Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley · Up to $5,000 · Deadline: March 31, 2027
Who qualifies
School: Gunnison Watershed School District or home-schooled in district
GPA: 2.5+
Financial need required
Immigrant, child of immigrants, or first in family to pursue postsecondary education
How to win it
Make sure your application clearly highlights your background as a first-generation or immigrant student and explains your financial need in honest, specific terms. Since community service is valued, describe any volunteer work or ways you have contributed to your Gunnison community, even if it feels small. A sincere, personal story about what pursuing postsecondary education means to you and your family can make your application stand out.