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. 

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Jeffco Kids First Scholarship Awards 2025 

$1000 for 10 Graduating High School Seniors

*This scholarship does not require GPA

 

Our mission: To secure our children's future by preserving their present.

 

Eligibility:

-Candidate must be a graduating Jefferson County Colorado High School Senior (public, private, charter, homeschool students welcome).

 

-Candidate must be seeking higher education (including university, community college, or trade school)

Criteria:

-The candidate will submit an essay (750 words or less) responding to the following:

 

Describe how your unique family has influenced your educational journey. How will you carry this influence with you as you pursue higher education?  Why is family an essential part of a student’s education?

 

-The candidate will submit 2 letters of recommendation from non-relatives speaking to their character, integrity, and unique qualities.

Procedure:

-Combine essay and 2 letters of recommendation in 1 PDF file.

 

-Include a header on your PDF file with first and last name, name of high school, email, and phone number.

 

-Include one sentence under the heading stating your plans for higher education.

 

-Your completed PDF file must be submitted to jeffcokidsfirst@gmail.com by April 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

 

-Finalists will be notified within 3 weeks.