Tag: high school graduates
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Stanford bound: 1st generation Colorado Springs student accepted to prestigious university
Ruby Atherton always knew she wanted to attend college, but, like many first-generation students who’ve struggled in school, she wasn’t always sure how she would get there. Next Fall, she’ll be in California at Stanford University. “I feel like it still hasn’t sunk in,” she said. “Like I didn’t understand [at first], I was kind…
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Daniels Scholarship Application closes this week
Local aspiring college students still have time to apply for a prestigious scholarship that could cover their entire college education. The application period for the 2025 Daniels Scholarship is open until 4 p.m., Oct. 18. The annual scholarship awards outstanding students from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming with funding for a network of partnering…