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Undergraduate Scholarships

Colorado Resident Freshman Scholarships
Colorado Resident Transfer Awards
Resident & Non-Resident Upperclassmen Scholarships
Non-Resident Freshman Scholarships
Non-Resident Transfer Scholarships
Institutional Program Scholarships
General Scholarships
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Colorado Resident Freshman 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 unless noted otherwise. Students are eligible to receive only one of the following Colorado Resident Freshman Scholarships listed here. These scholarships are available to students entering UNC for the first time and pursuing a first bachelor's degree.

UNC Trustees Scholarship
Competitive - 3 awards given annually. Colorado resident admitted to UNC and meet criteria by March 1. Scholarship Eligiblity Index of 140 or above for consideration. Credentials verifying eligibility must be on file at UNC by March 1. Complete UNC Universal Scholarship Application. Renewable with cumulative UNC GPA of 3.5 or above in 24 semester hours earned each academic year. Maximum of 8 semesters of undergraduate eligibility.
Amount: $5,000/year ($2,500 Fall/$2,500 Spring)
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

UNC Presidential Scholarship
Colorado resident admitted to UNC and meet criteria by March 1. Scholarship Eligibility Index of 129 to 139. Credentials verifying eligibility must be on file at UNC by March 1. Renewable with cumulative UNC GPA of 3.5 or above in 24 semester hours earned each academic year. Maximum of 8 semesters of undergraduate eligibility.
Amount: $2,000/year ($1,000 Fall/$1,000 Spring)

UNC Provost Freshman Scholarship
Automatically offered to students with Scholarship Eligibility Index of 112 to 128. Must be admitted by March 1 if enrolling for the first time in Fall semester or November 1 if enrolling for the first time in Spring semester. Credentials verifying eligibility must be on file at UNC by March 1 if enrolling Fall or November 1 if enrolling Spring. Freshman year only.
Amount: $1,250/year ($625 Fall/$625 Spring)

NewUNC Greeley Promise Scholarship
Must graduate from a District 6 Greeley high School or Dayspring Academy in 2009; Colorado Resident; must be a new freshman admitted for Fall 2009; Must complete the 09-10 FAFSA; Complete Universal Application by 3-1-09; Must qualify for need based Financial Aid to receive grant fund to cover tuition, fees and books; If a student doesn’t qualify for need based aid, a $2,000 award will be offered; Renewable as long as student maintains a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and completes the FAFSA each year; Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

NewUNC First Generation Scholarship
New freshman admitted for fall 2009; Colorado Resident: Neither parent has obtained a bachelor’s degree; Competitive (limited funds available); Based on financial need; Must complete 09-10 FAFSA; Must complete the UNC Universal Scholarship Application by 3-1-2009; Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Amount: $4,000/year ($2,000 Fall/$2,000 Spring)
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

NewUNC Bear Tracks Scholarship
Automatically offered to Colorado resident with Scholarship Eligibility index of 100 to 111. Must be admitted and meet criteria by March 1. Freshman year only.
Amount: $500/year ($250 Fall/$250 Spring)

NewUNC Valedictorian Scholarship
Automatically offered to Colorado resident ranked first in their high school graduating class (Sorry - home-schooled students are not eligible). Ranking must be documented by high school counselor on transcript submitted by March 1. Renewable if student maintains satisfactory academic progress as defined by the Office of Financial Aid. Students may receive this scholarship in addition to any of the scholarships listed above.
Amount: $1,000/year ($500 Fall/$500 Spring)


Colorado Resident Transfer Awards

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 Colorado Resident Transfer Scholarships listed here unless noted otherwise. These scholarships are available to students entering UNC for the first time and pursuing a first bachelor's degree.

NewUNC Transfer Bear Tracks Scholarship
Awarded to new Colorado resident transfer students who transfer in at least 24 credits earned after high school graduation with a 2.5-3.1 gpa. (AP/CLEP/IB/ and military credit are not counted in the 24 transfer credits.)
Amount: $1,000/year ($500 Fall/$500 Spring)

NewUNC Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Automatically offered to Colorado resident who transfers from a Colorado Community College and qualifies for one of the scholarships above. Must have been a member of Phi Theta Kappa at the Community College. Requires completion of the University of Northern Colorado Universal Scholarship Application before March 1 to be considered OR documentation of Phi Theta Kappa membership if admitted after the March 1 scholarship application deadline. Renewable if student maintains satisfactory academic progress as defined by the Office of Financial Aid.
Amount: $1,000/year ($500 Fall/$500 Spring)
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

UNC Provost Transfer Award
Offered to students who transfer with 30 or more semester hours (hours earned beginning with fall semester following high school graduation) and a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above. Must be admitted to UNC by June 15 if enrolling for the first time in Fall Semester or November 1 if enrolling for the first time in Spring Semester. Transcripts verifying eligibility must be on file at UNC by June 15 if enrolling Fall or November 1 if enrolling Spring. First year of UNC enrollment only.
Amount: $1,250/year ($625 Fall/$625 Spring)

UNC Presidential Transfer Scholarship
Offered to students who transfer with a completed Associate (AA or AS) degree at a community college and a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above. Must be admitted to UNC by June 15 if enrolling for the first time in Fall Semester or November 1 if enrolling for the first time in Spring Semester. Transcripts verifying eligibility must be on file at UNC by June 15 if enrolling Fall or November 1 if enrolling Spring. Renewable with cumulative UNC GPA of 3.0 or above in 24 semester hours earned each academic year. Maximum of 6 semesters of undergraduate eligibility.
Amount: $2,000/year ($1,000 Fall/$1,000 Spring)


Resident & Non-Resident Upperclassmen 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. These scholarships are available to students entering UNC for the first time and pursuing a first bachelor's degree.

