Alma M. Poe Scholarship (UA2)

The Alma M Poe Scholarship was created in 1987 to support students from the 7-county Metro Denver area enrolled in an undergraduate program at a Colorado post-secondary institution. Little details about the life of Alma Poe were included in the creation of this fund, we do know that she was born in Illinois in 1890 and passed away at the age of 96 in 1986, leaving a generous gift in her will to fund this scholarship and aid students in their pursuit of higher education.

Eligibility

• Must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Be a graduate of a high school located in one of the following Colorado counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, or Jefferson
  • OR
  • Have been a resident of the Denver area for at least 5 years
• Be enrolled at a post-secondary institution in the Fall of 2025 that meets the following criteria:
  • Is a 2- or 4-year college/university
  • Located in Colorado
• Be enrolled full-time at your post-secondary institution
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Demonstrates financial need

Selection

Scholarships will be awarded once a year through a competitive process based on the following:

• Financial need
• Scholastic aptitude
• Essay response

Additional information

Awards can be used for tuition, fees, required books and supplies, room and board, and other qualified educational expenses

Renewal is not automatic for this award; however, applicants may reapply in subsequent years while still enrolled in an undergraduate program. All scholarships will be paid directly to the recipient’s school and must be used by January 31 of the year following the award. Award disbursement is contingent upon the outside scholarship policies of a recipient’s college or university.

How to apply 

1. Read through the eligibility to confirm you meet the requirements for the scholarship opportunity 
2. Log into scholarship lifecycle manager and apply for Universal Application 2025 – Cycle 2.
3. Prepare and submit the following items:
   1. Transcript
   2. Proof of high school attendance OR of Denver area residency
   3. One essays
      1. Please describe what you would like to study in college, what inspired your interest in this area, and what you hope to achieve with this degree