Judge Donald E. Cordova Scholarships 2009

Judge Donald E. Cordova Scholarships 2009

Introduction: Donald Cordova was serving the final year of his term as a federal bankruptcy judge when he died at age 65.Prior to becoming a judge, he was an attorney who operated his own private practice. His accomplishments were many in his short lifetime, and he often credited his education as the main reason for his success. Born and raised in Trinidad, Colorado, he was the middle child in a family of 9 children. He did not come from an affluent family, yet he managed to help put himself through college and law school, mostly working odd jobs to pay tuition and make ends meet. He recalled those years as tough ones, and admitted that he almost gave up a few times because money was so tight. But he persevered and finished his schooling in order to realize his career goals. Judge Cordova came to view education as the great equalizer, or an opportunity for people from humble beginnings, such as he was, to bootstrap their way up in society, or to “break the cycle.”

Eligibility: Applicants must:
1.Be a Latino or Latina high school senior graduating from a Las Animas or Huerfano County high school.
2.Have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher.
3.Have financial need.
4.Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
5.Have been accepted at an accredited two or four year college or university, anywhere in the U.S.

How to Apply: Please see the Application Instructions and Checklist on page two. The Selection Committee will look at an applicant’s academic achievement, extracurricular activities, commitment to the community, financial need, and passion. Applications must be postmarked by April 17, 2009. A letter will be mailed to all applicants about the Committee’s decisions on or before May 19, 2009.

Application Form: http://denverfoundation.org/page17851.cfm

Application Deadline: April 17, 2009

Source: http://denverfoundation.org/page17851.cfm

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