Academic Achievement Scholarship
Competitive, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior students who have attained at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA at UNC in at least 30 cumulative semester hours may compete for this award. Based on available funds.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application


Non-Resident Freshman Scholarships

PLEASE NOTE: Criteria for UNC Scholarship programs were changed effecitve 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 Freshman Scholarships listed here. The program is open only to students enrolling for the first time at UNC and enrollment must begin with fall semester.

UNC National Undergraduate Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility Index of 106 or above for consideration. Credentials verifying eligibility must be on file at UNC by March 1. Renewable with cumulative UNC GPA of 3.0 or above in 24 semester hours earned each academic year. Maximum of 8 semesters of undergraduate eligibility.
Amount: $6,000/year ($3,000 Fall/$3,000 Spring)

NewUNC National Bear Tracks Scholarship
Awarded to new non-resident, first-time freshmen with 96-105 index. Renewable if students maintain a 2.75 cumulative gpa at UNC and complete at least 24 credits each year.
Amount: $4,500/year ($2,250 Fall/$2,250 Spring)

NewUNC Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Scholarship
Awarded to new non-resident, first-time freshman students from the following states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) with 101-105 index. Renewable if students maintain a 2.75 cumulative gpa at UNC after they have completed two full academic years.
Amount: $5,000/year


Non-Resident Transfer 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.

UNC National Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Students who transfer with 30 or more semester hours (hours earned beginning with fall semester following high school graduation) and a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above. Renewable with cumulative UNC GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Amount: $6,000/year ($3,000 Fall/$3,000 Spring)


Institutional Program Scholarships

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CUMBRES Institutional Scholarship
For students who are accepted into CUMBRES Program, a program for students who plan to become K-12 teachers with endoresments in Bilingual Education or English as a Second Language; Competitive.
To Apply - Contact Linda Carbajal, CUMBRES Program Director, (970) 351-2410.

President's Leadership Program Scholarship
Students in the President's Leadership Program, as determined by the Program Director in consultation with the President of the University and the President's Leadership Institute Advisory Committee.
To Apply - Contact John Bromley, Director, President's Leadership Program, (970) 351-2504


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.

Air Force ROTC Financial Assistance
In addition to officer development and commissioning, AFROTC has a variety of merit based scholarships designed for college students. The program offers two, three, and four year undergraduate scholarships paying tuition and fees, $600 per year allowance for books and a $250-400 monthly stipend. For students not eligible for scholarships, Air Force ROTC provides a contract incentive of $3000 per year for tuition and a $250-400 per month allowance to cadets enrolled in the upper division AFROTC courses.
To Apply - Contact Air Force ROTC at (970) 491-6476.

Aloha Scholarship
Resident of Hawaii; incoming full-time Freshman; student status must be Non-NUS and/or non-Western Undergraduate Exchange Program; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Alumni Class Reunion Scholarship
Relative of a UNC graduate; reference accomplishments, potential, and financial need; selected by Alumni Association Scholarship Committee.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Carole V. Anderson Memorial Fund
Disabled student per Disability Access Center.
To Apply - Contact the Director of the UNC Disability Access Center at (970) 351-2289 and complete the UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Army ROTC Scholarship and Financial Assistance
In addition to officer development and commissioning, Army ROTC has a variety of merit based scholarships designed for college students. The program offers two, three, and four year undergraduate scholarships and two-year graduate scholarships up to $17,000 per year paying tuition and fees, $600 per year allowance for books and a $250-400 monthly stipend. For students not eligible for scholarships, Army ROTC provides a $350 minimum monthly allowance to cadets enrolled in upper-division ROTC courses.
To Apply - Contact Army ROTC at (970) 351-2296.

NewAsian/Pacific American Student (A/PASS) Scholarship
Be of Asian American or Pacific American descent as defined by the United States Census Bureau and participate actively in A/PASS; minimum of 24 credits at time of distribution; 3.0 GPA; preference shall be given to students in their second year at UNC at the time of the award.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

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

Atmos Energy / Schlessman Family Scholarship
Colorado resident in one of the Atmos Energy service areas; 2.75 GPA freshman in top 25% of graduating class.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Daniel F. and Nellie C. Beck Scholarship
Awarded annually to a student with an excellent GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewJami K. Benson and Ali A. Barnhart Single Parent Scholarship
Full-time student who is an unmarried parent/legal guardian; 2.75 GPA; priority shall be given to students who demonstrate the highest financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Lu Bernero Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually to a deserving student.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Jason Birch Sigma Alpha Epsilon Scholarship
Student shall be selected during his Pledge ship year by the active SAE chapter as "Best Pledge of the Year" by a unanimous vote.
To Apply - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

Board of Trustees Scholarship
Student shall have been awarded a Boettcher Scholarship and participate in the UNC President's Leadership Program or on a UNC varsity athletics team.
To Apply - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

Boettcher Opportunity Award
Scholarships for under-represented groups on campus as defined by the institution and approved by the Boettcher Foundation; Colorado resident; 3.0 GPA and be a sophomore, junior or senior.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewRichard R. and Reva S. Bond Community College Scholarship
Graduate of Aims Community College or another community college in the State of Colorado; high performing students in academics and with extracurricular activities; financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

The Bucknell Memorial Scholarship in Honor of Howard, Bernice, and Donald Bucknell
Relative of a UNC graduate; reference accomplishments, potential, and financial need; selected by Alumni Association Scholarship Committee.
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

Centennial Rotary Club Memorial Scholarship
Graduate of a Greeley, Colorado high school; 3.0 GPA; required to participate in at least one Centennial Rotary Club fundraising event.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Alice S. Church Memorial Scholarship
Graduate of North High School, Denver, CO; financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Classified Employees Scholarship (SPEEC)
Colorado resident and child/spouse of UNC classified employee or a UNC classified employee (nonexempt), show involvement in extracurricular activities; full-time student or part-time student if UNC classified employee; financial need and GPA may be considered.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

