Dacono 2027 Scholarship: who can seek help for college or vocational training

For a family in Dacono, Colorado, the transition from high school to college can come with a little-known source of help: the city’s municipal scholarship. It is intended for graduating seniors who live in Dacono; students may attend any high school, so they do not have to attend a school inside the city. The official page says the Class of 2027 application cycle will open in January 2027.

The award may support college or vocational training. The City says scholarships have historically ranged from $500 to $3,000 depending on the number of qualifying applications. That describes past awards, not a promise for 2027: the amount is set annually based on available funds and is paid directly to the college or vocational school. Do not build a budget for housing, books, or other charges around a fixed award amount.

The basic requirement is to be a graduating senior who resides in Dacono. The page says qualifying candidates “should” have at least a 2.5 GPA; that wording is guidance from the City, not a guarantee that GPA alone makes an applicant eligible. The complete application may ask for residency and academic records, expected graduation, admission or enrolment information, and other materials. The form currently linked is for an earlier class, so download the 2027 version when the City posts it in January.

There is an important deadline discrepancy. The page’s specific Class of 2027 notice says the application is due February 26, 2027, while its general eligibility list still says “March 2027.” To avoid missing the opportunity, prepare around the earlier February 26 date, but ask the City Clerk in writing which date controls before submitting. The same page says the 2027 application will not open until January.

Once the new form is available, gather proof of Dacono residence, school records, expected graduation information, and details about the institution you hope to attend. The City pays the award directly to the school, so ask what document it accepts to show that you can enrol and what happens if admission is still pending when applications close. An incomplete or late application may be excluded even when the student meets the general criteria.

The City does not describe this as an automatic benefit for every graduate or publish a fixed selection formula. The number of qualifying applicants can affect award size, and the 2027 application and available budget will control. This is separate from FAFSA, Colorado state aid, and college-based awards; students can investigate those options alongside local assistance.

For the application and the conflict between “February 26” and “March,” contact City Clerk Valerie Taylor at VTaylor@DaconoCO.gov or 303-833-2317. City Hall is at 512 Cherry Avenue, Dacono, CO 80514. The official City page is where the new form is expected; the Dacono scholarship profile explains the award, while the City Clerk profile identifies the office that can confirm dates and documents.

If admission is not final yet, ask early how to list a pending institution: the award goes to the college or vocational school, not to the student. Confirm whether the chosen school meets the new cycle’s rules, whether an essay or recommendation is required, and what proof of residence the City accepts. Keep a copy of the application and any receipt or confirmation.

Scholarship Program — City of Dacono, Colorado.

City of Dacono — Contact Us — City of Dacono, Colorado.

Information verified on October 12, 2026 against official pages and documents. Applications and terms can change; check the current cycle and confirm any conflicting information directly with the provider before submitting documents or relying on an award.