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This information will help transfer and currently enrolled students search for scholarships. Information is provided on:


University-Wide Scholarships

All University scholarships require recipients to be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status.

Program
Eligibility Requirements
Amount of Assistance
Application Information
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Scholarships Selection based on academic record, major, extracurricular activities, and leadership potential. Must enroll in Aerospace Studies class. No active duty commitment/obligation until scholarship or incentive is awarded.

Four-, three-, and two-year scholarships available in various amounts up to and including student's share of base tuition and fees, book allowance and variable monthly stipend ($300-$500). A limited number of one-year scholarships are available to select majors. Students are not required to be on scholarship to complete program. Colorado State freshmen and sophomores contact the Department of Aerospace Studies, 204 Military Science, (970) 491-6476.
Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships The minimum cumulative GPA for consideration is 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Selections are competitive in nature and based on academic record, participation in extracurricular activities, and demonstrated leadership over the previous three years. Scholarships of 2, 2 1/2, 3, and 3 1/2 years are available and cover full tuition and mandatory fees (regardless of state of residency), an annual book allowance of $1200, and a graduated tax-free monthly stipend of $300-$500 (depending on academic year). A limited number of four-year scholarships may be available for students enrolled in a five-year academic program.

Other Available Financial Assistance:
Non-scholarship contracts that provide the tax-free monthly stipend beginning as either a sophomore ($350/month) or a junior ($450/month) are available for students who do not receive an ROTC scholarship.

Tuition assistance of up to $4500/year is available from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) or the Colorado Army National Guard through the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). Students who enlist in either the Army National Guard or Army Reserves and participate in the SMP will receive the tax-free monthly stipend (in addition to the tuition assistance) upon contracting with Army ROTC.
For additional information contact Colonel (Ret.) Pete Bleich at pcbleich@lamar.colostate.edu or by phone at (970) 491-1640.

Colorado State University
Military Science Building, Room 101
1072 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1072
Colorado State University Women's Association Scholarships All students are encouraged to apply. There are 14 different scholarships with varying criteria. $1,000 - $2,500 awards Complete the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA), available online beginning December 1. The deadline is March 1 at 11 p.m. (MST). Go to RAMweb and login using your eID. Then select the CSU Scholarship Application link. Be sure to complete the Student Financial Services section of the CSUSA.
Creative and Performing Arts Award Undergraduate students working on their first bachelor's degree with talent in art, creative writing, dance, music or theater are encouraged to apply. Amounts vary. To apply, contact the department from which the student wishes consideration:
  • Art: Department of Art
    G100 Visual Arts
    1770 Campus Delivery
    Fort Collins, CO 80523-1770
    (970) 491-6774

  • Undergraduate students majoring in art are eligible to apply. Complete the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA), College of Liberal Arts Section. Deadline: March 1
  • Creative Writing: Department of English
    359 Eddy
    1773 Campus Delivery
    Fort Collins, CO 80523-1773
    (970) 491-6428
    Deadline: October 2009
  • Dance: Dance Program
    120 University Center for the Arts
    1778 Campus Delivery
    Fort Collins, CO 80523-1778
    (970) 491-5529
    Auditions are held during the first week of fall semester. Dance majors only.
  • Music Department of Music
    120 University Center for the Arts
    1778 Campus Delivery
    Fort Collins, CO 80523-1778
    970) 491-5529
    Auditions are held with faculty appropriate to instrument or vocal range. Preference given to music majors. Please contact the Department of Music at the number listed above for the current schedule of audition days.
  • Theater: Theatre Arts Program
    120 University Center for the Arts
    1778 Campus Delivery
    Fort Collins, CO 80523-1778
    (970) 491-5529. Auditions held during high school visit days. Theatre majors only.
For more information, visit www.colostate.edu/Colleges/LibArts/

First Generation Award

Colorado resident entering freshmen or undergraduate transfer students who demonstrate financial need, are admitted by March 1, with a minimum 3.0 high school or transfer GPA. Student's parents must not have received a bachelor's degree.

$4,000 annual award, renewable for six additional semesters provided requirements are met.

1. Complete and submit the

First Generation Award Application,

available upon request in January at http://www.casa.colostate.edu/Student_Achievement/FirstGen.cfm. Deadline: March 2.

2. Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than March 2.
Griffin Foundation Scholarship Qualified applicants must have an associate degree or at least sixty academic hours from a junior or community college, be seeking to complete a baccalaureate degree, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better, and be a Colorado resident. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis by ranking applicants in the following areas: Scholarship, Leadership and Service, Personal Traits, Financial Need. $5,000 per semester, renewable for three additional semesters provided requirements are met. Applications can be downloaded from The Griffin Foundation website: The Griffin Foundation http://www.thegriffinfoundation.org/

Deadline: March 1

The Griffin Foundation
303 West Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 482-3030
Osher Scholarship The Bernard Osher Foundation has provided Colorado State University with funding to help defray much of the tuition expense for newly matriculating, re-entry students.

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be between the ages of 25 and 50 at the time of application (resident and non-resident allowed).
  • Have an enrollment gap of at least five years (may be cumulative; does not have to be sequential) while working towards a degree.
  • Be re-entering higher education (at the time of the application) in order to complete first bachelor's degree.
  • Have already applied to Colorado State University.
  • Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA. (Must have already completed a FAFSA form; visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to file your FAFSA.)
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.75 for all college/university credits already taken.
  • Have at least 60 credits toward your selected major at Colorado State (junior status).
  • Anticipate workforce participation of at least 10+ years following graduation.
  • $4,300 annual award Complete and submit the Bernard Osher Re-entry Scholarship application at: http://www.natsci.colostate.edu/Osher.

    Further application and contact information is available on the above Web site.

    Priority Deadline: May 31, 2008

    Applications submitted after May 31 may still be considered but only if there are remaining funds.
    Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Student must be transferring to Colorado State University to pursue a first bachelor's degree. Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
    Residents: $2000 annual award
    Non-residents: $6000 annual award

    Renewable for 2 additional semesters provided requirements are met.
    There are a limited number of scholarships available. No application is required. All transfer students who are admitted by June 1 and meet the criteria will be considered for the award provided funds are available. Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status.

    *Students may not receive both the Ram Transfer and Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships.
    Ram Transfer Scholarship Student must be transferring to Colorado State University to pursue a first bachelor's degree. Must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
    Residents: $1000 annual award
    Non-residents: $5000 annual award

    Renewable for 2 additional semesters provided requirements are met.
    There are a limited number of scholarships available. No application is required. All transfer students who are admitted by June 1 and meet the criteria will be considered for the award provided funds are available.

    *Students may not receive both the Ram Transfer and Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships.
    Student Financial Services Scholarships A variety of scholarships are available based on financial need, academic merit, and other qualifications.

    For a list of these scholarships, click on SFS Scholarships A-Z.
    Amounts vary. 1. Complete the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA), available online at RAMweb beginning December 1. The deadline is March 1 at 11 p.m. (MST). Go to RAMweb at ramweb.colostate.edu and login using your eID. Then select the CSU Scholarship Application link. Complete the Student Financial Services section of the application.

    2. Submit your FAFSA no later than March 1.
    Tribal College Transfer Scholarship Student must be transferring from an accredited Tribal College and be admitted to Colorado State University for the fall semester by June 1 or for the spring semester by December 1. Student must have completed at least 30 semester credits at the Tribal College with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better at time of admission to Colorado State University. Student must meet the admissions requirement in mathematics. $5,000 annual award, renewable for 4 additional semesters provided requirements are met. Application is available from the Office of Admissions. Application is due no later than June 1 for the fall semester or December 1 for the spring semester.



    Summary


    Scholarships for Entering Transfer Students

  • Air Force and Army ROTC
  • Student Financial Services Scholarships
  • CSU Women's Association Scholarships
  • The Griffin Foundation Scholarship
  • Creative & Performing Arts Award
  • Academic College Scholarships
  • First Generation Award
  • Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
  • Ram Transfer Scholarship
  • Scholarships outside the University


  • Scholarships for Currently Enrolled Students

  • Academic College Scholarships
  • Scholarships Outside the University
  • Creative and Performing Arts Award
  • Air Force and Army ROTC
  • CSU Women's Association Scholarships
  • Student Financial Services Scholarships

  • Most scholarships require recipient to be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. Total funding from all sources cannot exceed the cost of attendance at Colorado State University. Scholarships are based on the availability of funding.