Education
CMC Online Courses
Eagle Chamber Members can take advantage of Colorado Mountain College’s impressive array of online courses at a 15% discount.
In addition to outstanding community and residential campuses, Colorado Mountain College offers online learning in a “virtual campus.” Many of their courses are fully transferable at some of the lowest tuition rates anywhere. It’s a great value for learning, especially with a 15% discount!
Web courses give you the ultimate flexibility in accessing course information and communicating with your instructor over the internet.
CMC offers courses and programs in two primary formats:
Questions? See CMC’s Online Learning FAQ.
Screaming Eagle Student Scholarships
The 2025 Screaming Eagle Scholarship is now open and taking applications.
The Screaming Eagle Scholarship is sponsored by the Eagle Chamber of Commerce and is a commitment to the Eagle County Business Community by awarding two scholarships to local high school students or current college students under the age of 22 who will be attending an accredited 4 year university/college or a 2 year vocational program.
The scholarship awards are $1,000 per year for either a) Four (4) years for university/college or b) Two (2) years for a vocation program.
Additional conditions apply and will be provided to recipients at the time of their award.
Scholarship Mission
To provide a deserving student who has a true desire to return to Eagle County after higher education. This candidate will contribute to the business community of Eagle County whose impact will be felt by individuals, the business community and future scholarship recipients.
Scholarship Process, Policies & Criteria
- The scholarship is available to students who attend Eagle County School District and who are employed by Eagle Chamber Members or who are immediate relatives of an Eagle Chamber Member and their employees.
- The Screaming Eagle Selection Committee will accept applications through April 18, 2025.
- Applicants will apply directly to the Screaming Eagle Scholarship Committee through the Eagle Chamber of Commerce application process.
- Recipients will be informed directly from The Screaming Eagle Scholarship Committee and present their award at their respective school ceremonies.
- The Screaming Eagle Scholarship considers students that show a pattern of high academic effort, extracurricular activity, community service, and a desire to return to Eagle County in some capacity to contribute to the business community.
- Grade point average and courses taken will be considered, but a consideration will be given to those students that have shown an passion for a particular field or topic and dedicated considerable effort toward that passion. Team sports, clubs, and academic organizations will be considered, but non-scholastic achievements evidencing a commitment to excellence and service will also be considered.
- Most importantly, the applicant's commitment to the Eagle community should be demonstrated. Although there will be no post education requirements, a compelling argument about how the student plans to utilize their education and skills to contribute to the Eagle Business Community will be given a strong emphasis in the selection process.
More Information
- For more information, please contact Jessie Steinmetz at screamingeaglescholarship@gmail.com.
- APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 18, 2025
Screaming Eagle Scholarship Application 2024
The Screaming Eagle Scholarship is a directive of the Eagle Chamber of Commerce and is highly coveted by graduating Eagle County students, due to the significant multi-year commitment. This scholarship will continue to be respected by Eagle County donors due to its focus on and reward for its commitment to the Eagle County Business Community.
This Foundation will grow year after year in its impact and scope, eventually providing multiple opportunities to students from its internal growth, as well as its external fundraising activities.
To provide a deserving student who has a true desire to return to Eagle County after higher education. This candidate will contribute to the business community of Eagle County whose impact will be felt by individuals, the business community and future scholarship recipients.
Any current senior of an Eagle County school who is an Eagle Chamber Member, employed by an Eagle Chamber Member, or an immediate relative of an Eagle Chamber Member.
As of October 26, 2018, the Scholarship Committee will be granting two separate multi-year scholarships. These may be amended from time to time by agreement from the committee, but are initially described as follows:
4-year accredited college scholarship
- The amount of this scholarship will be $1,000 per school year (total of $4,000)
- The student must attend an accredited 4 year college
- The scholarship will be paid directly to the School’s Bursar’s office and must be used for tuition cost, books, or class fees
- This is intended to be 4 consecutive years of school
2-year trade school scholarship
- The amount of this scholarship will be $1,000 per school year (total of $2,000)
- The student must attend an acceptable trade school
- The scholarship will be paid directly to the School’s Bursar’s office (or equivalent) and must be used for tuition cost, books, or class fees
- This is intended to be 2 consecutive years of school.
Each scholarship will be awarded based on the merits provided in this application.
This application and supporting materials must be complete and submitted to the Eagle Chamber no later than April 18, 2025.
This application and supporting materials must be submitted to the Eagle Chamber no later than April 15, 2024. If you prefer to submit a print version of your application, please contact Jessie Steinmetz at (970) 343-2900 or email screamingeaglescholarship@gmail.com to make arrangements to submit application.
Application Checklist:
- Application
- High School Transcript
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Essay
I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification of information will result in termination of any scholarship granted. I understand that incomplete applications may not be considered. I certify that I have read the instructions and will comply with all requests for documentations of academic status. Should I receive a scholarship, the Eagle Chamber may use my name and photograph and likeness in publicity materials relating to the scholarship.