College Credit Union Scholarship
Full-time student; member of the College Credit Union; 3.0 GPA
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Colorado License Plate Scholarship
Full-time student; Colorado resident; 3.5 GPA; must demonstrate future promise and probability of success in college; be involved in the community.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Mark Giles Danielson Memorial Award
Enrolled in military sciences program and demonstrates commitment to serve in the military; financial need; 2.5 GPA; demonstrate honesty and integrity.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Department of Military Science. & FAFSA

Glenn and Clarice Wilson/Davis Scholarship
Undergraduate from Brush High School; 3.0 GPA (education scholarships 3.25 GPA); involved in one or more of the following: extracurricular activities, volunteer, or work experience.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Donald G. and Doris S. Decker Scholarship
Full-time undergraduate student; academic excellence; show financial need; selected by Alumni Association Scholarship Committee.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Sarah Platt Decker Memorial Scholarship
Undergraduate female student; financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Delta Tau Delta Scholarship
Incoming freshman pledged to Delta Tau Delta fraternity; high school GPA 3.0 and have earned a letter in at least one sport.
To Apply - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

Robert and Ludie Dickeson President's Prize For Leadership
Graduating male or female student leader; GPA 3.0; nomination in the form of letter and information sheet from student organization, an academic or administrative department or an individual student, faculty or staff member; additional letter of support required.
To Apply - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

Marie H. Diggs Memorial Scholarship
A needy nontraditional (age 25 or older) undergraduate in good standing, both academically and socially; preference given to a female with dependents with a demonstrated desire to complete a baccalaureate degree.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Dinner Scholarship
Colorado resident in junior or senior year who shows commitment to excellence in a selected academic area. Need considered, but not primary.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Becky R. Edgerton Memorial Honors Scholarship
Student in the Honors program; complete meritorious Honors thesis; demonstrate the greatest breadth of intellectual curiosity among Honors peers; provide written letter of recommendation by a UNC faculty member.
To Apply - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

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

NewFaculty Senate Scholarship
Undergraduate, single parent with financial need
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Richard B. and Sherrill J. Feaster Scholarship
Good academic standing; demonstrate financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Fighting Whites Minority Scholarship
Native American with documentation of being an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Financial Aid Scholarship
Provides financial assistance to students in extreme hardship situations who would not otherwise qualify because of state/federal regulations or funding limitations.
To Apply - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

Lawrence A. Gorgen Memorial Scholarship
Full-time undergraduate student transferring from Aims Community College, Greeley; in good standing.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Greeley High School 49er's Alumni Scholarship
Graduate of Greeley Central High School; top one-third of graduating class; full time student in the second semester of the freshman year; demonstrate financial need; recipient must define educational goals in a letter to the donors.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Greeley Woodmen Investment Association Scholarship
Weld County resident.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Jerry L. Gress Memorial Provost's Academic Scholarship
Scholarships based on University criteria for the Provost's Freshmen Scholarship. Awarded in place of the Provost Freshman Scholarship.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Griffin Foundation Scholarship
Students who are completing an Associate Degree or accumulated at least 60 semester credits (not vocational or technical) at a Colorado community college; admitted as a new full-time student at UNC or CSU; classified as a resident for tuition purposes at the participating institution; 3.5 GPA or Higher. March 1 deadline.
To Apply - visit the website at www.thegriffinfoundation.com

Mildred Gueck Scholarship
Colorado resident; high academic performance with high potential for future success.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

William and Enid Hairston Scholarship
Minority student who is a Colorado resident; incoming freshman only; high scholarship; demonstrate financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Robert E. Hanna Award
Outstanding achievements in chosen field; outstanding undergraduate; academic excellence.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Genevieve and William Harrington Scholarship
Undergraduate student; 3.0 G.P.A; 3.25 GPA for education scholarships; financial need; submit two supporting documents relating to potential for future success.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Don Herdman Memorial Scholarship
Colorado resident; show academic excellence, community involvement, and high probability of success at UNC; selected by Alumni Association Scholarship Committee.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

House of Neighborly Service Scholarship
Hispanic student; Colorado resident living in Weld County.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

International Student Scholarship
Foreign full time students.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Center for International Education

Kappa Kappa Psi - Alpha Theta Chapter University of Northern Colorado "Strive for the Highest" Scholarship
High school seniors will be nominated by their high school's director of bands; demonstrate high involvement in and dedication to their high school's band programs; service-oriented individuals; do not have to be music majors; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

NewEd Kearns Scholarship
Freshman students enrolled in English Composition section 122; English faculty will submit top writing compositions from English Composition Class 122 to the English Scholarship Committee for review and selection.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Julia Klug Scholarship
Strong desire for education; provide evidence of leadership and citizenship; 2.75 GPA for returning students; freshman in 75% or above graduating class.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Mary and Hubert Littler Award in Honor of John Painter
Weld County undergraduate during award year; top one-third of high school class; if transfer or present UNC student, 2.75 GPA; preference for students with financial need who work part time, and with siblings in or about to enter college.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

NewMarie Livingston Honors Scholarship
3.25 GPA or higher after successful completion of a minimum of two semesters of current, continuous, full-time enrollment in the UNC Honors curriculum, an example of written or artistic work demonstrating high academic accomplishment, and evidence of civic engagement in local, state, national, or international communities professional organizations, or student clubs.
To Apply - All eligible students will be considered.

