Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Description

Pinnacol Foundation scholarships may be used for four-year, two-year or trade programs at accredited colleges, universities, community colleges and vocational schools. They average $4,700 per student per year, and may only be used for the costs of attending school. Applicants may reapply each year and must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Applicants must also be the natural child, adopted child, stepchild or full dependent of a worker who was injured or killed in a compensable work-related accident during the course and scope of employment with a Colorado-based employer and was entitled to receive benefits under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. It doesn’t matter which insurance company covered your parent’s claim.

Eligibility Requirements

• Aged between 16 and 25 years old
• Must currently be in high school
• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: trade/technical school

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Financial need analysis required
• Essay required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
• Student Aid Report (SAR), Documentation of your parent's workplace injury, including a First Report of Injury and a Final Admission of Liability

How To Apply