Get A Divorce Matters Scholarship

Divorce Matters is pleased to offer our 5th Annual Divorce Matters Scholarship

This scholarship is available to high school seniors and current college students who are Colorado residents or plan on attending a Colorado school that have been personally affected by a divorce. At our law firm, we know life gets complicated and that divorce is sometimes necessary. Our goal is to help students affected by divorce afford a better education.

To read about previous Divorce Matters Scholarship winners visit here:

4th Annual Divorce Matters Scholarship Winner 
3rd Annual Divorce Matters Scholarship Winner
2nd Annual Divorce Matters Scholarship Winner
1st Annual Divorce Matters Scholarship Winner

Award + Deadlines

  • The scholarship is a one-time award of $2,500.
  • All applications must be received by 11:59pm MST on May 31, 2022.
  • A winner will be announced on July 30, 2022.
  • Funds will be sent directly to the school you will be attending.

INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Eligibility Requirements
You are eligible to be considered for the scholarship if you meet all of the following criteria:

  • You are a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.
  • You have personally been affected by a divorce.
  • You are currently or will be attending an accredited 4-year college/university or a 2-year community college for Fall 2022.
  • You have a GPA of 3.4 or higher.
  • A current transcript MUST be submitted for consideration.
  • You must submit a 500-word essay explaining answering the following question:
    • Divorce is an incredibly difficult experience for everyone involved, but it also can help people grow and evolve. If you have been impacted by divorce, how has it helped you grow or evolve as a person?
  • Employees of Divorce Matters and their direct family members are not eligible to apply.

*Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application for consideration.

*Additional weight will be given to applications from students who are Colorado residents, or who are planning on attending a Colorado school.