ForeverGold invests in up to 12 students annually by providing renewable scholarships valued at $4,000.Ìý

Our scholarships are awarded to first-year students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence through academic achievements, leadership and involvement on campus.ÌýTo be considered for aÌýForeverGold Scholarship, °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼ students must:

  • Be currently enrolled full-time (12 hours minimum)Ìý
  • Be a first-year student
  • Be a graduate of a Colorado high school
  • Have a GPA of 3.5
  • Demonstrate service to the university through involvement in clubs, volunteerism or other extracurricular activities on campus.

The ForeverGoldÌýScholarship application is available between November and February atÌý for continuing undergraduate students.


Our Current ForeverGold Scholars

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Eleni Armatas

Eleni Armatas

Eleni Armatas is a second year student at the Leeds School of Business with a dual emphasis in Finance and Marketing. She has demonstrated her exceptional academic ability not only through academic achievements like Dean’s List, but also through her love for reading and writing. She is passionate about philanthropy and leadership and is invested in her school’s programs specifically BeWit scholars, Leeds Scholars, and Best Buddies. She grew up...
Brennan Baker

Brennan Baker

Highlands Ranch, CO
My name is Brennan Baker and I am studying quantitative finance with minors in leadership studies and math at CU. I have a long history at CU, as I am a 6th generation student, with both of my parents having gone to CU before me. I am a member of the Presidents Leadership Class 2023 cohort, a Deans Fellow within the Leeds School of Business, a member of YoungLife, and...
Eva Bennion

Eva Bennion

Currently, I am pursuing a major in mechanical engineering with plans to minor in electrical engineering. Amongst other clubs and activities, I participate in SWE, WoAA, and volunteer at the Buff Pantry. I am grateful for the many amazing opportunities I have experienced so far through CU, such as attending the 2024 AIAA SciTech Conference in Orlando and taking a welding workshop. This summer, I am completing an internship focused...
Adriana Espinoza

Adriana Espinoza

Thornton, CO
"I am extremely grateful for this opportunity, and excited to pursue the rest of my academic journey as a result of the assistance from this award. I love learning, and I am grateful that I have the privilege of doing it every day."
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Lauren Hanley

Aurora, CO
"Thanks to the generous support of the ForeverGold donors, I am better able to pursue my educational goals and the causes I am passionate about. I am so grateful!"
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Rachel Hill

Littleton, CO
I cannot thank the ForeverBuffs donors and Alumni Association enough for giving me an opportunity to continue my education without having to worry about finances.
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Noopur Naik

Colorado Springs, CO
"You’ve made it possible for me to spend my time in college pursuing my interests outside of the classroom, which have made my college experience feel complete. I know that it is these experiences which will allow me to make an impact after I graduate. Thank you so much for helping me pursue my education!"
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Caitlin O'Neill

Lakewood, CO
"I cannot thank the ForeverGold donors enough. It blows me away that people are generous enough to offer me such great support in financing my education."
Karl Pankratz

Karl Pankratz

Golden, CO
"I hope to be able to pay it back someday when I am a doctor and provide future generations with scholarships."
Ishika Patel

Ishika Patel

Aurora, CO
"I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to the ForeverBuffs donors for the phenomenal opportunity to further my education at CU."
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Emma Pearson

Longmont, CO
The ForeverGold Scholarship has allowed Emma to focus on her education and act on her passions, and she is incredibly grateful for the support of ForeverGold members.
Samantha Ridgeway

Samantha Ridgeway

Colorado Springs, CO
Estes Scholar
I am a Biochemistry major with a minor in Chemistry. I’m currently on the premed track, and my career goals include going to medical school or pursuing medical related research in the biochemistry field. I am passionate about learning and, as you can probably tell, chemistry, and I recently started working in a biochem lab that studies how pathogens interact with the immune system. Outside of school, I enjoy painting,...
Khalid Shahba

Khalid Shahba

Fort Collins, CO
I am currently a sophomore here at °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼ double majoring in Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. I hope someday to contribute to breakthrough medical technologies via research and development either in private or public industry. Topics such as brain-machine interfaces, prosthetics, tissue engineering, and implantable devices are what interest me the most. I someday also hope to go to graduate school as well to become a much more informed...
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Michelle Tran

Longmont, CO
"I'm not even sure where to begin to express my gratitude to the ForeverGold Alumni Association for this scholarship. Thank you for allowing me to pursue not only higher education but also experiences that will guide my future."
Alejandro Trejo

Alejandro Trejo

Westminster, CO
My name is Alejandro Trejo. I am an upcoming second year at the University Colorado Boulder. I am a first-generation Leeds Honors student currently studying accounting, finance, and computer science thorough CU's business and computer science integration program. I was born and raised in Westminster, Colorado and attended high school at Pomona High School in Arvada, Colorado where I was honored to be the Valedictorian of my 2023 class. I...