CE Boundless Opportunity Scholarship

The Boundless Opportunity Scholarship (BOS), made possible by a grant through the Daniels Fund in partnership with the Division of Continuing Education, is designed to benefit motivated non-traditional returning students with a cumulative CU GPA of 2.0 or higher, who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree in high-demand career fields and who enroll full-time each semester.

To be eligible for consideration applicants must:

  • Complete the CU Boulder Scholarship Application.
  • Demonstrate financial need according to the FAFSA.
  • Submit this BOS application by the posted deadline.
  • Be degree-seeking in an approved major: Political Science, Economics, Integrative Physiology, Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Management & Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Computer Science, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Information Science, Geography, Strategic Communications.
  • Have graduated high school in Spring 2019 or before.
  • Have earned at least 60 credit hours (transfer and CU Boulder credits).
  • Have taken at least two consecutive semesters off from higher education, and must apply to the BOS Program during either first or second semester back at CU Boulder.
  • Be a legal resident of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming, and a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Special consideration will be given to first-generation students. Recipients are expected to meet with their BOS Academic and Career Advisors at least once per semester.

This scholarship is renewable through Spring 2026, each fall and spring semester as long as recipients meet requirements.

For additional information:

Award
5,000
Schools, Colleges, Departments
Department of Continuing Education
Deadline
07/22/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. It is an eligibility requirement for applicants to have taken at least two consecutive semesters off from higher education, and apply to the BOS Program during either first or second semester back at CU Boulder.
    • Have you taken at least two consecutive semesters off from higher education?
    • Is this upcoming semester your first or second semester returning to higher education?
  2. Educational background (list most recent first, enter N/A in each question if you've only attended CU Boulder).
    • Dates attended
    • Institution attended
    • Number of transferable credit hours
  3. How will the BOS scholarship program help you meet your academic and career goals?
  4. Please upload a copy of your most recent resume.