Liz Colantuono & Mark Sanz Endowment Scholarship

Program Details
Open Date:
4/28/2022 3:00 PM EST
Close Date:
6/30/2022 11:59 PM EST
Program Type:
Scholarship
Donor:
LIZ COLANTUONO & MARK SAN
Number of Scholarships:
2
Individual Award:
Up to $4,400
Eligibility Requirements
Minimum GPA
2.5
Ethnicities
African American/Black, American Indian - Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, Hispanic American, Caucasian
Residency Status
U.S. Citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident
Academic Classification
None, High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
Majors
Accounting, Education, Engineering, Journalism, Mathematics, Science, Technology
States
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
The scholarship application period for this program has closed, so you cannot apply at this time.
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The Liz Colantuono & Mark Sanz Scholarship will provide need-based scholarships to high school seniors, adult refugees or a child of a refugee, Native Americans who are currently enrolled or have been accepted into a 4-year U.S. Based accredited institution. Preference is given to residents of Montana, or a resident of Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico or Idaho. 

Scholarships will be awarded to selected, applicants who meet the minimum eligibility criteria listed: 

  1. Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
  2. Have completed the Free Application for Federal Aid (FASFA) form
  3. Have demonstrated an unmet financial need as verified by the college or university 
  4. Be a US citizen or permanent resident who is a resident of the state of Montana, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming or New Mexico
  5. Be a high school senior, adult refugee or currently enrolled college student of any classification that has been accepted or is attending a U.S. based 4-year college or university as a full time student 
  6. Priority is given to:
    1. Refugee or a child of refugee born outside of the US and residing in Montana
    2. Native American students residing in Montana 
    3. Refugee or a child of a refugee who was born outside of the US and residing in Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico or Idaho. 
    4. A Native American residing in Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico or Idaho. 
  7. Have a major in or demonstrate an interest in pursuing a degree in a STEM-related science or in education, accounting or journalism 

Application Requirements

Students shall submit applications online for the program complete with the following:

  1.  A letter of recommendation
  2.  Accomplishments, Community Service and Leadership Activities
  3.  A 500 - 750 word essay discussing the students aspirations and goals, hurdles overcome, and their involvements and interest. The essay should demonstrate "evidence of a strong interest in achieving your academic goals". 

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE: 

JUNE 30, 2022

 

For questions, please contact Cynthia Hearn.