Supporting Students
The Bates Philanthropic Initiative (BPI) helps financially disadvantaged Colorado students access the skill‑based education and training they need to build meaningful careers and bright futures. We invest in promising students attending Colorado community and technical colleges through scholarships, mentoring, and wraparound support that keeps them on track and moving forward.
CAREER PATHWAYS OUR SCHOLARSHIPS SUPPORT
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Healthcare Pathways
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Certified CNA/CMA/Nursing
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Dental Services
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Lab/Surgical Technician
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Home Health Services
Manufacturing Pathways
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Production & Fabrication
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Mechatronics & Robotics
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Quality Assurance
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Maintenance, Install & Repair
Automotive Tech Pathways
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Automotive Service Technician
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Diesel Mechanic
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Collision Repair Technician
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Fleet or Parts Technician
Cyber Pathways
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Certified Network Technician
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Service Desk Analyst
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Ethical Hacker
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COMPTIA Stacks
Public Safety Pathways
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Criminal Justice
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Emergency Dispatch
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Law Enforcement
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Fire, Rescue, EMT
Transportation Pathways
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CDL Drivers
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Logistics Coordinators
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Cargo & Freight Agents
IT Pathways
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Systems Analyst
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Database Administration
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Software Support
Education Pathways
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Early Childhood Development
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K-8 Teacher
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Teacher Assistant
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Curriculum Coordinator
Construction Pathways
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Construction Management
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Heavy Equipment Operator
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CAD Technician
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Estimator
Aerospace Pathways
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Aviation Maintenance Technician
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Aerospace Manufacturing
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Air Traffic Control
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Drone/UAV Operations
IT Pathways
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Software Support
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Database Management
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Systems Analyst
Agriculture & Natural Resources Pathways
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Farming
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Ranching
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Forestry
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Water Quality Specialist
Creative Pathways
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Video/Sound Production
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Graphic Design
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Web Development
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Commercial Photography
Energy Pathways
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Gas/Solar/Wind Field Technician
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Grid Installation and Design
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Utility Technician
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Battery Storage Technician
Hospitality Pathways
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Front Office & Rooms Division
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Food & Beverage
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Kitchen / Culinary
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General Management
Skilled Trades Pathways
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Electrician/HVAC
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Plumbing
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Welding
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Cosmetology/Barbering
THE BPI SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Investing in skills. Building futures.
Scholarships up to $5,000 per year for Colorado students pursuing professional certifications and associate degrees in skill-based fields.
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Graduating high school seniors or within one year post-graduation.
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Minimum 2.5 GPA
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Colorado resident
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Enrolling full time in a Colorado community college or state technical school.
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Demonstrated financial need preferred.
Learn more about how to become a BPI Scholar - Current graduating high school seniors or within one year of graduating high school - Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) - Plan to enroll full-time at a two-year community college or vocational-occupational trade school/technical college within the state of Colorado for the entire upcoming academic year - Pursue a professional certification or degree in a skill-based field. This scholarship is not eligible for Business, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Public Administration. - Certification programs must be a minimum of one semester/term in length and recipients must be enrolled at the time awards are disbursed. Prerequisite courses are ineligible. - Applicants demonstrating financial need will be given preference - Preference will be given to applicants who are first-generation high school graduates and first-generation college attendees - Awards are not automatically renewable, but BPI Scholars in good standing and enrolled in a two-year program are eligible to reapply
OPENING DOORS
The BPI Impact on Colorado Families
Hear from Colorado’s students and families about how BPI Scholarships and support have helped them overcome barriers and build brighter futures.