C2Hub Scholarship Support

The Boundless Opportunity Scholarship (BOS) is designed to benefit motivated non-traditional students who recognize the power of education to create a better life for themselves and their families. The program helps hardworking students invest in themselves through continued education. 

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Applicants must:

• Be enrolled in 6+ credits 
• be an adult entering or returning to college or 
• GED recipients or  
• Veterans entering or returning to college or 
• Former foster care youth or  
• Former juvenile justice youth 
• Major in Nursing, Cybersecurity, Advanced Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Advanced Manufacturing

Award amount:

• Varies

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Apply at the MSU Denver General Scholarship Application. 

• Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
• Search for Boundless Opportunity under the “Opportunities” tab, once you’ve completed the general application.

TheDream.US scholarships are for highly motivated undocumented students who want nothing more than to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost. 

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Applicants must be:

• Immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2019. 
• Students must qualify for in-state tuition at MSU Denver to receive this scholarship. 

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Apply at thedream.us and look out for MSU Denver support workshops. 

• Application is open NOW.
• Application deadline: February 28, 2024, 11:59 PM Pacific Time. 

Pathways to Possible is a college support and retention program dedicated to supporting high school students to and through their journey at Metropolitan State University of Denver.  Pathways to Possible provides financial support,  individualized  success coaching, career development and planning, and community building opportunities.

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Applicants must be:

• Newly admitted, first time to college high school students 

Additional Student Eligibility:

• Identify as a student of color and or low-income   

Award amount:

• Varies  

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Note: This program is not accepting applications at this time. 

The Puksta Foundation promotes civic engagement among students at MSU Denver by offering scholarships to students ready to get involved in causes on and beyond our campus. If you’ve got a desire to make a difference in your community, you may qualify for a Puksta scholarship. Scholars will attend monthly meeting, have mentor relationships, and complete civic engagement activities. _____________________________________________________________________

Applicants must:

• Be a full-time student at MSU Denver (defined as at least 12 credit hours per semester)*
  • *Exceptions may be made by the Student Access Center for students with documented disabilities
• Be a rising sophomore or freshman
  
• Have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
• Have completed the FAFSA or the CASFA (Colorado Application for State Financial Aid) and meet MSU Denver’s institutional financial aid satisfactory academic progress (SAP) requirements
• Have graduated from a high school in Colorado and be a Denver resident for at least 6 months prior to entering college or have graduated from a Denver high school
• Have an expected family contribution (EFC) below 2.5 times the maximum EFC to qualify for the Federal Pell Grant
• Complete the University’s General Scholarship Application

Award amount:

• Minimum $6,500 per year, renewable up to four years 

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Apply at the MSU Denver General Scholarship Application  

• Application opens early December, priority deadline March 31st. 
• Interviews through late March and April
• Awardees notified early May. 
• Search for Puksta under the “Opportunities” tab, once you’ve completed the general application.

The Reisher Scholars Program is one of Colorado’s premier scholarship programs. While many scholarships help students start college, the Reisher Scholars Program supports students midway through college with the financial means to complete their undergraduate degree. Awards up to $15,000 per year at one of seven partner universities, plus matching funds from MSU Denver to meet your total cost of attendance. The scholarship provides for the full cost of attendance to be met – often called a full-ride scholarship. 

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Applicants must:

• Be a Colorado resident. 
• Plan to enroll in the fall as a full-time college student working toward their first four-year degree at one of the Reisher Partner Universities. 
• Be an incoming sophomore or incoming transfer student from a community college. 
• Demonstrate one or more of the following personal qualities: highly motivated, goal-oriented, responsible, and/or likely to make a contribution to society as evidenced by community service, leadership activities, work experience, or unusual experiences. 
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. 
• Have financial need as demonstrated by FAFSA. 

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Apply at the MSU Denver General Scholarship Application. 

• Application opens early December. 
• Priority deadline for incoming sophomore applicants is March 4, 2025. 
• Priority deadline for community college transfers April 30, 2025. 
• Awardees will be notified late May/early June (sophomores) and late July (community college transfers). 
• Search for Reisher or Reisher transfer (if you are a community college or junior college transfer student) under the “Opportunities” tab, once you’ve completed the general application. 

