Meet one of the Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship recipients

I've referenced the Pinnacol Foundation in previous postings. Yesterday Kyle Dyer of  9News interviewed Jordan Vigil. Jordan, who's father was severely injured in a work-related accident, is a recipient of a scholarship through the Pinnacol Foundation. Over the last 13 years, scholarships totaling nearly $3 million have been awarded to the children of Colorado workers who were killed or seriously injured in work-related accidents. For the 2013-14 school year the Pinnacol Foundation awarded $400,000 in scholarships to 112 students across Colorado.

After a serious workplace accident, families often struggle financially, physically and emotionally. The children may need to take on more responsibility than their peers - from working part-time jobs to taking care of a parent who is unable to work. In 2000 the Pinnacol Foundation was created to assist those families after a workplace accident.

Since its inception the Pinnacol Foundation has awarded scholarships to nearly 400 children of injured workers. Students can use the funds at any accredited institution of higher learning for vocational training and undergraduate degrees, and may reapply up to five years or to age 25.To qualify for a Pinnacol Foundation scholarship the student must be the child of a worker killed or seriously injured in a work-related accident while employed by a Colorado-based business. Scholarships are awarded to students regardless of the insurance carrier.  Scholarship applications are accepted annually January 1 through March 31. The selection committee convenes each May to determine the awards.You can learn more about the program here: http://www.pinnacol.com/foundation.