Scholarship Applications are Live - Help Us Spread the Word!

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is excited to announce that applications for the Grossman Scholarships are now open for the 2026-2027 school year.

Thanks to Rick and Susie Grossman for their continued commitment to fostering educational opportunities for Colorado students who have demonstrated a proven commitment to caring for our environment's natural resources.

Please help us spread the word!

Visit voc.org/scholarship for more information on eligibility and how to apply.

A Breakdown of VOC's 2026-27 Scholarships

Scholarships of amounts between $5,000-$10,000 are available for graduating high school seniors.
Scholarships of amounts between $5,000-$10,000 are available for those pursuing an undergraduate degree, either as a continuation of study or after a postponement of study*.

All applicants must be pursuing post-secondary education in Colorado at an accredited environmental, natural resource, climate, or outdoor industry-related education program.

Applications will be accepted through March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Please download and share the Grossman Scholarship flyers:

High School Flyer | Undergraduate (Non-High School) Flyer

For more information, please visit our website or contact scholarships@voc.org.

Get to Know Past Grossman Scholar Recipients

Grossman Scholar Spotlight: Kace Vazquez del Mercado

Grossman Scholar Kace reflects on their path in conservation biology and how VOC's scholarship is helping them pursue hands-on research and fieldwork at CSU.

Grossman Scholar Spotlight: Nic Woods

Nic’s passion for the natural world has guided him from childhood curiosity to high school leadership, and now, to his undergraduate studies. Nic recently began pursuing a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado Boulder, with a commitment to helping others understand and care for the environment around them.

Grossman Scholar Spotlight: Jovanna Fierro

From serving as an Urban Ranger with ELK to leading youth education efforts through hands-on stewardship, Jovanna is transforming passion into action. With support from the 2025-26 Grossman Scholarship, Jovanna is one step closer to fulfilling dreams of becoming a park ranger and community advocate through studies in Environmental Science.

*Anyone who is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree or who will be continuing their pursuit of an undergraduate degree after a postponement of studies. Postponement of studies includes, but is not limited to: individuals who postponed or were unable to complete their post-secondary education degree fully due to financial or familial circumstances and others seeking a new career path requiring post-secondary education.

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to motivating and enabling people to become active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. Founded in 1984, VOC is a nationally recognized leader in outdoor volunteerism, having helped more than 135,000 people of all ages get involved in and become inspired to care for Colorado's outdoors.

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