The Cohen Pacesetter Endowed Scholarship Program supports students in pursuit of their academic and career goals. Scholars admitted to the program will receive a scholarship and wraparound academic, career, and wellness supports. Scholars will be empowered to develop leadership skills, participate in volunteer opportunities, and build their support community through donor connection and peer support.

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Applicants must:

• Be a full-time student (defined as at least 12 credit hours per semester)
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA/CAFSA
• Agree to complete program student success requirements
• Be a Bachelor degree seeking Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior

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Award amount:

• Varies

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Apply at the MSU Denver General Scholarship Application.

• Application opens early December, priority deadline March 1, 2025.
• Search for Cohen Pacesetter Endowment under the “Opportunities” tab, once you’ve completed the general application.

The Western Union Immigrant Scholarship provides scholarship and programing funds in support of Asylees, Refugees, and Permanent Residents pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Focusing specifically on new Americans, this unique scholarship and student support program allows first-generation immigrants to pursue a college degree and career, building a bright future for themselves and their families.

For more information: http://riug.websiteoutlok.com/immigrant-services/wu/

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Applicants must:

• Be a first-year college student at MSU; if the applicant pool is too small, a larger number of credits might be considered
• Be a Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee
• Be enrolled in 12 or more credits
• Be eligible for in-state tuition

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Award amount:

• Varies

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Apply at the MSU Denver General Scholarship Application

• To apply, you must be admitted to MSU Denver. If you haven’t been admitted, apply for admissions by going to riug.websiteoutlok.com/apply
• Complete the General Scholarship Application
• You will be required to sign in to Academic Works using your MSU Denver credentials
• After completing the general application, look for the “Opportunities” tab in academic works. This will take you to a list of MSU Denver scholarships. Find the “Western Union Immigrant” scholarship. You may need to search for it using “Western” as a keyword
• The application period opens in December and closes in the summer
• If you are selected, you will receive an email on your MSU Denver email
• Winners must respond to the scholarship offer by the deadline before a different candidate is selected

Scholars either apply to these scholarships through the MSU Denver General Scholarship Application (automatch) or through external scholarship applications.

• Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative
  • The Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative through the Colorado Department of Higher Education supports MSU Denver through the Matching Student Scholarship, the Community Partner Program Displaced Worker/Back to Work grant, and through supporting the Denver Scholarship Foundation’s Community Partner Program Grant. 
• Denver Scholarship Foundation
• J&D
• Bentley
• Robinson
• Mapleton Education Foundation
• Sage Hospitality Pacesetter Endowed Scholarship

DSF Leadership is an opportunity for leadership, social, and emotional support for DSF Scholars at MSU Denver.  Participants utilize campus resources, participate in DSF Leadership Program Workshops & events, and receive peer mentoring.

Program Elements include:

• A cohesive extension of DSF scholar experience
• DSF Leadership workshops/events
• Peer/Faculty Mentoring
• DSF Leadership Advisory Board
• Professional Development Funds
• Alternative Break Program
• Colorado Leadership Alliance

Interested in learning more or joining the Leadership Program email us at [email protected].

The Puksta Foundation promotes civic engagement among students at MSU Denver by offering scholarships to students ready to get involved in causes on and beyond our campus. If you’ve got a desire to make a difference in your community, you may qualify for a Puksta scholarship. The Foundation encourages scholars to be engaged in the community and to commit time and energy to the betterment of Colorado and beyond through a project of their choosing based on their interests. We provide scholarships, mentorship, and experiential community engagement training for undergraduate students. 

Program Elements include:  

• Monthly meetings with other Puksta scholars at MSU Denver  
• A curriculum to better prepare you to make positive changes in your community  
• A faculty or staff mentor  
• Two retreats with Puksta scholars from other universities  
• A community of support and encouragement  

Interested in learning more or applying? Email [email protected]