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Who Can Apply:
- Mary Jane Chavez was a beloved mother who recently passed away after leading an incredible and inspirational life.
- As a young mother and wife Mary Jane chose to drop out of high school at seventeen to focus on her family. Thirty years later, after raising two sons and becoming a grandmother, she fulfilled her desire to finish her education by earning her GED. Faith, family, and education were very important to her and she encouraged and strived to help the next generation in achieving their goals.
- This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mary Jane Chavez by supporting students who are committed to earning their college degrees.
- Any female Catholic high school senior in Colorado pursuing college at a two or four-year program may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
Submission: To apply, tell us how your family and faith have encouraged you to attend college. Additionally, upload a picture of you and the person who most inspired you. (If that person is deceased, upload an image of you holding a picture of that person or a picture of you together before they passed away).
Deadline: July 1, 2026
Amount: $500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/mary-jane-chavez-memorial-scholarship/
