Application Instructions available here.

Adams County Opportunity Scholarship Application Criteria: 

1. Applicant must be a 27J Schools graduating senior who has completed one full school year in the District. 
2. Applicant must be first generation in their family to pursue post-secondary education.
3. Applicant must have a scholastic high school record of 2.5 cumulative GPA or better and provide a copy of his or her official high school transcript. 
4. Applicant must demonstrate and verify financial need based upon their Estimated Family Contribution as determined by the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) Student Aid Report (SAR). Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) may not exceed 250% of the maximum permissible income for the purpose of determining eligibility for Pell Grants. The EFC to be eligible for Pell Grants for the 2021-2022 school year is $5,846 which makes $14,615 the maximum EFC to be eligible for the Adams County Opportunity Scholarship ($5,846 x 250% = $14,615).*
5. Applicant must have been actively involved in the community and/or school activities. Submit a short resume to include any awards, community service, accomplishments, work (employment) history. 
6. Applicant must complete an essay (limited to two pages) on the topic, “What opportunity means to me, my family, and my community.”
7. Applicant must obtain and attach two (2) written references: one from a member of the high school staff and one from a community member who has direct knowledge of the applicant’s community involvement. (No relatives.) 

Successful recipient must attend a Colorado public university, college, community college or vocational school as a full time student (12 or more credit hours). Scholarship may not be used for Colorado private universities or colleges or out of state schools.

Application Criteria

• Student must be a 27J Schools graduating senior who has completed one full school year in 27J.
• Student must have a scholastic record of 2.5 cumulative GPA or better and provide a copy of his or her official high school transcript.
• Student must have been actively involved in the community and/or school activities. Submit a short resume to include any awards, community service, accomplishments, work (employment) history.
• Student must obtain and attach two (2) written references: one from a member of the high school staff and one from a community member who has direct knowledge of the applicant’s community involvement. (No relatives.)
• The recipient must enroll in a university, college, community college or vocational school as a full time (12 or more credit hours) or part-time (6 credit hours) student. Award will be adjusted accordingly for part-time enrollment.

Application Procedures

• Submit your completed application with all required attachments to the 27J Education Foundation via email by May 3, 2021 via email. Successful applicants will be notified of their award at the Senior Breakfast or by mail.
• Payment of scholarships will be made directly to the Financial Aid office of the institution the student attends upon the 27J Education Foundation’s receipt of proof of admission issued to the student. It is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that 27J Education Foundation receives such proof. If proof is not received by 27J Education Foundation by the last day of September, the scholarship will be forfeited.

DOWNLOAD the fillable PDF application NOTE: You MUST save the file to your computer and then open the saved version to preserve and utilize the fillable functionality.

27J Education Foundation Grant Application

Please read directions and complete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

What is the 27J Education Foundation?

The mission of the 27J Education Foundation is to preserve, support, and improve the educational opportunities within the 27J community. 

Who is eligible to apply for a grant?

All full-time, 27J Schools educators.

How do I apply for assistance and what should be included in the application?

A completed application along with all required attachments must be submitted to the 27J Education Foundation to be considered for funding.

The 27J Education Foundation will not fund the same project in succeeding years. Schools/teachers may apply for multiple grants within the same year, but they must not be the same or similar. The Foundation will not fund school-wide projects.

27J Education Foundation WILL fund:

• Books
• Educational software
• Art supplies
• Lab materials and equipment
• Audio visual equipment
• Math manipulatives

27J Education Foundation WILL NOT fund:

• Uniforms and/or costumes
• School furnishings (tables, chairs, etc.)
• Staff salaries or per diems
• Transportation, food or lodging

Attachments include:

• One-page description of proposed project, including how it will address the mission of the 27J Education Foundation to preserve, support, and improve the educational opportunities within the 27J community.
• Why is this project necessary? How will it benefit students?
• Describe, in detail, how materials will be used. Include a project outline or lesson plans.
• Project timeline. All approved projects must be completed by the end of the school-year. Extensions will be granted on a case by case basis after review by the Foundation board of directors.
• Project budget - including list of all materials and cost. Please include additional funding sources. A minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of funding must come from a source other than the 27J Education Foundation. In-kind donations do not count towards the 25%.
• Two letters of recommendation. One letter must come from a principal or supervisor.

When is the application deadline and when will I be notified of approval?

Applications are accepted throughout the year. Grants will be reviewed at the 27J Education Foundation monthly board meeting that follows the submission date of your application. You will be notified within 15 business days of the meeting. The maximum amount per grant is $1,000.

Download the fillable PDF application NOTE: You MUST save the file to your computer and then open the saved version to preserve and utilize the fillable functionality.

Application Criteria