Scholarship Opportunities Flashcards
Sister to Sister Scholarship Opportunity - What is it, requirements, deadlines?
Created in Dec. 2000. (SSSF) is pleased to announce that it will be awarding two scholarships, in the amount of $2000 each, for the 2023-2024 academic year. One for an undergrad and one for a grad student.
-Must be students currently enrolled
-Undergrad must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.6.
-Graduate applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
-Undergraduate applicants must have completed at least one semester at Mines at the time of application and be a junior or above (60+ credits) or be a graduate student as of the 2023-2024 year.
-Recipients will be selected using the following criteria: leadership and community service with particular emphasis on supporting girls and women-related issues, personal and professional accomplishments, financial need, past academic performance, special circumstances, and quality of essay submission.
-The recipient of the sister-to-Sister Scholarship must be enrolled full-time for the 2023-2024 academic year or for the Fall 2022 semester if graduating in December 2023. The funds are available for the fall and spring semester only and will be distributed $2,500 in fall and $2,500 in spring.
Contact WISEM Director, Annette Pilkington, at apilking@mines.edu with questions.
Provost Award?
Based on your admission application.
This award is renewable for 8 semesters of undergraduate coursework (only tuition and fees).
A FAFSA is not required to renew the Provost Award.
Must pass a minimum of 75% of their attempted credits while maintaining a 2.000 cumulative GPA to keep the award.
Annual amounts = $1,000 for a Colorado resident and between $6,000 – $10,000 for non-residents.
The President’s Scholarship?
Based on your admission application.
Renewable for 8 semesters of coursework (Only tuition and fees). A FAFSA is not required to renew the President’s Merit Scholarship.
Must pass a minimum of 24 credits each academic year while maintaining a minimum 2.500 cumulative GPA to keep it.
Colorado resident scholarship annual amounts =$2,500 to $6,000; non-resident annual = $12,000 and $14,000.
The Colorado Scholars Program?
Full-tuition scholarship (after the COF stipend for Colorado residents) who are awarded a President’s Merit Scholarship based on the admission application and a Pell Grant based on the FAFSA.
This scholarship is renewable for 8 semesters of undergraduate coursework (pays tuition and fees after COF).
A FAFSA is required to renew this scholarship.
Students must remain eligible for the Pell Grant and also pass a minimum of 24 credits each academic year while maintaining a minimum 2.500 cumulative GPA to keep it.
Raise Me Micro-Scholarship Program?
Nationwide platform which provides micro-scholarships for high school students.
Beginning in 9th grade, students can start earning scholarships for specific academic achievements:
Earn an A in a core course? That is $30 per A! Earn $5 for every hour of community service (minimum 20 hours), up to $250! You can even earn scholarships for visiting our campus, meeting with us at a college fair, taking a virtual tour and more! Continue to earn for academic achievements, work experience, test scores, extracurriculars as well as connecting with Colorado School of Mines.
The scholarships earned are stackable and applied directly to your financial aid package.
International First-Year Students Admissions Award?
Eligible for up to $8,000 in an admissions award (Merit Aid).
Which Scholarships are included in the General Scholarship Application?
- E-Days Scholarship
- Harvey
- Grewcock Presidential Scholarships Program
- Starzer Service Scholars
E-Days Scholarship?
For Colorado residents and consist of FULL tuition (after COF) scholarships.
A Mines Student Government committee selects the recipients based on high school credentials, a competitive essay, and other information from the General Scholarship Application.
Full resident-tuition after COF for four years of undergraduate education (fall and spring only).
Must pass a minimum of 24 credits each academic year (Fall plus Spring semesters) with a 2.500 or higher cumulative GPA.
Accepted students who are Colorado residents graduating from a Colorado high school will be eligible to apply.
The E-Days application closes March 1st with scholarship offers out in April. For more information, contact SAIL at (303) 273-3234.
Harvey Scholarship Program ?
Pays tuition and mandatory fees at Mines (after COF for Colorado residents), and is renewable for eight semesters including a summer, Field Session.
Two additional grants are available to current Scholars through an application process to augment their education:
1. Travel Grant supports Scholars in having an international experience.
2. Enrichment Grant is an open-ended fund that can be used for opportunities such as academic or professional conferences among many others.
To be considered for the Harvey Scholarship Program:
* be a new freshmen candidate for fall admission.
* be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.
* submit a completed admission application.
* have a record of academic excellence, displayed by meeting high standards of the overall admissions process.
Grewcock Presidential Scholars Program
Emphasizes intensive leadership development, multidisciplinary learning, and professional growth. The Grewcock Presidential Scholarship covers tuition and mandatory fees, renewable for eight semesters.
The Scholarship also funds extracurricular learning experiences and leadership-focused programming.
Open to all first-year candidates for Fall admission. Students must complete an application. A select group of final candidates will then be invited to interview.
No more than ten students will ultimately be selected.
Starzer Service Scholarship Program?
Established in 2012, the Starzer Scholarship has directly supported students for nearly one decade.
Founded by Mike and Patty Starzer (Colorado School of Mines alumni)
Attracts and cultivates humble, mission-driven servant leaders. Recipients belong to a close-knit campus community focused on humility, meaningful service, and mission impact. Community programming includes learning sessions with nonprofit leaders, skill-building workshops on communication and fundraising, and service opportunities.
Financial awards ranging from $5,000 – $10,000 per academic year.
Preference is given to graduating high school students from the state of Colorado, but out of state and international students will be considered.
We look for those with a commitment to community service, outreach, or mission-based work.
Scholars must maintain a 2.85 cumulative GPA as well as complete a meaningful service project with a local nonprofit or philanthropic organization. Scholars are further expected to actively participate in community programming and model humility, compassion, and care for others on campus.
Please send questions to Meg Allyn at mallyn@mines.edu.
“Transfer Scholarship” ?
Transfer students, seeking their first degree, who are a member of Phi Theta Kappa will be eligible for this scholarship.
Students will be required to provide their original PTK membership certificate as proof of membership.
Athletic scholarships?
Contact the Athletics Department at (303) 273-3206 for further information on application procedures.
ROTC scholarships?
- Air Force ROTC scholarships pay tuition, a monthly stipend, and per semester book allowance. The amount of tuition paid is based on type of scholarship awarded. Two-, Three-, and Four-year scholarships may be awarded. Applicants should submit their online application by December 1st for timely processing. https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships
- Army ROTC scholarships pay full tuition and mandatory fees, along with a monthly stipend and per semester book allowance. Two, Three and Four year scholarships may be awarded. Applicants should submit their online application by December 1st for timely processing. https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships
MAINTAINING YOUR SCHOLARSHIP?
Renewable scholarships are evaluated in May to determine if you have met the requirements to continue your scholarship for the next year.
Most require you to pass 24 credits per year with a cumulative GPA of 2.500 or higher.
*Summer credits do not count toward scholarship renewal!
Some named scholarships may have different requirements.
-For students graduating in Spring, you do not need to meet 24 credits between fall/spring because your scholarship will not be renewed due to graduation.
