Mark Kelly Scholarship in Memory Ruth Kelly

Eligible Student

College Level

Application Open

Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Deadline Date

Monday, March 31, 2025

Criteria

  • Application Access Code: 25MKSF
  • Applicant must be a graduate from Jefferson High School in Boulder:
    • Must provide proof:
      • Copy of Diploma or
      • Copy of non-official transcript
  • Applicant can be traditional, non-traditional, or graduate students.
  • Applicant must have completed (1) successful year at an accredited public or private college, post-secondary educational institution
    • Must provide proof
      • Enrolled at an accredited post-secondary college/university
      • Schedule of Fall credits. (Full-time or Part-time)
  • Applicant must complete application essays
  • Selection is based on: Academic resume, financial need, special circumstance(s)-Health, Life, Family concerns), and journalism experience.
  • Special preference to those who pursue a career in teaching with consideration for those who plan to teach in areas of Journalism and Liberal arts.
  • Awarded applicants may reapply for multiple years

Average Award Amount

$2,000 to $5,000

Specific School

Jefferson High

Award Type

One-time

Years Available (for Multi-Year Awards)

1 year

Reapplication Allowed

Yes

Submitted Items Needed

  • Most Recent Transcript (High School or College)
  • FASFA FSS
  • Essay