Lyster Family Scholarship
Full-time student; resident of Colorado from rural area; good standing academically and socially; show financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

John Makelke Provost's Academic Scholarship
Scholarships based on University criteria for the Provost's Freshman Scholarship. Awarded in place of the Provost Freshman Scholarship.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Grace M. Mason Scholarship
Son or daughter of a family whose primary occupation is farming; junior or senior Weld County resident; show financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Matthew Allen McConnell Memorial Scholarship
Entering freshman from University High School; special consideration shall be given to students who participated in music, drama, and/or wrestling at University High; shall have an outgoing personality and must communicate well with peers, adults, and children.
To Apply - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

Della B. McDonald Memorial Scholarship
Deserving UNC student with above average GPA; show financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Milne Scholarship
Colorado, preferably Weld County, resident; upper one-half of the high school class or college 3.0 GPA; eligibility preference given to entering freshmen and current recipients; show financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Miriam Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Fund
Deserving Colorado female; full-time undergraduate; usually not awarded before sophomore year.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewJean Schober Morrell Dean of Students Distinguished Service Scholarship
Junior who will be a Senior in the Fall; 3.2 GPA; show leadership through involvement in campus activities.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Ray and Louise Mueller Scholarship
Graduate of an accredited Colorado high school; show academic excellence, promise of success; based on financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

L. Mulling Scholarship
Full-time student majoring in the arts, sciences, humanities, or education; 3.0 GPA; demonstrated need; good standing academically and socially.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Native American Student Scholarship
Incoming freshman with documentation of being an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Northeastern Colorado Scholarship
Incoming freshman meeting minimum entrance requirements or transfer students from Northeastern Junior College or Morgan Community College with an overall GPA of 3.0; enrolled full-time; permanent address in Morgan, Logan, Sedgwick, Washington, or Phillips counties.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Edward M. and Agnes S. Nusbaum Memorial Scholarship
Show financial need; exceptional potential in chosen field.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

PASC Scholarship
Dependent child or spouse of a professional administrative (exempt) staff person; 3.0 GPA in high school for incoming first year students OR 3.0 cumulative GPA for continuing UNC or transfer students; Undergraduate or graduate student, fully admitted to a degree program; Enrolled full-time (12 hours for undergraduates, 9 hours for graduate students) at UNC. The scholarship will not be awarded to the same student more than once and priority will be given to students who do not receive the dependent tuition grant. Should show evidence of leadership. Financial need may be considered.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Carter and Mrs. Minnie Childs Price Scholastic Memorial Scholarship
Academically worthy undergraduate students.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Reisher Family Scholarship
UNC student beginning their sophomore year or incoming transfer student from a Colorado community college beginning their junior year (admitted by March 1 for the upcoming Fall semester); minimum 3.0 GPA; financial need per results from completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1; Colorado resident; highly motivated, goal-oriented, responsible/dependable, able to graduate and demonstrate an indication of making a contribution to society.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Dorothy A. Romans Highland High School in Ault, Colorado Scholarship
Student shall be an entering freshman at UNC; graduated from Highland High School in Ault, Colorado and meet at least one of the following criteria: valedictorian or salutatorian of the senior class, graduated in the top 10 percent of the senior class, or 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Wray J. and Ruth W. Rominger Sorority Scholarship
Active initiated member of a sorority at UNC; 3.0 GPA; completion of at least 30 credit hours and a full-time student at time of scholarship application; must have completed 12 credit hours the previous semester; submit sorority verification statement signed by the chapter President and one recommendation each from UNC faculty and UNC advisor.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Freda T. Roof Memorial Scholarship
Full-time undergraduate student; show financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Robert French Ross Scholarship
Junior or senior; show diversity within a discipline; financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Rudd-Sarell Endowed Scholarship
Preference given to students from Golden or Jefferson County; show outstanding academic performance and financial need; demonstrate promise in "fields that will be of benefit to other people", excluding athletics.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Schwartz Family Scholarship
Students from Lake County High School in Leadville, Colorado; demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 for the upcoming Fall.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Nancy A. and John E. Scott, Jr. Reentry Scholarship
Undergraduate reentry students 25 years of age or older, full-time or part-time (six or more credits); GPA 3.0; demonstrate academic excellence, extraordinary work experience and/or extraordinary community involvement.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Dorothy J. Selders Memorial Scholarship
Residents of Weld county with preference given to graduates of Greeley Central High School; financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Lucille Hopper Shafer Award
Full-time female student in good academic and social standing; financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

NewAmy Smart Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships for students in the President’s Leadership Program.
To Apply - All eligible students will be considered.

Marjory M. Smith Scholarship for Students with Vision Disabilities Fund
Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours; have current documentation of a vision disability and be eligible for services through the Disability Access Center; 2.75 GPA.
To Apply - Contact the Director of the UNC Disability Access Center at (970) 351-2289 and complete the UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewCarroll and Jean SoRelle Scholarship
Incoming freshmen from Weld or Larimer counties in Colorado; merit-based (need is not a factor); achieved GPA of 3.5 or above in high school.
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

NewThomas Sutherland President's Leadership Scholarship
Students in the President’s Leadership Program, as determined by the Program Director in consultation with the President of the University and the President’s Leadership Institute Advisory Committee
To Apply - Contact John Bromley, Director, President's Leadership Program, (970) 351-2504

Hazel Margaret Swanson Scholarship
Academic achievement.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

UNC Alumni Association Scholarship
Relative of UNC graduate; reference accomplishments, potential, and financial need; selected by Alumni Association Scholarship Committee.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

UNC Emeritus Faculty Association Scholarship
Junior or senior with 3.0 GPA; earned 15 or more credits at UNC; need departmental recommendation.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

