Top Colorado scholarships for you

The Beta Iota Chapter Scholarship will be awarded to a Beta Iota initiate or affiliate who is a current undergraduate member of Beta Iota-University of Colorado; or a Beta Iota alumna who is pursuing a graduate degree. If no applicants meet the first criteria, an undergraduate award will be given to any Beta Iota initiate. If no applicants meet the first and second criteria, the award will be given to any Theta collegian or alumna with a permanent address in the state of Colorado who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. If no applicants meet the first to third criteria, any member of the Fraternity might be chosen to receive the scholarship. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.

The Reisher Scholars Program is one of Colorado's premier scholarship programs. The program supports students midway through college with the financial means to complete their undergraduate degree. Students must demonstrate academic and leadership potential as undergraduates. Students must also either enter the program as rising sophomores currently attending one of the partner institutions or as transfer students from a community college entering the partner institution as juniors. They must have a financial need with a total unmet need of at least $4,000 but not more than $15,000. To apply, students must reach out to the Reisher Coordinator at one of our Partner Institutions. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Puksta Scholarship is available to Colorado students who are creating a pathway toward a more thoughtful compassionate community. Applicants must be graduates from a high school in Denver, CO, and/or be a Denver resident for at least 6 months prior to entering college. They must have a passion and commitment to civic engagement and social justice. Students may contact the Scholarship Advisor for more information.

Becoming a Greenhouse Scholar is the first action in a series of positive events that will create change in you, your community, and the world. Eligible students must be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a four-year accredited academic institution. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a legal resident of California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, or North Carolina. Applicants must demonstrate financial need (annual household income no greater than $80,000), and possess excellent leadership skills, an ability to persevere through difficult circumstances, and a strong interest in and commitment to your community. The eligibility survey will open on September 1, 2024 and close on November 14, 2024. Students must report their unweighted GPA, household income, and geographic location to confirm eligibility, and submit one short answer response. The academic information and submission of essay responses will start on September 15, 2024 and end on December 1, 2024. Applicants must submit a transcript, ACT/SAT test scores (optional), two letters of recommendation, and four written essay responses. Then, starting January 10, 2025 to January 26, 2025, semi-finalists have two weeks to create and submit a five-minute video response and submit proof of income documents. Finalist registration for interviews open on March 10, 2025. Finalists will be invited to submit updated transcripts, ACT/SAT test scores (optional), a headshot, college acceptance status, other scholarship awards statuses, and to schedule an interview. The deadline for the submission of finalist documents and scheduling of interviews will be on March 17, 2025. Please visit the award's website for more information.

The Reisher Scholars Program provides post-secondary educational opportunities for Colorado students through scholarship grants at in-state schools. The objective is to enable promising students from Colorado, who do not have sufficient financial resources, to graduate from college promptly with minimal additional educational debt. This scholarship is only for underGraduate Studentss working towards their first bachelor's degree. First-year applicants must have completed 24-54 credit hours at CU Denver prior to the start of the fall semester. They must be able to and plan to graduate within 3 years after being selected as a Reisher Scholar. Transfer applicants, on the other hand, must have been last enrolled in a junior or community college. They must be able to and plan to graduate within 2 years of the start of the fall semester. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Kathleen Markey and Kenneth Niejadlik, MD Scholarship shall be awarded to collegian or alumnae members of the Chi-Syracuse, Beta Iota-Colorado, or Zeta Chi-Johns Hopkins Chapters (listed in order of preference) of Kappa Alpha Theta who will pursue undergraduate or graduate study during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Should no applicants meet the first criteria, the scholarship shall be held and added to the next year's award. In the event Chi, Beta Iota, or Zeta Chi is disestablished and ceases to exist, unless and until the chapter is reestablished, the scholarship funding shall be awarded according to the first and second criteria (in order of preference). In the event Chi, Beta Iota, and Zeta Chi are all disestablished, the scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian or alumna member with a permanent address in the states of New York, Wyoming, Colorado, New Jersey, or Florida (listed in order of preference) who is qualified under the Foundation's then current general scholarship criteria. Should no member with a permanent address in those states qualify, the scholarship shall be awarded to any collegian or alumna member of the Fraternity who is qualified under the Foundation's then current general scholarship criteria. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.

The Displaced Aurarian Scholarship is available to undergraduate and Graduate Studentss who were residents of the Auraria neighborhood between 1955 and 1973 before the Auraria Higher Education Campus was built. The scholarship is also available to the direct descendants of these residents. From 1988 through 2021, more than 600 people received Displaced Aurarian Scholarships. Applicants will be asked to provide documentation that an Auraria resident was their (or their guardian's) primary caregiver. Documentation showing familial/guardian lineage between Displaced Aurarian and the scholarship applicant, as well as proof of residency during the required timeframe. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Denver Alumnae Chapter Scholarship shall be awarded to a sophomore or junior collegian member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in the greater Denver, Colorado area who will pursue an undergraduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Having a specific zip code is required. Should no applicants meet the first criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to a sophomore or junior collegian member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in the state of Colorado who will pursue an undergraduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Should no applicants meet the first and second criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to a sophomore or junior collegian member of the Fraternity who will pursue an undergraduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. All recipients of the scholarship shall exemplify the Fraternity ideals of highest scholarship (commitment to academic excellence), widest influence for good (service to the community), and love (contributions to Theta). Applicants must be initiated members, college and alumni, of Kappa Alpha Theta in good standing with the Fraternity. New members may apply but should be initiated by the application deadline. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.

The Boundless Opportunity Scholarship benefits highly 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 and prepare for in-demand career opportunities. The scholarship is available to non-traditional students who are seeking undergraduate degrees, career certificates, or career credentials in high-demand career fields. Boundless Opportunity Scholarships will assist non-traditional students, including: adults entering or returning to college (age 22 and above); GED recipients; Veteranss entering or returning to college; former foster care youth; former juvenile justice youth; students participating in ROTC on campus; and/or active military. Students interested in applying can visit the participating schools and organizations page to determine if their college or university offers the Boundless Opportunity Scholarship. For more information on the application process, visit the financial aid office or website of any participating school.