Carl Giboney, former CTO of Colorado State Parks and youngest son of Mary Giboney,  was a personal mentor and influence on Craig Newell (Executive Director), and continues to influence youth as a volunteer for technology programs at a local school. His ability to connect with children and show how they can leverage technology as a future, creates a roadmap toward skills development in this highly-underrepresented field.

In honor of Carl and his passion for youth in technology. the Carl Giboney Scholarship for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math  has been created to provide financial support for a student of a minority background (African-American, Latino, and native American) pursuing a technology education at an accredited four-year university. 

The Carl Giboney Scholarship for 2023-2024 offers a one-time, $1000 ($500 per semester) college scholarship that provides financial support focused on helping Giboney Foundation scholars academic success. The scholarship can be used at any accredited nonprofit college or university, in the United States, to pursue degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)-based fields.

Eligibility Requirements

These minimum eligibility requirements must be met for consideration for the scholarship:

1. Be a graduating high school senior
2. Pursue a STEM-based field of study 
3. Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
4. Students will require a minimum, un-weighted, 3.0 GPA
5. A current transcript is required with your application submission
6. A final transcript will be required before the final award and distribution of scholarship
7. Financial need - determination is based on FAFSA documentation
8. Black/African American, Latinx, and Native Americans are eligible to apply
9. Letter of recommendation from one teacher and one community member (maximum total of three)
10. Finalists will be required to submit a 3-5 minute video explaining your career aspirations and how this scholarship will help the student reach their goals

Application Deadline

The deadline to receive applications is March 31, 2023, at 11:59 pm ET

Selection and Notification

Scholarship finalists will be chosen by April 15, 2023. Finalists will be required to provide a video submission (instructions will be provided once the finalists are selected) by May 1, 2023. The award recipient will be announced on May 15, 2023.

Application Submission Materials

In addition to this application, the following items must be included in your email submission:

1. Academic supporting documentation
2. Current High School Transcripts
3. Copy of FAFSA form
4. SAT/ACT Scores (if available)
5. Letters of Recommendation
6. One or more academic references (e.g., teachers, professors)
7. One or more community references (e.g., coaches, church pastor)
8. Essay - Please respond to the essay question at the end of the application (excerpts of your essay, videos, and photos may be used for promotional purposes)