UNC Foundation/Alumni Shares Scholarship
Colorado resident; child of a UNC alumnus; children of either the Alumni Association or the Foundation Board of Directors members are ineligible to receive the scholarship while their parent is actively participating in the Association or on the Board; maintain 3.0 to 3.5 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Eleanor Wilkinson Scholarship
Show financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Virginia C. Will Scholarship
Be at least 30 years of age; enrolled in a health related field; new student at the University level who has demonstrated an aptitude to achieve or a returning student with a 2.75 GPA whose earlier effort to obtain a college degree was interrupted.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Winograd Dean of Students Scholarship
Full time student with financial need who demonstrates promise and ability; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Wray Community Scholarship
Wray High School graduate; incoming freshmen must have been in top half of high school graduating class; transfer students from community colleges in Ft. Morgan or Sterling must have a minimum 2.5 GPA; financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Franklin D. and Catherine Will Yoder Scholarship
Undergraduate or reentry student; preference to age 30 or older; 2.75 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application


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 Endowment
Elementary Education majors; 3.2 GPA; demonstrate financial need.
To Apply - All eligible students will be considered & FAFSA

Don and Marty Bender Scholarship
Full time student; 3.0 GPA; undergraduate student in the Professional Teacher Education Program; financial need; involved in recognized campus activity.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Paul G. Bethke Scholarship
Senior pursuing degree in some aspect of education; demonstrate commitment to a career in education; 3.25 GPA; financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Dr. Howard and Mrs. Aletha Blanchard Memorial Scholarship Fund
Undergraduate student in the teacher education Program; 3.5 GPA; demonstrated financial need, not necessarily based on state and federal guidelines.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Norris Bush Memorial Scholarship
Worthy student studying special education.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Martin and Fay Candelaria Award
Interest in teaching or administration in areas relevant to multicultural programs; based on financial need, determination, promise, and potential for dedication to leadership and education.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

CUMBRES Scholarship
Student of Hispanic or Latino/a origin; enrolled in Cumbres Teaching Program; 3.0 GPA; intention of being bilingual or English as a Second Language teacher; demonstrate leadership potential; must meet university entrance requirements and maintain good academic standing.
To Apply - Contact CUMBRES Program Director, (970) 351-2410

Alpha Rho Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship
Second semester junior or senior in College of Education; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Esther Abell Denton Scholarship for Teacher Preparation in Memory of M. Lucile Harrison
Show merit and need; strong preference given to those applicants who show exceptional promise as K-12 teachers.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Dorothy Sampson Farlow Memorial Scholarship
Entering freshman from Windsor High School seeking a teaching degree; 3.0 GPA from high school; Roosevelt High School freshman eligible if no qualified recipient from Windsor; financial need will be a determining factor if several candidates are equally qualified.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Farr Family Scholarship
Education major; 3.25 GPA; sophomore, junior, or senior; if qualifications equal, financial need will determine recipient.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Della A. Young Fernley Memorial Award
Full-time junior or senior in the Professional Teacher Education Program; 3.0 GPA; in good standing academically and socially.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Frances D. Gilbert CUMBRES Scholarship
Participant in CUMBRES teaching program; maintain good academic standing.
To Apply - Contact CUMBRES Program Director, (970) 351-2410.

Pearl Beaver Gleason Scholarship
Deserving undergraduate female in teacher education; priority given to those whose father is deceased or has no male parent supporting them.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Lyman B. Graybeal Student Teaching Scholarship
Secondary education major presently or will be student teaching during the academic year award is offered; show academic excellence and financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Hach Scientific Foundation Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts (IDLA) Elementary Education Scholarship
Students who are elementary education teacher candidates who have selected chemistry or physics as their area of concentration.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

John and Pearl Haley Gift to Special Education Scholarship
Student with an emphasis in Special Education.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Lucille C. Hartman Early Childhood Literacy Scholarship
Full-time junior or senior pursuing a career in education; demonstrate promise, ability and performance in the field; preference to students interested in working with elementary students in primary grades; participate in extracurricular campus activities; take coursework in early childhood education.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Price and Gladys Hopkins Scholarship
Elementary education; preference to students admitted to PTE; demonstrate talent; promise for the future, good moral character and potential; two letters of recommendation from the sponsoring programs must accompany application.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Helen Kirk Hopper Scholarship
Education majors in secondary education; 3.0 GPA; show financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Howe Family Endowment Fund
Education major; preference given to students from eastern Colorado with financial need. Incoming freshmen must have graduated in the top quarter of high school class and have appropriate ACT/SAT scores. Continuing students must have GPA of at least a 2.75.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Walter D. Humphrey Memorial Scholarship
Show interest in entering teaching profession; preference to Denver residents.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Dr. Edward J. Kelly Memorial Scholarship
Full time and accepted in the Professional Teacher Education Program (PTEP) with elementary certification in the College of Education; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Carlos and Alice (Aguayo) Leal CUMBRES Scholarship
Enrolled in the CUMBRES Teaching Program; Hispanic origin; 2.75 GPA.
To Apply - Contact CUMBRES Program Director, (970) 351-2410

Carena Lee-Jex Scholarship
Minority graduate of a Weld County High School with preference to students from District 6 (Greeley-Evans) who desire to pursue teacher certification.
To Apply - Contact Barb Peterson, District 6 Human Resources, 811 15th St., Greeley, CO 80631, 352-1543

Kathleen P. and Lewis W. Littler Scholarship
Junior or senior majoring in special education, emphasis in developmentally disabled; 3.0 GPA, must demonstrate financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

