Fall '26 Colorado State University Academic Merit Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Colorado State University

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;

i. Domestic Students: 15th of January, 2026
ii. International Students: 15th of March, 2026 (final)

Scholarship Summary: 
Colorado State University offers a host of academic merit scholarships to eligible incoming students (domestic and international) based on their application package.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;

i. Be an admitted student to a full-time degree seeking program on Colorado State University’s main campus for the fall or spring terms. CSU Online students are not eligible.

ii. Meet the stated GPA &/ SAT or ACT criteria. 

• SAT scores refer to critical reading and math only; super-scoring may be used on ACT & SAT combined scores. Written sections are not considered for the SAT or the ACT.

Value of Scholarship: 

The Academic Merit Scholarships vary in amount for the different types of students.

--> For In-State Students: Scholarship amount ranges in value from $2,500 - $4,000 annually

--> For Out-of-State Students: Scholarship amount ranges in value from $4,000 - $16,000 annually

--> For International Students: Scholarship amount ranges in value from $2,000 - $12,000 annually

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply, submit a complete application for admission by the priority deadlines. Students who meet the deadline, can submit new test scores and transcripts until Mar 1 to strengthen their scholarship eligibility.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Colorado State Scholarship Page or the International Scholarship Page.