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To Apply for a COPTA Scholarship:

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be a graduating senior in the award year
  • Be a member of an affiliated PTA/PTSA in good standing
  • Plan to enroll as a full-time college student with a minimum of 12 semester credits 
  • Have maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 rating scale
Scholarship Application
Applicant Guidance Document

Application Criteria:

  • Copy of scholastic record reflecting GPA and ACT/SAT scores if available.
  • School/community service experience.
  • Copy of student’s FAFSA application (financial need is a determining factor).
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation. 
  • 500 word essay. 

  • Applications must by sent to the Colorado PTA office, postmarked by March 15, 2025. 
  • Winners will be notified in April and invited to attend the annual Colorado PTA Convention as our guest.
  • The scholarship is awarded for one year, split equally by semester.
  • Only current application forms will be accepted.  

Colorado PTA Sue Anderson Education Advocate Award

The Colorado PTA Sue Anderson Education Advocate Award is granted to recognize outstanding contributions to public education in Colorado. While educators are often thought of first, this award is intended to recognize anyone who is actively involved in the education of youth in an exceptional way: Teachers, Administrators, Counselors, and Community Volunteers. 

Nominations must come from Colorado PTA members, local units, or councils. The recipient must be a PTA Member and an individual who has contributed to education in Colorado public schools. The contribution must be ongoing or have occurred within the past three (3) years.

All nominations are due in March and winners are announced and recognized at the annual Colorado PTA Convention.

Sue Anderson Education Advocate Award Nomination Form

Jan Harp Domene Diversity & Inclusion Award

PTAs everywhere represent parents, caregivers,  and communities from all walks of life, which enables us to best achieve PTA’s mission to make every child’s potential a reality. In 2020, National PTA adopted guiding beliefs and definitions that articulate our commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion:

  • Diversity is our strength.
  • Collaboration must be inclusive.
  • Equity drives our mission.

The Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Award honors PTAs that have put these beliefs into action. These awards recognize PTAs that best demonstrate outstanding achievement in the areas of diversity and inclusion, as well as efforts to end discriminatory practices. 

Winners Receive: 

  • $1,000 Cash Award
  • Plaque/Trophy
  • Recognition at annual National PTA Convention
  • Potential opportunity to be a speaker at the Diversity & Inclusion Celebration at the annual National PTA Convention & Expo
  • Certificates for PTA members mentioned in the application
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