NewGayle K. Lord Scholarship
Student intending to become an elementary school teacher; have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours or be a transfer student meeting that criteria; 3.0 GPA
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Ruth S. Lord Memorial Scholarship
Non-traditional student with intent of becoming an elementary school teacher; completed minimum of 60 credit hours or be a transfer student meeting that criteria; 3.0GPA
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Theo Lucas Memorial Scholarship in Education
Incoming freshman must have graduated in the top quarter of high school class; continuing students should have minimum 2.75 GPA; Transfer students eligible if they meet College of Education criteria.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Jack and Marilyn MacAllister Teacher Education Scholarship
Undergraduate or entering freshmen enrolled full-time, 2.75 GPA; freshmen in top 40 percent of graduating class or ACT composite 22 or above (SAT score 890-910); strong desire to teach; good citizenship; financial need; priority given to minority candidates.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Helen MacCracken Scholarship
Student studying elementary science education
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Grace M. Martin Education Scholarship
Enrolled in the Professional Teacher Education Program; 3.25 GPA; show active involvement in social and volunteer activities; demonstrates outstanding promise and financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Ann and John Michaelis Teacher Education Scholarship
Graduate of Logan or Washington County high schools; education major with intent to earn a teaching certificate; show financial need; may reapply.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

James A. Michener CUMBRES Scholarship
Students must be accepted to UNC as part of the CUMBRES Program, a program for Hispanic students who plan to become K-12 teachers with endorsements in Bilingual Education or English as a Second Language.
To Apply - Contact CUMBRES Program Director, (970) 351-2410.

Lacy Miller Memorial Scholarship in Elementary Education
Female Colorado resident, accepted into the Elementary Professional Teacher Education Program(PTEP); demonstrate financial need; preference given to eligible recipients from the Northern Colorado area; completed 60 credit hours; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Luella Thomas Mohler Mathematics Scholarship
Full-time female student; 3.0 GPA; mathematics emphasis with the intent of becoming a teacher; demonstrate financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Tara Moore Memorial Scholarship
Full-time female students in elementary education; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Dr. A. O. Mosbo Teacher Education Scholarship
Full-time senior / graduate student with an emphasis in elementary education; demonstrate ability, promise, and financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Vera Lanore Newburn Scholarship
Enrolled in the Professional Teacher Education Program; 3.5 GPA; preference given to students with financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Emily C. Newman Scholarship
Education major; well-qualified and deserving freshmen; Colorado residents of Weld and Morgan counties.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

James Elmer and Laura Dreier Newton Scholarship
Accepted to the Professional Teacher Education Program (PTEP); demonstrate financial need; students from northeastern Colorado region, including counties of Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick and Weld, and areas north of Highway 34 in Washington and Yuma counties; applicants from the cities of Longmont and Mead also considered.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewAndrew & Mona Nurski education Scholarship
Accepted to the Professional Teacher Education Program (PTEP); preference given to students seeking licensure in Physical or Elementary Education.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Dorothy A. Romans College of Education Scholarship
Student graduate from any Weld County high school entering as UNC freshman; plan to enter the field of education with preference to student(s) whose intent is to enter the field of teaching in secondary education.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Charles and Madonna Romine Scholarship
Entering freshman from Wheat Ridge High School; academic excellence; financial need; preference to an applicant planning a career in education.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Walter S. Rosenberry III Cumbres Scholarship
Student of Hispanic origin enrolled in the Cumbres Teaching Program; 2.75 GPA; must adhere to the requirements set forth in the student contract for the Cumbres program; demonstrate school or community leadership activity.
To Apply - Contact CUMBRES Program Director, (970) 351-2410

Mary Ruff Early Childhood Education Scholarship Fund
Student must be accepted into the elementary education professional teacher education program (PTEP); 2.5 GPA; Weld County high school graduate
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Carmel E. Sandoval Memorial Scholarship in Education
Accepted into the Elementary or Secondary Professional Teacher Education Program (PTEP); 3.2 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Harry & Emily Schwilke Education Scholarship
Full-time undergraduate student intending to become an educator; preference given to students from Estes Park; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Dorothy E. Smith Education Scholarship
Full-time student accepted into the College of Education.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewSorenson Communications Scholarship
Accepted to the ASL – English Interpretation degree program; 3.0 GPA
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Special Education Scholarship Fund
Student enrolled part-time (6-9 credit hours) majoring in Special Education; not receiving any other scholarships; 3.0 GPA; demonstrated commitment to community service.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewNina Stulp Memorial Scholarship for Science Education
Accepted into the Secondary Professional Teacher Education Program; 3.0 GPA; majoring in science; preference given to non-traditional students; preference given to residents of Colorado with first priority given to residents of Yuma County, second priority to residents of northeast Colorado and third priority to residents of eastern Colorado.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewWeld County Retired School Employees Association Future Teachers Scholarship
Graduates of a Weld County High School with a GPA of 3.0; preference given to Juniors and Seniors who are planning to be teachers.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Wells Fargo CUMBRES Scholarship
Students who are accepted into the CUMBRES program and maintain good academic standing.
To Apply - Contact CUMBRES Program Director, (970) 351-2410

Earl B. and Edna L. Kusma Wood Family Urban Education Scholarship
Full time students accepted into the Urban Education Program in the College of Education; demonstrated financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

The Earl B. and Edna L. Kusma Wood Family Recognition of Excellence Scholarship
Full time students accepted in the College of Education; financial need; 3.0 GPA; participates in extra-curricular activities.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Earl B. and Edna L. Kusma Wood Family Scholarship Incentive
Full-time students accepted into the College of Education; GPA average of 2.0 to 3.0; financial need; incentive to stay in school and commit to finishing education.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Margaret L. Yates Scholarship Award
Full-time junior or senior education major with intent to teach.
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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Bernetta Hartman Austin Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Communication
Show excellence in communication studies and communication skills relevant to writing and speaking; pursue career that involves writing and speaking skills.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

