Our Opportunities

To view opportunities available through the CU Boulder Scholarship Application click on “Opportunities” and then select “Ours.” Most scholarships have a deadline between February 15 – March 6.

To Apply for these Opportunities:

Prospective Students: Log in to your Admissions Application Status Page to access a link to “Apply for Scholarships”.
Current Students: Log in to MyCUInfo to apply for CU Boulder scholarship opportunities (labeled “Ours”). Get more information on applying.

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Use “Search by Keyword” to find scholarships with a specific name or specific criteria. Examples include: “financial need”, “merit”, “freshmen”, “Colorado resident”.
Clicking on “External” under “Opportunities” filters for outside scholarship opportunities unaffiliated with CU Boulder with links to the scholarship provider’s website. We do not endorse any of these opportunities. We provide this information to you as a resource; exercise your best judgment in researching scholarship opportunities.

If you have any questions about the scholarship application process, please email scholarships@colorado.edu.

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
$1,000 or $5,000	Beverly Sears Graduate Student Research Grant Beverly Sears Graduate Student Grants and Cynthia H. Schultz Small Grants are competitive awards sponsored by the Graduate School that support the... Beverly Sears Graduate Student Grants and Cynthia H. Schultz Small... Deadline: 10/24/2018 Award: $1,000 or $5,000	Deadline10/24/2018
$1,500.00	Silver Buffs Marching Band Alumni Scholarship Alumni members of the CU Marching Band, in partnership with the Alumni Association, are proud to offer financial support to current marching band... Alumni members of the CU Marching Band, in partnership with the Alumni... Deadline: 10/31/2018 Award: $1,500.00	Deadline10/31/2018
Varies	Carol J Witter Scholarship The Carol J Witter Scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and financial need, to students without regard to major area of study. The Carol J Witter Scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and... Deadline: 11/01/2018 Award: Varies	Deadline11/01/2018
Varies	Barry and Sue Baer Graduate Fellowship in Jewish Studies The Barry and Sue Baer Graduate Fellowship supports graduate students at the University of Colorado Boulder as they conduct research, produce... The Barry and Sue Baer Graduate Fellowship supports graduate students at... Deadline: 11/02/2018 Award: Varies	Deadline11/02/2018
full support for 1 semester	Graduate School Dissertation Completion Fellowship The Graduate School Dissertation Completion Fellowship is intended to provide outstanding PhD candidates with financial support to assist in the... The Graduate School Dissertation Completion Fellowship is intended to... Deadline: 11/02/2018 Award: full support for 1 semester	Deadline11/02/2018
Monthly stipend equal to that of the current 50% GPTI salary, tuition coverage, mandatory fees, and coverage under the Student Gold health insurance plan	Graduate School MFA Completion Fellowship Co-sponsored by the Graduate School and the Center for Humanities and the Arts, this new MFA Completion Fellowship is intended to provide... Co-sponsored by the Graduate School and the Center for Humanities and... Deadline: 11/02/2018 Award: Monthly stipend equal to that of the current 50% GPTI salary, tuition coverage, mandatory fees, and coverage under the Student Gold health insurance plan	Deadline11/02/2018
$2,500.00	Carol B. Lynch Graduate Fellowship Note – you must be nominated by your department to apply for this award. The Carol B. Lynch Graduate Fellowship for Graduate Students in the... Note – you must be nominated by your department to apply for this... Deadline: 11/05/2018 Award: $2,500.00	Deadline11/05/2018
$1,500.00	Figueroa Family Fellowship The Graduate School is happy to announce the Figueroa Family Fellowship. This $1,500 scholarship is available to a student working in the sciences... The Graduate School is happy to announce the Figueroa Family Fellowship.... Deadline: 11/05/2018 Award: $1,500.00	Deadline11/05/2018
$4,000.00	Sheryl R. Young Memorial Fellowship Note – you must be nominated by your department to apply for this award. The family of Sheryl R. Young has set up the Sheryl R. Young Memorial... Note – you must be nominated by your department to apply for this... Deadline: 11/05/2018 Award: $4,000.00	Deadline11/05/2018
$2,000.00	Post-Holocaust American Judaism Collections Graduate Research Fellowship The Program in Jewish Studies and University Libraries’ Special Collections, Archives, and Preservation Department hold a competition for a... The Program in Jewish Studies and University Libraries’ Special... Deadline: 11/09/2018 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline11/09/2018
$0.00	PLC Enrichment Fund Scholarship PLC Enrichment Fund (W. Douglas Endowment) scholarships are awarded to PLC students based on merit and project/experience based needs. Rising... PLC Enrichment Fund (W. Douglas Endowment) scholarships are awarded to... Deadline: 12/01/2018 Award: $0.00	Deadline12/01/2018
Varies	Barbara Lynn Bowler Scholarship in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences To provide scholarship support to undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) based on... To provide scholarship support to undergraduate and graduate students in... Deadline: 12/31/2018 Award: Varies	Deadline12/31/2018
$500	Jewish Studies Freshman and Sophomore Scholarship Each semester, the Program in Jewish Studies awards a $500 tuition scholarship to a freshman or sophomore who has declared a Jewish Studies major... Each semester, the Program in Jewish Studies awards a $500 tuition... Deadline: 01/04/2019 Award: $500	Deadline01/04/2019
$1,000	Post-Holocaust American Judaism Collections Undergraduate Scholarship The Program in Jewish Studies and the University Libraries Special Collections, Archives, and Preservation annually host competition for a... The Program in Jewish Studies and the University Libraries Special... Deadline: 01/04/2019 Award: $1,000	Deadline01/04/2019
