# Janet M. Blackburn Scholarship

> Up to $10,000 from NoCo Foundation. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/janet-m-blackburn-scholarship
- Provider: NoCo Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Up to $10,000
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/co
- Official page: https://nocofoundation.org/scholarships/blackburn
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Janet M. Blackburn Scholarship, provided by the NoCo Foundation, supports undergraduate students who combine academic pursuits with string instrument performance. To qualify, applicants must attend or have attended a Colorado high school and be enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university within the state of Colorado. Eligible students must major in the natural sciences or liberal arts, which includes music and fine arts. Additionally, recipients must take individual lessons in violin, viola, cello, or bass, and actively perform in at least one professional or student ensemble. 

The program offers a verified award amount of $10,000. These funds are paid directly to the recipient's institution to help cover the cost of attendance for the upcoming academic year. Disbursement is subject to the outside scholarship policies of the student's specific college or university. This award does not require a FAFSA or state financial aid application for eligibility. For current deadlines, please see the official page for current dates.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: CO
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate
- Year: 12th grade, College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year
- Minimum GPA: 3.75
- College types: 4-year college
- Must attend or have attended a Colorado high school, be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university in Colorado, major in liberal arts (including music/fine arts) or natural sciences, take individual lessons in violin, viola, cello, or bass, and perform in at least one student or professional ensemble.

## How to apply

Apply online through the NoCo Foundation scholarship portal during the open application cycle.

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