The Boettcher Foundation awards undergraduate scholarships to Colorado’s best and brightest students. Their merit-based awards essentially guarantee a 4-year fully paid scholarship to any college or university in Colorado. The application process for this scholarship is very rigorous and the competition is steep. Annually, well over 1,000 students apply for the 50 available scholarships. According to the Foundation:

Our application review is a holistic selection process that evaluates applicants on four selection criteria – superior scholastic ability and intellectual curiosity; evidence of leadership and involvement; service to community and school; and outstanding character.

Typically, competitive applicants rank in the top 5% of their classes and have test scores that average 1388 on the SAT and 32 on the ACT (as a reminder, we are not requiring test scores for this year’s applicants.) It’s important to note these averages are precisely those; every year we have Scholars who score below and above those averages.

Though grades, coursework, and test scores are important, we know that numbers do not tell the whole story of a student’s unique abilities, lived experiences, or character. We also weigh the qualitative components of an application that include leadership, involvement, and service to community and school.

The application opens September 1 every year. Your high school counselor will be receiving updated information about the scholarship. Then, they are able to invite qualified students to apply so if you are interested make sure to connect with your counselor. To see if you might be a qualified applicant check out the Boettcher website.

Boettcher Scholars are an amazing community of students and citizens.

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Just the fact that you were nominated by your high school means that you are a talented and high achieving student. You, and your family, should be very proud.

The first step to the Boettcher selection process is filling out the application. Make sure to take your time as you fill out the application to read, and understand, the questions that are being asked of you.

As the pool gets narrowed to the semi-finalist stage you will have your application reviewed alongside Colorado’s best and brightest. Just by the sheer fact of your nomination the Boettcher Foundation will know that you are a good student, now is the time to help distinguish yourself from your peers.

Keep in mind that during the selection process applicants will be evaluated according to the following:

• Evidence of leadership and involvement
• Service to community and school
• Superior scholastic ability
• Outstanding character.

The Foundation is clear on how they want you to focus this application through what they call the ACE strategy

A=Academics
C=Community Service
E=Extracurricular Activities

The “ACE” strategy is meant to help you ensure your application stands out. Show the application readers what you have done with your time in high school both inside the classroom and outside.

If you haven’t started your application, I recommend you start now!

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