Scholarships and Awards
The following scholarships and awards are available for adult learners and student veterans:
American Association of University Women Scholarship
Osher Reentry Scholarship
CSU Veterans Scholarship
Dream what you Love Scholarship
David B. Greene Memorial Scholarship
Deb Petersen Outstanding Adult Student of the Year Award
2nd Lt. Donald D. Brooks, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Pamela J. Zimdahl Memorial Scholarship
Textbook Awards
WomenGive Childcare Scholarship
Pinnacle Honor Society for nontraditional students
General Scholarship Information
American Association of University Women Scholarship
The American Association of University Women is a national organization promoting societal change, equity for women, education and self-development over the life spans. In 1940, the Fort Collins Branch purchased a house and operated it as a cooperative home for women students of Colorado State University for thirty years. The scholarship funds are derived from the sale of this house and from other fundraising sources. Scholarships are awarded to CSU students annually, and are deposited directly into the recipients’ CSU tuition accounts.
Eligibility requirements for Undergraduate Scholarship are:
· Upper class (Jr. or Sr. standing), non-traditional female student *
· Colorado resident
· Demonstrated financial need
· Minimum 3.0 GPA
· Undergraduate (no previous Bachelor’s degree)
· Previous recipients of an AAUW scholarship are not eligible to apply
*Non-traditional female student may be defined as one or more of the following:
· First generation to attend college
· Over 22 years of age
· Parent
· Widowed
· Prior military service
· Medical condition that delayed schooling
· Under-represented field of study (for example, Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)
Two $2,000 scholarships are awarded each year. For more information, please call 970-491-3977 or send an email to alvs_staff@mail.colostate.edu
Bernard Osher Re-entry Scholarship for nontraditional students
The Bernard Osher Foundation generously donated $1,000,000.00 to Colorado State in Spring 2010 to establish the Osher Reentry Scholarship endowment. Twelve, $4,000.00, and one, $2,000.00 scholarships are awarded each year to help defray much of the tuition expense for students who meet the following criteria:
· Be between the ages of 25 and 50 at the time of application;
· Be working toward completing first bachelor's degree;
· Has a cumulative period of 5 years or more away from education after high school (or GED completion(off and on/cumulative or all at once/sequential);
· Be currently enrolled in residential classes (on-line and distance courses are not eligible) at Colorado State with a minimum of 60 credits (junior status) toward your selected major;
· Demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA. (Must have already completed a FAFSA form; visit www.fafsa.ed.govto file your FAFSA);
· Have a minimum GPA of 2.75 for all college/university credits already taken;
· Anticipate workforce participation of at least 10+ years following graduation.
Application available here.
For more information, please call 970-491-3977 or send an email to alvs_staff@mail.colostate.edu
CSU Veterans Scholarship
This scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to a student who meets the following criteria:
- Be enrolled as a student at Colorado State
- Demonstrate financial need as established by the Office of Student Financial Services
- Maintain a CSU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
- Have a 30% or more disability rating as defined by the US Department of Veteran Affairs
Application here
For more information, please call 970-491-3977 or send an email to alvs_staff@mail.colostate.edu
The Deb Petersen Outstanding Adult Student of the Year award
On December 14, 2007, Deb Petersen realized one of her life goals. She received her Master’s degree in Accounting from Colorado State University. Achieving this life goal was anything but easy. Deb was just beginning her final year of school in the fall of 2004 when she was diagnosed with liver cancer.
Throughout the treatments and surgeries (one to remove the cancer and the other to transplant her liver), she never gave up on her goal to graduate. One of the principles that guided her was “to stand as tall as the weight you are bearing will allow”. This principle manifested itself as she was hit with hardship after hardship; it didn’t matter, she remained standing tall. And like a cypress tree on the coast shaped by the winds, Deb emerged from her physical hardships more beautiful and unique from the forces that shaped her.
Deb was an inspiration to many students, faculty and staff at Colorado State. To honor her persistence in the face of hardship and her ability to adapt to circumstances beyond her control The Deb Petersen Outstanding Adult Student of the Year award was created. The annual award amount is $500. Past recipients are not eligible to be re-nominated.
