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 January 15 – March 13.

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

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
$9,000.00	Nonie Lann Scholarship--CMCI The Nonie Lann Scholarship is made possible by alumna Nonie Lann who lives in California. This scholarship is open to juniors enrolled in the... The Nonie Lann Scholarship is made possible by alumna Nonie Lann who... Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: $9,000.00	Deadline02/15/2020
$6,000	Norlin Rising Junior Scholars (for second-year college students) The Norlin Rising Junior Two Year Scholars Program is for students who show strong academic commitment, exceptional creativity, intellectual... The Norlin Rising Junior Two Year Scholars Program is for students who... Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: $6,000	Deadline02/15/2020
$6,000	Norlin Scholars (for high school seniors) The Norlin Scholars Program is for students who show strong academic commitment, exceptional creativity, intellectual curiosity and a desire to... The Norlin Scholars Program is for students who show strong academic... Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: $6,000	Deadline02/15/2020
$1,000.00	Paul Voakes Endowed Scholarship Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2020
$2,000.00	Peaks Strategies Communications Scholarship Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline02/15/2020
$3,600.00	Philip John Coffey Scholarship--CMCI The Philip John Coffey Scholarship is made possible through the Philip John Coffey estate. The scholarship is awared to provide financial aid to... The Philip John Coffey Scholarship is made possible through the Philip... Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: $3,600.00	Deadline02/15/2020
$2,200.00	Pierce Endowed Scholarship-CMCI The Miller Dandridge Pierce Scholarship was established in recognition of Miller Pierce, a graduate of the School of Journalism and Mass... The Miller Dandridge Pierce Scholarship was established in recognition... Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: $2,200.00	Deadline02/15/2020
$0.00	Raymond B. Johnson Memorial Award The Raymond B. Johnson Memorial Award is made possible by a generous donation in 1971 by Raymond’s widow, Ada May Johnson, with additional gifts... The Raymond B. Johnson Memorial Award is made possible by a generous... Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline02/15/2020
$3,500.00	Reilly News-Editiorial Scholarship--CMCI The Rick Reilly News-Editorial Scholarship was established by Rick Reilly. Reilly is an alumnus and commentator for ESPN. Students interested in a... The Rick Reilly News-Editorial Scholarship was established by Rick... Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: $3,500.00	Deadline02/15/2020
$1,500.00	Richard L. Crowther Memorial Scholarship--Environmental Design The Richard L. Crowther Memorial scholarship is for an ENVD student who intends to pursue research in environmental design. The Richard L. Crowther Memorial scholarship is for an ENVD student who... Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: $1,500.00	Deadline02/15/2020
$15,000	Woodruff Memorial Scholarship in Arts and Sciences The Woodruff Memorial Scholarship is a prestigious four-year scholarship awarded to students in the College of Arts and Sciences who meet the... The Woodruff Memorial Scholarship is a prestigious four-year scholarship... Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: $15,000	Deadline02/15/2020
Varies (covers study abroad fees in excess of regular tuition and fees)	Writing Abroad Scholarship in the Program for Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) The Program for Writing and Rhetoric (PWR), with support of the Calderwood Foundation, is providing financial assistance to students traveling for... The Program for Writing and Rhetoric (PWR), with support of the... Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: Varies (covers study abroad fees in excess of regular tuition and fees)	Deadline02/15/2020
$2,400.00	Zach Martin Memorial Scholarship--CMCI The Zack Martin Memorial Scholarship honors the life of Zack Martin, a passionate, gifted, funny, political and athletic photojournalism student.... The Zack Martin Memorial Scholarship honors the life of Zack Martin, a... Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: $2,400.00	Deadline02/15/2020
$2,900.00	Zimmer Sports Announcing Scholarship-CMCI The Zimmer Sports Announcing Scholarship recognizes Larry Zimmer, long-time sports radio announcer, Voice of the Buffs, and Colorado Sports Hall of... The Zimmer Sports Announcing Scholarship recognizes Larry Zimmer,... Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: $2,900.00	Deadline02/15/2020
$1,000	Andrea Rhodes and Frederick G. Gluck Scholarship in Cinema Studies The Andrea Rhodes and Frederick G. Gluck Scholarship is awarded to students in the Department of Cinema Studies and Moving Image Arts who meet the... The Andrea Rhodes and Frederick G. Gluck Scholarship is awarded to... Deadline: 02/29/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline02/29/2020
$1,000	Cinema Studies Scholarship for Excellence in Critical Studies The Cinema Studies Scholarship for Excellence in Critical Studies is awarded to students in the Department of Cinema Studies and Moving Image Arts... The Cinema Studies Scholarship for Excellence in Critical Studies is... Deadline: 02/29/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline02/29/2020
$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: 03/01/2020 Award: $10,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$2,000.00	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: 03/01/2020 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$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: 03/01/2020 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$2,500.00	Carol F. Holzer Scholarship Fund Carol Holzer was a Colorado native. She was born in Denver, May 6, 1931, to Charles and Frances Holzer. Her father, who served as Mayor of Aurora... Carol Holzer was a Colorado native. She was born in Denver, May 6, 1931,... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $2,500.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$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: 03/01/2020 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$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: 03/01/2020 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$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: 03/01/2020 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$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: 03/01/2020 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$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: 03/01/2020 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$1000-$1500	Clifford Houston Scholarship Professor Emeritus Clifford Houston established this scholarship in 1984 to assist graduate students in the completion of their degree. Houston... Professor Emeritus Clifford Houston established this scholarship in 1984... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $1000-$1500	Deadline03/01/2020
