Colorado MESA
Scholarship Listing - Institution Based Scholarships
Name of Institution Approx Due Date Location Citizen or PR GPA Req # Avail Award Eligibility Requirements  
Adams State College 3/1/08 Alamosa, Colorado varies varies varies varies The deadline for all Institutional and Foundation scholarships, including the Good Neighbor Scholarship and the First Generation Scholarship, is March 1st. When applying for multiple scholarships, please submit a separate form for each one. Some scholarships have additional requirements such as letters of recommendation or letters detailing your goals and community service background. More Info >>
AIMS Community College 3/15/08 various campuses in Colorado Yes varies varies $250 - $2,500
Students who wish to be considered as scholarship candidates for the 2007-2008 academic year must complete a Scholarship Application and Personal Statement.  Applicants will be matched to available scholarships based on eligibility requirements by the Scholarship Selection Committee.  March 15th is the priority deadline for submission of application and official transcripts. Also submit college transcripts if you have taken college courses. 
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Arapahoe Community College varies Littleton, Colorado Yes 2.25+ varies varies Requirements for the scholarships listed here may vary, such as academic achievement, program of study, civic involvement and/or financial need, depending upon the individual scholarship criteria established by the donors. In addition, most programs require you to have submitted a FAFSA for the applicable academic year. More Info >>
Colorado Christian University 3/1/08 Lakewood, Colorado Yes varies varies varies Incoming freshmen, transfer, and continuing traditional undergraduate students are eligible and are encouraged to apply. Institutional scholarships are given to recognize need, academic and leadership ability, athletic talent, and community service. Awarding begins on March 1 and is done on a first-come first-served basis as funds are available. New students must complete the Application for Admission prior to receiving an award. More Info >>
Colorado College 2/15/08 Colorado Springs, Colorado Yes varies varies varies Must apply for admission by the January 15th deadline. While the majority of college aid is need-based, they do offer some merit-based scholarships as well. See website for details. Very important: All students applying to Colorado College must complete the FAFSA AND the CSS Profile in order to be eligible for financial aid. Visit the following two websites for both online applications: fafsa.ed.gov & pin.ed.gov (FAFSA) https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp (CSS Profile) in order to be eligible for financial aid. More Info >>
Colorado Mountain College 3/31/08 Leadville, Glenwood Springs & SteamboatColorado Yes varies varies varies This is a comprehensive application. Students completing this application are applying for scholarships applicable to all Colorado Mountain College campuses and sites. Return the completed application below in order to compete for the scholarships administered by this office. Please note that individual campuses may also have scholarships specific to that particular campus. More Info >>
Colorado Northwestern Community College 5/1/08 Rangely & Craig, Colorado Yes varies varies varies Although CNCC has an open application policy and will accept applications throughout the year, students submitting their files by the priority deadline date of May 1st are given first consideration. Financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis after May 1st. More Info >>
Colorado School of Mines Scholarships 3/1/08 Golden, Colorado Yes varies varies varies Your Application for Admission serves as your application for scholarships. There is no separate scholarship application, though it could be helpful to include a resume or personal statement with the admission application. CSM scholarships recognize exceptional academic achievement and participation. All students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and are admitted by March 1, 2007 will be considered. More Info >>
Colorado State University- Pueblo 3/1/08 Pueblo, Colorado Yes varies varies varies There are a wide variety of institutional scholarships. If you would like to be considered for institutional grants and other scholarships click on the link to apply online. More Info >>
Colorado State University- Pueblo President's Leadership Scholarship 3/1/08 Pueblo, Colorado Yes 3.2+ varies varies The President’s Leadership Program (PLP) is a four-year academic leadership program designed to develop and train emerging leaders in Colorado. PLP students work and learn in community, educational, and corporate settings to develop their leadership skills. Must be a graduating senior in high school; must submit President’s Leadership Scholarship Application; must submit 2 letters of reference from teachers or community leaders. Click on the link for the application. More Info >>
