Investing the time to apply for scholarships can really pay off. There are opportunities based on merit, talent, personal stories, creativity, and more. Apply now before deadlines start to hit.
Each year, CU Denver undergraduate students are awarded over $30 million in scholarships from institutional, local, state and national sources. Most of these funds are institutional provided through our schools and colleges. Local, state, and national undergraduate sources can be found at My Colorado Journey.
Before applying for any scholarships, you should first fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Filling out the FAFSA won’t cost you anything, and you don’t need to pay someone else to prepare it for you.
It’s also important to know the difference between financial aid and scholarships. Simply put, scholarships are free money
– money given to you for your education by a higher education
institution, state or federal government, or a private company or
organization that you don’t have to pay back.
At CU Denver, searching for scholarships has never been easier. We have one tool to support you in searching and applying for scholarships. Our ScholarLynx+ Application allows you to apply for scholarships offered by CU Denver and private donors. Both applications identify scholarships that would be the best fit for you.
Please note: CU Denver recently moved platforms after the 2020-21 application cycle. If you were not notified that you received a scholarship before June 1, an email will be sent to you if you are selected.
CU Denver scholarships open October 1 of the year prior. Scholarship deadlines will vary by scholarship. Opportunities are added regularly.To be considered for need-based scholarships, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1.If you do not have a citizenship status that allows you to be considered for financial aid, complete our Alternate Aid Application in lieu of the FAFSA.
As a CU Denver student, you have exclusive access to ScholarLynx+. The application allows you to apply for scholarships offered by private donors. Log into ScholarLynx+ using your university login credentials. Scholarships deadlines vary by donor and opportunities are available year round. Keep in mind that a typical scholarship season is September through March the year prior to the funding year.
ScholarLynx+ Application Updates
: We will begin reviewing scholarship applications March 2, 2021.
We will begin awarding scholarships April 15th.
Scholarship Award Notifications
: If offered a scholarship, monitor your university email for next steps:
If you are awarded a scholarship from a private donor, provide the below address to the donor to allow the check to be mailed to the university.
University of Colorado Denver
Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
Campus Box 125
PO Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217
1201 Larimer Street
#1107
Denver, CO 80204
303-315-5969
