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Jeiner Olivares

“Being the first generation in my family to seek higher education means that I will not be getting much support from my family and that I won’t be having financial assistance from my family. with this scholarship I intend to go to college and work towards a better future for myself.” -Jeiner Olivares

Adonai Kidane

“As a first-generation student, I have not been able to learn the necessary steps to becoming a successful individual, particularly with identifying ways to further pursue my interest in engineering, astronomy, robotics, and so much more! The simple fact is that there isn’t a single individual in my family that I could look up to […]

Asiel Amavizca

“This scholarship is very important to me because it will help me achieve my dreams of going to college and learning about my passions which are Business and Music. After graduation I plan to go to a community college for 2 years and complete Business and Music courses, and other courses that are needed to […]

Anastasia Smith

“This scholarship is crucial for continuing my education and sports career. I plan on wrestling in college, and since women’s wrestling in college is not fully sanctioned, most programs are within private colleges, meaning the cost of continuing my education and wrestling journey is increased. This scholarship is essential in helping to ease the financial […]

Darling Gutierrez

“This scholarship is a dream come true because it takes away the stress of how to pay for college, allowing me to focus on my education without feeling like I’m burdening my parents. Growing up, I always found creative ways to push forward, even when things didn’t come easy. That same determination drives me to […]

Francisco Fernandez

“I am beyond grateful for being able to receive this scholarship. After graduation, I plan to attend college to eventually build my own successful business, but also help others. My goal is to give people the opportunity and inspire more entrepreneurs. This scholarship is important to be able to go on to the next step […]

Daniela Flores Sanchez

“This scholarship is important to me because it will support me with my aspirations of completing my cosmetology degree in December from Pickens Technical College and going on to attend business school from there.” -Daniela Flores Sanchez

Thomas Andres Yances

“This scholarship is important to me because it helps to pay for my education as a disabled person, to actually have a chance to do more than what everyone told me I am capable of.” -Thomas Andres Yances

Reyna Enriquez Romero

“This scholarship means a lot to me on a personal level because having autism is something I would rather embrace than belittle myself for. Applying for this scholarship is quite special for someone on this spectrum like me because it means that I do have something to prove, that I do have self-worth in this […]

Saron Mentesinot

“The Rangeview High School Scholarship is incredibly meaningful to me because it not only provides financial support but also serves as a reminder that my hard work and aspirations are valued. As a student preparing for college, the cost of higher education is one of the biggest challenges I face. This scholarship will help ease […]

Naiem Ilela

“Receiving the Rangeview High School Scholarship is an incredible honor and a testament to the hard work and dedication I’ve put into my academics, leadership, and community service. This scholarship not only provides financial support but is also a recognition of my commitment to making a difference in my community through leadership, advocacy, and support […]

Yaretzi Bustillos Rodriguez

“With the money provided by this scholarship, I will be able to comfortably pursue my education and become a teacher in the future. A teacher that will always be there for her students and never give up on them, just like Mary Jane Kohler. That is why this scholarship is significant to me.” -Yaretzi Bustillos […]

Joel Nunez

“This scholarship is important to me because it helps me pursue my dream of becoming an elementary educator. I want to make an impact in my community and help shape the youth of tomorrow. In the fall, I  plan to attend CU Denver where I will pursue a degree in Elementary Education and Human Development. […]

Sophia Gallegos Hernandez

Receiving this scholarship is so important to me because it will aid me tremendously in being able to afford a fulfilling career, without having to worry about it cutting into any other household bills that I need to pay. After graduation, I plan to continue higher education to eventually become an advocate for those without […]

Marilyn Perez Gutierrez

“This scholarship is truly meaningful to me, as it has strengthened my belief in the possibility of attending CU Boulder for college. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity, and it motivates me to continue my studies with a focus on marketing and finance. With this support, I am excited to further my education and […]

Helen Hernandez

“To me this scholarship means opportunity. Along with the thoughts of which college I want to attend are the thoughts of how i’m going to pay for college. Coming from a lower income family, scholarships are the only way to afford college. This scholarship serves as great motivation to continue and strive for my education.  […]

