Florence Caldwell Achievement Scholarship

Florence Caldwell

History

In 1898, Florence Caldwell became the first woman to graduate from Colorado School of Mines.  One hundred and twenty years later, over 6000 women have followed in her footsteps.  As part of this important legacy, Colorado School of Mines sponsors the Florence Caldwell Achievement Scholarship Program.  Scholarships are awarded to three incoming first-year students who demonstrate a commitment to the legacy and ideals of Florence Caldwell. Applications are available in January through the Financial Aid office.

The Florence Caldwell Achievement Scholarship covers tuition, books, and fees for four years. The Grace McDermut Scholarship covers tuition and fees for four years. The Ninetta Davis Scholarship covers tuition for four years of undergraduate course work.

Finalists will automatically be considered for the Vanguard program.

Scholarship Application Criteria

  • Must be a Colorado resident
  • Must plan to attend Mines beginning the fall semester after graduation
  • Must meet minimum GPA requirements, set annually by the Admissions Office
  • Recipients must utilize Colorado Opportunity Funds (COF) along with scholarship

If you meet the qualifications and are invited to apply for the Florence Caldwell Scholarship, you will receive an invitation from Admissions containing a link to your Trailhead scholarship application portal.

Past Scholarship Recipients

Devon Kessler

2023
Devon Kessler
Castle View High School
Castle Pines, CO

Katelyn Aasman

2022
Katelyn Aasman
Eaglecrest High School
Aurora, CO

Sela Martinez

2021
Sela Martinez
Legend High School
Parker, CO

Melissa Diaz Garcia

2020
Melissa (Idaly) Diaz Garcia
The Academy of Charter Schools
Westminster, CO

Indiana Sjahputera

2019
Indiana Sjahputera
Mead High School
Longmont, CO

Grae Patterson

2018
Grae Patterson
Regis Jesuit High School
Aurora, CO

Malaynah Palaroan

2017
Malaynah Palaroan
Sierra High School
Colorado Springs, CO

Jessica Horii

2016
Jessica Horii
Summit High School
Frisco, CO

Allison Bateman

2015
Allison Bateman
Arapahoe High School
Highlands Ranch, CO

Sarah Martinez

2014
Sarah Martinez
Erie High School
Erie, CO

Lyndsey Babcock

2013
Lyndsey Babcock
Broomfield High School
Broomfield, CO

Elise Dugwyler

2012
Elise Dugwyler
Silver Creek High School
Longmont, CO

Kayla Sandoval

2011
Kayla Sandoval
William J. Palmer High School
Colorado Springs, CO

Erika Blair

2010
Erika Blair
Chatfield Senior High School
Littleton, CO

Riya Muckom

2009
Riya Muckom
Douglas County High School
Castle Rock, CO

Jennifer Bollig

2008
Jennifer Bollig
Eaglecrest County High School
Centennial, CO

Stephanie Crabtree

2007
Stephanie Crabtree
Lakewood High School
Lakewood

Kathryn Chinn

2006
Kathryn Chinn
Grand Junction High School
Grand Junction, CO

Michelle Harris

2005
Michelle Harris
Eaglecrest High School
Centennial, CO

Emily Milian

2004
Emily Milian
Cherry Creek High School
Englewood, CO

Lisa Mauger

2003
Lisa Mauger
Rampart High School
Colorado Springs, CO

Amy Youngmeyer

2002
Amy Youngmeyer
Liberty High School
Colorado Springs, CO

Miki Ushijima

2001
Miki Ushijima
Eaglecrest High School
Aurora, CO

Meghan Quiat

2000
Meghan Quiat
George Washington High School
Denver, CO