Reisher Scholars Program

Name: Reisher Scholars Program

Award Amount: $4,000 to $15,000 per year

Information And Eligibility:
The Reisher Scholars Program is a merit- and need-based scholarship designed to support Colorado students in completing their undergraduate degrees. Unlike many scholarships that assist students at the start of their college journey, the Reisher Scholars Program provides financial support to students midway through their education, ensuring they have the resources needed to graduate.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a Colorado resident.
• Plan to enroll in the fall as a full-time student working toward their first four-year degree at one of the Reisher Partner Universities.
• Be a rising sophomore currently attending one of the partner institutions or a transfer student from a community college entering the partner institution as a junior.
• Demonstrate personal qualities such as motivation, goal orientation, responsibility, and a likelihood to contribute to society, evidenced by community service, leadership activities, work experience, or unique experiences.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• Have a total unmet financial need between $4,000 and $15,000.

Partner Institutions:

• Colorado Mesa University
• Colorado State University
• Colorado State University – Pueblo
• Fort Lewis College
• Metropolitan State University of Denver
• University of Colorado Boulder
• University of Colorado Colorado Springs
• University of Northern Colorado
• Western Colorado University

Application Process:

• Contact the Reisher Coordinator at your current or prospective partner institution for specific application procedures and deadlines.
• Complete the institution’s application process for the Reisher Scholars Program, which may include submitting transcripts, financial information, and personal statements.
• Ensure all application materials are submitted by the institution’s specified deadline.

Additional Information:

• Since its establishment in 2001, the Reisher Scholars Program has provided over $39 million in scholarships, assisting nearly 2,500 students in completing their college education.
• For the academic year, the program awarded $4.8 million, with an average annual scholarship of $8,454 per student.
• Approximately 70% of current scholars are first-generation college students.

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