Building Colorado’s Future – One Student at a Time
More than half of Colorado’s K-12 students may be eligible for an ACE Scholarship, yet many remain stuck in underperforming schools solely due to their zip code.
Over 70% of families WANT school choice, but only a fraction have access. ACE Scholarships is changing that by offering partial scholarships to eager students.
ACE vs. The Status Quo
ACE partner school students compared to their lower income public school peers.
Higher Proficiency in Math
Higher Proficiency in Reading
Graduation Rate in ACE Partner Schools
Graduation Rate in Colorado Schools
Families choose what works – not zip codes.
Our Model Works
Since launching in 2000, ACE Colorado has provided a solution.
Last year, almost 5,800+ students applied for an ACE Scholarship—but more than 800+ were turned away largely due to lack of funding. The demand is real and the results are proven, but we need your help.
Average School Tuition Cost
(K-8) $10,184 (HS) $13,232
Average Family Contribution
(K-8) $2,930 (HS) $3,612
Average Scholarship Amount
(K-8) $2,769 (HS) $3,904
Average Household Size
5.3
Average Household Income
$68,604
ACE partners with families, donors, and private schools to provide equal access to quality education for Colorado students, empowering lower-income families with scholarships, support, and the freedom to choose the learning environment that best fits their children’s needs.
3,579
Open Seats
in Colorado Schools
173
Partner Schools
Across the State
Here’s How Your Gift Works
Donate
Thank you for choosing to donate to ACE Scholarships Colorado.
For donations up to $50,000, please fill out the donation form below and click the Secure Payment button to submit.
For gifts over $50,000, or for additional ways to donate, please reach out to: Liz Fitzgerald at [email protected] or (720)-547-9703.
See how far your donation can go!
| Your Support | Give Once | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 10 children for a year | $35,000 | $3,000 |
| 5 children for a year | $17,500 | $1,500 |
| 2 children for a year | $7,000 | $600 |
| 1 child for a year | $3,500 | $300 |
| 1 child for a semester | $1,750 | $150 |
| 1 child for a quarter | $875 | $75 |
| Your Support | Give Once | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 10 children for a year |
$35,000 | $3,000 |
| 5 children for a year |
$17,500 | $1,500 |
| 2 children for a year |
$7,000 | $600 |
| 1 child for a year |
$3,500 | $300 |
| 1 child for a semester |
$1,750 | $150 |
| 1 child for a quarter |
$875 | $75 |
Every Gift. Every Student. Every Step Forward.
State Partner Schools
State Partner Schools
Scholarships Delivered
Scholarships Delivered
Total Amount of Scholarships Delivered
Total Amount of Scholarships Delivered
Since its founding in Colorado in 2000, ACE Colorado Families have accepted more than 44,400 scholarships totaling over $107 million. ACE Scholarships has also established partnerships with 173 partner schools throughout the state. During the 2025/26 school year 4,602 scholarships were delivered and the demand continues. Our vision is that every child has access to a quality education, so our work here is not done.
Dale
Colorado
No one handed ACE scholar Dale O’Blia anything. Growing up in a lower-income community with a public school achieving a dismal 13% reading proficiency score, Dale was facing an uphill climb to reach his dreams.
