APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of January, 2024
Scholarship Summary:
The CU Boulder Esteemed Scholars Program is awarded to a select group of Colorado resident students entering CU Boulder as first-time freshmen. Scholarships are based on the strength of their admissions application.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be considered you must demonstrate:
i. Be an incoming undergraduate Colorado resident entering CU Boulder as a first-year student
ii. Minimum 3.6 weighted high school grade point average at time of application based on 4.0 scale; a high GPA alone may not be enough to qualify. Typically, about 25% of the incoming class earns a 4.0 GPA and not all students who are eligible receive a scholarship.
iii. Difficulty of coursework and positive grade trend through high school
iv. Extraordinary academic achievement relative to high school community
v. ACT/SAT test scores are not considered and will not be reviewed if submitted. Updated GPA or supporting materials will not be used for scholarship consideration after the admission application has been submitted.
Value of Scholarship:
The CU Boulder Esteemed Scholarships are valued as follows;
i. President Joseph A. Sewall - $7,000 per year
ii. President Horace M. Hale - $4,000 per year
These scholarships are available for four years (eight semesters maximum) for fall and spring semesters based on renewal requirements for each academic year.
Scholarship Application Guide:
There is no separate scholarship application; a completed CU Boulder Admissions application serves as the scholarship application.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Colorado University Boulder Esteemed Scholars Program Page.