Scholarships 101: Your Guide to Searching, Applying and Succeeding
Paying for college can feel overwhelming. Scholarships can be a game-changer, reducing the cost of your education and limiting the need to take on student debt.
Golf Fundraiser to Help Support Students, College Programs
36th Annual Front Range Community College Foundation golf tournament will raise money for student scholarships and FRCC programs. The FRCC Foundation is hosting its annual golf tournament on Friday, June 11, at Thorncreek Golf Course in Thornton. Each year, the foundation hosts this tournament to bring together the local community to have some fun while […]
Ball Foundation Gives FRCC $50,000 for Student Scholarships
Longmont, Colo. – The Front Range Community College (FRCC) Foundation has received a major donation from The Ball Foundation—the philanthropic arm of Ball Corporation. The $50,000 gift will fund scholarships for students pursuing a certificate or degree in manufacturing. The Ball donation comes as the manufacturing industry nationwide is struggling to address a shortage of […]
Tips for Getting a Scholarship
The application period for Front Range Community College (FRCC) Foundation scholarships is now open and closes March 1. Scholarships to attend FRCC are the key to an exceptional education when the funds just aren’t there to pay for college. I know. I am a scholarship recipient studying at the Boulder campus—a very grateful recipient. Follow […]
How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay
Many college students do not realize it is the season to submit scholarships applications for the next school year. As you read over the scholarship applications that your search retrieves, you may notice that most scholarship applications would like to know about the person they are considering giving a scholarship to. This acquaintance is made […]
Beware of Student Loan Scams
You get a call from an unknown number, and surprise! You have been selected to receive a free grant for college. Just share your credit card number for a shipping and handling fee of $3.99 from the grant officer. How simple is that? While it sounds great and could really help you, it could be […]
I Got a Scholarship! Now What?
Classes have started, you are finding your routine, and many of you may have been fortunate enough to have received a scholarship to help pay for college this year. Congratulations! Now that you are a scholarship recipient, you may wonder what you need to do next. Here are some answers to a few questions you […]
How to Get an FRCC Scholarship with a Killer Essay
The FRCC Foundation is giving away $500,000 in scholarships! When it comes to writing the perfect scholarship essay, a great deal of advice and resources are available, especially on the Internet. However, when it comes to writing your essay for an FRCC Foundation scholarship, there are three specific questions that must be answered. A killer […]