Since its inception the Pinnacol Foundation has provided scholarships to children whose parents have been killed or seriously injured in work-related accidents. The scholarships can be used for vocational training or college, including graduate school.
“We are proud to have awarded nearly $2 million in scholarships to Colorado students since 2000,” said Carole Sumption, chair of the Pinnacol Foundation. “These are students who have faced significant obstacles in their pursuit of post-secondary education because of the loss or serious injury to a parent. Through the Foundation, these individuals will have the opportunity to maximize their talents and achieve their educational goals.”
Last year the Pinnacol Foundation awarded $579,000 to 136 Colorado students for college or vocational training. Scholarships are funded through the donations of Pinnacol stakeholders and other friends of the Pinnacol Foundation. Award amounts vary, but the average scholarship is approximately $5,000 for each school year.
To qualify, students must be the natural, adopted, step-child or full dependent of a worker killed or seriously injured in a compensable work-related accident while employed by a Colorado-based company, regardless of insurance carrier. Students must be between the ages of 16 and 25 at the time of application.
If you know of someone who might qualify and benefit from the scholarship please have them visit www.pinnacol.com/foundation or call 303-361-4775 for more information.
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