Besides your test scores and academic record, something as simple as your home state may qualify you for our Denver Bound Scholarship. This scholarship recognizes the academic achievement, extracurricular activities and leadership of out-of-state high school graduates and transfer students. Awards range from $8,000 to $64,000 over four years for freshmen and $4,000 to $32,000 over two years for transfer students. Only students enrolling for the fall semester are eligible.
Please review our complete FAQ for more information on the scholarship and eligibility criteria.
In order to receive the Denver Bound Scholarship you will need to take part in one of our Scholarship Interview Weekends . Qualified students will be invited to interview once they have been admitted to the university.
*Each student who attends one of the three weekends is guaranteed the minimum amount of $4,000.00 per year (up to four years for freshman and two years for transfer students)
**The Denver Bound Scholarship is available for the fall term only.
Qualifications for scholarship application are as follows:
Freshman:
| GPA |
and |
ACT |
or |
SAT |
| 4.0 |
|
21 |
|
1000 |
| 3.9 |
|
22 |
|
1010-1040 |
| 3.8 |
|
23 |
|
1050-1070 |
| 3.7 |
|
24 |
|
1080-1110 |
| 3.6 |
|
25 |
|
1120-1150 |
| 3.5 |
|
26 and above |
|
1160 and above |
Transfers:
- Transfer cumulative GPA (from all colleges attended) of at least 3.5
- Have earned fewer than 60 credit hours at the time of enrollment
Requirements for the Denver Bound Scholarship
- Complete the one-page online application
- Submit two letters of recommendation addressing your leadership skills and community service contributions (from academic references).
- Submit a 4x6 photo (head shot preferred) which is used for identification purposes.
Letters of recommendation and photo should be mailed to:
CU Denver Admissions
Attn Ricky Mott
CB 167 PO Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364