2012 Pinnacol Foundation Scholarships make a difference

There is no question that being injured on the job can be very traumatic, not just for the injured worker but also for the family members and others who care about, and often depend upon, the person who has been hurt. Workers' Compensation was created as a safety net and helps injured workers and their families by ensuring their medical bills are covered and providing lost-time wage compensation while the injured worker is off work. That said, for many families affected by a work-related injury they also suddenly face the challenge of how to help their children continue their dream of higher education.

In 2000 Pinnacol created a foundation to help these families by giving scholarships to the children of injured workers. Through the years the Pinnacol Foundation has helped nearly 350 students and has awarded nearly $2.5 million in scholarships to students for undergraduate studies and vocational training. This year's recipients join the group of other students who have benefited from the scholarships and have been able to pursue their dreams despite having a parent who has been injured on the job. 150 students received a Pinnacol Foundation scholarship for the 2012-2013 school year. Scholarship applications are accepted annually between January 1st and March 31st. For more information please visit pinnacol.com/foundation.