Never Forgotten Scholarship – Students (UA)

The Never Forgotten Scholarship 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. This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in the 7-county Denver Metro Area. 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
• Cumulative unweighted GPA of 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 criteria

Applications will be reviewed based on:

• Essay response(s)
• Extracurricular activities & leadership
• Academic performance
• Reference(s)

Award details

• Scholarship Range: $5,000
• Typical Number of Awards: 12
• At least two scholarships will be awarded to students attending Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado.
• Award amounts may be used toward the recipient’s tuition, fees, and other qualified educational expenses
• 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 opportunity 
2. Log into TDF Scholarship Manager and apply for the Universal Scholarship
3. Prepare and submit the following items: 
   1. List of all extracurricular activities, community volunteering opportunities, and paid/unpaid work experiences you have had
   2. Transcript  
   3. Email address for one recommendation
      1. One academic recommendation
   4. Response to the following prompt(s):
      1. Think about a recent news event within the past year and discuss the following 
         • How has hearing about this event positively impacted and changed your life? 
         • 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?