The College of Natural Sciences Scholarship information is located here.
Scholarships are a great way to support your education. The Department of Psychology has created this web site to assist you in finding information on available scholarships. Information is continually added to this site by our advisors, so check it often for new postings. Please pay attention to the application deadlines and eligibility; this will save both you and the scholarship agencies time and effort.
Description: This website is an initiative of the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI), a nonprofit organization that advances informed policy on key issues affecting Latino communities through objective and timely research contributing to the betterment of the nation. TRPI is an affiliated research unit of the University of Southern California School of Policy, Planning, and Development, and is associated with the Institute for Social and Economic Research and Policy at Columbia University. In September 2007, The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation, The Sallie Mae Fund, and The Walt Disney Company funded the expansion of the directory so that it would be national, listing all organizations that TRPI could identify that award grants and scholarships targeting eligible Latino students.
Eligibility: *Must be of Hispanic Heritage *Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for High School Students/Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for College and Graduate Students *Plan to enroll Full-Time in an accredited, not-for-profit, 4-year university or graduate school during the Fall of the scholarship cycle. *All majors and graduate fields can apply, however there is an emphasis on STEM majors.
Award Amount: The award amount ranges from $500 to $5,000 based on relative need.
Application Process: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship Visit the website for more information on how and when to apply.
Deadline: Application deadline is in February 2026. Awards are made Decemeber 2026.
Contact Information: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
Additional Information: None
Description: This scholarship is for STEM undergraduate students with an interest in teaching at K-12 schools. It is not a requirement to stay in Colorado to fulfill the teaching requirement.
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled as full-time Colorado State University students. Applicants should have a desire to become a middle or high-school teacher in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field. Applicants must have completed at least 60 credits and be at least 1.5 to 2 years from student teaching. Applicants must have and maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA. Recipients must agree to teach in a designated high-need school district upon graduation; two years for each year of scholarship.
Award Amount: $5,000 per semester up to 4 semesters; Teach one year for every semester of scholarship received.
Application Process: https://sol.natsci.colostate.edu/Noyce/
Deadline: Apply by March 1st. Award notifications will be announced by the end of April.
Contact Information: noyce_info@mail.colostate.edu
Additional Information: https://thehub.colostate.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-resources/
Description: The mission of our Scholarship service is to give more American Indians and Alaskan Natives the resources and encouragement they need to learn and succeed. By harnessing the power of knowledge, these future leaders can bring about positive changes in their own lives and in their communities. Undergraduate: Applications submitted by eligible Native American students each spring are reviewed by members of the Scholarship Committee, who award the competitive grants. Up to $2,000 per year is paid directly to each recipient's college or university***. Grantees must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.0 and submit grades to us each semester. Graduate: Students must be enrolled between 6-18 credit hours so that the scholarship is accessible to both part time and full time graduate students. The level of scholarship funding is dependent on the number of hours enrolled in graduate studies. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or above in order to be eligible for the scholarship. Online courses and ABD (all but dissertation) are not applicable for the graduate scholarship. All American Indian/Alaska Native students who are enrolled in their tribe, or have a parent who is an enrolled member are eligible.
Eligibility: Applicants must be: of Native American or Alaska Native descent (student or one parent must be enrolled and have documentation); attending an accredited two or four year college/university or technical/vocational school; and be enrolled as a full-time student. A GPA of between 2.0 - 3.4 is desirable (but all current or future undergraduate college students are encouraged to apply). An ACT score of 14 or above is desirable.
Award Amount: Funding Limit: $2,000 ACAD YR Duration: 1 YEAR(s)
Application Process: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/american-indian-education-fund_undergrad-grad
Deadline: April 4, 2026 (submit before March 1st for one extra point) at 11:59 pm EST
Contact Information: Partnership With Native Americans 16415 Addison Rd, Suite 200, Addison, TX 75001-3210 Tel.: (800) 416-8102 info@nativepartnership.org
Additional Information: None
Description: The Front Range Consortium (FRC) National Security Scholars Program is a transformative opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in U.S. national security. In this program, students will participate in a year-long series of seminars, workshops, and immersive learning experiences aimed at developing the knowledge and skills required for undergraduate students to enter the U.S. national security workforce upon graduation.
Eligibility: Eligibility: 1. Be enrolled full-time as a rising undergraduate Junior or Senior at a Front Range Consortium school (Colorado College, Colorado State University, United States Air Force Academy, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Denver) 2. Have a current overall GPA of 2.75 or higher 3. Be pursuing a degree in a field of study related to U.S. national security 4. Be a U.S. citizen.
Award Amount: Students will receive a one-time award of $4,500, paid to their university for tuition or research, for participation in and successful completion of the program. Scholars may be considered for internship programs with FRC partner organizations after the scholarship year has concluded.
