***We have a new application this year!***

CMU Students please APPLY HERE!

Students attending all other institutions please APPLY HERE!

The Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation (SHEF) was created to promote the educational pursuits of students in need of financial aid, thus enabling them to improve their lives, the lives of their families, and those of their community. The foundation encourages applications from individuals regardless of age and academic achievement.  Scholarships are granted for use at accredited in-state or out-of-state colleges, universities, and vocational schools.

The application for the 2025-2026 school year will be open from October 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025.
We will notify you via e-mail by May 31, 2025 if you have been awarded a scholarship.

Basis of Selection

  • Students must be residents of Mesa County, Colorado or Carbon County, Utah for consideration.

  • Students must prove financial need.

Awards

  • Costs at any college/university or vocational institution including tuition, reasonable allowances for books and fees, and room and board expenses (on campus room and board only as all payments are made to the institution).

  • Awards will be paid directly to the institution

  • For the 24-25 Academic Year: It is the applicant's responsibility to see that the institution directly bills The Colorado Mesa University Foundation, 1450 N. 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501.  Unused funds for the above awards will be returned  to the SHEF.

  • Your award, in part, is decided on the cost of the school you planned to attend, as noted in your application.  A change in schools may result in a change in the amount  of the award.

    CMU Students please APPLY HERE!

    Students attending all other institutions please APPLY HERE!

Thank you for applying to the Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation!

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