Find scholarships that
support your future

Paying for college can be a challenge, but scholarships are one of the best ways to reduce the financial burden. Students who receive scholarships are more likely to graduate, report greater satisfaction, and enter the workforce with less debt. At CSU, we want to make sure every student has access to education.

Colorado State University offers scholarships for students across the state, some tied to your personal experience, others based on your hometown or region, and others based on your education and career goals. Below you will find general scholarship categories followed by region-specific scholarships.

General scholarships open to eligible CSU students

Complete the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA) between October 1 – March 1 to be considered for most of the following scholarships. The selection process is very competitive, so a complete and high-quality application is important.

Rural Colorado scholarships

Average award: $2,000
For students from rural communities across the state
Complete the application between October 1 – March 1

4-H and FFA scholarships

Average award: $1,800
Recognizes leadership and experience in 4-H and FFA
Complete the application between October 1 – March 1
Additional 4-H scholarships available through Colorado 4-H, apply between December 1 – March 1

First-generation and limited income student scholarships

Average award: $3,000
Supports students who are the first in their family to attend college and/or from limited income backgrounds
Complete the application between October 1 – March 1

Scholarship Application

Region-specific scholarships at CSU

The following are examples of scholarships that are available to students from specific counties, towns, or high schools across Colorado. Most are awarded through the CSU Scholarship Application process. Once you are admitted, you will have the opportunity to apply for some of these awards. If you’d like to explore these and additional scholarships, please visit Academic Works for more information.

Eastern Colorado

Scholarships range from $750 to $12,000.

Henry and Florence McCluskey Scholarship – Bennett, Byers, Strasburg, Agate, Deertrail, Limon
Dr. Jerome and Ellen Keefe Memorial Scholarship – Cheyenne Wells, Kit Carson, Plainview, Weskan, Wallace County
Flack Family Scholarship – Elbert County
Ron Hunter Memorial Scholarship – Simla
Robert, Margaret and Garry Saylor Scholarship – Holyoke
Morgan County Alumni Scholarship – Morgan County
Jack and Tonia Queen Business Scholarship – Morgan, Washington, Logan, Yuma, Sedgwick, Phillips
The Elephant Scholarship – Rural northeast Colorado
Orville and Catherine Johnson Memorial Scholarship – Washington or Logan County
Charles O. Tustin Mechanical Engineering Scholarship – Yuma County
Blackwelder Legacy Scholarship – Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips, Morgan, Washington, Yuma, Elbert, Lincoln, Kit Carson, Cheyenne, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, Bent, Prowers, Las Animas, and Baca
El Centro Scholarship – Northern Colorado
Eastern Colorado Scholarship – available to students living in Logan County, Morgan County, Phillips County, Washington County, Sedgwick County, and Yuma County
Ellis Capra Northeastern Colorado Scholarship – Akron, Arickaree, Buffalo School District, Fleming, Haxtun, Holyoke, Julesburg, Otis, Plateau/Peetz, Prairie School District, RE-1 Valley, Revere/Ovid, Weldon Valley, and Wiggins

Regional Contacts

Sophia Guardado
Sofia.Guardado@colostate.edu

Brenda Valdez
Brenda.Valdez@colostate.edu

Mountain Region

Scholarships range from $950 to $1,500.

Central Colorado Educational Trust Scholarship – East of Continental Divide
Charles and Margaret Vezzetti Scholarship – Fremont County
W.G. Dugan Wilkinson Scholarship – South Platte River Basin

Regional Contact

Barbie Garnett
Barbie.Garnett@colostate.edu

Western Region

Scholarships range from $750 to $3,700.

Jamie Carr Memorial Scholarship – Delta County with secondary preference to small rural towns
Richard O. Woodfin Family Scholarship – Mesa County
James C. Beckley D.V.M. Scholarship – students from Colorado Mesa University (formerly Mesa State College)
Carolee G. Sprengle Scholarship – Routt County
John and Sandy Lorenzen Scholarship – western Colorado
Dr. Donna S. Minion Memorial Scholarship – western slope
Roaring Fork Rams Scholarship – Roaring Fork High School in Carbondale

Regional Contact

Greg Felsen
Gregory.Felsen@colostate.edu

Front Range Region

Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,500.

