For 2010-2011, students who graduated from an Alliance high school will be awarded the Partnership Award for $10,000 ($2,500 per year). Alliance High School graduates who fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and document financial need may qualify for up to the student's share of Colorado resident tuition and fees. Must submit a complete application for admission by March 1 and be admitted as a new CO resident freshman.

[Graduates from an Alliance high school who transfer to CSU may be eligible for a scholarship. See Partnership Award under Transfer Scholarships for criteria.]

Alliance High Schools

Adams City High School
Centauri High School
Fort Lupton High School
Hinkley High School
John Mall High School
Montezuma-Cortez High School
Pueblo Central High School
Rocky Ford High School
Sierra High School
Trinidad High School 

For 2010-2011, $8,000 ($2,000 per year) awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Other factors considered include leadership, extracurricular activities, service to school or community, and special talents.

For 2010-2011, $4,000 ($1,000 per year) awarded to students who participate in the University Honors Program. For more information about the Honors Program, please visit the University Honors Program website.

For 2010-2011, $10,000 ($2,500 per year) awarded to students who submit a complete application for admission by March 1, are admitted as a new CO resident freshman and meet ONE of the following criteria:

• Participated in one of the CSU Partnership Programs

• Graduated from an Alliance High School (see list below)

Alliance High Schools

Adams City High School

Centauri High School

Fort Lupton High School

Hinkley High School

John Mall High School

Montezuma-Cortez High School

Pueblo Central High School

Rocky Ford High School

Sierra High School

Trinidad High School

• Graduated from a STARS high school (see list below)

STARS High Schools

Alameda High School

Alamosa High School

Antonito High School

Aurora Central High School

Centennial High School (San Luis)

Center High School

Del Norte High School

Harrison High School

Jefferson Senior High School

Pueblo East High School

Ranum High School

Sierra Grande Senior High School

Westminster High School

• Recipient of a Denver Scholarship Foundation scholarship
  

For 2010-2011, students who graduated from a STARS high school will be awarded the Partnership Award for $10,000 ($2,500 per year). See 'Partnership Award' above for scholarship details.

STARS High Schools

Alameda High School

Alamosa High School

Antonito High School

Aurora Central High School

Centennial High School (San Luis)

Center High School

Del Norte High School

Harrison High School

Jefferson Senior High School

Pueblo East High School

Ranum High School

Sierra Grande Senior High School

Westminster High School

Award amounts vary and are awarded to students with talent in art, creative writing, dance, music, or theater. To apply, contact the department from which you wish consideration.

Art: Department of Art

G100 Visual Arts, 1770 Campus Delivery

Fort Collins, CO 80523-1770

(970) 491-6774

Undergraduate students majoring in art are eligible to apply. Complete the College of Liberal Arts section of the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA).

Creative Writing: Department of English

359 Eddy, 1773 Campus Delivery

Fort Collins, CO 80523-1773

(970) 491-6428

Deadline: October 2010

Dance: Dance Program

120 University Center for the Arts, 1778 Campus Delivery

Fort Collins, CO 80523-1778

(970) 491-5529

Auditions held during high school visitation days and the first week of the fall semester. Dance majors only.

Music: Music Program

120 University Center for the Arts, 1778 Campus Delivery

Fort Collins, CO 80523-1778

(970) 491-5529

Auditions held with the faculty appropriate to instrument or vocal range. Preference given to music majors. Please contact the Music Program at the number listed above for the current schedule of Audition Days.

Theatre:

120 University Center for the Arts, 1778 Campus Delivery

Fort Collins, CO 80523-1778

(970) 491-5529

Auditions or portfolio reviews held during high school visitation days with appropriate faculty and the first week of each semester. Theatre majors only.

For 2010-2011, $16,000 ($4,000 per year) awarded to students who demonstrate financial need, are admitted by March 1, and demonstrate potential for academic success. Student's parents must not have received a bachelor's degree. Students must complete and submit the First Generation Award Application through the Center for Advising and Student Achievement website by March 1 (a separate application - not the CSUSA). Students must also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than March 1.

• Tuition and fees, room and board stipend, and a book allowance. Covers student's share of tuition and fees. Renewable for six additional semesters provided requirements are met.

• Colorado resident entering freshman who submit a complete Application for Admission (including transcripts, test scores, processing fee, essay, and letter of recommendation) and meet specific academic criteria by February 1. Must rank in the upper 5% of graduating class or #1 or #2 in a class of fewer than 40 students, SAT combined critical reading and mathematics composite score of at least 1300 or ACT of 30, evidence of leadership, service to community and school, and outstanding character. 

• Complete the Colorado State University Scholarship Application (CSUSA). The CSUSA is available online at RAMweb beginning December 1. The deadline is March 1 at 11 p.m. (MST). Go to RAMweb at ramweb.colostate.edu and login using your eID. Select the CSU Scholarship Application link. Be sure to complete the Monfort Scholarship section of the CSUSA. 

• The Monfort Scholarship requires letters of recommendation and transcripts. These must be received by March 1. For further information, visit the CSUSA as soon as possible on or after December 1.