Just for Kids: Apply now for “Man of La Mancha” Scholarship, Deadline March 5!

01 Mar Just for Kids: Apply now for “Man of La Mancha” Scholarship, Deadline March 5!

The Just For Kids Foundation (JFK) “Man of La Mancha” college scholarship program application is OPEN! The “Man of La Mancha” scholarship is dedicated to high school seniors pursuing their dreams through higher education. This year’s application deadline is Sunday, March 5th at 11:59pm MT. Interviews will be conducted the week of March 21st.

After a competitive review of all applicants, top candidates are also required to interview with JFK’s scholarship committee.

For more information and to submit an application, please visit: www.justforkidsfoundation.org/

For more on JFK, go here.

Every year, graduating high school students with a dream and who attend school in the San Miguel Watershed are eligible to apply for scholarship money to be used for college/university or other institutes of higher learning. Students from Telluride, Norwood, Paradox and Nucla high schools, as well as home-school students are invited to submit applications.

“‘The Man of La Mancha’ scholarship program is one of the most exciting things we do,” explains Elaine Demas, President of the Board of JFK. “It honors students who have unique skills, qualities and goals for their higher education. It is one of only a few scholarship programs that focus not necessarily on high school transcripts or financial need, but rather on students with big dreams.This is something that JFK’s founder Bill Carsten so wisely realized early on: dreaming big, then working hard, can get you where you want to go. Just For Kids Foundation is thrilled to continue that vision in Mr. Carsten’s honor.”

As a 501(c)3 based in San Miguel County, JFK provides essential scholarships, operating grants, program support, capital and start-up funding, and equipment to deserving youth and youth organizations within the towns of Telluride, Norwood, Nucla, Naturita, Paradox and all points in between. A special focus is placed on projects that offer leadership opportunities and/or promote self-sufficiency and responsibility.

For more information visit www.justforkidsfoundation.org

JFK is also celebrating the 20th Anniversary of its primary fundraising event, the Mountains to the Desert Classic, on September 23, 2023. Join this year’s ride, and help promote and sustain JFK’s youth programming and grants.

Learn more and register today: www.m2dclassic.com