Colorado State University Scholarships 3/1/08 Fort Collins, Colorado Yes varies varies varies Your CSU admissions application and CSU scholarship application (CSUSA) will determine for what scholarships you are eligible. NOTE: Students who attend DPS high schools will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship (per year) to attend CSU if they have a 115+ index score through the STAR Program. See your counselor or Future Center Coordinator for details. NOTE: You will NOT be able to complete the CSUSA until you have been admitted. Apply early!!! More Info >>
Community College of Aurora Priority 6/1/2008 Aurora, Colorado Yes varies varies varies This site has a list of scholarships available to CCA students. There is also a link to the CCA Foundation and Institutional Scholarship Application. Completing that application will determine eligibility for many scholarships. NOTE: There are other scholarships listed on the site that require additional applications. More Info >>
Community College of Denver Priority 3/15/2008 Denver, Colorado Yes varies varies varies In order to process your scholarship application you must apply for financial aid, submit an essay and mail or hand deliver your high school transcripts or GED test scores to the Scholarship Coordinator at Enrollment Services Campus. They will not be able to process your scholarship application until they have received all the requirements. More Info >>
Emily Griffith Opportunity School not listed Denver, Colorado Yes varies varies varies EGOS Foundation Scholarships are available to students who complete an application. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a good attendance record, plus write a thank you note. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office or from a student advisor. Address: 1250 Welton Street, Room 215D Hours: M-TH-7:30am-6pm F-7:30am-12pm Phone: 720-423-4744 More Info >>
Fort Lewis College 1/15/08 Durango, Colorado Yes varies varies varies There are an array of scholarships designed to reward first-time freshman students who demonstrate academic achievement, strong academic promise, leadership ability and/or a strong commitment to community service or co-curricular activities. All freshmen who meet the minimum academic criteria will be considered; there is no additional paperwork required. In order to be considered for one of our merit and award based programs, students must apply for admission by January 15, 2007. More Info >>
Front Range Community College Priority 4/1/08 Boulder, Larimer, Westminster, Brighton Yes varies varies varies There are a wide variety of scholarships available, each with its own requirements and award.  To apply for a scholarship, complete the online application form.  The online program will automatically determine which scholarships each student is eligible for and will walk you through the application process. More Info >>
Johnson & Wales University Scholarships not listed yet Denver, Colorado Yes varies varies varies To be eligible for merit and financial need scholarships at Johnson & Wales University, click the link. NOTE: As of September 2007, the application process has not reopened for the Class of 2008- check the website periodically for deadlines and application process. More Info >>
Lamar Community College 7/27/08 Lamar, Colorado Yes varies varies varies LCC administers scholarships offered by the institution itself, foundations, and private agencies. For more detailed information on available scholarships, contact Brittney Willis at 719-336-1588 or information@lamarcc.edu. More Info >>
Mesa State College Scholarships 2/13/08 & 3/1/08 Grand Junction, Colorado Yes varies varies varies There is one scholarship application to be eligible for many Mesa State scholarships. NOTE: Some scholarships require a separate application. Click on link for details. More Info >>
Metropolitan State College of Denver 3/1/08 Denver, Colorado Yes varies varies varies Metro State offers hundreds of scholarships to students every year, based on academics, achievement and financial need. Once on the site, scroll down to complete the application online or to download it. More Info >>
Morgan Community College 4/1/08 Fort Morgan, Colorado Yes varies varies varies Morgan Community College scholarships are competitive and recipients are selected based upon their qualifications. Most scholarships require students to be enrolled in a degree or certificate program. Scholarship applications should be completed and submitted to the Financial Aid Office by April 1, for priority consideration for the upcoming academic year. More Info >>
Naropa University 4/1/08 Boulder, Colorado   varies varies varies The university offers institutional grants and scholarships as well as all types of federal student aid. All Naropa scholarships are need based (except the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation Merit Scholarship) and are open to international students unless stated otherwise. More Info >>
Northeastern Junior College Scholarships 3/1/08 Sterling, Colorado Yes varies varies varies To be considered for many Northeastern scholarships, you must apply for admission, submit a high school transcript, and complete the necessary scholarship applications NO LATER than March 1st prior to your anticipated fall enrollment. Additional scholarships requiring a separate application, portfolio, personal interview, or tryout are also available. More Info >>
