Opportunity Next Colorado
IPC Education Foundation received $15,000 from Opportunity Next Colorado
The IPC Education Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization supporting the development of building a talent pipeline for the electronics manufacturing industry. The IPC Education Foundation was selected as one of the recipients of the Opportunity Next Colorado Scholarship Program.
The Opportunity Next Colorado Scholarship Program aims to increase enrollment in Colorado-based postsecondary education and training programs and will prioritize learners who pursue an in-demand or high-priority pathway. Scholarships are awarded to all eligible students who intend to enroll at a service provider to pursue an in-demand or high-priority postsecondary pathway, or to students who intend to enroll at a service provider to participate in a registered apprenticeship program. Each scholarship award provides a total up to a maximum $1,500 per recipient. Scholarship money can be used by the student for tuition, fees, and books.
Student Scholarship Winners

Blake Hansen
Attending Colorado School of Mines
“Considering both of my brothers are in college with me, all the money helps. I’m very excited for college in the 2024-5 school year.”

Fiona Radebaugh
Attending University of Colorado Boulder
“This scholarship really shows me that the technology industry is supporting my education and gives me confidence that I'm going into a career path where I can be successful. Thank you!”
Logan Tombari
Attending Colorado State University
“My experience at the EPIC Campus of Littleton Public Schools has sparked my interest in mechanical engineering and advanced manufacturing. That will be my major at Colorado State University. Earning this scholarship is important because it recognizes that this is a valued field of study. Funds like this IPC scholarship opens up opportunities for pursuing this industry.”

Ian Ley
Attending Colorado School of Mines
“For me, this scholarship gets me one step closer to being able to complete college and accomplish my career dreams of working in the space industry. It also means that other people have been able to see all the work I have been able to put in and I'm getting to see the work pay off.”

Sammy Haugen
Attending Colorado School of Mines
“This scholarship will help to ease the financial burden of paying for textbooks, supplies, and other expenses that the scholarships I received from Mines won't cover. I am grateful to have this opportunity through IPC and the EPIC Campus.”

Frederick Denman
Attending Colorado State University
"This scholarship means a great deal to me because thanks to my time at EPIC, I know what field I want to study in college, and this scholarship will help make that possible!"
Are you a Colorado student pursing post-secondary education?
The IPC Education Foundation has scholarships which would open up opportunities to recent Colorado high school graduates who'll pursue post-secondary studies in a high priority field at a local Colorado-based university or community college.
Scholarship Application
If you are a student interested in additional funding (up to $1500) - Please complete the application form below.
Student Resources
Alongside scholarship offerings, Opportunity Next is proud to offer two additional student resources through external partners:Â
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1:1 student coaching and group family coaching services
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FAFSA and financial aid guidance for students and their families
1:1 Student Coaching & Group Family Coaching
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Coaching Eligibility
All Colorado Class of 2024 high school graduates or equivalent completers are eligible to receive coaching support, regardless of whether they receive an Opportunity Next scholarship or choose to pursue a high priority pathway.Â
Student & Family Coaching Services
Opportunity Next offers free one-on-one Opportunity Coaching designed to support learners in several key areas:Â
- Clarify postgraduate plans
- Connect personal goals to actionable steps
- Organize priorities and enhance productivity
- Identify and address potential obstacles
- Maintain motivation to overcome challenges
- Reinforce commitment to postsecondary goals
Coaching can be an effective approach to prevent summer melt and increase student retention. Express your interest through Opportunity Next Colorado's Intake Form, and their team will promptly reach out by email to schedule a meeting where they will share details about this exclusive coaching opportunity, and guide you through the enrollment process. Please note: to enroll, you must agree to provide student data, including but not limited to name and contact information.

Charlene Gunter
Sr. Director of the IPC Education Foundation
“This opportunity aligns perfectly with our commitment and efforts in building a talent pipeline for the electronics manufacturing industry. What better way to support talented aspiring engineers in their next steps towards pursuing careers within the industry” shared Charlene Gunter, Sr. Director of the IPC Education Foundation. “Meeting the students virtually via Zoom, seeing the excitement about the next chapter in their lives, and learning more about their career interests in becoming (electronics, aeronautical, mechanical) engineers cemented the positive impact this scholarship has for each one of them. We are grateful to Opportunity Next Scholarship Program for entrusting us with the award and we excited to play a small part in these students’ future careers.”
For more information on the grant opportunity, IPC, the IPC Education Foundation, and EPIC – Please visit the links below: