Scholarships
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.
What are scholarships?
Learn more about the difference between scholarships, grants, and loans and other financial aid. 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
Nationally Competitive Scholarships
Nationally competitive scholarships are prestigious awards that recognize students' academic and leadership potential. These scholarships are typically merit-based and open to students nationwide. Many of these scholarship programs offer the opportunity to study abroad. Examples include: Fulbright, Rhodes, and Marshall Scholarships.
Funding Sources
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.