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Resiliency turns into scholarship awards for these CO grads

32 students awarded scholarships from Elevations Credit Union

Elevation Credit Union Foundation awarded 32 Colorado high school graduates with scholarships this year, totaling $76,000.

Holding the first in-person ceremony since the onset of the pandemic, Elevations Credit Union Foundation recognized the efforts high school graduates had to face in their final years of school.

“This year’s scholars embodied true resiliency as they navigated academics during the COVID-19 pandemic,” the foundation said in a news release.

Career goals were among several criteria considered for the scholarships, which ranged from $500 to $5,000. Among the 32 recipients, many shared a heavy interest in environmental sciences and engineering, the news release states. 

“Every year we are so proud to recognize and celebrate the exceptional scholars that are looking to further their education,” said Dennis Paul, Board Chair of Elevations Foundation. “To play a part in making a difference in their future is a special feeling, and this is what our foundation is all about.”

The award ceremony was held on Tuesday in Broomfield. Students from the following schools were in attendance to receive their awards: 

Alexander Dawson High School

Arrupe Jesuit High School

Bishop Machebeuf high School

Boulder High School

Boulder Preparatory High School

Centarus High School

Colorado Virtual Academy

Denver Center for International Studies High School

Erie High School

Fairview High School

Lincoln High School

Monarch High School

Mountain View High School

Niwot High School

Peak to Peak Charter School

Rocky Mountain High School

Silver Creek High School

Standley Lake High School

Thompson Valley High School

Windsor Charter Academy High School  

“Increasing access to education is vital to the community. I’m proud that the foundation is helping these outstanding students on a path to reach their education goals,” said Jennifer Hinderliter, the new Executive Director of Elevations Foundation. “Congratulations to all of the 2022 scholarship recipients!”