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Graduate Scholarships

General Scholarships
College Specific Scholarships
   College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
   College of Humanities and Social Sciences
   College of Natural and Health Sciences
   College of Performing and Visual Arts
International Scholarships

General Scholarships

Unless otherwise noted, you must use the UNC Universal Scholarship Application to apply for the following scholarships. Students in off-campus cash-funded programs through the Office of Extended Studies are not eligible for institutional scholarships listed here.

Assistance League of Greeley Single Parent Scholarship
Full-time junior, senior, or graduate student; single parent residing in Weld County with financial need; 3.0 GPA undergraduates; 3.5 GPA graduate.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Candelaria Scholarship Fund for Hispanic Students
Hispanic student who is a first generation college attendee, 3.0 GPA, low income eligibility must be demonstrated.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Fleta Craig Memorial Scholarship Fund
Awarded annually to an outstanding full-time student.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Cross Family Memorial
Awarded annually to a deserving student.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Facilities Management Scholarship
Be enrolled at least part-time; relative or dependent of a UNC Facilities Management employee; demonstrate commitment to community service; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Flood and Peterson Scholars Award Fund
Full-time graduate student; Colorado resident; show academic performance and future potential.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Graduate Faculty Merit Fellowships
Admitted graduate students; Masters or Specialists, 3.25 GPA; Doctoral, 3.5 GPA; professional accomplishments, letters of recommendation, and resume required.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Living Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually to an outstanding full-time graduate student.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Richard and Chris Monfort Graduate Fellowships
Admitted graduate students; Masters, 3.25 GPA; Specialist or Doctoral, 3.5 GPA; professional accomplishments, letters of recommendation, and resume required.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Arthur and June Reynolds Graduate School Scholarship
Full-time student; shall be enrolled in or accepted to the Graduate School and have satisfied their general requirements.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Stryker Institute for Leadership Development Scholarship
Undergraduate and graduate students, particularly women, non-traditional or from underrepresented groups; academic merit; involvement in community; substantial financial need; commitment to participate in Institute activities that help develop leadership skills.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA


College Specific Scholarships

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College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Unless otherwise noted, you must use the UNC Universal Scholarship Application to apply for the following scholarships.

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Alvin E. Barnhart Scholarship
Admitted graduate student in Elementary Education. Maintain 3.2 GPA or above. Demonstrate financial need and commitment to the teaching profession.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Bresnahan/Halstead Scholarship (College of Education)
Full-time graduate student in Special Education: Severe Needs, Cognitive, or Profound; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Linda Coulthard-Morris Psychology Scholarship
Graduate students in the Master’s or Doctoral programs in the School of Psychological Sciences; 3.5 GPA
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Educational Technology Scholarship
Full-time (9 or more credit hours); maintain minimum 3.0 GPA; demonstrate commitment to professional service.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Elementary Education Graduate Scholarship
Awarded annually to an elementary education program.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Nicholas A. Glaser Memorial Fund
Graduate students pursuing a Master of Arts in Reading; 3.0 GPA; to be used for attendance at the Annual Conference of the Colorado Council of the International Reading Association.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewCosmo F. and Antoinette V. Guido Research Scholarship in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership
Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership Ph.D. student conducting research on issues related to diversity and social justice prior to the comprehensive exam.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Gregory Hannah Doctoral Research Award
School psychology doctoral student selected by the Doctoral Research Fund Committee from school psychology faculty.
To Apply - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

Beatrice Heimerl Educational Research and Statistics Graduate Fellowship
Full-time graduate student; emphasis in educational research and statistics or applied statistics and research methods with a 3.0 GPA or better.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Kephart Scholarship
Full-time graduate student in Special Education: Moderate Needs; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Bernie Kinnick Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership Award
Recipients shall be Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership students gathering and or analyzing data for their dissertation; shall have approval or doctoral committee to proceed with the topic for the dissertation.
To Apply - Contact the Division of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.

