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HRCA Scholarship Fund
Since 2003

Supporting Highlands Ranch High School Seniors

Created in 2003, the Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund (HRCSF), a 501(c)3 organization, is in its 24th year of providing postsecondary education scholarships to Highlands Ranch students who have demonstrated well-rounded participation in their school or community through volunteerism and service hours. 

Each year, 20-25 scholarships are awarded to Highlands Ranch high school seniors. Since its inception, the fund has awarded 486 scholarships totaling $857,000.

All scholarship awards are granted on an equal opportunity basis, and we encourage all Highlands Ranch seniors to apply. 

Thank you to all our 2026 scholarship applicants and congratulations to our 2026 recipients. 2027 applications will be available on December 18, 2026. 

Important Dates

Friday, Dec. 18, 2026
Applications are live

Friday, Feb. 19, 2027
Application packets are due no later than 5 p.m.

April 2, 2027
Applicants are notified of their award status.

Tuesday, April 20, 2027
Award recipient celebration.

Requirements

Applicants must be:

  • Dependent children entering their first year of postsecondary school in the summer or fall of 2027.
  • Applicants must reside in Highlands Ranch. 
  • Enrolled in a full-time course of study at an accredited institution or vocational-technical school.
  • Demonstrate well-rounded participation in their community or school through volunteerism and service.

Selection Criteria

  • Mentoring experience
  • Community/volunteer service experience
  • Work experience
  • Extracurricular activities and school participation
  • An essay using 500 words or less outlining the applicant's favorite community/school participation activity and why.
  • Current transcript, including grades for first-semester senior year.
  • Two letters of recommendation (school-based and community-based)
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