by Amanda Weyandt | May 26, 2026 | Scholar Highlight
Maria at the 2026 Hope Ignites Colorado End of Year Celebration. Igniting Hope & Sparking Success Maria looks back at her time in high school and sees all of the growth she has accomplished. “When I started high school, I had so much anxiety every day. I’ve grown...
by Amanda Weyandt | May 15, 2026 | Scholar Highlight
Bryant at the Aurora Central Awards Ceremony in advance of the 2026 Graduation Ceremony. When Bryant looks back at his time at Aurora Central High School, the first thing that comes to mind is the art room. “I’ve always had a class in the art room”...
by Amanda Weyandt | Apr 2, 2026 | Scholar Highlight
Blessing during a Networking Night at the 2025 EnvisionU in Saint Louis. As the Artemis II rocket heads off towards the moon, Hope Ignites Colorado scholar, Blessing, is thinking about how her future is about to take off in its own way. “I’m nervous, but excited” she...
by Amanda Weyandt | Jan 13, 2026 | Scholar Highlight
“I have only been a part of Hope Ignites Colorado for a short time, but they truly want me to succeed now and in the future. They see us as people with potential and I like that I am part of that.” High School Sophomore Shines Through Opportunity and Service...
by Amanda Weyandt | Oct 21, 2025 | Scholar Highlight
“Hope Ignites Colorado has connected me with a sense of community and they truly want me to succeed. They value me as a person and not just as a scholar. They helped me through my education journey, but have also helped develop me as an all around person.” Animating...
by Amanda Weyandt | Sep 26, 2025 | Event, Scholar Highlight
“I have met some of my closest friends through [Hope Ignites Colorado]. I have been supported in many ways. It brings me a warm feeling to know that I have people that welcome, support, and encourage me. “ Hope Ignites Colorado Scholar and Senior at Regis...
