Winifred R. Reynolds Educational Scholarship (UA2)

The Winifred R. Reynolds Education Scholarship supports students pursuing graduate degrees focused on early childhood education (ECE), Child Development, or an equivalent field with coursework focused specifically on ECE.

Eligibility

• Be a current resident of Colorado or have been a resident of Colorado or California for at least 2 years before the start of the upcoming academic year.
• Enrolled or planning to enroll in a master’s or doctorate level program in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Educational Psychology, or an equivalent program with coursework primarily focusing on early childhood education.
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.25 or higher for all graduate-level work that has been completed (students who are just starting their graduate work should have a strong undergraduate academic record).

Selection

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

• academics
• extracurricular activities and leadership
• commitment to the field/passion for the work
• essay(s)
• vision for the future

Award amounts vary and are based on the strength of the application.

Additional information

Scholarship grants can be used for tuition, fees, and/or required books. Applicants can be full-time or part-time students. Renewal is not automatic for this award, however, previous recipients are encouraged to re-apply for consideration. Awards must be used for the upcoming academic year. An individual can receive a scholarship from this fund for a maximum of three years.

How to apply 

1. Read through the eligibility to confirm you are eligible to apply for the scholarship  
2. Log into scholarship lifecycle manager and apply for Universal Application 2025 – Cycle 2. 
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. Two essays  
      1. Where and how do you show leadership in your day-to-day life/activities?  
      2. What drew you to teaching/education? And what coursework are you pursuing to further your career?  
   3. One academic or professional reference