Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded nearly $3.3 million in scholarships to over 400 students. Criteria for receiving the scholarships include being the natural or 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 entitled to receive benefits under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act.
Students must be between the ages of 16 and 25 at the time of application deadline, have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, and have a high school diploma or GED or be a high school senior. The application process includes submitting a complete application each year the student requests the scholarship including a personal essay, transcripts, financial information, a resume and a letter of recommendation along with documentation of their parent’s accident the first year of their application.
For more information on the Pinnacol Foundation please visit http://www.pinnacol.com/foundation. The site also features video of students talking about how their parent's injury changed their life, and how the scholarship has helped them reach their goals. If you know of someone who might benefit from one of these scholarships please pass this information along!
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