Never Forgotten Scholarship – Students

The Never Forgotten Fund was established in 2001 by iHeartMedia, Inc. (formerly Clear Channel) at The Denver Foundation to honor the lives of the 13 victims at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Twelve students and one teacher died that day. The contributions they would have made to the world were lost as well. It is hoped that the recipients of this scholarship will carry on the legacy of these individuals by making a positive and lasting impact in the world.  

Eligibility

• Be graduating from a Denver Metropolitan area high school during the current academic year
• Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident
• Have a cumulative G.P.A. (unweighted) of at least a 3.0
• Have a strong record of school and community involvement
• Be planning to attend an accredited college or university full-time for the upcoming academic year

Selection

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

• their commitment to community service 
• engagement in their school and/or larger communities 
• demonstrated leadership skills 

Additional information

Each year 12 graduating high school seniors and one teacher are selected to receive a $5,000 scholarship award. At least two scholarships will be awarded to students attending Columbine High School, Littleton Colorado.

Scholarship awards are a one-time award that will be paid directly to a recipient’s school and can be used toward tuition, fees, books, and other required educational expenses for study at an accredited college or university. Awards are not renewable and must be used for the upcoming academic year. Award disbursement is contingent upon the outside scholarship acceptance 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. Prepare and submit the following items: 
   1. Resume 
   2. Transcript 
   3. Two essays 
      1. Think about a recent news event within the past year and discuss the following 
         1. How has hearing about this event positively impacted and changed your life? 
         2. Share 2-3 examples of how it has prompted you to take action and positively contribute to your school and/or larger community 
      2. If selected to receive a scholarship, how do you plan to use the award? How will it impact your professional career?  
      3. 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. 
   4. One academic reference