William H. Benson Scholarship
History major having completed 30 credit hours; demonstrate ability and performance; GPA 3.25
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Bravo & Lopez Scholarship
Full time Hispanic students fluent in Spanish; each candidate must submit result of an oral proficiency interview conducted by the Department of Hispanic Studies with a rating of "intermediate high" or above; teaching major in any area of humanities, social science or science; Colorado resident with demonstrated financial need; 3.2 GPA; recipients shall provide a one-page essay explaining how they expect to "make a difference" for the education of Hispanic students; selection shall be based on determination, promise and potential of the student to dedicate herself/himself to leadership in the field of education.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Don E. Bruner Memorial History Scholarship
Eligible for Provost Scholarship; major in history, with a preference for a student who is also interested in anthropology; Colorado resident; financial need. Awarded in place of the Provost Freshman Scholarship.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Benjamin F. Byerly Memorial Scholarship
Third year undergraduate history major with emphasis in European history; 3.0 cumulative GPA; 3.5 GPA in history major.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Anderson A. Cordill Memorial Scholarship Fund
Full-time undergraduate student majoring in history and/or political science; show demonstrated ability; above average academic standing; future promise.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Mae Cross Memorial Scholarship
Preference given to English majors; students must show financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Eleanor S. and Alma J. Dickerson Scholarship
Social science student chosen on basis of scholastic achievement, personality, and promise of future growth; students should apply in junior year of college.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Firestien Interdisciplinary Scholarship
Major in Anthropology; Interdisciplinary emphasis; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Ford Cleere - Walter M. Francis Award
Sociology majors who show a particular interest in social problems, social issues and the plight of the underclass; graduating senior.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Frease/Colwell Honors Program English Award
Preference given to students majoring in English and in the Honors Program; must have completed 90 credit hours; show merit and professional promise.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Frosty and Cynthia R. Frease English Scholarship
Outstanding full time junior majoring in English showing academic promise, demonstrated ability and performance.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Ann Garrison Scholarship
Full-time student majoring in Economics: complete a minimum of 60 credit hours; 3.0 GPA; demonstrate financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

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 - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

Hach Scientific Foundation Chemistry Teacher Scholarship
Incoming freshman or transfer student or continuing UNC student; minimum GPA of 3.0; majoring in Chemistry Education; commitment to teach chemistry for at least three years after graduation.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

William F. Hartman Journalism Scholarship
Junior or senior; major in journalism demonstrating promise, ability, performance in the field.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Hazel E. Johnson Award
Awarded annually to a major in history.
To Apply - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

Charlotte, Ruby, and Vesta Junge Scholarship
Elementary education licensee with preference given to those whose content major is social studies; accepted into elementary education teaching program; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Lulu Pierce Lakin Scholarship Award
Full-time junior or senior majoring in foreign languages or Hispanic studies; 2.5 minimum GPA with a commitment to teaching and helping professions; selected by the Foreign Language and Hispanic Studies Faculty Committee.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Lena Christine and Kathryn E. Mayer Scholarship
Undergraduate full-time Foreign Language major; 3.5 GPA; must show financial need; priority to students seeking support for the study abroad program.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Floyd Merrill Award
Senior journalism major; show ability and dedication to field.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Barbara H. Mickey Award of Distinction in Anthropology
Junior or senior; anthropology major or minor; show academic standing, talent, ability, promise, and financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Erika Lynn Miller Memorial Scholarship
Sociology: Family Studies major; preference given to applicants with minors in Women's Studies and/or Early Childhood Education; must have completed 30 hours of course work; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Edward James Nicholas, Jr. History Scholarship
Full-time history major; sophomore or junior; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Faye O'Dell Anthropology Scholarship
Anthropology major with an emphasis in archaeology or be an Interdisciplinary major with a focus on archaeology; have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours or have achieved sophomore status.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Richard A. Perchlik Scholarship in Political Science
Junior political science major with 12 hours in UNC political science courses; 3.2 grade point average; financial need; submit a minimum of 500-word essay on topic to be announced annually.
To Apply - Application available February 1 from the Political Science Department & FAFSA

Quammen/Christianson Scholarship
Full time students in teacher education with an emphasis in social sciences.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

John Seelmeyer Award
Junior or senior during the year the award is offered; journalism major with no less than two semesters remaining to complete an undergraduate degree; show ability in journalism; financial need; intent to pursue a career in reporting, either in the print or electronic media.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

