CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Scholarships
Start here for all scholarships available through the University! Scholarships come from donations from private individuals, corporations, foundations and the University of Colorado. While donors specify scholarship criteria, recipients are selected by the appropriate college, school or department within CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. Information on applying for scholarships is also available in Spanish ( solicitar becas disponible en español).
Automatic Consideration
If you completed an admissions application, you applied for all automatic consideration scholarships! First-year and transfer students are automatically considered for scholarships based on the strength of their admissions application. New first-year students are notified of scholarship selection at the time of their admit decision. Transfer students are notified by the Office of Financial Aid.
CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Scholarship Application
The CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Scholarship Application allows you to apply for multiple CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ scholarships with a general application and gain access to additional scholarship opportunities. The application opens Nov. 1 with most scholarship applications due between Feb. 15 to March 15. For details on how to apply, view our CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Scholarship Application webpage.
Schools and Colleges
CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ schools, colleges and departments award scholarships to students. Contact the awarding unit directly for information on scholarship opportunities, application requirements and deadlines. You will be notified directly by the school, college or department if you receive one of these scholarships.
Campus Programs
CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ offers a variety of programs to enrich your academic career. Many provide scholarships as a component of either participation in or affiliation with their program.
CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Faculty/Staff Dependent Scholarship Opportunities
CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ faculty and staff members can submit a single application to be considered for up to three different funds designed to support their dependents who are pursuing higher education.
The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ is committed to providing an inclusive environment where all individuals can achieve their academic and professional aspirations free from discrimination. As such, students are considered for scholarships based on neutral and non-discriminatory criteria such as academic merit, area of study, financial need, extracurricular activities, and leadership. These scholarships are provided without regard for race, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected class.