Scholarship Funds

This flagship scholarship has been supporting local students since 2002, through a generous gift from the estate of the Rees Family, who believed in the power of education. This is typically a four year, renewable scholarship for students demonstrating a financial need and strong goals through their academic and non-academic achievements and aspirations. This scholarship is available to students from Dolores and Montezuma counties.

This fund was established in memory of Shaun McAndrew who gave so much to this community. The scholarship provides $1,000 annually to a Montezuma-Cortez High School athlete-scholar for post-secondary education. This scholarship is available for students from M-CHS who letter in two varsity sports for two years, have a cumulative GPA of 3.58 or better, and are a member of the National Honor Society.

The Knights of Columbus established a memorial scholarship fund to provide an annual $1,000 scholarship for post-secondary education.

Dr. Leonard Cain's family and friends established this fund to provide annual post-secondary scholarships to students of Dolores & Montezuma counties, pursuing an education in a medical field.

This fund provides two scholarships: The Henry Cone Scholarship for Montezuma-Cortez High School seniors who will study engineering or a hard science (min GPA of 3.5); The Bill Cone Scholarship for Montezuma-Cortez High School seniors enrolling in a 2 or 4 year institution (min GPA of 2.2). For more information about the Henry & Bill Cone Scholarships and to view past winners, visit their website.

Alumni of M-CHS created this fund to award annual scholarships for post-secondary education to graduates of M-CHS. Consideration is given to scholastic standing, desire to obtain further education, school activities, community involvement and work experience (min GPA is 3.2).

The Poma family created this scholarship fund for graduates of Pagosa Springs High School. This fund provides two scholarships: Trade School Scholarship; and Traditional 4-Year Institution Scholarship. Since Vic and Ethel Poma supported and were involved in the Archuleta County 4-H Club, we encourage all PSHS 4-H Club seniors to apply. Upon completion of the post-secondary education (either college or technical school), the student may apply for a merit scholarship for 3 remaining education years (a renewal scholarship).

Awards post-secondary scholarships to employees' dependents of Woods Canyon Archaeological Consultants, Inc.

The Hoover Endowed Scholarship was created to offer scholarships to students of Montezuma and Dolores counties who look to study in the medical field for post-secondary education. Students who apply for the Leonard Cain Scholarship are automatically considered for this scholarship.

This scholarship was created to benefit M-CHS graduates as they further their education with either a two-year associates degree or a four-year bachelor's degree. New eligibility beginning 2024: Graduates of MCHS of any class year are eligible to apply. Previous Roland Schneider scholarship awardees are welcome to apply for a scholarship for their pursuit of a graduate or doctorate degree.

This scholarship was established by the local youth soccer organization to support M-CHS Varsity Soccer athletes as they pursue their post-secondary education.

Awards multiple scholarships for goal-oriented students from Montezuma and Dolores counties in post-secondary education programs. Students who apply for the Bill and Peg Rees Scholarship are automatically considered for this scholarship in memory of long time Cortez resident, Larry Larsen, who passed away in 2018.

Awards a scholarship for M-CHS seniors pursing post-secondary education in the field of education. Students who apply for the M-CHS Alumni Scholarship and are studying education are automatically considered for this scholarship in memory of former teacher Michele Taylor.

Established in honor of Sargent 1st Class Will Lindsay who passed away in the line of duty. The funds from this scholarship will be used to assist others in the added expenses of joining the armed forces out of high school. Open to Montezuma County high school students. To apply, contact Onward! at 970-565-9200 and ask for scholarship coordinator.

Established to provide some support to children, grandchildren of Muscanell Millworks’ employees who are seeking to better their lives through education after high school or GED. “Education” could include trade school, other vocational training, college, or short courses.

The Eddie Marshall Memorial Scholarship Fund resulted from a donation in memory of Eddie Marshall who was an educator for 31 years. The scholarship was established to provide higher education opportunities for a student pursuing a degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Special Education. Also, available to non-traditional students who are working as a paraprofessional in listed fields of study.

Was established in memory of Joel Stevenson, to award scholarships for Montezuma and Dolores County graduates seeking higher education at a trade school.

The intent of this scholarship is to provide secondary education funding assistance up to $2500 to graduates of Mancos High School and non-traditional students living within the Mancos 81328 postal zip code at the time of their scholarship application. The scholarship will be open to a diverse group of students who have demonstrated motivation for learning, academic achievement, and community involvement. Their pursuit of learning at any accredited secondary educational institution would be acceptable, including colleges, university, and vocational/technical schools.

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize outstanding 4-H members who are attending an accredited college, university, or technical school. To support continuing education for post-secondary students within the 4-H Programs. Qualified applicants will be awarded up to $2,000.00 scholarships each pending eligibility. The option of re- applying for members second (2) year of continuing education will be available as funds permit. This option would provide up to an additional $1,000.00 scholarship.

This scholarship was established by the local youth basketball organization to support M-CHS Basketball athletes as they pursue their post-secondary education.