CAG operates exclusively for charitable and civic purposes for residents of
Golden, Colorado. We provide food, financial assistance, and referrals to other
community services to residents in crisis and/or experiencing hardship.
We value our community with integrity, empathy, teamwork, and volunteerism. We offer this Golden Opportunity Scholarship with the aspiration to continue these values. If you are a senior at Golden High School and share these values, and will be attending college in Colorado in the fields of medicine, education, social services, psychology, criminal justice, or nonprofit management, then this scholarship may be for you.
Under the new "Golden Opportunity Scholarships" program, CAG offers four scholarships of $5000 to Golden High School seniors each year.
Requirement is that the students plan to further their education in the fields of medicine, education, social services, psychology, criminal justice, or nonprofit management.
Criteria:
Plan on attending college in Colorado
Plan on studying in the fields of medicine, education, social services, psychology, criminal justice, or nonprofit management
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Submit 3 Letters of Recommendation
Personal essay: Please tell us about yourself and your future aspirations.
Application due by March 31, 2023
THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED - thank you for applying. We'll announce the winners on social media and on this website. Stay tuned.
CAG started the Golden Opportunity Scholarships program in 2021 and plans to offer this scholarship every year! We would appreciate your support for this program by donating to CAG - thank you!