Spring 2024 - Samuel C DeFord Scholarship
The Deford Scholarship was founded by Trish Deford who raised money for the scholarship by walking 500 miles on the Camino de Santiago in Spain. This scholarship is in remembrance of Samuel Deford (’12) who graduated with a degree in physics and later passed away from an overdose. The scholarship supports students in active recovery, participating in the CU Collegiate Recovery Community, and who major in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or music. The total amount to be awarded is $15,000 per academic year and can vary in amounts ranging from $2,500 – $15,000.
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:
- Complete the CU Boulder General Scholarship Application
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA/CASFA
- Submit this Samuel C DeFord Scholarship application by the posted deadline.
This application is for the Spring 2024 awarding cycle. Recipients from this applicant pool will be awarded in the Spring 2024 term.
- Award
- $7,500.00
- Deadline
- 01/24/2024
- Supplemental Questions
- Are you a STEM or Music major participating in the CU Collegiate Recovery Community? This scholarship supports students in active recovery, participating in the CU Collegiate Recovery Community, and who major in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or music.
- What does recovery mean to you?
- What does giving back to the CUCRC community mean to you? Examples include participating in CUCRC meetings or activities, providing support someone, etc.