Scholarships

Supporting Student Success

There are a variety of Alumni Association scholarships available to students at Colorado State University. Award amounts are based on endowment figures and may vary each year.

How to Apply for a Scholarship

  • Log in to RAMweb using your eID and select CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA).
  • Complete the General Application. All students must complete the General Application before applying for Alumni Association scholarships.
  • After submitting the General Application, click on Opportunities -> Recommended Opportunities. If you are eligible for an Alumni Association Scholarship, the word “apply” will appear next to the opportunity.
  • Click “apply” to review scholarship criteria and complete additional essays specific to each scholarship.

Questions about the CSUSA application process should be directed to Student Financial Services. For the latest information on specific scholarship amounts, contact the Alumni Association at csualumni@ar.colostate.edu or (800) 286-2586. All scholarships pertain only to the Colorado State University Fort Collins campus.

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CSU Alumni Association Scholarships

Jim and Nadine Henry Scholarship

Amount and number of scholarships varies.
Named in honor of Jim (’40) and Nadine (’41) Henry, who were named Alumni of the Century at the CSU Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner on April 19, 2000, this scholarship benefits students embodying the same pride for and service to Colorado State University as Jim and Nadine Henry.

Who is eligible:
Full-time undergraduate students in any major with a class status of junior or senior; a minimum of two years of active involvement with any CSU student organization; demonstrate leadership and service to the campus community and society at large; demonstrate pride in CSU; recognize the importance of education that CSU provides and understand the responsibility as a future alumna/alumnus of Colorado State University.

Legacy Scholarship

Varying number of scholarships of at least $2,500 each.
Established in 2005, the Legacy Scholarship is funded by proceeds from the Colorado State University license plates program and through direct donations.

Who is eligible:
Full-time undergraduate students that have earned 30 credit hours or more, who are in good academic standing, who demonstrate service and leadership to their community (i.e. participation in student organizations, community service, etc.), and have a parent (or step-parent) and/or grandparent (or step-grandparent) with a degree from Colorado State University in Fort Collins.

Metro Denver Scholarship

Formerly the Green & Gold Gala Scholarship, the Metro Denver Scholarship is supported by individual donations and fundraising efforts from Denver area events. Amount and number of scholarships awarded varies.

Who is eligible:
Qualified applicants must be from Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, or Jefferson county, a full-time undergraduate junior or senior in the year the scholarship is awarded, demonstrate financial need, and maintain an overall 2.8 GPA.

Morgan County Alumni Scholarship

Four scholarships of at least $1,000 each.

Who is eligible:
Full-time, incoming freshman from a Morgan County (CO) high school who demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership, and extracurricular activities.

Pueblo County CSU Alumni Scholarship

Amount and number of scholarships awarded varies

Who is eligible:
Full-time, incoming freshman at Colorado State University (Fort Collins) from a Pueblo County (CO) high school who demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership, community service, and extracurricular activities.

SOMOS/El Centro Scholarship

The SOMOS/El Centro Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who have a demonstrated interest in, understanding of, and life experiences with the Latinx/e, Afro-Latinx/e, Chicanx/e and Hispanic culture and who are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program at Colorado State University.

Who is eligible:
Enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program at CSU; any class level and any major; good academic standing; demonstration of financial need; must provide a one-page statement on demonstrated interest in, understanding of, and life experiences with the Latinx/e, Afro-Latinx/e, Chicanx/e and Hispanic culture.

Questions about the CSUSA application process should be directed to Student Financial Services.

All scholarships listed above pertain only to the Colorado State University Fort Collins campus.

For the latest information on specific scholarship amounts, contact the Alumni Association at csualumni@colostate.edu or (800) 286-2586.  All scholarships pertain only to the Colorado State University Fort Collins campus.