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Guardian Scholars Scholarship Information & Requirements

Scholarship Description

  • The Guardian Scholarship is a Renewable Scholarship to Colorado Mesa University or Colorado Mountain College 
  • The Guardian Scholarship Includes Tuition, Room, Board and Books
  • The Guardian Scholarship includes Life coaching and mentoring 
  • The Guardian Scholarship includes Career exploration and internships
  • The Guardian Scholarship includes financial coaching and mentoring

Guardian Scholars Criteria for Application

  1. Applicants MUST be a graduate from an Eagle County, Colorado High School with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  2. Priority given to students who are the first generation to attend college
  3. Consideration will be given to students who have overcome significant personal obstacles
  4. Student qualifies for Federal and State Aid based on FAFSA

Guardian Scholars Personal Characteristics

Guardian Scholars are students who demonstrate a desire and ability to overcome obstacles and barriers in pursuit of their dreams and to achieve their goals. Your 2- 3 page essay should best illustrate your:

  • Individual determination to succeed
  • Future goals and desires to achieve them
  • Self-motivation 
  • Personal character and values

Information Required for your application:

Be sure to have the following information before starting your scholarship application. Once you begin the application process, all content must be completed. The application content cannot be saved and re-opened.

  1. Your Scholarship Essay and photo
  2. High School and CMC Transcripts –will be requested from the high school guidance office after you have submitted your scholarship application
  3. Include EFC from your completed FAFSA in your application or call your EFC number to Susie Davis with Guardian Scholars upon receipt. A copy of your FAFSA confirmation of submission and SAR will be submitted to the Guardian Scholars before you are interviewed
  4. One Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, mentor or employer submitted to the guidance office by the application deadline date
  5. One Reference (other than your letter of recommendation) to include Name, Email and phone number of your Reference in your scholarship application - someone who will attest to your character
  6. Confirmation of Admission to Colorado Mesa University or Colorado Mountain College

Application to Outside Scholarships

If accepted into the program, Guardian Scholars are expected to apply to outside scholarships throughout college during each year of their participation in the scholarship.

As an aspiring applicant, we encourage you to apply to additional scholarships during your initial application process, as well. We receive many applications from highly qualified students, and we are unable to fund all qualified candidates who apply to Guardian Scholars. 

If you have questions prior to starting your scholarship application, please contact Susie Davis at [email protected] or 970-977-1093

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