The Education Foundation awards over $80,000 of scholarships to St. Vrain Valley Schools high school graduates each spring. Applications for scholarships awards for the spring 2022 will be available December 1, 2021, and are due on March 1, 2022. If you have any questions, contact us at studentscholarships@stvrainfoundation.org or at 720-652-8208.
Below is a list of scholarshps offered through St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation. Each of the listings has a breif description and a link the guidelines. At the bottom is a list of scholarships that are offered through our office, but are available to seniors from St. Vrain Valley Schools.
It is scholarship application review time! This year we will be awarding over $80,000 in scholarship to graduating St. Vrain Valley Seniors!!
This is the second year of the scholarship application using an online platform. The students completed their applications and uploaded all their documents digitally. The application review process will be completed using the online platform as well. Here is a highlight of the review steps:
Here is the timeline for the review process:
The Education Foundation will also hold two trainings via Zoom for volunteers on Tuesday, April 5th. One training will be at 11:30 am and the other training will be at 6:00 pm. These training sessions are not required, but we want to show you the online platform and be available to answer any question you have about the virtual review process.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please email studentscholarships@stvrainfoundation.org or click below to sign up.
The Art and Lucy Stromquist Memorial Scholarship is provided by their family and friends. Art and Lucy grew up in the area and both graduated from Longmont High School. Art, a dedicated farmer, was deeply involved in education and served for a decade on the Board of Education for St. Vrain Valley Schools. Lifelong learning was an essential part of Lucy’s life as well. Her college education was interrupted by WWII, raising a family and helping her husband on the farm. Lucy, however, was persistent and completed her MA degree in her mid-40’s. She then served as the coordinator for Adult Education in St. Vrain Valley Schools for over 30 years. Art and Lucy believed that everyone has the ability to learn if given the proper tools and support.
Award: Two (2) awards of $1,000 each (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
Art and Lucy Stromquist Memorial Scholarship Guidelines 2022
The Brendan Dunigan Memorial Foundation Scholarship honors Brendan Dunigan who passed from an accident on July 18, 2016. The scholarship is awarded to a senior who plans to pursue a degree for trade or vocational occupations. To learn more about Brendan and the memorial foundation visit https://brendanmemorial.org/.
Award: One (1) award of $1,000 (payable to the recipient’s account at a trade or vocational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
The Brett Meade Scholarship for Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Studies is provided by Pat Meade in honor of her son Brett who was very involved in agriculture in the local community. She is honoring him by providing a scholarship to support a student interested in pursuing a degree in agriculture, animal husbandry or veterinary medicine.
Award: One (1) award of $1,000 (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
Brett Meade Scholarship for Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Studies Scholarship Guidelines 2021
Award: $500 to $3,000 – scholarships, amount and number varies (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
To apply:
The 2022 Cundall Art Scholarship will be available on Schoology.svvsd.org, and due March 1, 2022.
The application materials can be found in the Schoology course “Cundall Art Scholarship.” Students can join by going to schoology.svvsd.org > courses > add course > enter access code JZWR-GG59-PDVZ2
Once you have accessed this course, the Cundall Art Scholarship will appear under your courses tab and you will be able to complete the scholarship requirements.
Donna Bower was a long time employee of the St. Vrain Valley School District at Rocky Mountain Elementary, her family is honoring her dedication to students with this scholarship.
Award: One (1) awards of $1,000 (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
Qualification Preferences, but not requirements for applying:
(Not required to apply, but the selection committee will take into consideration when they make the scholarship award selection.)
The Evelyn C. Elder Memorial Scholarship is provided by the Elder family and their friends to honor Evelyn C. Elder who passed from Sudden Unexplained Infant Death in August of 2014. The scholarship recipient should possess qualities such as: love of learning, authenticity, community stewardship, leadership in the community and resiliency.
Award: One (1) award of $2,000 and One (1) award of $1,000 (payable to the recipient’s account at the 4-year educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
Award: Up to Three (3) awards of $1,000 each (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
Award: One (1) award of $10,000 to be paid over two years
Eligibility Requirements:
JBSK is one of the leading CPA firms in and throughout the Longmont area. The firm’s partners are very community oriented and interested in providing support to students who are pursuing a degree in accounting. Visit www.jbskcpas.com for more information in the firm.
