Joseph F. and Virginia J. Ruggiero Scholarship in Arts & Sciences

The Joseph F. and Virginia Ruggiero Scholarship * is provided through the College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office. Recipients of the Joseph F. and Virginia Ruggiero Scholarship are awarded for one-year, and the scholarship is a one-time scholarship.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be an incoming first-year, transfer, or current undergraduate student enrolled full-time in the upcoming academic year with a declared major in the Natural Science division of the College of Arts & Sciences.
  • Demonstrate financial need according to the FASFA or CASFA.

How to Apply
To apply for consideration, you must:
• Complete the CU Boulder General Scholarship Application

Preference is given to students majoring or minoring in Geological Sciences.

This scholarship is open to qualified CU Boulder students 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.

Award
up to $4,000
Schools, Colleges, Departments
College of Arts & Sciences, Transfer
Deadline
03/15/2026