Ambassador Leadership and Scholarship Program

Name: Ambassador Scholarship

Award Amount: Full financial unmet need; one-time reimbursement up to $1,500 for a computer and/or other supplies required by the school.

Information And Eligibility:
The Ambassador Scholarship provides undergraduate scholarships to participants of the Ambassador Leadership and Scholarship Program. Eligible applicants must be planning to attend an accredited public two-year or four-year Colorado college or university full-time for the upcoming academic year. Applicants must be eligible to pay Colorado in-state tuition rates, have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at the time of application, complete the FAFSA and/or demonstrate unmet financial need, and meet their school’s Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be participating in the Ambassador Leadership and Scholarship Program.
• Planning to attend an accredited public two-year or four-year Colorado college or university full-time for the upcoming academic year.
• Be eligible to pay Colorado in-state tuition rate.
• Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 at the time of application.
• Complete the FAFSA and/or can demonstrate unmet financial need.
• Meet school’s Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.

Selection Criteria:

• Engagement in the community.
• Resilience and persistence.
• Positive leadership abilities.
• Vision for the future.
• Academic proficiency.

Application Requirements:

• Complete the application through the scholarship lifecycle manager.
• Provide a list of all extracurricular activities, community volunteering opportunities, and paid/unpaid work experiences.
• Submit a transcript.
• Write two essays:
  • Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
• Provide a community reference.

Additional Information:

• One student per year will be selected to receive a scholarship covering the student’s unmet need within their cost of attendance after all other financial aid and scholarships have been applied. Award amounts will vary based on a student’s need, other aid, and the cost of their school.
• The Ambassador Scholarship is renewable for up to four consecutive years provided that the student completes at least full-time status during fall and spring semesters, maintains a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, demonstrates financial need, continues to have unmet financial need in their cost of attendance, and submits a renewal application each year.
• Funding may be available for the summer semester at less than full-time status provided you meet the scholarship eligibility and receive approval for funding.
• Scholarship awards will be paid directly to the recipient’s school and can be used toward tuition, fees, required books and supplies, room and board, and other qualified educational expenses.
• Recipients may also request a one-time reimbursement for a computer and/or other supplies required by their school, up to $1,500.
• Award disbursement is contingent upon the financial aid and scholarship acceptance policies of a recipient’s school.
• Two additional students will be eligible for a finalist scholarship of $2,500 for one year of college.

Application Timeline:

• Opening Date: December 2
• Closing Date: January 31

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