Clara Lloyd Early Childhood/Special Education Scholarship
Major in Special Education: Early Childhood or Elementary Education: Early Childhood; shall be enrolled in or accepted to the Graduate School and have satisfied their general requirements.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Arno H. Luker Scholarship for the Benefit of Graduate Students Studying Psychology and/or Counseling
Full time graduate student in psychology and/or counseling; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Jack and Marilyn MacAllister Graduate Fellowships
Admitted full time graduate student committed to teaching and/or leadership role in K-12 schools; Master's or Specialist with 3.25 GPA; Doctoral with 3.5 GPA; demonstrated financial need; priority given to minority applicants.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

MacCracken Memorial Scholarship
Graduate student in elementary and/or middle school science or science teacher education; prefer elementary and/or middle school teaching experience; renewal dependent on success in program; show evidence of qualifications; GPA, Graduate Record Exam scores, teaching experience, letter of interest; three letters of recommendation; transcripts of academic work.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Paul McKee Scholarship Award
Elementary Education graduate student; show performance, future promise, and ability in field; career objective in classroom teaching and scholarly activity in higher education.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Augusta Klavon Oyster Scholarship
Admitted female students in masters program in elementary or middle school education, having completed 9 credit hours of course work within 12 month period.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Arthur R. Partridge Educational Leadership Scholarship
Full-time graduate student; financial assistance provided to diligent recipients to complete education.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Professional Psychology Scholarship
Good standing in either a Professional Psychology Master's degree program or Ed.S program; nominated by a Professional Psychology faculty member; completed at least one year of his or her program.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

H. Robert Reinert Fellowship in Special Education
Admitted full time; Masters or Doctoral student in Special Education; maintain 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - Contact the Director of the Special Education Division.

Dr. Jack Shaw Fund in College Student Personnel Administration
Awarded annually to a deserving student.
To Apply - Contact the Division of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.

Lester J. Skaggs Memorial Scholarship
Masters student enrolled in School Counseling (K-12) Program.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Violet Elliott Stenson Education Award
Graduate student in the College of Education in good academic standing.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Dorothie Weigandt Stillwell Scholarship
Graduate student in the College of Education pursuing a degree in Special Education.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application


College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Unless otherwise noted, you must use the UNC Universal Scholarship Application to apply for the following scholarships.

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Oliver M. Dickerson Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually to a major in history.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Rocky Mountain Chapter of GITA Scholarship
Full-time graduate or undergraduate student whose degree program focuses on the use of Geographic Information System/GeoSpatial Information Technology; preference will be given to students with a 3.5 GPA or better.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Hazel E. Johnson Award
Awarded annually to a major in history.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application


College of Natural and Health Sciences
Unless otherwise noted, you must use the UNC Universal Scholarship Application to apply for the following scholarships.

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Bresnahan/Halstead Scholarship (College of Health and Human Sciences)
Full-time student; graduate level admission to either the masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling (with or without the Vocational Evaluation emphasis) or the Ph.D. in Human Rehabilitation; possess a strong interest in working with or conducting training and/or research on individuals with cognitive or profound special needs; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Communication Disorders Alumni Award
Recipients shall be first-year graduate student(s) with awards being made to Audiology students during even years and to Speech-Language Pathology students during odd years; if no student is eligible from the assigned discipline for that year, the scholarship can be given to a student from the other discipline; recipients shall be ranked highest after the admissions review process completed by the faculty in Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences; students awarded Graduate Assistant (GA) positions are not eligible.
To Apply - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

Edgren Family Scholarship
Full-time students; one recipient shall be in Speech Pathology and one recipient shall be in Audiology; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Hach Scientific Foundation Graduate Chemistry Research Fellowship
Graduate fellowship to a student engaged in doctoral level research in chemical education.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

