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The Pikes Peak State College 2023-2024 General Scholarship Application is closed.  
Scholarship applications were accepted between Thursday, April 6, 2023 through Thursday, April 27, 2023.  

The PPSC Foundation uses the information provided on the general application to match students with many different scholarship opportunities. Please review the ‘PPSC Foundation General Scholarship Application’ section of this page for more information.   

Current COSI Scholars are encouraged to speak with their coaches prior to completing the application as they may be eligible to renew their scholarship award for one academic year.   

PPSC Foundation General Scholarship Application

The Pikes Peak State College Foundation application window is closed. The application cycle was open April 6, 2023, through April 27, 2023.

The updated PPSC General Scholarship application is easy to complete with the following steps:   

  1. Visit PikesPeak.edu
    • Select MyPikesPeak Portal Login to sign into your student portal.
    • Then Select the Student Tab.
  1. Select the “Scholarship Management” link.
    • The link is in the center of the page, in the Scholarships window.
  1. Complete the General Application.
    • From the homepage, select Start Application.
    • Review Pre-filled fields.
    • Answer all blank questions.
    • Complete your personal statement.
    • Complete Acknowledgements and Consent Form.
    • Review your application and submit.
  1. After the General Scholarship application has been completed, a small number of additional scholarships with special requirements will be listed.  Students may choose to complete the additional applications but are encouraged to review the stipulations of each additional program before applying.  Program stipulations will be listed when students click on the application.   
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COSI Scholarships

The Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) grants aim to support Coloradans whom experienced an economic loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic (such as lost or adverse changes in employment, increased food or housing insecurity, forced withdrawal from college after March 13, 2020, or suffered another form of economic loss). 

PPSC is proud to offer the Back to Work and the Finish What You Started Scholarship opportunities to students who meet the eligibility requirements. Learn more about how we can help you get Back to Work or help you Finish What You Started with a financial scholarship, dedicated coaching, and more! 

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Kane Family Foundation Scholarship

PPSC is grateful for the overwhelming generosity the Kane Family Foundation has shown in supporting students here at PPSC. This scholarship will cover tuition, fees, and required books for up to four semesters. It will be available to highly successful non- traditional students who are committed to:

  • Completing at least 12 credit hours per semester or more
  • Maintaining a 3.0 gpa at PPSC
  • Graduating within two years of beginning their program at PPSC

The Kane Family Foundation scholarship will be open during the regular scholarship application period and can be completed after the general application is submitted.

External Scholarship Opportunities

Once on the page, you can filter to PPSC Foundation scholarships or external scholarships by selecting the + beside the scholarship category on the left side of the page.

To apply for PPSC Foundation Scholarships, you must be admitted as a student at PPSC. Log into your student account to view and apply for available scholarships.

To apply for external scholarships, go to the scholarship sponsor’s website for further information and instructions on how to apply. Outside scholarship providers are not under the jurisdiction of PPSC, therefore the college assumes no obligation for verification of the legitimacy of such providers listed on this website. 

You can also look for additional scholarship opportunities through scholarship search websites, professional associations, local service organizations, credit unions and banks, Colorado Foundations, The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, Veterans Service Organizations and Military Associations.

***Remember to carefully review an organization’s scholarship requirements and read their privacy policy before submitting any personal information to avoid possible scams. Please be aware of potential scholarship scams. 

Many private organizations offer scholarships to students.  Outside scholarship providers are not under the jurisdiction of PPSC.  PPSC does not in anyway endorse or administer the scholarship or participate in the scholarship award process.  PPSC assumes no obligation for verification of the legitimacy of such providers listed on this website. 

 

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Scholarship Contact Information:

Scholarships are managed by both the PPSC Foundation and the Financial Aid office.
For all questions, email scholarships@pikespeak.edu

Provide your Student ID (S#) if you have one.