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. This scholarship aims to support the lived and individual experiences and achievements of first-generation college students. This scholarship is open to qualified CU Boulder applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal, and Regent law.
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
- 03/15/2026
- Supplemental Questions
- Choose the first-generation circumstance that fits you best:
- 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?
- 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.
- If selected to receive this scholarship, I understand that I will be required to participate in the First Generation Scholars Program.