Application Process: To apply, students must submit the following documents via email to Col (ret) Erin Staine-Pyne at erin.staine-pyne@usafa.org: 1. Resume or curriculum vitae 2. Cover letter: one-page (or less) essay detailing how the FRC National Security Studies Scholars Program will impact you and clarifying your intent to work in the field of U.S. National security in the future 3. Unofficial transcript 4. Letter of recommendation: one letter of recommendation provided by a faculty mentor or supervisor; the recommender should send this letter directly to Col Staine-Pyne at the email address listed above by the deadline.
Deadline: August 15, 2026
Contact Information: https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/frc-national-security-scholars-program
Additional Information: None
Description: The Goldwater Scholarship is a prestigious nationally competitive award given to sophomores and juniors in the STEM fields who have excelled academically (3.8 GPA or higher) and demonstrated potential as researchers.
Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship: Be a full-time OR part-time matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited 4-year or 2-year institution of higher education. Studetns who intend to pursue a research career in a natural science (includes Psychology), mathematics, or engineering; Have a college grade point average of at least a 3.8 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or a permanent resident with written intent to become a U.S. citizen.
Award Amount: Recipients of this award received up to $7,500 a year for educational expenses.
Application Process: If you are interested in receiving a Goldwater Scholarship, you must be nominated for the award by your institution. You may not apply directly for the scholarship. For students looking to get started, go to https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/.
Deadline: Check with Mary Swanson (CSU's Goldwater Campus Representative) for specific internal campus deadlines. The nomination deadline for the Foundation is the last Friday in January by 5:00 PM Central Time. Scholars and Honorable Mentions are announced on the last Friday in March.
Contact Information: For possible CSU candidates, contact Mary Swanson by email at Mary.Swanson@colostate.edu or by phone at 970-491-2185. For general information on the scholarship to go https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/ and for a starting place for students hoping to apply visit https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/steps-in-process/.
Additional Information: The Committee invites CSU faculty and staff to recommend students for this award. To recommend a student, contact Mary Swanson, CSU's National Competitive Scholarship Advisor, and provide her with the student's name, contact information, and a brief description of why the student is a good fit for the award. Mary can be reached at Mary.Swanson@colostate.edu or 970-491-2185.
Description: The Reisher Scholars Program awards scholarships to Colorado students based upon demonstrated financial need and academic merit. The program seeks to help promising Colorado students earn their undergraduate degrees without incurring additional educational debt. The Reisher Scholars Program is unique in that it focuses on rising college sophomores and transfer students from community colleges who have already demonstrated academic and leadership skills as undergraduates.
Eligibility: 1) Full-time continuing sophomore 2) Financial need and a total unmet need of at least $4,000, but not more than $15,000 as determined by the Partner Institution, for the academic year at the time the student is selected as a Reisher Scholar 3) Colorado Resident 4) Nominated by the Selection Committee 5) Plan to graduate within three years from the date first selected as a Reisher Scholar 6) Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 7) Demonstrate one or more of the following personal qualities: highly motivated, goal-oriented, responsible/dependable, able to graduate and/or likely to contribute to society as evidenced by community service, leadership activities, work experience, or unusual experiences.
Award Amount: Varies
Application Process: None
Deadline: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the functional equivalent from the federal government no later than March 1st each year.
Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding the Reisher Scholarship please contact Natalie.Lester@colostate.edu
Additional Information: https://c4e.colostate.edu/reisher-scholars/
Description: The Udall Scholarship is a prestigious nationally competitive award given to second and third-year undergraduate students who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental issues OR second and third-year undergraduate students who identify as American Indians or Alaskan Natives and would like to pursue careers in tribal public policy or Native American healthcare.
Eligibility: Are you working towards positive solutions to environmental challenges or to issues impacting Indian country? Have you demonstrated your commitment to one of these areas through public service? Do you inspire and motivate others to take action? Are you committed to making a difference through civility, integrity, consensus, non-partisanship, and public service? If you answered yes to these questions, the Udall Scholarship may be right for you.
Award Amount: Awardees receive $7500 toward their educational expenses.
Application Process: https://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/HowToApply.aspx
Deadline: Internal CSU Nomination Deadline: Anticipated early February 2027.
Official Udall Foundation Deadline: Anticipated early March 2027.
Contact Information: Mary Swanson at Mary.Swanson@colostate.edu
Additional Information: Application System: Interested students should monitor RAMweb and contact the Office for Scholarship and Fellowship Advising for specific internal deadlines and campus nomination procedures.
Description: Colorado Women's Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to Colorado women of non-traditional student age. These women, usually single, have been widowed, abandoned, or divorced and may suddenly find themselves struggling to support themselves and their families. They realize that education is the key to becoming economically self-sufficient; and often times they are the first in their extended family to attend college. Since they are older, they are often forgotten or excluded by other scholarship programs. Our non-profit organization depends completely on donations and wants to do more to empower Colorado women.
