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RBC Wealth Management Colorado Scholarship (UA1) Grant

The Denver Foundation

Funding Amount

US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Graduating from a Colorado high school during the current spring term.
  • Intending to pursue a science, mathematics, or engineering degree at a college or university in the United States.
  • Have an unweighted cumulative GPA of at least 3.75Have a score of at least 31 composite on the ACT or a math and critical reading combined score of 1400 or above on the SATWhile some schools are test-optional, applying for this opportunity requires that you provide an ACT or SAT as stated above.
  • Planning to enroll at an accredited college or university in the United States for the upcoming fall semester/term.

Geography

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident.

Other requirements

  • Scholarship awards will be paid directly to a recipient’s educational institution and can be used toward tuition, fees, and other required educational expenses for full-time undergraduate study only.
  • Awards must be used during the upcoming academic year.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Students who have a relative (parent, step-parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother, or sister) who is employed by RBC Wealth Management or The Denver Foundation are NOT ELIGIBLE for this scholarship.

Overview

The RBC Wealth Management Colorado Scholarship offers financial support to exceptional Colorado high school seniors pursuing degrees in science, mathematics, or engineering. Awards are based on academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and financial need. Eligible candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and an ACT score of at least 31 or equivalent SAT scores. This scholarship aims to empower students facing challenges to achieve their educational goals.

The RBC Wealth Management Colorado Scholarship provides opportunities for post-secondary education to outstanding Colorado high school seniors pursuing a degree in science, mathematics, or engineering. This highly competitive scholarship rewards students for exceptional achievement, above and beyond their peers.
Selection
Scholarships will be awarded once a year through a competitive process based on:
academics extracurricular activities and leadership  commitment to the field/passion for the work financial need a strong aptitude for science, mathematics, or engineering
Financial need and any significant challenges that have been overcome to achieve excellence will also be considered.

Eligibility

Graduating from a Colorado high school during the current spring termIntending to pursue a science, mathematics, or engineering degree at a college or university in the United StatesHave an unweighted cumulative GPA of at least 3.75Have a score of at least 31 composite on the ACT or a math and critical reading combined score of 1400 or above on the SATWhile some schools are test-optional, applying for this opportunity requires that you provide an ACT or SAT as stated above.Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal residentPlanning to enroll at an accredited college or university in the United States for the upcoming fall semester/termScholarship awards will be paid directly to a recipient’s educational institution and can be used toward tuition, fees, and other required educational expenses for full-time undergraduate study onlyAwards must be used during the upcoming academic year.

Ineligibility

Students who have a relative (parent, step-parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother, or sister) who is employed by RBC Wealth Management or The Denver Foundation are NOT ELIGIBLE for this scholarship.

What The Denver Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1,184
Total given
$131.69M
Median grant
$27K
Range
$5,100–$25M
  • By dollars: Colorado 58%, Pennsylvania 19%, California 6%. Top recipient cities: Denver, CO; Aurora, CO; Boulder, CO.
  • <1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

  • STEM education

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