2025 Thornton Scholarships

Thornton residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Thornton residents is $73,517.00, and 32.2% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Thornton, CO more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

27.4% of Thornton residents have a college degree or higher, while 27.3% have a high school degree but no more and 13.0% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 32.3% have at least some college education, 19.5% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 7.9% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Thornton residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 14.7% of people living in Thornton, CO are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 13.6% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Thornton.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Thornton, CO residents?

There are 421 scholarships totaling $712,062.00 available to Thornton residents.

Are these scholarships available for Thornton high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Thornton can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Thornton?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Thornton can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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$10,000 ScholarshipPoints Scholarship for Thornton

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$10,000 SmarterCollege Scholarship for Thornton

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$1,000 Appily No Essay Scholarship for Thornton

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$1,000 CollegeXpress No Essay Scholarship for Thornton

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First Generation Award

Applicant must be a Colorado resident who is a first-generation college student. Financial need required.

Deadline:

March 2

$4,000.00

Boettcher Foundation Scholarship

Applicant must have resided in Colorado during their junior and senior year of high school and be attending an institution in Colorado. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, rank in the top 5% of class, and have a minimum combined SAT score of 1200 (Critical Reading and Math only) or a...

Deadline:

November 1

FEEA Scholarship

Applicant must have been a civilian federal employee for at least three years or be the legal dependent of one. Selection is based upon merit.

Deadline:

March 21

$5,000.00

RMCMI Scholarship

Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student and be a resident of one of the RMCMI member states: Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, or Wyoming.

Deadline:

February 1

$2,750.00

Bookcliff Scholarship

Applicant must demonstrate strong academic and/or leadership background. Selection is based upon GPA, class rank, and standardized test scores. A minimum index of 100 is recommended.

Deadline:

February 15

Monument Scholarship

Applicant must be a Colorado resident, and have an outstanding academic background. Selection is based upon GPA, class rank, and standardized test scores. A minimum index of 120 is recommended.

Deadline:

February 15

Grand Mesa Scholarship

Applicant must be a Colorado resident and have an outstanding academic background. Selection is based upon GPA, class rank, and standardized test scores. A minimum index of 125 is recommended.

Deadline:

February 15

Transfer Student Bookcliff Scholarship

Applicant must have a minimum 3.2 GPA and demonstrate a strong academic and/or leadership background.

Deadline:

February 15

Transfer Student Monument Scholarship

Applicant must be a Colorado resident, have at least 30 transferable credits, and have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Selection is based upon academic background.

Deadline:

February 15

Transfer Student Grand Mesa Scholarship

Applicant must be a Colorado resident and have a minimum 3.7 GPA and an associate's degree.

Deadline:

February 15

Bacon Family Foundation Foreign Student Scholarship

Applicant must be an international student, be enrolled full time, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate financial need.

Deadline:

February 21

$1,000.00

Dain Bosworth, Inc. Scholarship

Applicant must be a Mesa County, Colo., resident. Applicant must be a full-time student with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Deadline:

February 21

Brownson Memorial Leadership Scholarship

Applicant must be a full-time student with a minimum 2.5 GPA who is a resident of Colorado. Awarded to athletes enrolled in the School of Business (baseball, basketball), two awards to football players, one to a minority student, and one for business, music, and vocational majors. Soccer applicant must mave a...

Deadline:

February 15