Scholarships
Jeffco Schools Foundation Scholarships are supported by annual fundraising donations. Scholarships are awarded directly to the university, college or vocational program of the student's choosing to be used toward tuition, fees, room and board, and other educational costs.
Jeffco Schools Foundation is a Proud Partner of the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI).
Jeffco Schools Foundation secured substantial funding for matching scholarship funding dedicated to Jeffco students who meet certain limited criteria, including attending a public Colorado institution of higher education. Many of our corporate partners, higher education partners, community partners, and scholarship fund partners are taking advantage of this rare opportunity. They are using the power and promise of matching Colorado dollars to secure new resources that double their financial contributions to support student scholarships. COSI partners are noted below.
Contact Angela Baber, Executive Director, to learn how you can unlock these mathcing funds to support more Jeffco students to succeed!
Contact Angela Baber, Executive Director, to learn how you can unlock these mathcing funds to support more Jeffco students to succeed!
District-Wide Scholarships
Jeffco Schools Community Scholarship
This $2,000 one-time scholarship is funded by donors to the Jeffco Schools Foundation. This year there will be three $2,000 scholarships awarded. The scholarship rewards graduating seniors from any Jeffco Public Schools high school (required GPA: 3.0 unweighted) who demonstrate extraordinary leadership and service and who have changed their communities for the better. Extra consideration is given to students who demonstrate financial need. Please use the Application Form above.
Lilian LeFleur Community Scholarship
Open to all District seniors, the Lilian LeFleur Community Scholarship provides one $1,000 scholarship to students who have taken Honors or Advanced Placement Spanish, who are members of their school's Spanish Club, and/or have participated in extracurricular Spanish language activities. In addition to the criteria above, this is a character-based scholarship program that recognizes well-rounded graduating seniors from any Jeffco Public Schools high school (required GPA: 3.0 unweighted). Character is defined to recognize students who demonstrate perseverance, responsibility, integrity, enthusiasm, and inquisitiveness. High consideration is given to students who can articulate their personal goals and communicate the impact their academic, school volunteer, and extracurricular activities has had on their high school career. Please use the Application Form above and indicate LeFleur Scholarship.
Columbine Memorial Scholarship Fund
This endowed scholarship was founded by the Rocky Mountain News and Jeffco Schools Foundation and is administered by The Denver Foundation using contributions received from individuals, families, and businesses following the tragic events at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Twelve students and one teacher passed away that day. The contributions they would have made to the world were lost as well. It is hoped that the recipients of this scholarship will carry on the legacy of these individuals by making a positive and lasting impact in the world.
Columbine Memorial Scholarship for Teachers
Application are available online January.
Columbine Memorial Scholarship for Teachers awards one $1,500 scholarship annually to support teachers and school professionals who have made a positive impact in their school and/or larger community.
This $2,000 one-time scholarship is funded by donors to the Jeffco Schools Foundation. This year there will be three $2,000 scholarships awarded. The scholarship rewards graduating seniors from any Jeffco Public Schools high school (required GPA: 3.0 unweighted) who demonstrate extraordinary leadership and service and who have changed their communities for the better. Extra consideration is given to students who demonstrate financial need. Please use the Application Form above.
Lilian LeFleur Community Scholarship
Open to all District seniors, the Lilian LeFleur Community Scholarship provides one $1,000 scholarship to students who have taken Honors or Advanced Placement Spanish, who are members of their school's Spanish Club, and/or have participated in extracurricular Spanish language activities. In addition to the criteria above, this is a character-based scholarship program that recognizes well-rounded graduating seniors from any Jeffco Public Schools high school (required GPA: 3.0 unweighted). Character is defined to recognize students who demonstrate perseverance, responsibility, integrity, enthusiasm, and inquisitiveness. High consideration is given to students who can articulate their personal goals and communicate the impact their academic, school volunteer, and extracurricular activities has had on their high school career. Please use the Application Form above and indicate LeFleur Scholarship.
Columbine Memorial Scholarship Fund
This endowed scholarship was founded by the Rocky Mountain News and Jeffco Schools Foundation and is administered by The Denver Foundation using contributions received from individuals, families, and businesses following the tragic events at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Twelve students and one teacher passed away that day. The contributions they would have made to the world were lost as well. It is hoped that the recipients of this scholarship will carry on the legacy of these individuals by making a positive and lasting impact in the world.
Columbine Memorial Scholarship for Teachers
Application are available online January.
Columbine Memorial Scholarship for Teachers awards one $1,500 scholarship annually to support teachers and school professionals who have made a positive impact in their school and/or larger community.
