The Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund is a 501(C)3 organization that provides post-secondary education scholarships for students residing in Highlands Ranch or attending Highlands Ranch schools. The scholarship was created to reward Highlands Ranch students who have demonstrated well-rounded participation in their community or school through volunteerism and/or community service hours. Review of applications and all scholarship decisions are made by the Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
Requirements:
- Applicants must be dependent children entering their first year of post-secondary education.
- Applicants must be students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time course of study at an accredited institution or vocational-technical school.
- Students must enter class in the beginning of the academic year in which this scholarship is given.
- Awards are granted on an equal opportunity basis.
Awards will be determined by:
- School and/or community participation
- Career and educational aspiration and goals
- Past academic performances
- Work and mentoring experience
- Extenuating or unusual personal or family circumstances
- Three letters of recommendations (from teachers, current employers, community service supervisors, etc.)
Proceeds from the following events benefit the Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund:
- Highlands Ranch Beer Festival
- Beverage Tastings
- Computer and Electronics Recycling