YMCA of Northern Colorado & Southern Wyoming

YMCA HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP, G. DALE MEYER SCHOLARSHIP AND ELSIE WONG NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

$1,500 YMCA Hall of Fame Scholarship 

Named to honor the long term commitment of our many donors.

$1,500 G. Dale Meyer Scholarship

Named in honor of a beloved board member of the YMCA and the founder of the scholarship fund.

Both of these scholarships may be used at any accredited institution of learning, including schools with 4-year, 2-year, trade or vocational degree programs. They are available to all currently enrolled high school seniors who have had a significant experience or connection with a YMCA.

The selection committee will review each application in terms of a combination of factors, including merit, academic and extracurricular credentials, awards, leadership, overall student achievement and the impact of the Y on the applicant.

The following items must be submitted along with your application:
  • A one page essay describing the impact that the Y has had on you, lessons learned from participation in Y programs and how the Y core values play a part in your everyday life.
  • A letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or administrator.

Applications are due no later than April 25, 2025. The winners of the scholarships will be notified no later than May 9, 2025.

Contact [email protected] with questions.

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$1000 Elsie Wong Scholarship

Established to honor the memory of Elsie Yuk Moi Wong. This scholarship is to be directed toward a nursing student in any secondary education institution nursing program. Award recipient can include incoming or returning students and is not limited to first-year students.

The selection committee will review each application in terms of a combination of factors, including merit, academic and extracurricular credentials, awards, leadership and overall student achievement.

The following items must be submitted along with your application:

  • A one-page essay describing why you have chosen the field of nursing.

  • A letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or administrator.

Applications are due no later than April 25, 2025. The winners of the scholarships will be notified no later than May 9, 2025.

Contact [email protected] with questions.

 

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