Transfer Scholarships
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Many colleges and universities don’t offer scholarships for transfer students. Not CSU Pueblo! Check out the current CSU Pueblo scholarship opportunities specifically for transfer students.
Destination Scholarship
The Destination Scholarship is available to new transfer students who are pursuing their first bachelor's degree and have completed an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), or an Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. The Destination Scholarship is $2000 per academic year ($1000 per semester) up to a maximum of four semesters. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher and full-time enrollment while continuing their degree at CSU Pueblo. Students are also encouraged to complete the CSU Pueblo Foundation Scholarship Application for the potential of additional scholarship awards.
Southern Colorado Partnership Scholarship
The Southern Colorado Partnership Scholarship is available to new transfer students who are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree and have completed an associate degree at one of our area community colleges with a minimum GPA of 2.75. The Southern Colorado Partnership Scholarship is $750 per academic year ($375 per semester) up to a maximum of four semesters. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher and full-time enrollment while continuing their degree at CSU-Pueblo. CSU Pueblo’s area community colleges:
- Lamar Community College
- Otero Junior College
- Pikes Peak Community College
- Pueblo Community College
- Trinidad State Junior College
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
The PTK Scholarship is available to new transfer students who are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. There are no associate degree requirements to receive this scholarship. However, official confirmation of PTK membership is required. The PTK Scholarship is $1,250 per academic year ($625 per semester) up to a maximum of four semesters. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher and full-time enrollment while continuing their degree at CSU Pueblo.
$1,000 Commitment to Colorado
Requirements: Colorado residents who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1st each year, receive a Pell Grant, and enroll full-time (at least 12 credits); a 3.0 GPA required to receive and renew. There is a four-year limit on receiving this award.
$1,000 First Generation Scholarship
Requirements: First-generation college students (neither parent has earned a bachelor's degree), 3.0 high school or transfer GPA, FAFSA must be received by March 1st each year, enroll full-time (at least 12 credits); 3.0 required to renew. There is a four-year limit on receiving this award. The First Generation Scholarship may be combined with any other CSU Pueblo Scholarship.
Foundation Scholarships
CSU Pueblo offers a variety of Foundation scholarships through our online scholarship application. Please note that to receive full consideration for all CSU Pueblo Foundation scholarships the CSU Pueblo Scholarship Application must be completed. Check for foundation scholarship deadlines on the Student Financial Services webpage. The scholarship application is available through Personal Access to Web Services (PAWS). To log in to PAWS, you will need to have a NetID. Your NetID is issued as soon as you are admitted into the University. Please call the CSU Pueblo Registrar’s Office (719.549.2261) if you need to be issued a NetID.
