University of Colorado Boulder (out-of-state)

Scholarships within the college are awarded to provide financial support based on need, academic achievement, or other specific scholarship criteria as outlined below. The Gladys Van Vranken Parce Scholarship was created by family and friends of Gladys Van Vranken Parce, who was an active member of the Denver Women’s Press Club for more than 50 years. Students in the CMDI interested in journalism, especially print journalism, are given the highest priority for this award. An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher is required and financial need is a consideration. Letters of appreciation should be written to Mr. Dave Parce. Applications are reviewed holistically, and selection criteria may include, but is not limited to, academic record, leadership experience, extracurricular involvement, community service, employment, essays, and in some cases, financial need as determined by the FAFSA/CASFA. Essays: Quality of writing and content are weighed heavily.