CCHS/CR Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship
Offered by Colorado Council on High School and College Relations (CCHS/CR) · Free to apply
This scholarship offers $2,000 to Colorado high school seniors and continuing college students who show a strong commitment to civic engagement and community service. Candidates apply online with a short essay, a letter of recommendation, and a transcript.
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How hard is the CCHS/CR Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first.
- Estimated odds
- roughly 1 in 46 applicants
- Modelled applicant field
- ~550 students
- Awards each cycle
- 12
- Payoff per hour of work
- $12 / hr
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Colorado residents
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
- Fewer rivalsRecommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the CCHS/CR Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Colorado
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- Must be a Colorado resident.
- Must have made a sustained commitment to volunteer work or community service and demonstrate leadership.
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What the application takes
- Essay required.
- 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early; good letters take time.
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is February 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 1 each year. Applications typically open in September.
- Applications open
- September 2026
- Applications close
- February 1, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the CCHS/CR Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship
How much is the CCHS/CR Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship worth?
The CCHS/CR Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship awards $2,000. 12 awards are made each cycle.
When is the CCHS/CR Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is February 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 1 each year. Applications typically open in September.
When do CCHS/CR Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship applications open?
Applications typically open in September, and close February 1, 2027.
Who is eligible for the CCHS/CR Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Colorado; Open to high school seniors and current college students.
Does the CCHS/CR Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay, 1 recommendation, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 3.75 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the CCHS/CR Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship?
Solyo estimates the odds at roughly 1 in 46 applicants, against a modelled field of ~550 students. The pool stays that size because open only to Colorado residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. At 3.8 hrs of work, that is about $12 of expected value per hour. This is an estimate from award structure, not a published acceptance rate.
Is the CCHS/CR Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The CCHS/CR Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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