The criteria for scholarship is:

1. The applicant must be the natural, adopted, step-child or full dependent of a worker killed or permanently injured in a compensable work-related accident during the course and scope of employment with a Colorado-based employer and entitled to receive benefits under the Colorado Workers' Compensation Act.
2. The applicant must be between the ages of 16 and 25 at the time of application.
3. The applicant must have a high school diploma, GED or is a high school senior in good standing
4. The applicant must demonstrate substantial financial need.
5. Academic achievement, aptitude, extracurricular activities, and community service of the applicant is considered.
6. Grade point average will be reviewed against the number of hours the applicant works and his or her community involvement.

Applicants must also submit documentation of their parents’ injury or death. A letter of recommendation, a personal essay, and grade transcripts are required for consideration.

The scholarship is intended for any accredited undergraduate college or vocational program in or outside of Colorado.