Four-, three-, and two-year scholarships available in various amounts up to and including student’s share of base tuition and fees, book allowance, and variable monthly stipend ($300-$500). Selection is based on academic record, major, extracurricular activities, and leadership potential. Must enroll in Aerospace Studies class. No active duty commitment/obligation until scholarship or incentive is awarded. Students are not required to be on scholarship to complete program. Freshmen and sophomores contact the Department of Aerospace Studies, 204 Military Science, (970)491-6476.

Air Force Reserve Office Training Corps website.

Two-year through 3 1/2-year merit based scholarships are available and cover full tuition and mandatory fees (regardless of state of residency), an annual book allowance of $1200, and a graduated tax-free monthly stipend of $300-$500 (amount depends on academic year). A limited number of four-year scholarships may be available for students enrolled in a 4 1/2-year or five-year academic program (example: Engineering). The minimum cumulative GPA for consideration is a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Selections are competitive and are based on academic record, participation in extracurricular activities, and demonstrated leadership over the previous three years. For additional information contact: Colonel (Retired) Pete Bleich at Peter.Bleich@colostate.edu or by phone at (970) 491-1640. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)

• Other Available Financial Assistance: Non-scholarship contracts that provide the tax-free monthly stipend for up to 10 months per academic year, beginning as either a sophomore ($350/month) or a junior ($450/month), are available for students who do not receive or qualify for an ROTC scholarship, but maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.

• Tuition assistance of up to $4500/year is available from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) or the Colorado Army National Guard through the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). Students who enlist in either the Army National Guard or Army Reserve and participate in the SMP will receive the tax-free monthly stipend (in addition to the tuition assistance) upon contracting with Army ROTC. 

The Osher Scholarship Application is available online.

For more information, contact:

Adult Learner and Veteran Services

(970) 491-0415

For details about the CSUSA, please visit the CSU Scholarship Application page.

($1,000—$3,000) All students are encouraged to apply. There are 10 different scholarships with varying criteria. To apply, complete the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA), available online beginning December 1. The deadline is March 1 at 11 p.m (MST). Go to RAMweb and login using your eID. Then select the CSU Scholarship Application link. Be sure to complete the Student Financial Services (SFS) section of the CSU Scholarship Application.

For currently enrolled students, contact the Educational Opportunity Center for individualized assistance, (970) 221-4421.

$5,000 per semester, renewable for three additional semesters provided requirements are met. Qualified applicants must apply by March 1 and have an associate degree or at least sixty academic hours from a junior or community college, be seeking to complete a baccalaureate degree, have a cumulative grad point average of 3.5 or better, and be a Colorado resident. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis by ranking applicants in the following areas: Scholarship, Leadership and Service, Personal Traits, and Financial need. Applications can be downloaded from The Griffin Foundation website.

For more information, contact:
The Griffin Foundation
303 West Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 482-3030

Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarship Programs, Colorado State University