scholarships
BCMT encourages students to seek out the many scholarship opportunities available to them. To support your success in winning scholarships, we have created a Scholarship Starter Kit. Please contact admissions for a complimentary copy.
What is a scholarship?
A scholarship is money given to students to ensure their success financially throughout their education. Unlike loans, scholarships are gift aid. They do not have to be paid back. Additionally, scholarships are not linked to student loans. You can apply for scholarships throughout your entire school career.
Who is eligible?
No matter who you are you can find, apply and win scholarships. A high GPA isn’t the only criteria that will earn you a scholarship.
Scholarships can be:
- Merit-based: These awards are based on a student's athletic, academic, artistic or other abilities, as well as an applicant's community service.
- Need-based: These awards are based on the student and family's financial record and sometimes require applicants to fill out a FAFSA.
- Student-specific: These are scholarships where applicants must initially qualify by race, gender, religion, disabilities, and medical history, or other student-specific factors.
- Career-specific: These are scholarships awarded by a college or university to students planning to pursue a specific field of study, returning students, or students advancing previous careers.
- Other: These scholarships are based on essays, letters of recommendations, and personal appeal. Many of them are memorial scholarships, drawings, video contests or online applications.
Scholarships - By Category
BCMT Scholarships l Colorado Residents l Women & Nontraditional Students l Other
BCMT Scholarships
Ken Morgareidge Scholarship
Deadline: One quarter prior to graduation from Massage Therapy Certificate Program
Award Amount: $500
Criteria:
- Service to the Boulder College of Massage Therapy community.
- Professional promise (as determined by the letter of recommendation and resume).
To Apply: Applications available through Student Services Office.
The Presidential Scholarship Program
Deadline: Early application deadline
Award Amount: A one-time scholarship will be awarded to of $750 to $1500
Criteria:
- 9-month applicants to the Massage Therapy Certificate Program
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA 3.30 prior to enrolling at BCMT.
To Apply: Contact Admissions
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Colorado Residents
White Rose Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: Postmarked by January 15/received by January 31
Award Amount: Varies
Criteria:
- Must be a resident of Colorado
- Minimum 3.0 GPA. White Rose is a foundation that serves as an outreach to
- Member of GLBT community
To Apply: http://www.denvercourt.org/wrsf
College Goal Sunday Colorado
Event Dates: February 13, may vary by location
Award Amount: $1000
Criteria:
• Attendance at College Goal Sunday Colorado event
• Must be a resident of Colorado interested in pursuing higher education
To Attend: http://www.collegegoalcolorado.org/
Latin America Educational Foundation
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
Criteria:
• Must be a resident of Colorado who is of Hispanic descent
• Accepted at an accredited college or university
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Must be involved in the Hispanic community, and agree to fulfill 10 hours of community service during the year of the award.
To Apply: http://www.laef.org
Elevations Credit Union: Scholarships for Higher Education
Deadline: Varies depending on scholarship program: March 19 & April 1
Award amount: $500 - $5000
Criteria:
• Graduating high school seniors and students already enrolled in a college level program.
To Apply: https://www.elevationscu.com/life_stages/scholarships/
Community Action Program-Multicultural Scholarship Funds
Deadline: April 15
Award Amount: Varies
Criteria:
• Must be a low-income student living in Boulder County
• Enrolled full time at an accredited college or university
• Students of Color encouraged to apply
To Apply: http://www.bouldercounty.org/cs/cp/multiculturalawards.htm
The Spine Education and Research Institute
Deadline: May 31
Award Amount: $500+
Criteria:
• Must be pursuing education in medical, allied health and/or life sciences
• Chosen institute of higher education must be located in CO
To Apply: (720) 540-7374
Kit Faragher Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: May 21
Award Amount: $2500 - $5000
Criteria:
• CO high school graduate, minimum 2.5 GPA
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Capture Kit's essence by demonstrating a positive attitude, strong commitment, and a drive towards accomplishment
To Apply: http://www.kitfaragherfoundation.org
Colorado Business and Professional Women’s Foundation
Deadline: May 31 & October 31
Award Amount: $2500 or less
Criteria:
• A woman who is 25 years or older
• Enrolled in CO institution of higher education/vocational training
• Demonstrate financial need
To Apply: http://www.cbpwef.org
The Alexander Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: June 15th
Award Amount: Varies
Criteria:
• Applicant must be gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender
• CO resident
• Be accepted and enrolled in a CO institute of higher education
To Apply: Email
Norbel Scholarship Education Program
Deadline: July 15
Award amount: Varies
Criteria:
• Must be a Norbel member
• Attending or currently enrolled in college or vocational school
To Apply: www.norbel.org/ScholarshipApplication2011.pdf
Salvatore Taddonio Family Foundation
Deadline: August 1st
Award Amount: $500 - $1500
Criteria:
• CO resident whose parents are also Colorado residents.
• U.S. citizen
• Minimum GPA 3.0
To Apply: Email; 5139 Arbutus Street Arvada, CO 80002
Women & Nontraditional Students
Talbot’s Women’s Scholarship
Deadline: January 3
Award amount: Up to ten (10) scholarships of $15,000 and one (1) $30,000 scholarship will be awarded.
