Scholarships: Arvada High School
Applications for the following scholarships are available through the Arvada High School Counseling Office:
Arvada High School Alumni
The Arvada High School Alumni Scholarship provides low income Arvada High School graduates an opportunity to further their education post high school at a trade/technical school, community college, state school or university. In any given year, one $1,000 scholarships will be awarded each spring. Funds must be used within one year of the award date. Awards will be paid directly to the educational institution.
Applicants must be a graduating senior from Arvada High School and must have at least a 3.0 grade point average (on a 4-point scale) at the time the application is submitted. Students must have been accepted at an accredited college, university or technical school.
Applications for the Arvada High School Alumni Scholarship are available through the Arvada High School Counseling office, or download an application here. (Word doc)
Arvada High School Alumni Scholarship Winners:
2010 Cara Nugent, University of Colorado, Boulder
2009 Rachel Lamontagne, Colorado State University
2009 Erin Voss, Colorado State University
2008 Amber Johnson, Mesa State University
2007 Janet Boetang, Front Range Community College
2007 Sean McEvitt, Colorado State University
2007 Christine Onpeng, University of Colorado, Boulder
2006 Zach Bueghley, Metropolitan State College
2005 Karen Rome, Regis University
2005 Dillon Nelson, School of Mines
2005 Emily Fuentes, Front Range Community College
2004 Stephanie Kathleen Webb, UCD
Chris Faughnan Memorial Scholarship
Christopher E. Faughnan, a graduate of Arvada High School, worked on Wall Street and perished at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. As a hard working, loyal and generous father, husband, and family member, Chris advocated a socially responsible life. In order to share his memory and inspire young people, his family established the Christopher Faughnan Scholarship. Funded by private donations, the Faughnan Scholarship awards $3,000 to $1,500 annually to Arvada High School seniors. Students are judged on academics, community service, and an essay on social acceptance & responsibility. 
Their potential to make a positive impact on society as well as their financial need are also considered.
At a recent Arvada High School September 11th remembrance: Chris Faughnan family and Memorial Scholarship recipients (L to R) Mike Faughnan, Bella Vitale (2010), Kathy Faughnan, Hannah Turner (2009), Aaron Barlow (2010), Rachel Lamontagne, with High School counselor, Cindy Campbell.
Donations made payable to The Jefferson Foundation / Chris Faughnan Scholarship Fund should be sent to The Jefferson Foundation, 809 Quail Street, Building #1, Lakewood, CO 80215.
Applications for the Christopher Faughnan Scholarship are available through the Arvada High School Counseling office or by downloading the application here. (Word doc) Completed Application must be submitted to the principal’s secretary
no later than 4:00 pm, April 11, 2011.
Chris Faughnan Memorial Scholarship Winners:
2011 Amanda Gerber, University of Colorado, Boulder
2010 Aaron Barlow, University of Colorado Boulder
2010 Gabriella Vitale, University of Colorado, Boulder
2009 Rachel Lamontagne, University Colorado, Boulder
2009 Hanna Turner, University Colorado, Boulder
2008 Jamie Bui, University Colorado, Denver
2008 Elizabeth Reilly, Colorado State University
2007 Sean McEvitt, Colorado State University
2006 Brittany McNeilley, Colorado State University
2006 Dominic Weber, Colorado School of Mines
2004 Allison Voss, Colorado State University
2003 Kristina Doane
2003 Korissa Larimore
Opportunities to Better Yourself (OPBY) Scholarship
Established in 2003 by Jeffco educator, Mary Ballenger, the OPBY Scholarships provide Arvada High School students with financial need an opportunity to further their education post-high school at a trade/technical school, community college, state school or university. In any given year, two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded each spring. Funds must be used within one year of the award date. Awards are paid directly to the educational institution.
Applications for the next cycle of scholarships will be available through Arvada High School Counseling Office or download an application here. (Word doc)
OBPY Scholarship Winners:
2011 Casaundra Culkin, Metro State College, Denver
2011 Alexandra Miller, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins
2010 Jack Bennett, Colorado State University, Pueblo
2010 Kayla Frawley, Northeastern Junior College
2010 Hanna Turner, University of Colorado, Boulder
2009 Rachel Lamontagne, University Colorado, Boulder
2009 Hanna Turner, University Colorado, Boulder
2007 Wendi Gill, Adams State College
2007 Liliana Mejia, Adams State College
2006 Dung Pham, Colorado State University
2006 Heather Dankert, Red Rock Community College
2005 Teresa Clyburn, DeVry University
2005 Felicia Campbell, Red Rocks Community College
2004 Crystal Gonzales, Red Rocks Community College
2004 Huong Nguyen, Red Rocks Community College
2003 Andrew Barnard
2003 Christina Berry, Findlay University
2003 Andrew Jackson Barnard, Red Rocks Community College