MacCracken Memorial Award
Graduate student; primary interest in elementary or middle school science and/or science teacher education; elementary and/or middle school teaching experience is preferred
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewNCMC Nursing Scholarship
Nursing major.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Gerald D. Schmidt Memorial Biology Scholarship
Student in biological science; pursuing content research.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Edith M. Selberg Graduate Award
Awarded annually to a graduate science education major.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Robert Sund Memorial Award
Graduate student with the intent of becoming a certified science teacher and/or furthering career in science education; shows promise and/or financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Dr. Albert M. Winchester Graduate Fellowship in Biology
Biological sciences; minimum 3.0 GPA from undergraduate college.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Winograd Graduate Nursing Scholarship
Resident of Colorado; graduate student already admitted; either full or part-time in the Nursing Education program within the UNC School of Nursing.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application


College of Performing and Visual Arts
The following scholarships are awarded based on the demonstrated talent of the applicant.

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JPMorgan Chase Graduate Fellowship in Music Technology
Graduate music technology student; special consideration given to low income and minority candidates; show academic achievement, creative and performance ability, and potential for future development.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

Charmaine Purdy Coppom Scholarship
Full-time undergraduate or graduate female student; 3.0 GPA; be a mezzo-soprano in the voice program in the School of Music working on a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, or Doctor of Arts degree.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

Elza Daugherty Memorial Scholarship
Full-time graduate student in music education, who display potential and commitment to Music education. 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

Taryn Galow Scholarship
Female student majoring in double bass in the School of Music working on a Bachelor of Music Performance, Bachelor of Music Education or Master of Music Program.
To Apply - Contact the UNC School of Music.

NewGrand Mesa Music Publishers Brass Scholarship
Music education major; Freshman must submit a letter of reference from a music instructor with application; 3.0 GPA
To Apply - Contact the UNC School of Music.

Edna M. Hoyder Memorial Music Scholarship in Voice
Music students majoring in voice; 3.0 GPA
To Apply - Contact the UNC School of Music.

Virginia McKrill Husman Piano Scholarship
Music major with a piano emphasis; awarded to a student based soley on merit, without regard to financial status, limitations, or eligibility for financial assistance.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

Robert James Award
Continuing graduate music student in at least second semester of degree program; show commitment to the profession of music education, excellent academic progress; priority to teachers of orchestral stringed instruments in the elementary and/or secondary schools.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Music Education Department Chair.

Ed Nelson Memorial Jazz Scholarship
Music major; play an instrument in the UNC Jazz Ensemble; 3.0 GPA
To Apply - Contact the UNC School of Music.

Dwight Nofziger Award
Continuing music education graduate student who shows commitment to the profession of music education, general music or choral areas and academic excellence.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Music Education Department Chair.

Nyla McNatt Penland Music Award
Junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in music; good academic standing; demonstrated financial need; talent.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts & FAFSA.

Anna N. Schmitz Memorial Scholarship
Full-time student; demonstrate positive Vocal potential; be in Voice program working towards a Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Music or Doctor of Arts; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - Contact the UNC School of Music.

Eleanor W. Turner Award for Excellence in Music
Declared Music major at the Junior, Senior, or graduate level; 3.0 GPA; award or merit.
To Apply - Contact the UNC School of Music.

James Upton Music History Scholarship
Graduate Music History students; must maintain 3.5 GPA.
To Apply - Contact the UNC School of Music.

Winograd Graduate Scholarship in Performing and Visual Arts
Full time music major; demonstrate need, promise, ability and performance Contact: College of Performing and Visual Arts.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts & FAFSA


International Scholarships

PLEASE NOTE: Criteria for UNC Scholarship programs were changed effective Fall 2008. Students must be enrolled in 12 or more credits each semester. Students in off-campus cash-funded programs through the Office of Extended Studies are not eligible for institutional scholarships listed here. Students are eligible to receive only one of the following Non-Resident Transfer Scholarships listed here. The program is open to students enrolling for the first time at UNC and enrollment must begin with fall semester.

Allen and Lily Huang Scholarship
Full-Time international student from Taiwan; graduate or undergraduate.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Dr. Jongrak Krainam Scholarship
Full-time international student from Thailand; graduate or undergraduate
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Anna C. Petteys UNC International Memorial Scholarship
Full-time International student; financial need; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

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