Common Application for IHDF Scholarships

Spring 2022 Scholarship Application

THE INFORMATION BELOW IS REQUIRED:

1. Essay: Please write a short essay about what you bring, or what you hope to bring to your postsecondary program. What strengths and skills are you most proud of, who do you lean of for support, and what do you hope to do with your education in the long term?

2. Have completed the FAFSA/CASFA, and COF if eligible

3. A copy of your most recent unofficial transcript, as of today (high school or college)

4. A copy of your spring enrollment.

5. A copy of your Financial Aid awards. This is found on your student portal showing any Grants, Scholarships or Loans.

This Spring 2022 IHDF Scholarship application is due by no later than March 31, 2022, 5pm.
Please select the scholarship(s) you would like to be considered for through this application.
Scholarship(s) you are applying for*
- Dreamer Scholarship for Dreamer Scholars: $10,000 over the course of your education, disbursed in amounts of $1250 per semester at a 4 year institution, or $2,500 per semester at a 2 year institution.
- COSI Scholarship - New Applicant: starting at $3,000 per year, for each year of your education that you remain eligible. *Limited funding after July 15, 2021 deadline. No guarantee to receive this scholarship. Partner students with Adelante, AVID, and BHP can qualify.
- COSI Scholarship - Returning Applicants:$3,000 per year, for each year of your education that you remain eligible.*Limited funding after July 15, 2021 deadline. No guarantee to receive this scholarship. Partner students with Adelante, AVID, and BHP can qualify.
Please select the scholarship(s) you would like to be considered for through this application. Depending which scholarship(s) you select, the application will enable different questions you will need to answer.
Contact Information
In this section we will ask some questions so that we can contact you. Please use the email account you check most frequently, a cell number that we can call or text you at, and your most stable mailing address. We will ask for your school's information as well, so that we can send scholarships once awarded.
Name*
First Last
Personal address*
College - Student Email address
Mobile Phone*
Mailing Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Which institution are you attending Fall 2021/Spring 2022 academic year?*
What is your college Student ID#?*
Ethnicity
Ethnicity Other
Eligibility and Progress
In this section we'll ask you questions about where you attend school, what year you're in, and question to help determine your eligibility for all scholarships.
Dreamer Scholar Cohort*
- IRIS
- Phoenix
- BEast
- Griffin
- Partner Program - select appropriate one below
Partner Program
When did you graduate High School?*
MM slash DD slash YYYY

List May 31 if unsure of day.
What is your EFC based on your 2021/2022 FAFSA/CASFA? (*Found on your Student Aid Report)*
In 2021/2022, what year of your postsecondary experience are you in?*
For those pursuing an associates or bachelors degree, at the start of this academic year, per your completed credit hours, which year are you?*
What month and year do you expect to complete your Certificate, Associates, or Bachelors degree?*
In 2021/2022, are you enrolled full or part time?*
What is your currently declared major?*
Did you transfer schools since the last academic semester/quarter?*
What is your current cumulative GPA?*
Please upload your Spring 2022 course enrollment. (*If only attending spring, a spring only application will be avaialbe Oct. 1, 2021)*
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Please upload your most recent unofficial transcript, as of today.*
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Please upload your financial aid summary. (*This is available in your student financial aid portal - lists all your grants/scholarships/loans)*
Max. file size: 128 MB.
General Essay, Scholarship Specific Short Answer Questions, and Demographic Questions
Please write a brief essay, or attach a file if you prefer. Depending what scholarships you selected, you may need to answer additional short-answer questions. These are marked "Scholarship Specific." Please also report any demographic information you are comfortable with.
General Essay: Please write a short essay (about 1 page) about what you bring, or what you hope to bring to your postsecondary program. What strengths and skills are you most proud of, who do you lean on for support, and what do you hope to do with your education in the long term?
General Scholarship Essay Upload
Accepted file types: jpg, doc, pdf, png, Max. file size: 256 MB.
If you prefer to upload a file, please attach it here.
Scholarship Specific: Budget
Please download a copy of the budget template, and attach below to be considered for the Marc and Mindy Liebman Scholarship.
Accepted file types: jpg, doc, pdf, png, Max. file size: 256 MB.
Scholarship Specific Short Answer: Why are you in need of additional financial assistance? Reflect on your financial situation, scholarships you have already been awarded,and any financial difficulties you foresee for the school year.
Scholarship Specific Short Answer: After you graduate, what type of impact on your family, community, or the world would you like to make?
Scholarship Specific Short Answer: For the Dakota Solomon Scholarship, please describe how "I Have a Dream" has impacted you, what about this scholarship resonates with you, and any community service or other involvements you are proud of and want to share.
Scholarship Specific: Dakota Solomon Scholarship. Please Upload two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or supervisors.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: png, pdf, doc, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 256 MB.
We are looking to better understand how we are supporting all kinds of students. If comfortable, please select any demographic information that applies to you (select multiple by holding down Ctrl or Command while selecting):
If you selected Other to the last question, please describe.
By hitting submit you agree to: 1. Keeping IHDF updated with your contact information. 2. Maintaining a 2.0 college GPA and meeting Academic and Financial Aid SAP Policy. 3. Meeting or having a conversation with IHDF staff at least once a semester. If you have questions please contact us via email: college@ihaveadreamboulder.org

Spring 2022 Scholarship Application

This Spring 2022 IHDF Scholarship application is due by no later than March 31, 2022, 5pm.

Contact Information

Eligibility and Progress

General Essay, Scholarship Specific Short Answer Questions, and Demographic Questions