Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
For students pursuing their undergraduate degree beginning in the autumn of 2019, Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships are typically awarded in the amount of $6,000 per year for four years of study ($24,000 total award).
All students who fit the below criteria are encouraged to apply using the link at the bottom of the page.
CRITERIA:
In order to apply for a Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants must fit the following, qualifying criteria:
All students who fit the below criteria are encouraged to apply using the link at the bottom of the page.
CRITERIA:
In order to apply for a Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants must fit the following, qualifying criteria:
- A Black high school student in their senior year
- A full-time Colorado resident for a minimum of five years. Residence due to military orders to Colorado may be accepted on a case by case basis
- Have attained a cumulative, weighted GPA of at least 3.0 through your last completed term.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications will be available online through the link below between January 1st and March 15th of each year. As part of your application, you will be asked to submit the following, required materials:
Please note: Completed applications, with all materials, must be received by the Sachs Foundation by March 15th of the year you are applying. Recommendations will be sent out upon completion of your application and must be received by April 15th of the year you are applying. Applications submitted past the deadline will not be considered. Any incomplete or incorrect statement will directly impact any consideration of your scholarship application.
Students who are identified as finalists for a scholarship will be notified in early May but will be required to attend a program in late May, in Colorado Springs, prior to final approval of an award as well as asked to provide a photo of themselves for marketing purposes.
Applications will be available online through the link below between January 1st and March 15th of each year. As part of your application, you will be asked to submit the following, required materials:
- Your full high school transcript
- Three letters of recommendation from persons not related to you
- A one page personal statement (350-500 words)
- Your Student Aid Report (SAR). You can obtain your SAR by filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you haven't already done so, at www.fafsa.gov
Please note: Completed applications, with all materials, must be received by the Sachs Foundation by March 15th of the year you are applying. Recommendations will be sent out upon completion of your application and must be received by April 15th of the year you are applying. Applications submitted past the deadline will not be considered. Any incomplete or incorrect statement will directly impact any consideration of your scholarship application.
Students who are identified as finalists for a scholarship will be notified in early May but will be required to attend a program in late May, in Colorado Springs, prior to final approval of an award as well as asked to provide a photo of themselves for marketing purposes.
Sachs Foundation: Assisting Black and African American Students Since 1931