Ashley Rascon Arroyo

“I am passionate about becoming a Forensic Technician and a Photographer, and this scholarship is crucial to making those dreams a reality. My parents, immigrants, who arrived with nothing, always emphasized that they don’t want me to live the same struggles they faced. My father is the breadwinner of our family and always has been. […]

Makayla Hill

“I am extremely grateful to receive the Kara Abbott Memorial Scholarship. This award means so much to me, not only because of the financial support, but also because it honors a teacher who was passionate about education and making a difference in her students’ lives. After graduation, I plan to attend either UNC or CU […]

Sher Moo

“I am so grateful and honored to receive this scholarship. This opportunity allows me to worry less about the financial weight of college and focus more on my ambitions and goals. I will make sure to make the most of it.” -Sher Moo

Aditi Arreola Quinones

“Receiving the Denise Davis Scholarship is incredibly important to me as it lightens my education’s financial pressure, meaning I can focus on my studies and career path. This scholarship will permit me the opportunity to engage in my courses and extracurricular activities fully. I will be allowed to pursue my passion to become a physical […]

Hillary Nsiah

“Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated by how things work—how technology moves, connects, and comes together to create something new. My passion for engineering has always been strong, but as I grew older, I began to recognize the obstacles in my path. Coming from an immigrant household with limited financial resources, […]

Hani Amanuel

“I want to thank Crow and Crews for providing this scholarship. It means so much to me, as this scholarship will provide me with assistance and support in college. After graduation, my plan is to attend the University of Utah and get my master’s in psychology.” Hani Amanuel

Bailey Kaskalavich

“The ASPIRE Foundation as well as Rangeview High School have offered me the invaluable opportunity to pursue higher education without the added burden of financial stress. This scholarship continues to empower me in my commitment to supporting and uplifting my community, which has always been at the core of my values. With a focus on […]

Sarah Park

“Community service has been a primary factor in my personal growth throughout high school, allowing me to create meaningful connections with those around me to make positive change. Being a recipient of the Aurora Gateway Rotary Presidential Scholarship is not only an honor, but a reflection of my teachers and peers who continue to provide […]

Raul Carrillo

“I’m very grateful for the chance to be considered for the Aurora Gateway Rotary Presidential Scholarship. This scholarship means a lot to me because it would help ease the financial burden of college and allow me to focus on my studies. I’m planning to major in Mechanical Engineering at Colorado School of Mines, and this […]

Meargh Habtemariam

“This scholarship will benefit me tremendously financially by significantly reducing the burden of my college expenses. This is important because it means that during my education after high school I won’t have to be worrying about how I will be paying for my cyber security Courses.” -Meargh Habtemariam

Maria Benlmaloua

“My goal is to becoming a neurologist to help disadvantaged individuals who don’t get to experience the same opportunities as others because of their neurological disability. Growing up, my uncle had frequent seizures as well as epilepsy, and has missed out on a lot of activities and opportunities because of it. I want to become […]

Anayelli Munoz

“These scholarships are more than financial assistance; it is a vote of confidence in my ability to make a difference. I am truly grateful for this opportunity and look forward to honoring this generosity by working hard to achieve my goals. Thank you for believing in me and investing in my future. I plan to […]

Ivana Carcamo

“At an early age, I was taught that my education should be my top priority. My parents gave me the hope I needed to strive for a higher education and be able to pursue a Bachelors in Architecture. I want to be able to retire my parents and inspire my siblings to reach for more […]

Anthony Veloz Marin

“Receiving this scholarship is more to me than just financial support. It’s an investment in my future dreams of becoming an engineer. Growing up in a lower-class immigrant household, it’d be almost impossible for me to pursue higher education without financial aid. This scholarship will help me pursue all my future goals, and help focus […]

Edgar Camacho Moreno

“Being low-income and a student of color has taught me that college wasn’t made to be accessible to me. This is why this scholarship means so much. This coming fall, I plan on majoring in political science or oceanography. If I get my degree in political science, I plan on going to law school to […]

Mary Catherine Gomez

“This scholarship is important to me because it will allow me to pursue my dreams without being an additional financial burden on my family. It will allow me to truly focus on myself and my studies, while striving to thrive in a new environment. I am passionate about biomedical sciences and the body, and this […]

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