THE UC DENVER 2010-2011 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
AVAILABLE ONLINE
Applications will close on April 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time unless otherwise noted.
New scholarships may be added through the April 1 deadline. Be sure to check for updates.
Business School Students: your applications will be available mid-March.
CLAS Students: Miscellaneous Scholarships and the scholarships through the advising office will be online this year, but be sure to check with your department for departmental scholarships.
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE SCROLLING DOWN TO THE APPLICATION LINKS
The Online Scholarship Application will provide a list of scholarships for which you are eligible.
To prepare for completing the application, begin with the tasks below. The easiest way to complete the online application will be to type your responses to the resume and essay prompts in a word processing program and cut and paste them into the application. We recommend that you keep your responses as concise as possible.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
· A valid, processed FAFSA must be on file with the Financial Aid Office by April 1.
· The FAFSA is required for all scholarships based on financial need, hardship, or
disadvantage.
Resume Data – include appropriate details as pertinent to your scholarship application.
· Names of schools attended, dates of attendance and degrees earned, if applicable
· Activities and Memberships and Leadership Roles
· Community Service and Volunteer Activities
· Work History
· Honors and Awards
General Essay – Address all three topics. Limit your response to 300-600 words.
· Describe your academic and career goals
· Describe a significant event in your life that helped you develop your career goals
· Discuss your financial need and any special circumstances that hinder your ability to
pay for college
Special Essay -
· Some scholarships may require additional essays.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Undergraduate Students:
First time UC Denver Students - during the 2010-2011 academic year
· Log in to the New Student Portal at http://ucdenver.edu/new
· Chose the ‘Finances’ tab
· Click the link ‘Student Center under ‘Scholarships’
Current UC Denver Students
· Log in to CU Access Portal at http://cuaccess.cu.edu (use your login credentials for your
designated university email account)
· Choose the Scholarship Application under the Finance Tab
Graduate Students:
Click here to access Online Application.
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FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THE UC DENVER
SCHOLARSHIP/RESOURCE OFFICE WEBSITE
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2006 – The Colorado State Legislature passed House Bill 1023, which requires the University to gather additional information for any student who applies for and received any form of federal, state or local public benefits, including in-state tuition and merit, need, or other institutional financial assistance through a state institution of higher education. Any student who has not applied for Financial Aid by filling out the FAFSA, or who has not applied for the College Opportunity Fund must also sign an affidavit stating that s/he is lawfully present in the United States and present appropriate identification to the Registrar’s Office in order to receive the benefits.