Alma M. Poe Scholarship (UA2) Grant

The Alma M. Poe Scholarship, established in 1987, supports undergraduate students from the Metro Denver area attending Colorado post-secondary institutions. This scholarship, funded by a generous bequest from Alma Poe, is awarded annually based on financial need, academic performance, and essay submissions. Recipients can use funds for tuition, books, and living expenses, with the option to reapply in subsequent years. Renewal is not automatic, and awards must be utilized by January 31 following the year of the award.

The Alma M Poe Scholarship was created in 1987 to support students from the 7-county Metro Denver area enrolled in an undergraduate program at a Colorado post-secondary institution. Little details about the life of Alma Poe were included in the creation of this fund, we do know that she was born in Illinois in 1890 and passed away at the age of 96 in 1986, leaving a generous gift in her will to fund this scholarship and aid students in their pursuit of higher education.
Scholarships will be awarded once a year through a competitive process based on the following:

• Financial needScholastic aptitudeEssay response
• Additional information
• Awards can be used for tuition, fees, required books and supplies, room and board, and other qualified educational expenses

Renewal is not automatic for this award; however, applicants may reapply in subsequent years while still enrolled in an undergraduate program. All scholarships will be paid directly to the recipient’s school and must be used by January 31 of the year following the award. Award disbursement is contingent upon the outside scholarship policies of a recipient’s college or university.

Eligibility

Must meet one of the following criteria:Be a graduate of a high school located in one of the following Colorado counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, or Jefferson ORHave been a resident of the Denver area for at least 5 yearsBe enrolled at a post-secondary institution in the Fall of 2025 that meets the following criteria:Is a 2- or 4-year college/university.Located in Colorado.Be enrolled full-time at your post-secondary institution.Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higherDemonstrates financial need.