Continue Your Education with the Pinnacol Foundation College Scholarship 2027
Offered by the Pinnacol Foundation, the scholarship is designed for students in Colorado who have experienced family hardships related to work-related injuries or fatalities.
Details
The scholarship is available to high school seniors and current students in the Colorado region.
Approximately 75 scholarships are awarded each year, with an average value of $4,700 per recipient.
Funding can be used for undergraduate degrees associate degrees trade and vocational training or technical certifications, giving students flexibility to pursue either academic or career-focused education paths.
Requirements
Applicants must be children or dependents of workers who were injured or killed in a work-related accident.
The parent must have been employed by a Colorado-based employer and covered under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act.
Candidates should be between the ages of 16 and 25 and must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Eligible applicants include high school seniors graduates or GED holders.
Benefits
The scholarship provides financial assistance averaging $4,700 per year to help cover educational expenses.
Recipients gain the opportunity to pursue higher education or specialized training that might otherwise be difficult due to family circumstances.
The program supports a wide variety of subjects and educational programs, allowing students to choose a path aligned with their goals.