Students must be nominated by faculty and/or staff at Colorado State. A call for nominations occurs once a year, typically in November. The selection of the recipient will occur in February and the award will be given at the annual
ALVS Recognition Ceremony held each spring. For questions about the nomination process, please contact Adult Learner and Veteran Services at 970-491-3977 or send an email to alvs_staff@mail.colostate.edu
2nd Lt. Donald D. Brooks, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been established to provide financial to a student who meets the following criteria (past recipients are not eligible):
- Undergraduate, full-time, junior or senior who is a
- Marine Officer selectee under the PLC (Platoon Leader Corps) program OR
- Member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity
- Enrolled in 12 or more credits for upcoming fall (FA13) and spring (SP14)
- Demonstrates financial need
- Has a minimum CSU Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater
- Have an identified educational goal
Application here.
For more information contact Adult Learner and Veteran Services at 970-491-3977 or send an email to alvs_staff@mail.colostate.edu
Dream what you Love Scholarship for Single Parents
When Diane Ellsworth graduated from Colorado State at the age of 40, she wanted to leave a legacy. So she and her husband established the Dream what you love Scholarship for Single Parent. She once had been a single parent student. She was forced to stop her education because of the challenges she encountered. In order to be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:
· Undergraduate, full-time student enrolled in 12 or more credits;
· Minimum CSU accumulative GPA of 2.0;
· Preference will be given to single parents with sole custody;
· Demonstrate financial need;
· Have an identified educational goal;
Past recipients are not eligible to apply.
Application here.
To request more information, please contact Adult Learner and Veteran Services, Colorado State University, 8033 Campus Delivery, Attention: Dream What you Love Application; by email at alvs_staff@mail.colostate.edu; or by calling 970-491-3977.
David B. Greene Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to a student who meets the following criteria:
- Be an undergraduate, full-time, student at CSU State (enrolled in min of 12 credits)
- Be a sophomore, junior, or senior in standing
- Have a CSU cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Have served in the U.S. Air Force
Application available here.
For more information, contact ALVS_staff@mail.colostate.edu or 970-491-3977.
Pamela J. Zimdahl Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial support for students enrolled at CSU (previous recipients are not eligible). The recipient(s) of the scholarship shall:
- Be head of household and a single parent
- Be a full time undergraduate student pursuing any major in any college
- Be a resident of Colorado
- Demonstrate financial need as established by the Office of Student Financial Services of Colorado State University
- Maintain an overall CSU cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Application here.
For more information, contact ALVS_staff@mail.colostate.edu or 970-491-3977.
Pinnacle Honor Society for nontraditional students
PINNACLE is a national honor society that recognizes the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of nontraditional aged students who have maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average.
Students selected for induction into PINNACLE must meet the following criteria:
· Qualify as a non-traditional student, age 25 or older and/or non-traditional life circumstances (i.e. single parent, etc.),
· Have junior or senior status,
· Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (only GPA obtained at Colorado State University will be considered),
· Have been involved in at least three (3) campus and/or community activities,
· Demonstrate leadership, persistence and future promise,
· Maintain the highest ethical standards.
For more information about Pinnacle, please send an email to: jennifer.pickett@colostate.edu
Textbook Awards
Adult Learner and Veteran Services has partnered with the CSU Bookstore to offer eight textbook awards each fall and spring semesters. The awards are valued UP TO $400 in required text books. Click here for Textbook Award application.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
· Identify as an adult learner or student veteran;
· Undergraduate;
· Enrolled in 12 or more residential credits;
· Demonstrate financial need and academic potential.
· Past recipients are not eligible to apply.
For more information, contact ALVS_staff@mail.colostate.eduor 970-491-3977.
WomenGive Childcare scholarship
The WomenGive Childcare scholarship is available for single mothers who are attending school. Please review the eligibility requirements and follow the instructions closely. Please remember that there are limited dollars available for these scholarships. Also, everyone must submit their application by the deadline for each semester they wish to be considered.
Go to the website here for more information.
Testimonials from recipients:
This very generous award will greatly ease my finical burden as well as ensure I am able to purchase all the necessary texts for my fall semester classes. Having these textbooks will have a positive impact on my studies and increase my potential for success in my fall courses.
Thank you for your support,
Sincerely,
Bondina K.
I am extremely grateful for the financial help with my textbooks this fall and excited to get the semester underway with one less burden!!
Sincerely,
Franciszka S.
Each semester I struggle to pay bills and stay in school so opportunities like this make a huge difference to me and the other students who receive them. I truly appreciate the help.
Thank you so much,
Linda S.
National Scholarships for Non-Traditional Students
The complete list of available national scholarships