Award: Two (2) awards of $500 each OR one (1) award of $1,000 (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
Julia’s mother Laurel taught ESL and social studies at Sunset Middle School for 4 years. Julia’s parents Laurel and Christopher would like to provide a scholarship that support a student who embodies their hope for their daughter.
Award: One (1) award of $1,000 (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
The Kathy Hall Future Impact Scholarship was developed to demonstrate the Education Foundation Board of Directors’ appreciation for our past Executive Director, Kathy Hall. Kathy volunteered 9 years of service to the Education Foundation. Her passion for enhancing student success and teacher excellence helped the foundation to have significant growth during her tenure.
Award: One (1) award of $2,000 (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
Larry Sieckmann was a long-time community resident proudly involved in community banking and local civic organizations. He was vitally interested in making the Longmont and Mead area a great place to work and raise children. Larry’s family and friends are honoring his memory with the scholarship.
Award: One (1) award of $1,000 (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
Award: One (1) award of $1,000 (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
Michael’s family and friends fund this scholarship to honor Michael’s thirst for knowledge, adventure, travel, and his love of playing Monopoly. This scholarship is intended to go to a driven, well rounded student, with a love of learning, math, and adventure.
Award: One (1) award of $1,000 and Two (2) awards of $500 each (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
The Longmont High School math department faculty will identify candidates for this scholarship.
Contact the Longmont High School Counseling Office for more information.
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics Guidelines 2022
Pearl is a local organization that focuses on providing single parent families the hope and skills necessary to build an economically and emotionally stable home environment through sustainable programs. This scholarship is expected to provide children of single parents the opportunity to obtain a college education and understanding of sustainable life skills that will provide long-term stability. To learn more about Pearl please visit www.pearlpromise.org.
Award: Two (2) awards of $500 each (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
The Longmont High School (LHS) Prism scholarship is to be awarded annually to a college-bound, academically accomplished, student who self-identifies as LGBTQ. This scholarship is funded by LHS LGBTQ alumni aiming to empower students to continue personal growth and academic success. The founders empathize with the opportunities and challenges of growing up LGBTQ in Longmont. Having defined and achieved success through a diverse and meaningful set of experiences, the funders are excited to assist LHS graduates as they continue their academic careers and develop into leaders in their communities. While there are no requirements for volunteerism or extracurricular involvement, applicants are encouraged to note any meaningful community service/organizational involvement that the committee should consider when deciding on a scholarship recipient.
Eligibility Requirements:
Ray Hickman was a long-time employee of the St. Vrain Valley School District at Longmont High School, serving as Principal from 1948 until the mid-60’s when he became the Business Superintendent until his retirement. The Ray Hickman Memorial Scholarship, was established in his honor by his family and classmates of the family.
Award: One (1) award of $500 (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
This scholarship was established in honor of Rhonda Hermann, former member of the St. Vrain Valley Credit Union staff. Rhonda was influential in establishing the SVVCU Community Involvement Committee as a way to give back to the community the Credit Union serves. Elevations Credit Union, which purchased the St. Vrain Valley Credit Union in 2012, is happy to continue Rhonda’s vision through this scholarship program.
Award: Two (2) awards of $1,000 each (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship Guidelines 2022
Scott’s mother, Patricia Meade, honors her son by providing this scholarship to a Longmont High School senior who has demonstrated excellence in art and is planning to pursue are in college.
Award: One (1) award of $1,000 (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
Contact the Longmont High School Counseling Office for more information.
This is a college scholarship awarded annually by the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation to several Longmont High School graduating seniors that have expressed in a 500 word essay, how they handled a challenging class and pushed through setbacks. The scholarship amount ranges between $500-$1,000 and the number of the scholarships available varies each year. The Longmont High principal, faculty, and members of the Sommervold family will identify candidates for this scholarship.
Contact the Longmont High School Counseling Office for more information.
Award: One (1) award of $1,000 (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
The St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation and the Front Range Community College Foundation have joined in partnership to offer scholarships to students from St. Vrain Valley Schools who plan to attend Front Range Community College.