$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: 03/01/2020 Award: $30,000-$35,000	Deadline03/01/2020
$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: 03/01/2020 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$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: 03/01/2020 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$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: 03/01/2020 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$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: 03/01/2020 Award: $2,500.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$5,000	Elizabeth Anne Wilson Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1965 by Eugene and Jane Wilson in loving memory of their daughter, Elizabeth (Betsy) Wilson. Supported by... This scholarship was established in 1965 by Eugene and Jane Wilson in... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $5,000	Deadline03/01/2020
$750	Emery and Evelyn Stoops Scholarship Fund The Stoops Scholarship was established in 1978 by Dr. Emery Stoops, professor emeritus, USC, in memory of Evelyn Fitzsimmons Stoops, a former... The Stoops Scholarship was established in 1978 by Dr. Emery Stoops,... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $750	Deadline03/01/2020
$1,500.00	Fayne I. and Edward E. Weant Scholarship Fayne and Edward Weant established this scholarship fund after attending their 50th Reunion Celebration at CU in 1998. Fayne was a teacher and... Fayne and Edward Weant established this scholarship fund after attending... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $1,500.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$2,000.00	Grieder Scholarship The Grieder Scholarship in Education was established in 1993 by Calvin (Cal) and Florence (Flo) Grieder. Calvin was a professor of education at CU... The Grieder Scholarship in Education was established in 1993 by Calvin... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$2,000.00	Hubert L. "Hooks" Jones Chapter Tuskegee Airmen Endowed Scholarship This fund was established to honor the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American men who served our country with distinction... This fund was established to honor the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, a... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$1,000.00	Jacqueline Frischknecht Endowed Scholarship CU Boulder alumna Jacqueline Frischknecht committed over 30 years of her life to education, from serving as a first-grade school librarian, a... CU Boulder alumna Jacqueline Frischknecht committed over 30 years of her... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$5,000.00	Jeanette L. Dooley Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2005 by Jim and Jackie Colt in honor of Jackie’s mother, Jeanette. Jackie taught as Adjunct/Clinical Professor... This scholarship was established in 2005 by Jim and Jackie Colt in honor... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $5,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
1,500	Judy Carol Crites Herron Scholarship David ‘Lee’ Herron, a distinguished education alumnus, created the Judy Carol Crites Herron Scholarship in 1989 in loving memory of his late wife,... David ‘Lee’ Herron, a distinguished education alumnus, created the Judy... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: 1,500	Deadline03/01/2020
$4,000.00	Katinka Ponce Clough Elementary Spanish Teaching Scholarship This scholarship, created in 2015, is named in honor of Silvia Katinka Ponce Gallegos de Clough, who had a passion for both Spanish language and... This scholarship, created in 2015, is named in honor of Silvia Katinka... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $4,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$1,000.00	Lillian Gutierrez Scholarship In 1987, then-Congressman David Skaggs created an endowment in honor of Lillian Gutierrez with the purpose of supporting students in the teacher... In 1987, then-Congressman David Skaggs created an endowment in honor of... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$2,000.00	Lorrie Shepard Scholarship This scholarship was established by the CU Boulder community to honor Distinguished Professor and Dean Emerita Lorrie Shepard. In her 40+ years on... This scholarship was established by the CU Boulder community to honor... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$1,000.00	Luke Dunivant Scholarship The Luke Dunivant Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2012 in loving memory of Luke Dunivant with the purpose of assisting graduate... The Luke Dunivant Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2012 in... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$1,000.00	Martha Reilly Smith Education Scholarship This scholarship was established by alumna Martha Reilly Smith and her husband Scott Smith in 2003 to provide support for Master’s students in the... This scholarship was established by alumna Martha Reilly Smith and her... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$5,000.00	Mary Kay Brown Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2008 by Mary Kay (Benyon) Brown, a Denver Public Schools music teacher for over 30 years. She created this... This scholarship was established in 2008 by Mary Kay (Benyon) Brown, a... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $5,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$1,500.00	New Teacher Scholarship This scholarship was established by Beth Anderson to provide scholarships to teacher education candidates in the School of Education during their... This scholarship was established by Beth Anderson to provide... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $1,500.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$1,000.00	Pearl McPherson Spencer Scholarship The Pearl McPherson Spencer Scholarship was established in 2003 by her daughter, Thelma Spencer, in honor of her mother’s love of education. Pearl... The Pearl McPherson Spencer Scholarship was established in 2003 by her... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$1,500.00	Professor Janette Kettmann Klingner Doctoral Fellowship This fellowship honors Janette Kettmann Klingner, a beloved longtime Professor of Bilingual/Special Education. Klingner devoted her distinguished... This fellowship honors Janette Kettmann Klingner, a beloved longtime... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $1,500.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$500.00	Sawyer-Ratliff Scholarship The Sawyer-Ratliff Scholarship was established in 1995 by Stan Ratliff & Suzanne Sawyer-Ratliff as a continuing demonstration of their family’s... The Sawyer-Ratliff Scholarship was established in 1995 by Stan Ratliff &... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $500.00	Deadline03/01/2020
$0.00	Scholarship for Opportunities This fund was established by Dean Kathy Schultz in May of 2017 to provide scholarship awards for students enrolled in the School of Education who... This fund was established by Dean Kathy Schultz in May of 2017 to... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/01/2020

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