Ambassador Scholarship

The Ambassador Scholarship provides undergraduate scholarships to participants of the Ambassador Leadership and Scholarship Program.

Eligibility

• Must be participating in the Ambassador Leadership and Scholarship Program
• Planning to attend an accredited public two-year or four-year Colorado college or university full-time for the upcoming academic year
• Be eligible to pay Colorado in-state tuition rate
• Cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.0+
• Complete the FAFSA and/or can demonstrate unmet financial need

Selection criteria

Applications will be reviewed based on:

• Engagement in the community
• Resilience and persistence
• Positive leadership abilities
• Vision for the future
• Academic performance

Award details

• Scholarship Range: Full financial unmet need plus $1,500 for a laptop for one recipient; two $2,500 scholarships to runners-up
  • Amounts will vary based on a student’s need, other financial aid, other scholarships, and the cost of their institution
• This scholarship is renewable for the finalist for up to four consecutive years. Must meet eligibility requirements every year
• Award amounts may be used towards recipient’s tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies, and other qualified educational expenses
• Finalists may request a one-time reimbursement for a computer or other supplies required by their institution
• All scholarships will be paid directly to a recipient’s post-secondary institution. Award disbursement is contingent upon the outside scholarship policies of a recipient’s post-secondary institution
• Award must be used for the upcoming academic year

How to apply 

1. Read through the eligibility criteria above to confirm you meet the requirements for this scholarship
2. Log into the TDF Scholarship Manager and apply for the Ambassador Scholarship 2026
3. Prepare and submit the following items:
   1. Resume
   2. Transcript
   3. Email address for one recommendation
      1. One community recommendation
   4. Response to the following prompt(s):
      1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. (3,500 characters or approximately 600 words)
      2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? (3,500 characters or approximately 600 words)