Award: Up to ten (10) scholarships annually for $1,000 each (payable to the recipient’s account at Front Range Community College.)
To Be Eligible You Must:
• Be a current or recent (within the past 3 years) graduate of the St. Vrain Valley School District
• Be planning to enroll and take classes as a full-time student at Front Range Community College
• Have and maintain a 2.5 GPA
• Applicant must be 250% Pell Eligible
• Applicant much meet Colorado resident eligibility criteria
Award: One (1) award of $1,000 (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
Award: $500 to $1,000 – scholarships, amount and number varies (payable to the recipient’s account at the educational institution of choice)
To Be Eligible You Must:
These are scholarship that are not funded through the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation, but are open to St. Vrain Valley Students.
TBK Bank Scholarship
At TBK Bank, we know the value of education. We also know the value in helping train future leaders in the communities we serve. That’s why we’ve created the TBK Scholars Program: a $1,000 scholarship for fifteen hardworking students who qualify as low to moderate income, in keeping with standards set forth by the Community Reinvestment Act. We encourage any student living in a community served by TBK Bank and demonstrating financial need to apply. Application deadline is April 15th.
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Premier Members Credit Union Scholarship
Every year, Premier Members Credit Union recognizes high school seniors with proven academic, community involvement, and extracurricular activities, by providing higher-education scholarships. The credit union awards $35,000 in scholarships annually, directly to individuals, and through local school foundations and nonprofits within our communities. Application deadline is April 1st.
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SVVSD General Scholarship Application
The following scholarships use the SVVSD General Application. All scholarships can be accessed via a student’s Naviance/Family Connection account. Below is also a link to the general application and scholarship descriptions.
Click Here for the Scholarship Descriptions
Click Here for a link to download the General Application
Longmont Community Foundation Scholarships
The Longmont Community Foundation offers many scholarships for students in St. Vrain Valley. We encourage you to visit the foundation’s website for more information.
Click Here for more information and to apply.
Hispanic Education Foundation Scholarship
The Hispanic Education Foundation Scholarship is not based solely on a student’s grade point average (GPA) or their community service. All students are encouraged to apply. Applicants are not limited by race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.
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CollegeInvest 529 Scholarship Program
This program is designed to award scholarships to Colorado residents of middle income families who have planned for a higher education by saving over the years with a CollegeInvest 529 College Savings Plan.
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Sunshine Club of Longmont Scholarship
The Sunshine Club of Longmont is a philanthropic organization supporting the St. Vrain Valley. Visit the Sunshine Club website for more information.
The Sunshine Club Dental Career Scholarship is available to any person who meets the following criteria:
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P.E.O Chapter JH in Longmont Scholarships
P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization for women built upon service and philanthropy as an outgrowth of its social bonds of love and friendship. Friendship is the cornerstone of P.E.O. It is the legacy left by our Founders and it thrives in our unique Sisterhood. P.E.O. exists to be a source of encouragement and support for women to realize their potential in whatever worthwhile endeavor they choose.
The following scholarship is available:
These are national scholarship opportunites that have been sent to St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation.
Dr. Eugene Kramer Scholarship For Future Doctors of America
Future doctors of America can apply to the Dr. Eugene Kramer Scholarship for $1,000 which will be awarded to a single university or high school student who plans to embark on the journey to medical school to become a doctor.
In order to apply, be a current undergraduate student at a university in the United States or a High School student that plans to attend university. The scholarship is geared towards students who plan to attend medical school in the future.
The winner of the scholarship will be selected by an essay competition. A single winner will be chosen based on a creative essay of less than 1000 words answering the following:
“Being a doctor comes with great responsibility. When you become a doctor, name something that you will you do that goes over and above the call of duty to give back to the world.”
Click Here for more information and to apply.
Dr. Philip Sobash – Scholarship for Future Medical Doctors
This scholarship is available for students who are currently enrolled in a University or High School, and have plans to attend medical school.
Here is some brief information about our scholarship:
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Jeremy Schulman Scholarship for First Generation Americans
The Jeremy Schulman Scholarship for First Generation Americans is available to any current college student or high school student who plans to attend a university. The purpose of this scholarship is to generate awareness for the issues that children of immigrants are faced with in regards to the education system here in the United States.
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