
Stacie Amaya, a single mom with three children and a CCD paralegal student, is a recipient of the Boundless Opportunity Scholarship.
鈥淐CD has meant a lot to me. I came here at such a dark time in my life and CCD was the exact thing I needed at the right time. It gave me a positive outlook on my future and turned the hope switch back on," said Amaya. "Receiving the Boundless Opportunity Scholarship was a great boost in keeping my education on track.鈥
Amaya is a member of the student government, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honors society and a recipient of the CCD President鈥檚 service award.
鈥淐CD is thrilled with this opportunity to afford our non-traditional students the ability to receive additional money to attend college,鈥 said Francie Anhut, Executive Director of the CCD Foundation. 鈥淭he Daniel鈥檚 Fund has been a long-time supporter of CCD and we are grateful to them for their continued support.鈥
These need-based scholarships target specific candidates, including adult learners, foster care youth, GED recipients, juvenile justice youth, returning military, individuals pursuing EMT/paramedic training, and individuals pursing Early Childhood Education (ECE) certification.
鈥淏oundless Opportunity Scholarships benefit non-traditional students who desire to create a better life by investing in their education,鈥 explained Linda Childears, president and CEO of the Daniels Fund. 鈥淎s our founder Bill Daniels once said, 鈥楢merica remains the greatest nation on Earth, where boundless opportunities still exist for each and every one of us鈥.鈥
Read more information about Boundless Opportunity Scholarships at CCD.edu/Scholarships.
The Daniels Fund is a private charitable foundation that continues the legacy of generosity established by its founder, Bill Daniels, through grant and scholarship programs, and other initiatives in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
With over 10,000 students, 麻豆社 of Denver (CCD) is the third largest community college in the state and a leading point of entry to higher education for the city and county of Denver. CCD provides a cost effective, high-quality college education, along with access and opportunity for non-traditional students, workforce development, training resources for local organizations, and community partnerships. CCD is a federally funded Hispanic Serving Institution and is one of 13 community colleges within the Colorado 麻豆社 System (CCCS).
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