School-Specific Scholarships
Rebel Character in Athletics Scholarship - Columbine High School Only
The Rebel Character in Athletics Scholarship was created by a former Jeffco Public Schools and University of Colorado athlete who is now part of the Columbine community. The scholarship provides one-time awards to male and female varsity athletes graduating from Columbine High School (required GPA: 3.0 unweighted) who exhibit character and leadership in athletics and in the classroom. Consideration will be given to students overcoming adversity.
Christopher E. Faughnan Endowed Memorial Scholarship - Arvada High School Only
This scholarship fund is a Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) eligible fund. For every new dollar raised to unlock state matching funds entrusted to the Jeffco Schools Foundation, your contribution will be matched dollar for dollar.
This scholarship was created and funded by the family of Christopher Faughnan, an Arvada High School class of 1981 graduate who perished on September 11, 2001 in the World Trade Center. Click here to learn more about Chris. Click here to learn more about how to contribute to this fund.
The scholarship provides one-time scholarships to reward two Arvada High School graduating seniors (no required GPA) and give them an opportunity to further their education at accredited nonprofit colleges or universities. The scholarship is intended to help students further their aspirations to create a better world. Finalists will be selected based on the applicant’s personal character, academic achievement and community service and personal interview.
Shirley Hansen Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund is a Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) eligible fund. For every new dollar raised to unlock state matching funds entrusted to the Jeffco Schools Foundation, your contribution will be matched dollar for dollar.
This scholarship fund strives to help make college education accessible and a top priority for high school golf student-athletes in the Arvada community. Shirley “Pearl” Hanson dedicated her career to the education of Jeffco students and taught life long lessons to student athletes as a successful golf coach. Shirley was a beloved member of the Arvada community as an educator, mentor, friend, golfer and wife. SHSF aspires to carry on Shirley’ s legacy by helping students achieve their dreams of higher education.
Criteria: Eligible students must meet the following:
Grants: Each school year, the SHSF will seek to grant a scholarship in an amount of $8,000 ($2,000/year over 4 years) to one chosen high school student who meets the above criteria. The Jeffco Schools Foundation will evaluate applications and determine the recipient.
The grant may be used by selected student recipients for college tuition and related expenses. Scholarship payments will be made directly to the recipient’s college of choice. Please the Application Form above and indicate SHSF Scholarship.
The Rebel Character in Athletics Scholarship was created by a former Jeffco Public Schools and University of Colorado athlete who is now part of the Columbine community. The scholarship provides one-time awards to male and female varsity athletes graduating from Columbine High School (required GPA: 3.0 unweighted) who exhibit character and leadership in athletics and in the classroom. Consideration will be given to students overcoming adversity.
Christopher E. Faughnan Endowed Memorial Scholarship - Arvada High School Only
This scholarship fund is a Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) eligible fund. For every new dollar raised to unlock state matching funds entrusted to the Jeffco Schools Foundation, your contribution will be matched dollar for dollar.
This scholarship was created and funded by the family of Christopher Faughnan, an Arvada High School class of 1981 graduate who perished on September 11, 2001 in the World Trade Center. Click here to learn more about Chris. Click here to learn more about how to contribute to this fund.
The scholarship provides one-time scholarships to reward two Arvada High School graduating seniors (no required GPA) and give them an opportunity to further their education at accredited nonprofit colleges or universities. The scholarship is intended to help students further their aspirations to create a better world. Finalists will be selected based on the applicant’s personal character, academic achievement and community service and personal interview.
Shirley Hansen Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund is a Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) eligible fund. For every new dollar raised to unlock state matching funds entrusted to the Jeffco Schools Foundation, your contribution will be matched dollar for dollar.
This scholarship fund strives to help make college education accessible and a top priority for high school golf student-athletes in the Arvada community. Shirley “Pearl” Hanson dedicated her career to the education of Jeffco students and taught life long lessons to student athletes as a successful golf coach. Shirley was a beloved member of the Arvada community as an educator, mentor, friend, golfer and wife. SHSF aspires to carry on Shirley’ s legacy by helping students achieve their dreams of higher education.
Criteria: Eligible students must meet the following:
- 12th grade student at Arvada, Pomona, Ralston Valley or Arvada West High School;
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Current participant on the Girl’s or Boy’s High School Golf Team
- Needs extra financial help to attend college; and
- Plans on attending an in-state college.
Grants: Each school year, the SHSF will seek to grant a scholarship in an amount of $8,000 ($2,000/year over 4 years) to one chosen high school student who meets the above criteria. The Jeffco Schools Foundation will evaluate applications and determine the recipient.
The grant may be used by selected student recipients for college tuition and related expenses. Scholarship payments will be made directly to the recipient’s college of choice. Please the Application Form above and indicate SHSF Scholarship.