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Scholarships

The PPSC Foundation is pleased to present students with several scholarship opportunities, detailed below.

Additional scholarship opportunities outside of PPSC are available to students and have different application dates. 

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GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The Spring 2026 general scholarship application is now open. This is your chance to secure extra funds to help cover the cost of college. The deadline to apply is January 4, 2026. For those who have applied already, evaluations will begin soon, and awarding will begin January 12.


To Apply: 

1. Log in to your myPikesPeak Portal
2. Locate the Scholarships card
3. Click on the Scholarship Management Link (steps below)
4. Select the General Application to begin

Don't see the Scholarships card? Add it:
1. In the portal, click the menu icon (top left).
2. Select Discover (magnifying glass icon).
3. Search for Scholarships.
4. Click the bookmark icon on the Scholarships card to add it to your dashboard.

Lightbulb IconMost PPSC Foundation Scholarships are needs-based. To be eligible for awards,
students must have completed the current academic year FAFSA or CAFSA, and
ensure it is on file with Pikes Peak State College

Learn more about completing the FAFSA/CAFSA process.

Apply for Scholarships in your Student Portal

 

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Explore Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarships are a form of financial aid that helps cover college expenses.

They are awarded based on criteria such as academic performance,
financial need, chosen major, and more.

 

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Canvas Credit Union Scholarship

General Information

The purpose of this scholarship shall be to provide recognition and financial assistance to a deserving students enrolled at Pikes Peak State College. This scholarship is not program / field of study centered. Eligible Student must meet the following criteria:

Eligibility Information
  • Have and maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours in Fall and Spring semesters
  • Be a resident of the state of El Paso County or Teller County, Colorado
  • Be PELL eligible as determined by a current year FAFSA
  • Preference will be given to students who exhibit community service experience & academic excellence 
How to Apply

Students must complete the PPSC General Scholarship application before the Canvas Credit Union scholarship application becomes available. Please review General Scholarship Information above.


 

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Still Need Help?

Have scholarship questions? Call or email us - or contact your enrollment specialist or academic advisor for additional information.

General Scholarship Questions
Phone | (719) 502-2244
Email | scholarships@pikespeak.edu

Colorado FosterEd and EmpowerEd Questions
Jenny Madsen
PPSC Financial Aid Foster Ed Liaison
Phone | (719) 502-2153
Email | Jenny.Madsen@PikesPeak.edu

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