CU Boulder First Generation Non-Resident Scholarship

The CU Boulder First Generation Scholarship for Non-Residents 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 an incoming first-year undergraduate student
• Be a non-resident for tuition purposes
• Demonstrate significant financial need (this is typically those who qualify for the Federal Pell Grant) by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) along with requested financial aid documents
• Priority is given to those who are a recipient of either the CU Boulder Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship or Presidential Scholarship
• Priority is given to those who apply by March 15; 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
• Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA
• Complete the supplemental questions for this scholarship opportunity

If selected to receive a scholarship, recipients will receive $8000/year for up to 4 years. Additionally, during the first year, recipients will be required 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.