Application

Who is Eligible?
  • Youth under the age of 24
  • Foster Care after the age of 13
  • Both parents deceased (orphan)
  • Dependent or Ward of the Court
  • Legal/court appointed guardianship
  • Emancipated Youth (by the Court)
  • Unaccompanied homeless youth/at-risk of homelessness
  • Kinship care, group home, or determined to be independent via professional judgment appeal

Note: If you feel you may be eligible, but have questions, you can contact us at: guardianscholars@colorado.edu

Participation Requirements:
  • Meet with your Program Coordinator or Guardian Scholars Mentor at least 3 times in the fall and 3 times in the spring semesters
  • Attend 3 study skills, financial literacy, career, graduate school, or personal development seminars provided by Guardian Scholars per semester
  • Attend Community/Family Dinners
  • Attend Community Service Retreats

To be eligible for an additional scholarship, students need to meet the above requirement AND maintain at least a 2.5 GPA each semester.