Scholarships below are for transfer students admitted to a degree-seeking program on CSU’s main campus in Fort Collins.
A total of $18,000 ($6,000 per academic year) for non-residents and $6,000 ($2,000 per year) for residents will be awarded to students transferring to Colorado State University to pursue a first bachelor’s degree.
All transfer students who submit a complete application for admission by June 1 for fall and November 1 for spring and meet the criteria will be considered for the award. Applicants must have been a member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) for at least one full academic term prior to the semester they would attend CSU, and submit proof of membership to The Office of Admissions by June 1 for fall and November 1 for spring. No separate scholarship application required, though students need to check the PTK box on the Admissions application.
Note: Students cannot receive the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship with the Ram Transfer Scholarship, the Native American Legacy Award, Yellow Ribbon, GI Promise, HB 15-1294 GI Benefits or WUE Transfer Award.
Students must maintain 3.0 GPA and Satisfactory Academic Progress. These students may receive this award for up to a total of six (6) semesters, or until their degree is complete, whichever comes first.
A total of $3,000 ($1,000 per academic year) may be awarded to resident or non-resident students who transfer to Colorado State University to pursue a first bachelor’s degree.
Students must be admitted to, and participate in, the Honors Program to be considered for this scholarship. There are a limited number of scholarships available in this competitive pool. To be considered for this scholarship, transfer students must submit a complete application for admission by June 1. The Honors Transfer Scholarship is only offered for Fall start students. For more information about the Honors Program, please visit the University Honors Program website
Students must maintain 3.0 GPA and Satisfactory Academic Progress, and be participating in the Honors Program. These students may receive this award for up to a total of six (6) semesters, or until their degree is complete, whichever comes first.
A total of $15,000 ($5,000 per academic year) for non-residents and $3,000 ($1,000 per year) for residents may be awarded to students transferring to Colorado State University to pursue a first bachelor’s degree. There are a limited number of scholarships available in this competitive pool.
We only need your application for admission to CSU. No separate application needed.
To be considered you must:
Note: Students cannot receive the Ram Transfer Scholarship with the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, the Native American Legacy Award, Yellow Ribbon, GI Promise, HB 15-1294 GI Benefits or WUE Transfer Award.
Students must maintain 3.0 GPA and Satisfactory Academic Progress. These students may receive this award for up to a total of six (6) semesters, or until their degree is complete, whichever comes first.
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A total of $20,000 ($4,000 per year up to 5 years) will be awarded to students who graduated from an Alliance high school in spring 2007 or after. Students must have enrolled in a Colorado public community/junior college after graduation from an Alliance high school, within nine months of high school graduation, prior to enrollment at CSU, and have not attended a four year college or university. Must submit a complete application for admission by June 1.
Alliance High Schools
Adams City High School
Centauri High School
Fort Lupton High School
Hinkley High School
John Mall High School
Montezuma-Cortez High School
Pueblo Central High School
Rocky Ford High School
Sierra High School
Trinidad High School
Eligible students, who are offered an award, will need to accept their award on RAMweb (Financial Aid section).
Students involved with more than one organization will receive only one Partnership award.
Note: Students cannot receive the Partnership Award with the First Generation Award. If a student is offered one of these scholarships and qualifies for a higher award, the lower valued award will be canceled.
The Partnership Award is $2,500 per year for a maximum of ten consecutive fall/spring semesters or until graduation, whichever comes first. It will be awarded to Colorado residents transferring from a Colorado two-year, or community college institution, that have successfully participated with a TRIO – Student Support Services (SSS) program for one year prior to their enrollment at CSU and meet the award requirements. Students will be required to apply for, participate in, and receive services from CSU’s Community for Excellence and the Academic Advancement Center (AAC/TRIO).
To be considered:
Eligible students, who are offered an award, will need to accept their award on RAMweb (Financial Aid section).
Students may be involved with more than one organization but will receive only one Partnership Award.
Note: Students cannot receive the Partnership Award with the First Generation Award. If a student is offered one of these scholarships and qualifies for a higher award, the lower valued award will be canceled.
Award Amount
$10,000 ($5,000 per year for up to 2 years). Partnership scholars who meet the selection and renewal criteria may receive this award for up to four (4) semesters, or until their degree is complete, whichever comes first.
Eligibility
Eligible students, who are offered an award, need to accept their award in the Financial Aid section of RAMweb.
Note: Students cannot receive the Partnership Award with the First Generation Award. If a student is offered one of these scholarships and qualifies for a higher award, the lower valued award will be canceled.
If you are not a resident of Colorado but live in the western United States or in select jurisdictions of the U.S. Pacific islands, you may be eligible for a significant reduction in tuition through the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) award. If your GPA makes you eligible for the highest Green and Gold award, you will be awarded the higher scholarship option. In some cases, your scholarship awards may be higher than WUE.
We only need your application for admission to CSU. No separate application needed!
| Colorado Residents | Non-Residents | WUE Residents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time tuition and general fees | $13,373* | $34,751 | $24,053** |
| Other estimated costs | $21,311 | $22,023 | $22,023 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $34,684 | $56,775 | $46,077 |
Estimated costs are for the on-campus 2023-2024 academic year. See the full breakdown.
American Samoa, Alaska, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
To be considered you must:
Note: Students cannot receive the WUE Transfer award with the Phi Theta Kappa or Ram Transfer Scholarships, or the Native American Legacy Award, GI Promise, HB 15-1294 GI Benefits or Yellow Ribbon programs; if awarded, the award that benefits the student the most will remain and the others will be canceled.
Students must maintain 3.0 GPA and Satisfactory Academic Progress. WUE transfer scholars who meet the selection and renewal criteria can receive this award for up to a total of six (6) consecutive fall and spring semesters, or until their degree is complete, whichever comes first.
This award reduces non-resident tuition (for any semester), to Colorado resident base tuition plus $250/semester, for qualified non-resident transfer students who are transferring from tribal colleges, are citizens of a federally recognized tribe, and have at least 30 transferable credits.
Send Official Tribal Citizenship Documents to:
Native American Legacy Award
Office of Admissions
Colorado State University
1062 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
(970) 491-6909
Fax (970) 491-7799
[email protected]
Examples include a copy of your certificate of enrollment or the front and back of your tribal membership card.
Questions about NALA?
Reach out to the Office of Admissions
[email protected]
(970) 491-6909
Minimum requirements are:
The Osher Re-Entry Scholarship is applied for via the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA).
More Information
Adult Learner and Veteran Services
(970) 491-3977
The Reisher Scholars Program awards scholarships to Colorado students based upon demonstrated financial need and academic merit. Transfer candidates should meet the following requirements:
Award amounts vary and are awarded to students with talent in art, creative writing, dance, music, or theater. To apply, contact the department from which you wish consideration.
Art
Department of Art
G100 Visual Arts, 1770 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1770
(970) 491-6774
Undergraduate students majoring in art are eligible and are automatically considered.
Creative Writing
Department of English
359 Eddy, 1773 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1773
(970) 491-6428
Deadline: October of award year
Dance
Dance Program
120 University Center for the Arts, 1778 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1778
(970) 491-5562
Auditions held during high school visitation days and the first week of the fall semester. Dance majors only.
Music
Music Program
120 University Center for the Arts, 1778 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1778
(970) 491-5529
Auditions held with the faculty appropriate to instrument or vocal range. Preference given to music majors. Please contact the Music Program at the number listed above for the current schedule of Audition Days.
Theatre
120 University Center for the Arts, 1778 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1778
(970) 491-5562
Auditions or portfolio reviews held during high school visitation days with appropriate faculty and the first week of each semester. Theatre majors only.
