Sachs Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Sachs Foundation
Overview
The Sachs Foundation offers undergraduate scholarships to Colorado high school seniors who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Awards typically range from $10,000 to $12,500 per year, paid evenly each term, and may be renewed for up to four years—resulting in a maximum cumulative award between $40,000 and $50,000. Funds may be used at any accredited college or university where the recipient is enrolled full-time.
Who Should Apply
Eligible applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a Black high school senior.
- Have been a full-time resident of Colorado for at least three years. (Residency resulting from military orders to Colorado can be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
Application period
Applications open annually from January 1 through March 15.
Required materials
When you apply online, you will be asked to submit:
- Official high school transcript.
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are not related to you.
- A one-page personal statement plus an additional essay of 350–500 words.
- Your Student Aid Report (SAR). If you have not completed the FAFSA, you can submit your FAFSA to obtain the SAR at www.fafsa.gov.
- Information from your household’s most recent tax return.
- An optional supplementary file showcasing educational, artistic, or professional work that is unique to you.
Deadlines and important notes
- The complete application packet (with all required materials except letters of recommendation) must be received by the Sachs Foundation by March 15 of the application year.
- Letters of recommendation are allowed until March 31; they must be received by that date.
- Applications received after the stated deadlines or those that are incomplete or contain inaccuracies will not be considered.
Selection timeline
Applicants chosen as finalists will be notified in late April. Finalists are expected to attend a program in Colorado Springs in June; final award decisions will be made at that event.
Questions or technical issues
Refer to the online application link during the January 1–March 15 window for submission. If you need assistance, follow the contact instructions provided on the application page.