$7,750.00	A. Gayle Waldrop Scholarship--CMCI The A. Gayle Waldrop Scholarship was founded by family and friends of this former program director and professor, and is given to recognize A.Gayle... The A. Gayle Waldrop Scholarship was founded by family and friends of... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $7,750.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$10,000.00	ACS-Hach Land Grant Scholarship Deeply devoted to chemistry, Clifford and Kitty Hach established the Hach Scientific Foundation in 1982 to encourage students to pursue chemistry.... Deeply devoted to chemistry, Clifford and Kitty Hach established the... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $10,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	Alice Marine Memorial Scholarship Alice died tragically before her 25th birthday. She loved people, especially children, traveled widely and valued diversity. This scholarship,... Alice died tragically before her 25th birthday. She loved people,... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	Allan R. and Mary C. Taylor Memorial Scholarship in Arts and Sciences The Alan R. and Mary C. Taylor Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who meet the following criteria: (1) senior enrolled in the College of... The Alan R. and Mary C. Taylor Memorial Scholarship is awarded to... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	Allison Preston Goodheart Scholarship in Arts and Sciences The Allison Preston Goodheart Scholarship is awarded to students who meet the following criteria: (1) undergraduate or graduate enrolled in the... The Allison Preston Goodheart Scholarship is awarded to students who... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	Anthony and Judith Cuzzucoli Scholarship Christopher Cuzzucoli established this scholarship in 1999 as a tribute to his parents who have devoted their lives to teaching. Judith was an... Christopher Cuzzucoli established this scholarship in 1999 as a tribute... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$2,500.00	Arthur B. Levis Scholarship--CMCI The Arthur B. Levis Scholarship was founded by the family of Arthur B. Levis, who served as editor-in-chief of Video Magazine from 1989-1991. The... The Arthur B. Levis Scholarship was founded by the family of Arthur B.... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $2,500.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000	Bacon Family Scholarship in Sociology To provide scholarship support to undergraduate students in the Department of Sociology who meet the following eligibility criteria: (1) have a... To provide scholarship support to undergraduate students in the... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000	Deadline02/15/2019
$3,500.00	Barrie Hartman News Editorial Scholarship--CMCI The Barrie Hartman News-Editorial Scholarship is made possible by the Boulder Daily Camera, family and friends. Hartman was a longtime editor at... The Barrie Hartman News-Editorial Scholarship is made possible by the... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $3,500.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	Bill McReynolds Memorial Scholarship--CMCI The Bill McReynolds Memorial Scholarship is funded by family and friends. Professor McReynolds was a faculty member in the former School of... The Bill McReynolds Memorial Scholarship is funded by family and... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$10,000.00	Bob and Gloria Palmer Scholarship--CMCI* The Bob and Gloria Palmer Scholarship was made possible by a generous donation by Bob and Gloria Palmer. Bob Palmer had an outstanding career in... The Bob and Gloria Palmer Scholarship was made possible by a generous... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $10,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$6,400.00	Brian Hostetler Memorial Scholarship--CMCI* The Brian Hostetler Memorial Scholarship is funded by family, friends and colleagues of Brian Hostetler, a photographer at 9News in Denver who died... The Brian Hostetler Memorial Scholarship is funded by family, friends... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $6,400.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,200	Bruce B. Vignery Endowed Scholarship in Arts and Sciences The Bruce B. Vignery Endowed Scholarship is awarded to students who meet the following criteria: (1) undergraduate enrolled in the College of Arts... The Bruce B. Vignery Endowed Scholarship is awarded to students who meet... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,200	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	Carol Robinson Reynolds and Charles L. Reynolds Endowed Scholarship Carol and Charles Reynolds formed this scholarship in 2007. Carol is a CU alumna, earning her BA in Math in 1958, her MA in Guidance and Counseling... Carol and Charles Reynolds formed this scholarship in 2007. Carol is a... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	Carolyn L. and James R. Topping Endowed Scholarship CU Boulder alumna Carolyn Topping and husband James Topping established this scholarship in 2015. Carolyn served nearly 25 years in education as a... CU Boulder alumna Carolyn Topping and husband James Topping established... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	Ceal Barry Education Scholarship Alumna Joanne E. Arnold was professor emerita of Journalism and Mass Communication and retired from the faculty in 1995 after serving the campus... Alumna Joanne E. Arnold was professor emerita of Journalism and Mass... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	Charles and Mildred Nilon Endowed Teacher Education Scholarship Established in 2016, this scholarship honors two beloved members of the local community, Charles and Mildred Nilon. Professor Emeritus Charles... Established in 2016, this scholarship honors two beloved members of the... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$2,000.00	Charlotte Spengler Westfall Scholarship This scholarship was established by Ralph Westfall in 2014 to honor his wife, Charlotte. Charlotte graduated from the School of Education in 1939... This scholarship was established by Ralph Westfall in 2014 to honor his... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	Chris M. & Chris J. Burns Memorial Scholarship--CMCI* The Chris M. and Chris J. Burns Memorial Scholarship is made possible by friends of Dorothy Burns. Dorothy is the wife of the late Chris J. Burns,... The Chris M. and Chris J. Burns Memorial Scholarship is made possible by... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1000-$1500	Clifford Houston Scholarship Clifford Houston established this scholarship in 1984 to assist graduate students in the completion of their degree. Professor Emeritus Clifford... Clifford Houston established this scholarship in 1984 to assist graduate... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1000-$1500	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	CMCI General Scholarship Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,600	College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Endowed Scholarship The College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Endowed Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.... The College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Endowed Scholarship is awarded... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,600	Deadline02/15/2019
$4,900.00	Courtney Erin Klee Memorial Scholarship--CMCI The Courtney Erin Klee Memorial Scholarship was established by the family of Courtney Klee, who graduated with honors in 1991 while battling... The Courtney Erin Klee Memorial Scholarship was established by the... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $4,900.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$4,000.00	CU Alumni Association Directors Club Scholarship The CU Alumni Directors Club Scholarships are funded by generous contributions to the Scholarship Fund by members of the Directors Club. The... The CU Alumni Directors Club Scholarships are funded by generous... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $4,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$30,000-$35,000	David & Margaret Grohne Education Scholarship David and Margaret Grohne are both alumni of the University of Colorado. David majored in civil engineering and Margaret, elementary education.... David and Margaret Grohne are both alumni of the University of Colorado.... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $30,000-$35,000	Deadline02/15/2019
$2,800	David Prescott Scholarship in Arts and Sciences The David Prescott Scholarship is awarded to students who meet the following criteria: (1) undergraduate enrolled in the College of Arts and... The David Prescott Scholarship is awarded to students who meet the... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $2,800	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	Davies Memorial Scholarship in Arts and Sciences The Davies Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who meet the following criteria: (1) entering freshman enrolled in the College of Arts and... The Davies Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who meet the... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	Dewitt and Billie Brennan Scholarship in Arts and Sciences The Dewitt and Billie Brennan Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Dewitt and Billie Brennan Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	DiStefano Family Endowed Scholarship CU Boulder Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano, his wife, Yvonne, and their family established this scholarship in 2012 to provide an annual award of... CU Boulder Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano, his wife, Yvonne, and their... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	DiStefano Honor Scholarship In 1995, a student group called the Teacher Education Association established a scholarship fund to help support teacher education students during... In 1995, a student group called the Teacher Education Association... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	Dominic Mazanares Memorial Scholarship--CMCI The Dominic Manzanares Memorial Scholarship is made possible by family and friends of a courageous student who earned two degrees: a BS in... The Dominic Manzanares Memorial Scholarship is made possible by family... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,300.00	Don Ridgway Scholarship--CMCI The Don Ridway/Colorado High School Press Association scholarship is made possible through retired professor Don Ridgway_s daughters and friends.... The Don Ridway/Colorado High School Press Association scholarship is... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,300.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$2,000.00	Dorcas Diana Wolf Scholarship This scholarship was established by Dorcas Diana Wolf in 1995 to benefit future elementary education teachers. Wolf earned her Master’s degree in... This scholarship was established by Dorcas Diana Wolf in 1995 to benefit... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	Dorothy Westby Moore Pate Scholarship in Arts and Sciences The Dorothy Westby Moore Pate Scholarship is awarded to students who meet the following criteria: (1) undergraduate enrolled full-time in the... The Dorothy Westby Moore Pate Scholarship is awarded to students who... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$2,800.00	Ed Sardella Broadcast Scholarship--CMCI The Ed Sardella Broadcast News Scholarship was founded by family, friends and 9News colleagues. Sardella was a well-known news anchor and senior... The Ed Sardella Broadcast News Scholarship was founded by family,... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $2,800.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$2,500.00	Edythe V. Billingslea Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1991 through estate of Edythe Billingslea estate to provide need-based support to graduate students in the... This scholarship was established in 1991 through estate of Edythe... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $2,500.00	Deadline02/15/2019

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