The RECCS SCHOLARSHIP

Applications OPEN December 14, 2026

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​STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS for RECCS SCHOLARSHIP

This application may be used to apply for one of the scholarships noted below. All of the scholarships are designed to provide financial assistance to graduating Cherry Creek School District seniors who are pursuing higher education or post high school training. Students may apply for only one of the three categories. 

 

SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES:  

   1.   Merit Scholarship - For students who have demonstrated academic achievement and contribution to                           school and community. 

   2.    Adversity Scholarship - For students who have faced and dealt with physical, mental, emotional, family,                      or financial adversity. 

   3.    Career & Technical Scholarship - For students pursuing a career, trade, or technical field of study that                        emphasizes hands-on, applied learning, and technical skills to prepare for a specific skilled occupation

          or profession.

 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

    1.   Student will graduate from a Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) high school.

    2.   Student has attended a CCSD high school for a minimum of two years prior to graduation.

    3.   Student has displayed strength of character, maturity, potential, leadership, citizenship, and/or special talents.

    4.   Student has applied to an in-state or out-of-state accredited college, community college, university, career,                trade, or technical school/certificate program and will be enrolled as a full-time student within six months                  after graduation from high school.

    5.   Student has completed and submitted all parts of the application by February 19, 2027 deadline.
 

​Completed Applications are due by 5:00 Friday, February 19th, 2027. 

   Be sure to include:

     1.    A completed application (including essay)

     2.    Recommendation Forms submitted by a CCSD employee

     3.    Transcripts submitted by counselor

     4.    Each applicant should ensure that the recommendation letter(s) and transcript are submitted by the                          deadline.

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SELECTION:

All qualified students are encouraged to apply, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, race, or sexual orientation. Direct descendants of members of the Selection Committee are not eligible. The RECCS Scholarship Committee will review the submitted applications. The finalists will be asked to participate in a personal interview prior to the final selection. The scholarship winners will be notified by phone. A reception will be held at the end of the school year to formally honor the scholarship recipients.

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For additional information contact Rod McKinney rbmckinney330@icloud.com or Laura Buddington laurabuddington1@gmail.com  

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