About the scholarship
This Fort Collins High School Alumni Scholarship is available only to Fort Collins High School seniors with a 3.75 GPA or above.
Scholarship amount: $6,000
Number of awards: 2
Scholarship awards are one-time awards. The amounts awarded to a selected recipient may be used for the cost of attendance. All scholarships will be paid directly to the recipient’s school and must be used for the upcoming academic year. Award disbursement is contingent upon the outside scholarship policies of a recipient’s college or university.
Eligibility
- Be a Fort Collins High School senior
- Have a 3.75 GPA or above
- Participate in high school activities
About Fort Collins High School Alumni Scholarship Fund
The donors behind this scholarship fund, who graduated from FCHS over 50 years ago, share a profound desire to express their appreciation for their cherished school and the education they received there. Initiated in 1983 by the class of 1933, led by Stu Case, this fund symbolizes the collective gratitude of FCHS graduates who firmly believe that the bonds formed at the school endure throughout life – “once a Lambkin, always a Lambkin.”
The establishment of this scholarship reflects their investment in today’s youth, intending to foster a brighter and more prosperous future for the community. It embodies their commitment to ensuring that the values and connections developed at FCHS inspire and benefit future generations.
“Thank you so much for choosing me as the recipient of the Fort Collins High School Alumni Scholarship. I feel very blessed to have received this generous scholarship and extremely excited to be able to start this new chapter in my life. Thanks to your help, I will be able to study Biomedical Sciences at CSU with the hope of preparing for Med School to achieve my dream of becoming a doctor.”
“My education is the most valuable gift I have received. My family has instilled in me the importance of academic excellence, and I am eternally grateful for such support. I will never make the mistake of believing anyone, most importantly myself, is done learning. I hope to continue to be a student throughout my whole life, whether in institutions or my career. Thank you, Fort Collins High School Alumni Association, for being a pillar in my journey. The support you have provided is essential and eternally helpful in allowing me to pursue knowledge. Being able to provide this to students throughout the years speaks to the impact FCHS has made on generations. I am deeply honored to have been granted some of the most formative four years of my life to date, and the generosity of the community continues to astound me. Once a Lambkin, always a Lambkin.”
“I am so incredibly honored and excited to receive this award from Fort Collins High School alumni. My time at FCHS has helped me explore my creative and academic interests while also challenging me to go outside of my comfort zone and try new things. Without the guidance and support of FCHS teachers and faculty, I never would’ve found my passion for the social sciences and been able to push myself to take anthropology and sociology classes at Front Range Community College. With this scholarship award, I will be able to continue my studies in these fields and specialize in Indigenous Studies so that I can support Native peoples in the ways they need and educate my community on their cultures and current importance in our world. Eventually, I hope to become a professor so that I can teach others and give back to my community in the ways that FCHS has given to me, a chance to learn and grow surrounded by genuinely motivated and caring people. Thank you so much to all of the donors who have made this possible, I am so grateful for the opportunities this has given me, and I can’t wait to see what I accomplish with them.”
