Faculty/Staff & University Foundation
If you are CSU Pueblo faculty or staff, or a member of the University Foundation, please use this login to review and manage scholarships.
Scholarships
Scholarships at CSU Pueblo
Over 100 Scholarships Based on Merit, Need, Student Type, and More.
2025–2026 Priority Dates
Submit by these dates to maximize scholarship eligibility.
Dec 1Foundation app opens
Mar 1Foundation app deadline & FAFSA priority
FAFSA code001365 (CSU Pueblo)
🕒 Important: Financial aid awards can only be issued during the current semester.
Scholarship Portals
Scholarship Committee Members
If you serve on a scholarship committee and are not an employee of the University or the University Foundation, please use this portal.
Students apply via PAWS after admission; use Search to explore opportunities first.
Automatic Merit Scholarships
Fall 2026 awards — first-time freshmen are automatically considered based on their highest qualifying metric.
Weighted GPA ACT/SAT composite (2016+) Weighted Class Rank
Presidential Scholar
$8,000 per year
Qualify with ANY ONE of:
- GPA (weighted): 4.0
- Class rank: Top 2%
- ACT / SAT: 30 / 1370
Renewal GPA (CSU Pueblo): 3.5
Distinguished Scholar
$5,000 per year
Qualify with ANY ONE of:
- GPA (weighted): 3.75
- Class rank: Top 5%
- ACT / SAT: 27 / 1280
Renewal GPA (CSU Pueblo): 3.0
Promising Scholar
$3,000 per year
Qualify with ANY ONE of:
- GPA (weighted): 3.50
- Class rank: Top 15%
- ACT / SAT: 24 / 1180
Renewal GPA (CSU Pueblo): 3.0
*Awards are based on the student’s single highest metric of either ACT/SAT, Class Rank, or GPA.
Stacking: Automatic Merit cannot be combined with other institutional scholarships (except the First Generation Scholarship). Full-time enrollment required. Renewable up to 3 additional years with the GPA above.
Details & Requirements for Automatic Merit Scholarships
Highest Award Policy
Students will receive the scholarship that matches their highest qualifying academic achievement.
Requirements & Deadlines
To be eligible for these scholarships in the fall semester after high school graduation, submit the following by May 1:
- Admissions application
- High school transcripts
- ACT/SAT scores (if applicable)
Important:
- Students must enroll in the fall semester immediately after graduation (or the next semester if graduating early).
Additional Details
- No separate application is needed.
- Scholarships are gift aid—they do not need to be repaid.
- Full-time enrollment is required.
- Merit scholarships may be reduced if total aid exceeds cost of attendance.
- Renewable for up to 3 years with the required CSU Pueblo GPA.
- 3+2 students should seek other aid options for their final year.
- Automatic Merit cannot be combined with other institutional scholarships, except the First Generation Scholarship.
Special Note for ASCENT Students
ASCENT students are eligible for Foundation or Automatic Merit Scholarships after completing ASCENT and graduating high school, if they meet admission requirements and deadlines.
They are not eligible during their ASCENT year (5th year of high school).
Important Note About Self-Reported GPAs
If you're admitted using a self-reported GPA, you must submit an official transcript before your merit scholarship can be finalized.
If your official GPA is different from what you reported, your scholarship amount may be adjusted.
Additional Scholarships
$1,000 Commitment to Colorado
$1,000/year for Colorado residents who file FAFSA by May 1, receive a Pell Grant, and have a 3.0+ GPA. Not stackable with Automatic Merit.
$1,000 First Generation Scholarship
$1,000/year for first-gen students (3.0 HS or transfer GPA), FAFSA by May 1, full-time; renewable with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
$1,000 Living Learning Incentive
Nonresident, WUE, ThunderWolf Rate, and NM Reciprocal students living on campus may receive $1,000/year (up to 4 years).
4-Year Transfer Scholarship
$2,000 total (renewable 1 year) for new transfers from a 4-year institution with ≥30 credits earned there and 3.25+ cumulative GPA.
Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI)
Support services and scholarships for adult learners (25+) to complete credentials or degrees; current focus on Finish What You Started.
Colorado Promise
State program for Colorado residents with family income ≤ $90,000 that reimburses out-of-pocket tuition & fees (up to the first 65 credits).
Destination Scholarship
$2,000/year (max 4 semesters) for new transfers with an AA/AS/AGS and 3.0+ GPA; full-time and 3.0 to renew. Not combinable with 4-Year Transfer.
Honors Program
High-achieving students admitted to Honors may receive a $2,000 scholarship and up to $1,000 for room/board (cannot stack with Automatic Merit).
Pack Promise
“Last-dollar” aid that covers remaining in-state tuition after grants and scholarships are applied for eligible students.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
$1,250/year (max 4 semesters) for new transfer students with verified PTK membership; 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment required.
President’s Leadership Program (PLP)
Four-year academic leadership program with experiential learning; PLP scholars may receive scholarship consideration and assistance.
Robert Noyce Scholars Program
Scholarships/stipends for STEM majors who earn teaching credentials and commit to teaching in high-need K-12 districts.
Southern Colorado Partnership
$750/year (max 4 semesters) for new transfers with an associate degree (2.75+ GPA) from partner community colleges; 3.0 and full-time to renew.
Sturm Campus Scholarship
$500/semester for CIS students at Sturm Collaboration Campus meeting AAS pathway, 3.5+ GPA, and full-time enrollment.
How to Apply
- Complete the FAFSA (school code 001365) — or complete CASFA if not FAFSA-eligible.
- Complete the CSU Pueblo Foundation Scholarship application (opens Dec 1, deadline Mar 1).
- Check your PAWS portal for any additional requirements and award notices.
Who Can Qualify?
- First-year, transfer, continuing, graduate, and online students.
- Merit-based and need-based awards; some by major, talent, or background.
- Special programs (e.g., PHEF, Daniels Fund, Denver Scholarship Fund, COSI, Raise.me, Promise/Pack Promise).
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I apply?
Apply for admission, file the FAFSA (or CASFA if applicable), and complete the Foundation Scholarship application as early as possible. Priority consideration is tied to March 1; the Foundation application opens December 1.
Do I need the FAFSA for scholarships?
Many awards require demonstrated need via the FAFSA. If you are not FAFSA-eligible, complete Colorado’s CASFA to be considered for state aid and certain scholarships.
Where do I find scholarships that fit my major?
Use the Foundation Scholarship Search and filter by your academic area. You can also check your college/department pages for additional opportunities.
How will I be notified?
Watch your PAWS portal and CSU Pueblo email for updates, missing items, and award notices.
Impact of Scholarships on Financial Aid
Scholarships are part of a student’s total financial aid package. If a student’s demonstrated financial need is already met when a scholarship is added, other aid may be reduced or canceled.
Pell Grants are never reduced as a result of receiving a scholarship.
For more about how eligibility is calculated, see the Cost of Attendance page (see “How Aid is Determined” under General Policies).
Contact Student Financial Services
Administration 212 • Phone: 719-549-2753 • financialaid@csupueblo.edu
CSU Pueblo Foundation
The CSU Pueblo Foundation is committed to student success! With the help of our generous donors, we offer scholarship funds to bridge the gap between the cost of a university degree and the financial resources available to our students. The Foundation is focused on improving our students’ ability to persist and complete their education with a conferred degree.
Scholarships provided through the CSU Pueblo Foundation are listed in this search. You can search based on your academic interests or other types of criteria.
Please note: You cannot apply through the search function.
