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A community of opportunity

Fort Lewis College's TRiO Talent Search Program is a federally funded college access program administered by the U.S. Department of Education. We help first-generation and low-income middle and high school students in Southwest Colorado explore, prepare for, and succeed in postsecondary education. TRiO Talent Search serves more than 600 students in grades 7–12 across 91ÌÒÉ«, Mancos, Cortez, Ignacio, and Pagosa Springs.

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Talent Search scholarships

The 2026 Talent Search scholarship application is now open. Apply before the deadline to be considered for financial support toward your postsecondary education.

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TRiO Talent Search services

TRiO Talent Search connects students with the support and resources they need to get to and through college or vocational school. Services include:

  • Academic advising
  • Career exploration
  • Study skill development
  • College tours
  • Financial aid preparation
  • College and vocational school application guidance
  • ACT and SAT prep
  • 1-on-1 guidance and mentorship
  • And much more!

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A community of opportunity

TRiO Talent Search ProgramOur TRiO Talent Search Program is a federally funded program managed by the U.S. Department of Education. Our objective is to encourage and assist middle school and high school students who are first-generation and/or low-income families to pursue a post-secondary education. TRiO Talent Search serves over 600 7th-12th grade students in 91ÌÒÉ«, Mancos, Cortez, Ignacio, and Pagosa Springs.

Apply now        Request more information

Talent Search scholarships

The Talent Search scholarship application is now open. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 18.  

Learn more about our scholarships and apply

TRiO Talent Search services

With TRiO Talent Search, you have access to:

  • Academic Advising
  • Career Exploration
  • Study Skill Development
  • College Tours
  • Financial Aid Preparation
  • College/Vocational School Application Guidance
  • ACT and SAT Test Prep
  • 1-on-1 Guidance/Mentorship
  • and much more!

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Need to send documents to our office? Please use our secure file uploader below.

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2026 TRIO Talent Search Scholarship Announcements

Congratulations to our award-winning students and alumni

We’d like to thank all TRiO Talent Search seniors who submitted scholarship applications, our enormously supportive and generous donors, and our fantastic scholarship committee of local community volunteers who made the tough decisions!

Scholarship winners for 2026 will be announced soon.

Scholarship winners for 2026 will be announced soon.