CU Boulder First Generation Scholarship

The CU Boulder First Generation Scholarship was established to encourage participation in higher education by first-generation incoming and transfer students who have significant financial need as identified by their financial aid application.

Deadlines:
First-year students: March 15 (priority deadline)
Transfer students: June 15

Review the First Generation Scholarship webpage to learn about eligibility and how we define a first generation student for this award.

Award
$4000-$8000
Schools, Colleges, Departments
Transfer
Deadline
06/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Choose the first-generation circumstance that fits you best:
  2. How has your community/support system prepared you for college? How do you plan to build/expand your community as a first-generation student at CU Boulder?
  3. I understand that I must have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) and demonstrate significant financial need to be considered.
  4. If selected to receive this scholarship, I understand that during my first year I will be required to participate in the First Generation Scholars Program.