Reisher Transfer Scholarship

The Reisher Scholars Program was established in Colorado in 2001 by the Reisher family. Roger and Margaret Reisher came from modest means and were the first in their families to attend and graduate from college. While most other scholarships help students get started on their college journey, the Reisher Scholarship is specifically designed to give well-rounded college students the financial means to complete their undergraduate degree.

Recipients of the Reisher Transfer Scholarship receive between $6,000 to $22,000 each year, which can be renewed for up to two years. Scholarship amount varies based on financial need. Approximately 20 new students will be selected per year.

To qualify, you must:

• Be a Colorado resident.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant or have significant financial need that is not already covered by other types of financial aid.
• Work a minimum of 10 hours per week (exceptions made for those caring for dependents, or for those who are college athletes).

How to Apply:

To apply for consideration:

• Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CU Boulder General Scholarship Application by the posted deadline.
• List your Reisher Bridge Scholar status in the “Honors and Awards” section of the General Scholarship Application, if applicable.
• Finalists will be asked to interview and may be asked to provide additional application materials.
• For questions, please contact scholarshipadvisor@colorado.edu.

Admissions and Scholarship Selection Timeline:
The Admissions priority date for applying to CU Boulder for Summer and Fall early notification is March 15th. The last day to apply for Fall admission is June 1st. Access the scholarship application on your Admissions Application Status page 3 to 5 days after applying for admission. You do not need to be admitted to submit the scholarship application.

Priority Consideration date: May 1st
Final Consideration date: June 15th

Renewal Criteria:

To be eligible to renew this scholarship each year, recipients are required to:

• Complete a FAFSA and demonstrate financial need.
• Complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
• Commit to graduate within two years of selection.
• Maintain a 3.0 minimum GPA.
• Participate in the Reisher Scholarship support program by attending events and completing mandatory check-ins with scholarship staff.
• Work a minimum of ten hours per week during the fall and spring semesters unless a work waiver is granted.

Students are reviewed for renewal each summer; no additional application is required.