Criteria:
- Women currently residing in the United States or Canada; who earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 2001;
- Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full- or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-, three- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the United States or Canada;
- Be attending the full 2011-12 academic year and receiving a degree no earlier than May 2011; and
- Have at least two semesters (24 credit hours or more) remaining to complete an undergraduate* degree as of the beginning of the 2010 fall academic term.
To Apply: https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen/instructions.php
Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE)
Deadline: January 15
Award Amount: $500
Criteria:
- Be member of ANTSHE ($20 membership fee for students)
- Nontraditional student (25 years of age or older, first-time college student)
- Enrolled in minimum 6 credit hours of a degree or certificate program
- Completion of minimum 15 credit hours with 3.25+ GPA
To Apply: http://www.antshe.org/AwardsandScholarships/Scholarships.htm
Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 1
Award Amount: $2000 and will be distributed over two school terms, starting in Fall 2011.
Criteria:
- Women, at least 35 years of age as of March 1, 2011
- who are U.S. citizens,
- and are pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree,
- Students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and/or will be pursuing a graduate degree in Fall 2011 are ineligible.
- and are enrolled in, or accepted to, a regionally or ACICS accredited college for the Fall 2011 term,
- Low-income according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Lower Living Standard.
To Apply: http://www.rankinfoundation.org/students/applications
Linda Fenner Young Women’s Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 3
Award Amount: The foundation is allowed to distribute $5000 annually; however, no one person may receive more than $2500
Criteria:
- Must be a Jewish women
- Between the ages of 21 and 45.
- Colorado residents.
- Leadership potential in the Jewish community.
Notification: Decisions will be made May 1
To Apply: http://www.jewishcolorado.org
Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST)
Deadline: May 1
Award Amount: Twelve awards valued at $2500
Notification: Generally awarded in May/June
Criteria:
- Applicants may be single parents, individuals just entering the workforce or displaced workers.
- Open to non-traditional students who are past high school age and entering college for the first time or students who are re-training.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Reside in the boundaries of an Executive Women International (EWI) chapter.
- Must also be socially, physically and/or economically challenged and have clearly defined career goals and objectives.
To Apply: http://www.ewidenver.org
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation for Low-Income Women & Children
Deadline: July 15
Award Amount: Five awards of up to $2000
Criteria:
- Must be a woman, at least 17 years of age
- Must be a mother, with minor children
- Must be enrolled in a technical or vocational degree
- Must be low-income (annual family income less then $17.500 for a family of 2 $22,000 for a family of 3; $26,500 for a family of 4.
To Apply: http://www.patsyminkfoundation.org
College Prowler
Deadline: December 31, 2010
Award amount: $2000
Criteria:
- Open to all current students and those planning to enroll within 12 months.
- One entry per person. Multiple entries or invalid information will result in disqualification.
To Apply: https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx
Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: Quarterly (every three months)
Award Amount: $1000
Criteria:
- Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a vocational training or other post-secondary education program.
- International students welcome to apply.
To Apply: http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/fridell/form.php
Alegent Health Diversity Health Care Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Award amount: minimum $2000
Criteria:
* Graduating high school senior or current student in an accredited college or university.
* Student enrolled in health care related studies
* Minimum GPA of 3.0
To Apply: http://www.alegent.com/documents/Diversity_Schollie_App.pdf
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: April 1
Award amount: Up to $30,000 over 4 years
Criteria:
- Active duty, reserve, or retired U. S. Marine
- Graduating from high school in 2011, or currently attending college or a vocational/technical institution, or planning to attend college or a vocational/technical institution in the fall of 2011
- Minimum GPA 2.0
To Apply: http://www.mcsf.com
Rene Matos Memorial Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 1
Award amount: $500
Criteria:
- Applicants must be accepted or attending an accredited college, university, or vocational/trade school at the time the scholarship is awarded.
- Applications postmarked later than May 1 or faxed applications will not be accepted.
To Apply: http://www.nhcfae.org/education/rene-matos-scholarship/
Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Award
Deadline: Postmarked by July 1
Award amounts:
- Adult - $1000
- Youth (13 to 18) - $200
- Youth (12 and under) - $200
Criteria:
- The contest is open to people worldwide.
- Poems must be original, unpublished and in English.
To Apply: http://www.wagingpeace.org/menu/programs/awards-&-contests/bmk-contest/index.htm
Erin Peterson Fund
Deadline: September 7
Award amount: $2000
Criteria:
- At least 18 years old but not yet 24 years of age
- Minimum 2.8 GPA
- Demonstrate leadership skills and team spirit through participation in extracurricular activities
To Apply: http://www.erinpetersonfund.org/index.html
Love Your Body: 2011 Poster Contest
Deadline: December 1
Award Amount : $400 - $600
Criteria:
- Undergraduate or graduate student
To Apply: http://www.loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org/posters/contest.html
Search Engines & Websites
There are many more scholarship opportunities that may be available to you. We recommend visiting the following websites:
www.Free-4u.com
www.gmsp.org (Gate Millennium)
www.hsf.net/ (Hispanic Scholarship fund)
www.military.com
www.mscd.edu/~women/scholarships/index.shtml (The Institute for Women's Studies and Services Scholarships)
www.nextstudent.com
www.nrcprograms.org (American Indian Education Fund)
www.scholarships.com
www.scholarships4students.com
www.simpletuition.com
www.uncf.org (United Negro Fund)
www.esaintl.com/esaf/scholarship_application2009.html (ESA Foundation)
