SCHOLARSHIPS
POWERING EDUCATION
The Broomfield Community Foundation is proud to administer scholarship funds created by individuals, families, corporations, and organizations dedicated to supporting education in our community. These scholarships are tailored to help students achieve their academic goals beyond high school, offering crucial financial assistance that makes higher education more accessible.
We are deeply grateful to our generous donors whose contributions make these scholarships possible. Their support plays a vital role in easing the financial burden for students, enabling them to focus on their studies and pursue their dreams with confidence.
Most scholarships open in late January/early February of each year and close in March.
All applications must be submitted by 5 PM on the deadline date.
2026 Scholarship Winners
Investing in the Next Generation: Celebrating Our 2026 Scholarship Recipients
Every year, generous donors partner with the Broomfield Community Foundation to help students pursue educational opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach.
This spring, seven students received scholarships through Foundation-administered funds. These awards support both graduating high school seniors embarking on their college journeys and returning students continuing their educational pursuits.
Many of the scholarships administered by the Foundation were created to honor loved ones, celebrate family values, or establish lasting legacies that benefit future generations. Others reflect a commitment to advancing educational achievement and creating opportunity within our community.
More than financial assistance, scholarships represent a vote of confidence in a student's future. They encourage perseverance, reward achievement, and help remove barriers to educational success.
We extend our sincere congratulations to this year's recipients and our heartfelt gratitude to the donors, families, and scholarship committees whose generosity makes these opportunities possible.
Scroll below to learn about each scholarship awardee.
Dr. Bill and Jean Markel Medical Scholarship – Madison Clements.
Madison Clements is attending the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine to pursue a Doctor of Medicine degree. Her essays describe overcoming setbacks in her medical school journey by stepping outside her comfort zone, gaining resilience through professional growth, and developing empathy through cultural experiences abroad, ultimately shaping her goal of becoming a compassionate physician who supports patients and families during moments of uncertainty.
Cody Steven Oser Legacy Scholarship – Hugh McCurren
Hugh McCurren attends Colorado State University and is majoring in Environmental Engineering. His essays focus on transforming early personal loss into lifelong service, being shaped by mentorship that emphasized people‑centered engineering, and committing to using his engineering skills to improve water systems, public health, and environmental sustainability.
Matthew R. Craddock Memorial Scholarship– Kaia Greenwell
Kaia Greenwell plans to attend a four‑year college and later veterinary school to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Her essays highlight her strong work ethic, leadership, and ability to remain calm under pressure, demonstrated through cheerleading, volunteering, and managing high‑stress work environments while supporting others.
George DiCiero Scholarship – Lillian Wysuph
Lillian Wysuph has been accepted to CU Boulder and plans to major in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Her essays describe embracing academic and personal challenges, being inspired by her mother’s dedication to public service, and pursuing a future in conservation to protect national parks, ecosystems, and wildlife while educating the public.
Jimmy Griffin Memorial Scholarship – Dayne Morales
Dayne Morales plans to attend Texas A&M University, majoring in business through the Mays Business School with a minor in psychology. His essays emphasize leadership, optimism, generosity, and an entrepreneurial mindset shaped by his parents, athletics, faith, and a strong desire to build meaningful relationships while living life with gratitude and purpose.
Kim Wilkerson Memorial Scholarship – Kasey Crispin
Kasey Crispin plans to pursue higher education with a strong academic focus in mathematics or a STEM‑related field. Her essays highlight leadership as a varsity cross‑country captain, dedication to building inclusive communities, and learning patience and perseverance through athletic challenges, ultimately redefining success as growth, joy, and commitment.
Kim Wilkerson Memorial Scholarship – Adelina Pfitzer
Adelina Pfitzer will attend the University of Colorado to study Elementary Education. Her essays detail extensive leadership at Broomfield High School, resilience through family hardship, and a deep commitment to creating safe, welcoming environments
with a long‑term goal of returning to serve and strengthen the Broomfield community.
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Cody Steven Oser Legacy Scholarship
This scholarship creates a legacy for Cody Steven Oser who was an incredible young man. Cody, a Civil Engineering graduate from Colorado State University, died while serving in the Peace Corps in Panama on April 8, 2017. This scholarship will be for engineering students at Colorado State University.
Matthew R. Craddock Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship honors Matthew R. Craddock, a dedicated long-time coach and educator in the Adams 12 Five Star school district. Scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior in the Adams 12 school district.
Kim Wilkerson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a Broomfield High School math student in honor of the late Kim Wilkerson.
Dr. Bill and Jean Markel Medical Scholarship
Honoring Dr. and Mrs. Markel, this scholarship is awarded to Broomfield residents pursuing higher-level medical studies.
Jimmy Griffin Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Jimmy Griffin, a Legacy High School junior
and football player, this scholarship is awarded each
fall to an LHS senior football player.
This scholarship, established to honor Mr. DiCiero's long and dedicated service as City Manager of Broomfield is awarded annually to a high school senior, and can be renewed for up to four years during the recipients' undergraduate studies. The applicant must be a current Broomfield resident or a student at a Broomfield high school, and be accepted and enrolled in any accredited Colorado college or university.
This scholarship will assist students with their education costs and equipment for Flight, Aviation Maintenance, Aviation Electronics, and Non Destructive Testing training. These scholarships are awarded every other year. The next application cycle takes place in Spring 2027.
Spartan College has over 90 years of successful training aviation professionals, and your donation will help our students succeed in their respective programs of study.
