CU Boulder First Generation Scholarship

Transfer Students: The CU Boulder First Generation Scholarship was established to encourage participation in higher education by first generation college students who have significant financial need. A first generation college student is one whose parents have never earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.

To be considered for the First Generation Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a first generation student (neither parent nor student has received a bachelor’s degree or higher)
• Be a newly admitted transfer student for the summer or fall 2023
• Be a Colorado resident
• Demonstrate significant financial need by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or submitting the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) , along with requested financial aid documents
• Priority is given to those who apply by the deadline; if funds remain applications submitted after this date may be considered. Award offers are not guaranteed.

For consideration, students must:

• Complete the CU Boulder General Scholarship Application by the deadline
• Have a completed FAFSA/CASFA
• Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA/CASFA
• Complete the supplemental questions for this scholarship opportunity

If selected to receive a scholarship, recipients will receive $4000/year for up to 10 semesters or 150 credit hours, which ever comes first.

Additionally, during the first year, recipients will be encouraged to participate in the First Generation Program. The First Generation Program is dedicated to supporting first-generation students with innovative programming that amplifies their diverse voices and builds community at CU Boulder.