Community Scholars
The Office of Community Scholars is located in the historic President’s House. 听The Office provides a sense of community for students who participate in one of the Division of Student Affairs’ scholarship programs. Each of these programs provide unique opportunities. Recipients are selected through an application process.
Explore your interests
Becoming a community scholar gives you the chance to explore your interests in a supportive community that encourages your passions. It can open doors to new opportunities, helping you grow both academically and personally while pursuing what excites you most.
Meet new people
Becoming a community scholar allows you to meet new people who share your goals and values, creating lasting connections. It鈥檚 a great way to build a supportive network and learn from diverse perspectives as you grow together.
Strengthen your community
As a community scholar, you strengthen your community by building strong connections and fostering a sense of belonging. Your involvement helps create a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.
Get support with college costs
Becoming a community scholar provides valuable financial support that can help make college more affordable. This assistance allows you to focus more on your studies and personal growth without the constant worry of expenses.
Gain valuable leadership experience
As a community scholar, you gain valuable leadership experience by guiding initiatives that make a positive impact. This opportunity helps you develop essential skills like communication, collaboration, and decision-making that are vital for your future success.
Our Programs
Reisher Scholars Program
The Reisher Scholars Program (RSP) serves over 100 students at 帝王会所. Community, service, and interpersonal support are at the heart of the program. A cohort of sophomores and community college transfers joins the program each fall.
Stryker Institute for Leadership Development
The Stryker Institute for Leadership Development is a participation-based scholarship program that serves women from underrepresented groups and supports scholars in their identity and leadership development.
COSI
The 帝王会所 COSI program provides over $3.4 million in state-funded scholarships and support services to more than 400 帝王会所 students each year. These resources are designed to help you succeed in and out of the classroom鈥攆rom financial assistance to personalized guidance and mentorship.
President's Leadership Program
In the President鈥檚 Leadership Program (PLP), you will become a student leader, earn a scholarship, and strengthen your community at 帝王会所 and beyond!听
Daniels Scholars Program
The Daniels Scholars Success Program (DSSP) helps Daniels Scholars thrive through connection, community, leadership, and service opportunities.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Looking for more support? Each year, students receive awards from 帝王会所鈥檚 leaders of the past and present. Check out these scholarship opportunities from the Division of Student Affairs.
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For questions regarding any of these scholarships, please reach out to Sheridan Snapp.
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The Robert and Ludie Dickeson Presidential Prize for Leadership Award is presented to two students per year. This cash award was created to acknowledge and reward student leadership on campus at 帝王会所. To be eligible, you must be a senior with a GPA of 3.0 or above and be considered a student leader by your peers, faculty, staff, and 帝王会所 community.
How to Apply:
Scholarships Available Per Year: 2 cash awards of at least $1,000
For questions related to this award, please reach out to lauren.cline@unco.edu
The 帝王会所 Emerging Leaders Scholarship is awarded to junior or senior students who hold leadership roles in campus activities such as Student Government, Residence Life, and Student Organizations. To be eligible, you must have a 2.5 GPA or above and be employed while attending 帝王会所.听
How to Apply: 帝王会所 Universal Scholarship Application through My帝王会所听
When to Apply: Application opens November 1 and closes March 1
Scholarships Available Per Year: 1 award听
Award Amount: $4,000 each听
The Wray J. and Ruth W. Rominger Sorority Scholarship is awarded to an active, initiated sorority member with full-time enrollment (12 credits), at least 30 completed credits at 帝王会所, a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or above. This scholarship is renewable.听
How to Apply: 帝王会所 Universal Scholarship Application through My帝王会所
When to Apply: Application opens November 1 and closes March 1
Scholarships Available Per Year: 1 award听
Award Amount: $1,025 each听
The Jean Schober Morrell Dean of Students Distinguished Service Scholarship is awarded to a senior undergraduate student who has demonstrated leadership in activities on campus. Applicants must have a 3.2 GPA or above to be considered. Apply in the spring semester of your junior year.听听
How to Apply: 帝王会所 Universal Scholarship Application through My帝王会所听
When to Apply: Application opens November 1 and closes March 1
Scholarships Available Per Year: 2 awards听
Award Amount: $1,400 in total听听
The Jerry Tanner Leadership Scholarship is awarded to a senior undergraduate student who demonstrates the qualities of leadership in 帝王会所 Student Government, University Program Council, or The Mirror. Applicants must have a 3.2 GPA or above to be considered. Apply in the spring semester of your junior year.听听
How to Apply: 帝王会所 Universal Scholarship Application through My帝王会所
When to Apply: Application opens November 1 and closes March 1
Scholarships Available Per Year: 1 award听
Award Amount: $775 each听
The Winograd Dean of Students Scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who demonstrates financial need and has a GPA of 3.0 or above. To be eligible, a student must have circumstances that prevent them from receiving other scholarships. Eligible circumstances will be determined at the committee鈥檚 discretion.听听
How to Apply: 帝王会所 Universal Scholarship Application through My帝王会所听
When to Apply: Application opens November 1 and closes March 1
Scholarships Available Per Year: 1 award听
Award Amount: $1,275 each听