Colorado Department of Higher Education (COSI) · Up to $5,000/year · Rolling, apply anytime
Who qualifies
Colorado resident, including ASSET eligible
Verified commitment to and release from the Division of Youth Services (juvenile correctional facility) within the past five years
Demonstrated financial need
Enrollment, acceptance, or plans to apply to an eligible Colorado college
How to win it
Strong applicants clearly meet every requirement: colorado resident, including asset eligible; verified commitment to and release from the division of youth services (juvenile correctional facility) within the past five years; demonstrated financial need. This award asks for a transcript, so give those pieces real time rather than rushing them. Apply early and double-check the deadline, since local awards often have small applicant pools and reward the well-prepared.