Eligibility: Please ensure that you are able to answer YES to ALL four of the following items: Identity: You identify as a woman at least 25 years of age at the time of the application deadline. Residence:You are a resident of Colorado for at least 12 months prior to the application deadline. You reside in Colorado while earning your certification or degree. Education: You have enrolled in or already attending an accredited educational institution of higher learning or vocational training (earning a certification, or associates, bachelors, masters, or doctorate degree.) Documents: Documents: You are able to provide a college or high school transcript, can be unofficial or a photocopy, including your name, institutions name, and showing your cumulative grade point average (GPA). ? Additionally, eligible applicants will need to demonstrate financial need, academic ability, leadership skills, career goals, and community involvement.
Award Amount: NA
Application Process: See here: https://www.cwef.org/how-to-apply
Deadline: Scholarship application opens February 1 and is due by April 30, 2026 - Awards will be announced in early July.
Contact Information: Colorado Women's Education Foundation P.O. Box 1189, Boulder, CO 80306 office@cwef.org.
Additional Information: www.cwef.org
Description: The CSUSA is a competitive online scholarship application for many of the scholarships at CSU. Scholarships are available in all class levels (entering freshmen, undergraduates, transfer, 2nd bachelors, graduate and Professional Veterinary Medicine.) Applications are reviewed based on your academic record as well as your answers to the questions on the application. The CSUSA includes both merit-based and financial need-based scholarships. To be considered for need-based scholarships through the CSUSA, your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted no later than March first. A FAFSA is not required to be considered for merit-based scholarships.
Eligibility: Eligibility: To be considered for any scholarship in the College of Natural Sciences, students must meet the following requirements: Your primary major must be in the College of Natural Sciences. If you have a minor or concentration in the College of Natural Sciences, but your primary major is in another college, you are not eligible. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Be accepted for admission (new freshman or transfer student) or a continuing student in one of the majors in the College of Natural Sciences. If you are a double major, your primary major must be in the College of Natural Sciences. Be a full-time student (12 credits or more) for the academic year. Dropping below full-time may result in the forfeiture of the scholarship. Meet other special requirements as noted.
Award Amount: Varies
Application Process: Log onto RAMweb.colostate.edu with your CSU eID (eName and password). Select the CSU Scholarship Application link under the Financial Information heading (available on RAMweb from October 1 to March 1 at 11:00 p.m. MST). Alternatively, you may go directly to the CSUSA at any time of the year by logging onto colostate.academicworks.com with your CSU eID. Complete and submit the General Application. Complete and submit Supplemental Application(s) if required. Review your Recommended opportunities (at the top of the CSU Scholarship Application, hover over Opportunities and then click, Recommended). Some scholarships may ask additional questions specific to that particular scholarship. Click the Apply button to answer any remaining questions. If no action is required on a Recommended scholarship then your General and/or Supplemental application are all that is/are required.
Deadline: The CSUSA will be available online on your RAMweb beginning October 1. The deadline is March 1 at 11 p.m. (MST). Go to RAMweb, log in using your eID, and then select the CSU Scholarship Application link.
Contact Information: For questions/clarification, please contact: CNS Scholarship Coordinator (970) 491-1300 Email: CNS_Scholarships@mail.colostate.edu.
Additional Information: For more information on the CNS Scholarship Application process visit: http://www.natsci.colostate.edu/students/scholarships/.
Description: Our mission is to assist women from developing countries who are pursuing their education with the aim of improving the lives of women and children in developing countries. MMEG is one of the few organizations that provides financial assistance to such women.
Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria: be a self-identifying woman, and at least 25 years old at time of application deadline; be a national of a country listed on the MMEG country eligibility list (except for the Trinity Washington University Program); be registered (not just accepted) at an accredited in-person academic institution and program when submitting their application; plan to be enrolled for at least one full academic semester (half-year term) after award of the MMEG grant; plan to graduate no later than three years after the award of the MMEG grant; not be related to a World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund, or Inter-American Development Bank staff member, spouse, retiree, or MMEG Board member.
Award Amount: In past years, grants of up to US$15,000 have been awarded in the US-Canada program. Grant amounts may vary, based on exchange rates and availability of funds.
Application Process: https://www.mmeg.org/apply
Deadline: This program accepts applications between September 15 and January 15 (11:59pm Eastern Standard Time). Successful candidates will be personally notified in April.
Contact Information: Queries may be addressed to us-canada@mmeg.org MMMF Office: https://www.mmeg.org/contact Tuesday - Thursday 9:00am to 5:30pm Contact Tel: +1-202-473-5804 Fax: +1-202-522-3142 The MMMF does not answer phone queries regarding the grants. Please send an email to scholarships@mmmf-grants.org E-mail General: mmmf@worldbank.org MMMF Grants: scholarships@mmmf-grants.org MMMF Fair: mmmffair@mmmf-grants.org Mailing Address Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) World Bank Family Network 1818 H Street NW, MSN J2-202 Washington DC, 20433 USA Location 701 18th Street NW Washington DC, 20006 USA
Additional Information: None