Grossman Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
The Grossman Scholarship Program helps make educational dreams possible for those who have demonstrated a commitment to caring for our environment's natural resources.*
We are committed to programmatic offerings that celebrate diversity and embody inclusivity. We encourage and desire applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and walks of life to apply and help grow a more inclusive outdoor stewardship community that engages all people.
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are open. Applications are due February 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST.
Annual Scholarships
Grossman Scholarships and My Outdoor Colorado (MOC) Coalition Scholarships are awarded to Colorado residents who have demonstrated a commitment to caring for our environment's natural resources and intend to pursue post-secondary education through an accredited environmental, natural resource, climate, or outdoor industry-related education program in Colorado.
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) will award up to a total of $50,000 of scholarships** in 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year, thanks to the generosity of former VOC Board Member Rick Grossman and Susie Grossman, and funds from Great Outdoors Colorado through the MOC Coalition.
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED FOR THOSE GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL
WHAT: Scholarships of $5,000 and $10,000 are available to be awarded.
WHO: Graduating high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education.
FOR THOSE PURSUING UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES AFTER A POSTPONEMENT OR AS A CONTINUATION
WHAT: Scholarships of $5,000 and $10,000 are available to be awarded.
WHO: Anyone who is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree or who will be continuing their pursuit of an undergraduate degree after postponement of studies.
Postponement of studies includes but is not limited to individuals who postponed or were unable to complete their post-secondary education degree fully due to financial or familial circumstances, individuals taking a gap year between their final year of high school and first year of undergraduate studies, and those seeking a new career path requiring post-secondary education.
FOR THOSE CONNECTED TO THE COLE OR WESTWOOD NEIGHBORHOODS OR ARE INVOLVED WITH THE MY OUTDOOR COLORADO COALITION
WHAT: An opportunity to receive scholarship funds of at least $5,000.
WHO:
1. Meets the requirements of either scholarship ('Graduating High School' or 'Pursuing Undergraduate Studies') and the 'Eligibility Requirements'
and
2. Has or currently lives, works, or attends school in or is otherwise connected to the Cole and/or Westwood neighborhoods of Denver, OR anyone who has been or is currently involved with any of the MOC Coalition partner organizations (see full list of participating MOC organizations here).
HOW: Fill out the appropriate online application (High School or Undergraduate). There will be space on each online application form to indicate your eligibility for these MOC Coalition funds.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
An eligible candidate:
- Is a Colorado resident;
- Has demonstrated a commitment to caring for our environment's natural resources* within their personal, educational, and/or professional time. Students should be able to share three examples;
- Must provide a Letter of Recommendation that highlights the applicant's commitment to caring for natural resources;
- Is pursuing a degree program with an environmental, natural resource, climate, or outdoor industry emphasis at an accredited 4-year college/university, 2-year community college, or a certificate program offered by an accredited college/university within the state of Colorado; and
- Is enrolled (or will be enrolled) in upcoming programs; the candidate cannot be in the last semester of a program as funds cannot be applied retroactively.