The application deadline for The Gazette’s Best and Brightest scholarship program is extended through Wednesday.

The Best and Brightest program recognizes 20 graduating seniors who have excelled academically and made contributions to their schools and community. They are smart, self-motivated and are the standout Class of 2024 graduates in the Pikes Peak region.

The Best and Brightest Class of 2024 winners will receive a monetary scholarship, an article in The Gazette and on gazette.com and be invited to attend an in-person award ceremony.

Please note: The Gazette lobby is closed due to the weather Friday. Applications can be mailed or delivered to The Gazette at 30 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Ste. 100, 80903, starting again Monday.

For more information, contact the Gazette Charities Foundation team at 719.476.4840 or info@gazettecharities.org or visit gazettecharities.org/best-brightest.