Educating Children of Color (ECOC) · $3,000-$5,000 · Deadline: February 1, 2027
Who qualifies
El Paso County resident
Children of color
Children of poverty
Must attend 2026 Summit Conference on February 21, 2026 at Fountain Fort Carson High School
Documents required
Essay or creative submission
How to win it
Attending the 2026 ECOC Annual Summit on February 21, 2026 at Fountain Fort Carson High School is a required part of this application, so mark that date and plan your transportation early. Since an essay is central to your application, use it to speak honestly about your experiences as a child of color and how community support has shaped your goals. Showing up in person and submitting a thoughtful, personal essay gives you the best chance of standing out to this El Paso County civic organization.