Otero Junior College not listed La Junta, Colorado Yes varies varies varies For Information on how to apply for these scholarships please contact the Director of Financial Aid at Otero Junior College at (719) 384-6831. More Info >>
Pilkes Peak Community College not listed Colorado Springs, Colorado Yes varies varies varies Many opportunities listed on the site. Information for 2008-2009 has not been updated as of 9/1/08. Check website periodically. More Info >>
Pueblo Community College 4/13/08 Pueblo, Colorado Yes varies varies varies By completing and returning the scholarship application, you are applying for scholarships (public and private) administered by Pueblo Community College Foundation (PCCF) for which you may be eligible. Unless otherwise noted, all scholarships are for full-time students for the academic year and must be applied annually. Once on the site, click on Scholarship Application on the left. More Info >>
Red Rocks Community College Scholarships 12/1/07 & 6/1/08 Arvada, Colorado Yes varies varies varies To be considered for scholarships, a student must fulfill the following requirements: apply for admission to RRCC; be a Colorado resident; be a U.S. citizen/eligible non-citizen; complete a scholarship application. See website for a detailed list of scholarships, including deadlines and applications. Scholarships have not been updated to reflect the deadlines for students enrolling at RRCC fall 2008-2009. Check website periodically for updates. More Info >>
Regis University 1/15/08 Denver, Colorado For Most varies varies varies Your application for admission serves as your application for scholarships. There is no separate scholarship application. To apply to Regis, use the Common Application: www.commonapp.org. More Info >>
T.H. Pickens Technical Center not listed Aurora, Colorado not listed varies varies $200 - $500 per semester There are scholarships available each semester for new and continuing students. These scholarships are merit or need based. Information and/or pplications are available through the Financial Aide Office. More Info >>
Trinidad State Junior College 4/4/08 Trinidad & Alamosa, Colorado Yes varies varies varies Many scholarships are offerred annually to students who attend on a full-time basis. Complete one scholarship application form for each scholarship listed and submit to :
Ofce of Student Financial Aid * Trinidad State Junior College * 600 Prospect Street * Trinidad, CO 81082		 More Info >>
University of Colorado Boulder Scholarships 3/1/08 Boulder, Colorado Yes varies varies varies Several different scholarships on website. For some you must be admitted by 2/1/08. 21 Automatic Scholarships when you submit the FAFSA and 16 Scholarships that require a general essay. Plus many more!!! Must be admitted to CU-Boulder to be able to apply for scholarships by the deadline. Deadline for admission is January 15, 2008. Apply WAY before then so that you will be able to complete the scholarship application by March 1st. More Info >>
University of Colorado Colorado Springs varies Colorado Springs, Colorado Yes varies varies varies Some scholarships are decided based on your admissions applications, other scholarships require an additional application. The earlier you apply for admission, the greater your odds of getting scholarships are. Check the website for more detailed information about scholarships at UCCS. More Info >>
University of Colorado Denver Downtown Campus varies Denver, Colorado Yes varies varies varies All scholarships require their own application. There is no university application. To see a list of available scholarships at CU-Denvr, click on the link. More Info >>
University of Denver Early Action 11/1/07 Regular Decision 1/15/2008 Denver, Colorado For Most varies varies varies Your application for admission serves as your application for scholarships. There is no separate scholarship application. To apply to DU, use the Common Application: www.commonapp.org. NOTE: All students who apply to DU must participate in the Ammi Hyde Interview. More Info >>
University of Northern Colorado 3/1/08 Greeley, Colorado Yes varies varies varies UNC offers a variety of scholarships and our scholarship application process is fast and easy. Incoming freshman and transfer students must be admitted to UNC before March 1, to be considered for many of the merit scholarships. They will l use the information you provide on your admissions application and on your high school transcripts to determine your eligibility for some of their scholarships. If you want to apply for other scholarships offered through the UNC Foundation, the UNC Universal Scholarship Application is available online in URSA. The application is usually available from December until March 1. More Info >>
Western State College of Colorado 4/1/08 Gunnison, Colorado Yes varies varies varies Scholarships are awarded based on a student's merit, achievements, involvement and leadership. Some scholarships require the New Student Scholarship Application while others are awarded automatically based on GPA and test scores- please see scholarship descriptions on the site for specific guidelines. Selection is competitive and the number of scholarships available is limited. Some talent-based awards are available in extracurricular activities such as music, art or athletics. More Info >>