JeffCo Kids First is excited and humbled to provide scholarships each year to students graduating in Jefferson County who wish to continue their education through university, community college, trade school, or other higher education endeavors.

 

 2026 Essay Prompt: 

Describe a specific moment or experience in a classroom that shifted your understanding from simply absorbing information to actively questioning, analyzing, and forming your own conclusions. What was the topic or discussion, and how did your teacher facilitate (or not facilitate) the exchange of ideas? In particular, reflect on the teacher’s approach to neutrality—or lack thereof—and how that influenced the range of perspectives shared and the dynamics in the room. What lasting lessons did this teach you about thinking independently, and how has it shaped your approach to learning, decision-making, or engaging with differing viewpoints since then? Looking ahead, how will this experience continue to guide you in your academic, professional, or personal pursuits?