Never Forgotten Scholarship – Teachers

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

  • Have been a teacher at a Denver Metropolitan area high school for at least one full school year
  • Have a strong record of school and community involvement
  • Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program or planning to enroll in college-level classes at an accredited college or university in 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 one teacher from a Denver Metropolitan area high school is selected to receive a $5,000 scholarship award.

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. What news event within the past year has had the biggest impact on you? Discuss why you chose this event and how it has impacted/changed your life or prompted you to take action. 
      2. If selected to receive a scholarship, how do you plan to use the award? How will it impact your professional career? 
    4. One reference from a school staff member 
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At a Glance

  • Status: Closed
  • Opening Date: December 2, 2024
  • Closing Date: February 28, 2025
  • Typical Scholarship Range: $5,000

Application

Our online portal allows applicants to save and edit their work as well as apply for multiple scholarship opportunities. Click the Apply button below to register on The Denver Foundation’s Scholarship application manager to complete your online application. For support using our online system please email help@denverfoundation.org.  

Apply

Contact Sharon Harper at sharper@denverfoundation.org.

About the donor

iHeartMedia, Inc. (formerly Clear Channel) founded this scholarship program using contributions received from employees and the public following the tragic events 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. To learn more about their lives, click here.