please contact either:\u00a0Fred Petit 970-739-0009<\/a>, or\u00a0Aryol Brumley 970-749-8365<\/a>.\nChristopher Oc\u00f3n Memorial Baseball Fund<\/strong><\/em>
\nEstablished May 2024<\/em>
\nThis fund was created to allow Montezuma County youth whose family is experiencing financial hardship to play baseball or softball with the Southwest Colorado Youth Baseball and Softball league (excluding select\/travel teams) by covering 1\/2 of the registration fees or by providing up to $50 towards the cost of equipment.\n