The purpose of the Jim and Jean Hertzel Scientific Mind Award Scholarship is to support STEM-focused graduating high school seniors in pursuing college or trade/tech school.
Eligibility
- Colorado high school senior
- Cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5+
- Pursuing a STEM-focused degree or certification
- Demonstrates ‘grit’: passion and perseverance for long-term goals, resilience, conscientiousness, and a commitment to growth despite setbacks and failures
Selection criteria
Applications will be reviewed based on:
- Academic performance
- Scholastic potential
- Commitment to the field/passion for the work
- Resilience and persistence
- Strong aptitude for Science, Mathematics, Technology, or Engineering (STEM)
Award details
- Scholarship Range: $5,000 and $10,000
- Typical Number of Awards:
- This scholarship is renewable for up to four additional years while pursuing an undergraduate degree. Must meet eligibility requirements every year
- Award amounts may be used towards recipient’s tuition, fees, room, and board
- 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
- Read through the eligibility above to confirm you meet the requirements for this scholarship
- Log into TDF Scholarship Manager and apply for the Universal Scholarship
- Prepare and submit the following items:
- List of all extracurricular activities, community volunteering opportunities, and paid/unpaid work experiences you have had
- Transcript
- Responses to the following prompt(s):
- What would you like to study after high school OR are currently studying at a college-level? What inspired your interest in this area? What do you hope to achieve with a degree in this field? (5,000 characters or approximately 800 words)
- Reflect on your personal story and share what it means to be resilient. How has this influenced your short and long-term career goals? (5,000 characters or approximately 800 words)
