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110 College and Graduate School Scholarships for Women of Color

Click on the pdf link below for this list of opportunities!

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Bold.org

Search for scholarships & grants!

Bold.org can help you find scholarships, grants, and fellowships.

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Colorado Community College System

9101 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver CO 80230

Statewide

Statewide

The Colorado Community College System is the governing body for all community and technical colleges in the state. Community colleges offer a variety of remedial education classes to prepare for the college classroom. To get to the full list of community colleges in the state, click on the website and then click on "Our Colleges" for a drop-down link for each community college.

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Colorado Department of Higher Education

1600 Broadway, Suite 2200, Denver CO 80202

Statewide

The Colorado Department of Higher Education is the governing body for all public post-secondary institutions in Colorado. The website has info if you want to attend a college or university in Colorado and has lists and links to Colorado’s public and private schools, as well as other helpful information.

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Emily Griffith Technical College

1870 Lincoln Street, Denver CO 80203

Denver

Emily Griffith Technical College is one of three technical public colleges in Colorado. It is located in Denver and offers hands-on training certificates. There is no fee to apply but there is a tuition cost. They do have scholarships available, with new courses starting every month. You can apply online using their online application or in person at the Admissions Welcome Desk.

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Federal Student Aid

Statewide

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is an online application that determines if you are eligible for a Pell grant as well as other grants and loans to help you pay for college. Use the website link to submit the application online or call the main line to ask for a paper copy. To learn more, it’s best to make an appointment with the financial aid office at the school you want to attend. They will provide support for the FAFSA application and provide education on other financial aid options. The Colorado Department of Higher Education is posting videos to dispel myths about the FAFSA. We link to the one about myths, but there are several others on their YouTube channel.

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Immigrants Rising List of Scholarships & Fellowships

Scholarships that don't require proof of US citizenship

Immigrants Rising provides a list of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship. The list has general application eligibility requirements, including education level, region/state, and immigration status (e.g. DACA, TPS, in-state tuition eligibility).

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Learning Express

Statewide

EBSCO's Learning Express is a great resource when you're trying to improve yourself. For example, you can get free career preparation, free high school equivalency test preparation, free college admission test preparation, and much more. All it requires is a library card, which you can get through any public library in Colorado. Type "Tutorial Video" into the search bar to set up your free account and to learn more about their opportunities. When you're registering for an account, be sure to use your library card number as a user name. If you don't have a library card, ask library staff to help you.

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My Colorado Journey

Statewide

My Colorado Journey, formerly College in Colorado, is an online tool to learn about going to college, financial aid, career options, training options, money management, and much more. You will need to create an account with a profile, which can take a few minutes. Then you'll be able to check through the tools on the website.

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Pickens Technical College

500 Airport Blvd., Aurora CO 80011

Aurora

Pickens Technical College is one of three technical public colleges in Colorado and it is located in Aurora. It offers almost 50 Career and Technical Education programs and is part of the Colorado Community College system. Apply online using the college’s website or call the main line for more information.

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Roybal-Allard Student Resource Guide

List of scholarships, internships & fellowships

Congresswoman Roybal-Allard's office provides an extensive list of scholarships, fellowships, and intern opportunities.

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Scholly

Find college scholarships!

Scholly provides an app that allows you to search for college scholarships. All you need to do is sign up and create an account in order to start looking.

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Students with Disabilities

1560 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver CO 80202

Statewide

Click on the website to see resources for School to Adult Life resources for students with disabilities and to read Colorado Options: A Handbook of Postsecondary Education Services for Students with Disabilities. It explains the options around the state for any student with disabilities. If you have a disability, be sure to ask at your school if they have a Disability Resources and Services Office. All schools and colleges should offer this service.

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Technical College of the Rockies

1765 US Highway 50, Delta CO 81416

Delta

Technical College of the Rockies is one of three technical public colleges in the state. It claims to have the lowest tuition and fees of all secondary education institutions in Colorado. Use the website link to email them or call the toll free number (888) 393-5252 to ask about courses for certified occupational certificates. The college is located in Delta, Colorado.

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Upward Bound Veterans

Statewide

Upward Bound Veterans programs are located at Metro State University of Denver, Colorado State University in Pueblo, Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, and Colorado State University in Fort Collins. These programs provide support with basic skills, counseling, mentoring, tutoring, and academic instruction in core subject areas.To find your school’s Upward Bound Veterans program, look on your college’s website.