Ann Livingston Memorial Scholarship – Poudre School District
Brian Bonnema Memorial Scholarship – Primary: Rocky Mountain H.S., Secondary: Poudre School Dist.
Central Colorado Educational Trust Scholarship – East of the Continental Divide
Colorado State Alumni Association Metro Denver Scholarship – Denver Metro area (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson counties)
D.R. and Virginia D. Pulliam Scholarship – Larimer County
El Centro Scholarship – Northern Colorado
Fort Collins Rotary Club Scholarship – Larimer County
Helen C. McCandless Scholarship – Weld County
J.E.M.’s Scholarship – Denver Public School or Denver Urban Scholars Capstones program
Jack and Tonia Queen Business Scholarship – Weld County
Javad Marshall-Fields and Vivian Wolfe Memorial Scholarship – Primary: Smoky Hill High School and Air Academy High School, Secondary: Aurora high schools
Kathy Phifer School is Cool Legacy Scholarship – Poudre High School and/or Lincoln Middle School
Lee Ooley Memorial Scholarship – Colorado Springs area
Luckasen Scholarship – Fort Collins resident
Monica Joyce Memorial Scholarship – Primary: Fort Collins H.S., Secondary: Fort Collins area H.S.
Niles and Dorothy Miller Scholarship – Primary: Valley High School (Gilcrest), Roosevelt H.S. (Johnstown), Secondary: Weld County
Paul E. Lilyblade Memorial Scholarship – Poudre High School
Puksta Scholars – City of Denver or Denver High School
Rex Dale Memorial Scholarship – Fort Collins
Robert and Lena Ochsner Scholarship – Weld County
Rotary Club – Morrison Scholarship – Larimer County
Rotary Club – John Sullivan Scholarship – Larimer County
Sean “Ranch” Lough Memorial Scholarship – Denver Metro
Sean Michael Robinson Memorial Scholarship – Cherry Creek High School
Stanley L. Boyes Scholarship – Northern Colorado
The Group, Inc. Business Scholars – Windsor High School or Larimer County
Thomas and Nancy D’Albergaria Scholarship – Larimer or Weld County
W. G. Dugan Wilkinson Scholarship – South Platte River Basin area
Weitzel Family Scholarship – Fort Collins
West Metro Pediatric Dentistry Patient Scholarship – Denver Metro area (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson counties)
Zachary Houstin Miller Scholarship – Primary: Valley High School (Gilcrest), Secondary: Weld County

Regional Contact

Ruben Flores
Ruben.Flores@colostate.edu

Southern Region

Scholarships range from $750 to $5,000.

Bernard G. and Joan E. Henrie Scholarship – San Luis Valley
Bruce and Letha Whitmore Memorial Scholarship – Kiowa County 4-H member
Central Colorado Educational Trust Scholarship – Eastern Colorado (east of the Continental Divide)
Dorothy and Ray Malone Scholarship – Pueblo
Dr. G.J. Francis/J. & A. Rougas Scholarship – Pueblo
McPherson Graduate Scholarship – Adams State graduate and/or San Luis Valley
McPherson Undergraduate Scholarship – San Luis Valley
Mike Stratton Scholarship – Durango School District 9-R
Pueblo County CSU Alumni Scholarship – Pueblo
Ron Hunter Memorial Scholarship – Alamosa High School, Simla High School, San Luis Valley High School
Blackwelder Legacy Scholarship – Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips, Morgan, Washington, Yuma, Elbert, Lincoln, Kit Carson, Cheyenne, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, Bent, Prowers, Las Animas, and Baca

Regional Contact

Inger Johnson
inger.johnson@colostate.edu

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Need help or have questions?

Visit financialaid.colostate.edu/scholarships to explore general opportunities or reach out to the Accessible Education Team or email oee_scholarships@colostate.edu for help navigating region-specific options.