Central Region
First PlaceNina PoelJefferson County
Second PlaceVivian YangArapahoe County
Third PlaceIsaac SchulerLarimer County
2026 Annual Scholarship
Supporting Colorado’s
next generation.
Helping outstanding graduating high school seniors take the next step in their education.
2026 applications closed · March 27 deadlineMeet the 2026 winners.
Western Region
First PlaceMelissa VasquezGarfield County
Second PlaceZenobia ToddGarfield County
Eastern Region
First PlaceAthena BallCheyenne County
Second PlaceAdeline ChurchWashington County
Southern Region
First PlaceDayne RomanskiFremont County
Second PlaceKyra GriffinRio Grande County
About the scholarship.
The Colorado County Clerks Association scholarship is established to aid outstanding Colorado graduating high school seniors in furthering their education, particularly in the field of public service. The scholarships will be awarded to qualifying students on an objective and non-discriminatory basis. The scholarships will be one-time awards on a regional basis:
2026 regional awards
Central Region: Two (2) $1,500 awards. One (1) $1,000 award
Eastern, Southern and Western Region: One (1) $1,500 and one (1) $1,000 award each.
The scholarship award may be used for educational expenses at an institution of higher learning including university, college, junior/community college, or technical institution.
Selection criteria
- Completed application.
- 3.25 minimum grade point average (G.P.A.)
- Participation in extracurricular, community and service activities.
- Demonstrated financial need or hardship.
2026 application details
Applications closed on Friday, March 27, 2026. Applications were to be submitted to the County Clerk and Recorder of the applicant’s county of residence.
View the 2026 application (PDF)Questions about scholarships?
Contact the Colorado County Clerks Association or connect with your county clerk and recorder.
Email the association