Fund a Scholarship
When you contribute to a scholarship fund, your generosity helps FRCC students overcome financial barriers, pursue their dreams and build brighter futures across Colorado.
How FRCC Foundation Scholarships Are Changing Lives
Your support is making a life-changing difference for students like Kimberly, a dedicated parent of four who has maintained a 3.9 GPA while balancing the demands of school and family life.
Reliable childcare has been one of her biggest challenges, and this scholarship provides the stability and peace of mind she needs to continue pursuing her education and future goals.
“This scholarship is more than financial assistance—it’s a lifeline. Your generosity has lightened a heavy load and reminded me that there are people who truly care about helping students like me succeed.”
— Kimberly
Matthew’s journey is a powerful reminder of the importance of love, support, and second chances. After losing his mother at a young age, his older sister stepped in to care for him and later helped him through struggles with depression and alcoholism during the pandemic. With her support, Matthew found healing, sobriety, and a renewed purpose through education.
Receiving this scholarship came at a critical moment and reminded Matthew that he is not alone.
“When I saw that I had won this scholarship award, it reminded me why I know I can do this. Because I don’t have to do it alone.”
— Matthew
Types of Scholarships
Named Annual Scholarships
Support students right away through an annually funded scholarship that can reflect your passions, values, family or business.
Annual Scholarship Details
- Minimum commitment: $2,500 annually
- Three-year pledge commitment
- Scholarship may be named by the donor
- Donors may help define scholarship criteria
Best For
- Individuals
- Families
- Businesses
- Community organizations
Memorial Scholarships
Memorial scholarships celebrate the life and legacy of a loved one while helping future students pursue their dreams through education.
Named and endowed memorial scholarships may include:
- Donor-selected scholarship criteria
- A memorial biography
- Recognition on the FRCC Foundation website
- Long-term student impact
Endowed Scholarships
Endowed scholarships provide permanent, long-term support for FRCC students. Your gift is invested, and annual earnings fund scholarships for generations to come.
Endowment Details
- Minimum endowment: $25,000
- Annual distribution based on Foundation spending policy
- Named opportunities available
- Scholarship criteria may be customized
- May be funded through lifetime or estate gifts
Scholarship Impact Examples
| Annual Scholarship Distribution | Endowment Level Needed |
| $1,000 | Minimum $25,000 |
| $2,500 | $62,500 |
| $5,000 (Non-nursing full tuition and fees) | $125,000 |
| $9,000 (Nursing full tuition and fees) | $225,000 |
Emergency Student Support
Unexpected financial hardships can quickly derail a student’s education. The FRCC High Needs Fund provides emergency assistance to students facing urgent financial challenges.
Support may help students with:
- Housing and rent
- Transportation
- Utilities
- Childcare
- Food insecurity
- Emergency expenses
Donate to Emergency Student Support
General Scholarships
If you want to make a gift to support student scholarships without creating an endowed or named scholarship you can do so by donating to our General Scholarship Fund. If you want your gift to support students in a specific program, many scholarships have already been established that you can contribute to. To learn more please call 303-404-5464.
Donate to General Scholarships
Leave a Lasting Legacy
Create a scholarship to honor someone meaningful to you or support students in a way that reflects your values.
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