Scholarships

A scholarship award can significantly transform the lives of deserving students. By alleviating the financial burden, students can focus more on their studies and extracurricular activities. Research indicates that students receiving scholarships are more likely to graduate on time and attain higher earning potential, contributing to their communities’ economic growth and reducing poverty levels.

Scholarships from the Kiwanis Club of Golden Foundation, a 501(c)3, are designed to help graduating students from Golden High School pursue their dream of attending a Colorado college. They are awarded based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community service, and financial need after submission of an essay, teacher recommendation, resume, and interview.

By providing financial assistance to deserving students, the Kiwanis Club of Golden Foundation aims to support the next generation of leaders and professionals in our community. We believe that investing in education is one of the most powerful ways to create a brighter future for everyone.

All money received from Kiwanis Club of Golden Foundation donations go directly to supporting our scholarship recipients. Your donation can create lasting impact, empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators. Help us recognize and inspire these exceptional kids!

Galbraith-Gould CSM Scholarship: $1,700/year for 4 years

Criley-Schmidt Book Award: $300/year for 4 years

The Galbraith/Gould Scholarship is awarded in the name of Denman H. (Den) Galbraith, who was a Colorado School of Mines alumnus, writer, and Golden civic leader. As a longtime member, he also served as club secretary. Contributions to this award have also been made in honor of Toni L. Gould, another longtime Kiwanis member.

The Criley-Schmidt Book Award is named after Lawrence Criley, a former Golden resident, investment banker, and 50-year Kiwanis member. Family members of Ed Schmidt, another longtime Kiwanian, also contributed to the fund.

In combination, these scholarships amount to $2,000 per year, which is awarded for a four-year period to a Golden High School graduate planning to attend the Colorado School of Mines.

Recipients must remain enrolled full-time at Colorado School of Mines and maintain a grade point average of at least 2.5.

Art C. Papenfus Science Scholarship: $1,000

Art Papenfus served the Golden community as a civic leader, a two-time Kiwanian president, and as a Golden High School biology teacher for over 30 years. Art died in 2020, but his good works continue. This one-time scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to a Golden High School student pursuing an education in a science, or natural resource field of study.

Kiwanis Medical Assistant Scholarship: $1,000

This scholarship is awarded in memory of Carol B. LaCroix, who was a Golden resident that worked as a Medical Assistant for Dr. Gale and Dr. (Mac) McInerney in Golden for many years. This one-time scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to a Golden High School student who intends to obtain a Medical Assistant Degree from a Colorado institution.

For more information on applying for a scholarship contact us here: [email protected]

Contact Cynthia Bauman [email protected] if you want to pay by check.