Paying for College

There is a wide array of scholarship opportunities available at Colorado Northwestern. From Athletics and Academics to Foundation Grants and Community Scholarships, CNCC strives to make world-class higher education a reality for every student with a desire to learn. In addition to scholarships, CNCC has a wide range of financial assistance including loans, grants, and work-study. For more information, click this link: Financial Aid.

Local Scholarships

The local college districts supporting CNCC have created scholarships designed specifically for permanent residents. The Rangely Junior College District offers a 100% tuition buy-down for residents of western Rio Blanco County. The Moffat County Board offers a 100% tuition buy-down. Proof of residency is required.

Scholarship Links

• Institutional Scholarships: Is your high school grade point average at or above a 3.0? You may qualify. (Based on availability of funds, other conditions may apply).
• CNCC Academic Scholarship Application 2021-2022 - Deadline August 1st 2021.
• CNCC Colorado Resident Scholarship Application 2020-2021
• Athletic Scholarships: Contact your coach for more information.

Additional Grants and Scholarships-

Foundation Grant and Scholarships

CNCC offers a wide variety of scholarships through the CNCC Foundation. Most are program-specific or are based on specific campuses or plans of study. Applications for Foundation Scholarships are emailed to students within their programs of study. Due to the wide variety of scholarships, applications are sent out to student email accounts at various times throughout the year. It is crucial for students to check their student email account in a regular basis.Here are some of the CNCC Foundation Scholarships:

• Chevron General Scholarship
• Chevron Natural Resources Scholarship
• CNCC Foundation Scholarship
• Johnson Foundation Scholarship
• CNCC Albin Salton Scholarship (Moffat County)
• Brett Stearns Memorial Scholarship (Craig Campus)
• COSI Scholarship:
  

The Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) Scholarship provides financial assistance for higher education for low-income and first generation families as well as provides students support in order to increase student success. Students must be 250% Pell Eligible and be Colorado residents. There are special scholarships available for Aviation Flight and Aviation Maintenance Technology students as well. If chosen as a COSI Scholar, one agrees to attend various workshops throughout the academic year and meet one-on-one with the Director of COSI Support. These workshops are intended to promote personal growth and development, academic achievement, and the fostering of community. Applications are accepted all year long. Application

Program Based Scholarships

• Chuck and Maxine Enterline Memorial Scholarship (Dental Hygiene)
• Deborah Sherman-Hurst Memorial Scholarship (Dental Hygiene)
• Luke Stoeber Memorial Aviation Scholarship (Aviation)
• Aviation Foundation Scholarship (Aviation)
• Viola Moore Searcy Memorial Scholarship (Aviation)
• National Western Scholarship (Nursing)
• Joanne Gerow Memorial Nursing Scholarship (Nursing)
• Kaiser Permanente Scholarship (Health Fields)

For more information