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Colorado Career Ready Scholarship

About

Launched in 2025, the Colorado Career Ready Scholarship supports students pursuing hands-on, career education programs at participating colleges across Colorado. This initiative helps students gain the skills and training needed to enter the state’s most essential and in-demand workforce fields.

View the full Brochure

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for a scholarship award, applicants must:

  • Hold a High School diploma or GED.
  • Be currently enrolled at a participating Colorado institution and pursuing a certificate, diploma, or associate or baccalaureate degree.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to support workforce readiness in their community or financial need to support their career advancement. 
  • Exclusions apply to prior recipients, employee, and family members of school ownership.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted year round starting January 1 and reviewed monthly. Students must submit a completed application form, which includes:

  • Personal statement video
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Enrollment verification
  • Financial documentation (optional but encouraged)

All awards must be submitted by the online application form. Applications submitted without complete information will be rejected until a completed award record is received.

Application

Complete this form for each applicant
Apply here

Timelines

Scholarships applications are reviewed as they are received. Early application completion is encouraged. 


Scholarships not redeemed by December 31, 2026 are void unless special arrangements are made with the college.

Additional Questions?

Have questions or need help with the application? Contact the Scholarship team at ACES@career.org

Colorado Career Ready Scholarship Application

Scholarship Brochure

Participating Schools

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