Painter Service for Others Scholarship (UA2)

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Painter Service for Others Scholarship (UA2)

The Painter Service for Others Scholarship program was created to provide scholarships for full-time undergraduate students in their junior or senior years pursuing college degrees in teaching or social work at a 4-year Colorado-accredited post-secondary educational institution or will be transferring into one from a community college.

Eligible candidates will be working toward a K-12 teaching certificate or following a course of study in social work with a special emphasis on assisting children and young adults.

Selection

Recipients will be selected to receive a scholarship through a competitive process based on a commitment to the field/passion for the work, extracurricular activities and leadership, and vision for the future.

Additional information

Scholarship awards will be paid directly to a recipient’s college or university and can only be applied toward tuition and fees. Please note that award disbursement is contingent upon the outside scholarship acceptance policies of a recipient’s school.  Students are eligible to reapply for the opportunity. The scholarship is to apply toward tuition and fees only. Awards must be used for the upcoming academic year, no deferments are allowed.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• Will be a full-time junior or senior (minimum 12 credits/semester) at a 4-year Colorado accredited post-secondary educational institution or will be transferring into one from a community college.
• Intend to pursue a career as a K-12 teacher or a social worker focusing on assisting children and/or young adults.
• Hold a 2.5 or higher cumulative G.P.A. or a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. in their major.
• Demonstrate financial need through completion of the FAFSA, CASFA, or other approved sources.
• Participated in significant volunteer/community service work in high school and in college.
• Demonstrate a high level of social concern and leadership skills.