Scholarship Funds

The creation of a scholarship fund can be structured to benefit students at any education level or for a specific institution.

Whether you create a new scholarship program or contribute to one of the Longmont Community Foundation’s existing ones, your gift directly benefits students in our community- from preschool to post graduate. These scholarships make it possible for students to achieve their lifetime goals and dreams.

Some donors choose to stay involved through advisory relationships, while others name a representative for the advisory committee to assist in the selection of recipients. Either way, please contact us at 303-678-6555 to learn more about establishing a scholarship fund at the Longmont Community Foundation.

The Longmont Community Foundation currently stewards the following Scholarship funds.  Please click here for scholarship and award information and applications.

 

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    • Identify the type of students you would like to assist and which scholarship program will best fit your needs.ss
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    • Complete a simple governing agreement to ensure your intentions are clear for now and
      
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    • Select a name for your scholarship program – A scholarship fund can also be established to honor a loved one. You can also use your name, the name of a favorite cause, or choose a name that allows you to remain anonymous.
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    • Make an initial gift. You can give cash, appreciated stocks, bonds, real estate or other assets. Alternatively, you may designate a gift from a portion of your estate to the Longmont Community Foundation to help students after your lifetime.
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    • Receive a tax deduction at the time the fund is established and anytime you make additional contributions to the fund.
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    • Have peace of mind knowing that your scholarship will be expertly managed by knowledgeable staff who will determine the eligibility requirements, create applications, handle
      
inquiries from parents and students, navigate IRS regulations and determine award distributions
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    • Receive satisfaction knowing that your contribution helps students now and in the future achieve their dreams and improve our community
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    You may make a gift of stocks, bonds, real estate, retirement assets, cash or other assets to the Longmont Community Foundation to establish a fund that benefits students.
    
          
    
        
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    Supporting our existing scholarship funds is an easy and effective way to make a significant impact. Your contributions help sustain and grow these established funds, ensuring continuous support for our students year after year. Donate HERE to empower local talent and foster a stronger community.
    

     
    
          
    
        
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              King Soopers Community Program             
    
          
    
          
    
            
    This is a super easy and convenient way to support students at no extra cost to you! You can link your King Soopers reward card and as you shop King Soopers donates annually to the Longmont Community Foundation based on your percentage of spending. All donations from King Soopers Community Program will go directly to the Ascend St Vrain Scholarship Program.
    

    Steps for linking your reward card:
    

    1. Sign in to your digital account.
    

    2. Go to “Rewards”
    

    3. Click on “Community Rewards”
    

    4. Enter “RS386 “ and “Longmont Community Foundation” will appear
    

    5. Select “Longmont Community Foundation” from the list and click “Save”.
    

     
    

    Learn more about the King Soopers Community Reward program at https://www.kingsoopers.com/i/community/community-rewards.
    
          
    
        
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Student Spotlight




Maria Padilla


A young woman wearing a white dress and red graduation stole stands on a rooftop parking lot, holding a blue graduation cap high in the air with a bright smile. The city skyline, with tall modern buildings and a clear blue sky, provides a celebratory urban backdrop.


Maria Padilla, the 2023 Arapahoe Pass Recipient, graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver in May 2025 with her bachelor’s degree in sociology and a minor in marketing. Maria got her Associate of Arts degree with a Sociology Designation from Front Range Community College. She is a first-generation student who juggled outside activities for her major, school, and work.


Maria participated in a social and behavior research training program by the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative. She conducted research on campus, which was the highlight of her last semester.


Maria is starting up a business that supports the community. She hopes to combine her passion for sociology and marketing to aid location nonprofit organizations through consulting projects. Maria writes, “This scholarship has made it possible for me to achieve my educational and career goals. This has been a once in a lifetime experience. I believe I am a small part of the seeds of generosity being planted by the Longmont Community Foundation that will help contribute to the current and future well-being of our community.”