John M. Sheldon Memorial Scholarship in Community Journalism
Enrolled in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications, usually in final year during the year the scholarship is offered; intent to pursue a career in community journalism.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Richard L. "Dick" Tatman Memorial Scholarship in Journalism
Deserving student; majoring in Journalism.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Robert K. Timothy Scholarship
In good standing at UNC; resident of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming; show interest in some aspect of telecommunications.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Orvel L. Trainer Scholarship
Economics major with a 3.0 GPA and a 3.5 GPA in economics courses; demonstrated campus and community involvement; financial need is not a prerequisite.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Glen C. Turner Memorial Scholarship
Undergraduate majoring in economics; based on future promise and exceptional past performance.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Elizabeth and John S. Welling Scholarship
Social science major, preferably history or political science; 3.0 GPA; show financial need; apply in sophomore year for award in junior year.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Lee R. West Scholarship
Geography major; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Marcia Morrison Willcoxon Scholarship
Full-time student with a minor or major in Women's Studies; be the Outstanding Women's Studies Student of the Year.
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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NewJohn Jess Agripino and John Jess Agripino III Mathematics & Science Teacher Scholarship
Full-time undergraduate enrolled in either the IDLA program with a declared emphasis in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Biology, or majoring in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Earth Science with a declared secondary teaching emphasis; 3.0 GPA
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Philip Ross Bachenberg Memorial Scholarship Award
Nearing completion of sophomore year, junior, or senior at UNC; majoring in one of the physical sciences, earth sciences, physics, chemistry; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Robert C. and Sharon L. Baldwin Math and Science Scholarship
Colorado resident from the rural communities in the eastern counties of Adams, Arapaho, Baca, Bent, Cheyenne, Crowley, Elbert, El Paso, Huerfano, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Logan, Los Animas, Morgan, Otero, Philips, Prowers, Pueblo, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld and Yuma; female; must have completed 30 credit hours or have met minimum entrance requirements with the intention of majoring in mathematics or science.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Florence M. Barnes Fund in Physics
Student in the teacher education program in the physics department with preference to women.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewDr. John A. Beel Scholarship
Junior or Senior chemistry major; demonstrate high financial need; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Agnes M. Biegel Nursing Scholarship
Full-time junior or senior nursing major with financial need; minimum 2.5 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Bowers-Higer Memorial Scholarship
Chemistry major; minor in bacteriology, immunology, diagnostic serology, nematodology, parisitology, wind energy conversion, geology, botany, glass art, music, or ecology.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewJill Shelton Braden Memorial Scholarship
Mathematics major with emphasis in Applied Statistics; demonstrate financial need; 3.0 GPA
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Cancer Federation Scholarship
Worthy student in biology, science or any other closely related field.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Cesar Chavez Scholarship for Criminal Justice
Student of Latino/Hispanic ethnicity; declared major in Criminal Justice; 2.75 GPA
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Matilda (Mattie) Cordova Nursing Scholarship
First generation Hispanic student; full time nursing major; GPA 3.0.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Carole P. Davis Memorial Scholarship
Full-time junior or senior dietetics major currently employed by a UNC Residence Life Dining Services operation; have worked at least 200 hours in dining services and have a satisfactory job evaluation history; minimum 3.0 GPA; two letters of reference, verification of UNC Residence Life Dining Service employment and statement in 300 words or less regarding future career plans and why deserving of award must accompany application.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewDebra Lynn Davis Memorial Scholarship
Senior majoring in gerontology or related field with intent for graduate work in long-term health care; possess and be able to communicate a genuine attitude of compassion, respect, and concern for the physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs of elderly patients; preference will be given to persons who have any previous experience working with the elderly, especially in a long-term health care setting; hard-working, devoted student with some passion for their chosen work; 3.25 GPA
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

William J. deAtherage Scholarship
Premed major in third year of studies; 3.5 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Jules S. & Obera Doubenmier Scholarship in Recreation
Full-time recreation major having completed 60 credit hours; demonstrated high academic achievement; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Earth Sciences Scholarship
Full-time (12 or more credit hours); major in an area administered by the Earth Sciences Department; demonstrate commitment to the profession of student's chosen field; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Florence Fish Memorial Scholarship
Full-time female student majoring in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics; junior or senior must have 30 semester hours at UNC with a 3.0 GPA; sophomore 3.2 GPA; freshman in top 25% of graduating class, must submit a letter of intent indicating why student wants to be a dietitian.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Walter M. Francis Fund
Criminal Justice majors who show interest in ethics, and community oriented policing and are planning law enforcement careers and/or are planning to attend graduate school in some area of criminal justice; graduating senior.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

John Gapter Memorial Scholarship
Colorado resident, independent of his or her enrollment at the University; full-time student in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Zoology and/or Botany; 3.0 GPA; receive no other scholarship at a level of $1000 or above at the time of selection.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

George and Marian Gates Nursing Scholarship
Students accepted into the Nursing program; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Greeley/Weld Senior Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
Junior or senior at UNC; majoring in Recreation or Gerontology in pursuit of a career working with seniors; good academic standing.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Wilbur E. and Dorothy M. Hall Scholarship
Students must be accepted into the clinical portion of the nursing program; shall have a demonstrated financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Joann and Donald Harris Scholarship
Aims Community College transfer students; preference to students with Chemistry majors; in the event no Chemistry student is eligible, a student whose major includes chemistry requirements shall be chosen; 2.5 GPA; demonstrated financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Alice Amen Heinz Nursing Scholarship
Unmarried Colorado resident; senior nursing major dedicated to the care of individuals and families in need of nursing assistance; demonstrate capability to relate to patients and families of patients; good academic standing as established by faculty; agree to provide two years of service in Colorado after graduation.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Dr. A.W. "Bill" and Dorothy L. Hermann Nursing Scholarship
Full time sophomore student with above average academic standing; demonstrate capability to relate to patients and patients' families and show commitment of service to others.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Higer Memorial Scholarship
Zoology, more precisely parasitology, ecology, or closely related science, minor in wind energy conservation, climatology, microbiology, immunology, virology, nematodology, soils, dairy manufacturing, botany, ecology of the prairie dog community or ferret community, glass art, or music.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Higer, Harrah, Chadwick Scholarship
Students majoring or minoring in the field of science; preference in zoology, parasitology, ecology or closely related science, wind energy conversion, climatology, global warming, microbology, immunology, virology, menatodology, botany, soils, dairy manufacturing, or ecologies of the prairie dog, or ferret community, whooping crane, meadow lark, quail, prairie chicken, mockingbird, or africanized bees.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Home Economics and Homemaking Scholarship of Weld County.
Junior or senior majoring in dietetics; 3.0 GPA; show financial need, promise for future and talent.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Karen James Memorial Scholarship
Full-time student in junior year having compiled 60 hours; major in physical sciences, chemistry, physics, or earth sciences; Colorado resident with demonstrated financial need; 3.0 GPA; plan to teach science at secondary level.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Rhoda M. Karr Scholarship Fund
High school graduate from Roaring Fork School District RE-1; majoring in dietetics.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Kellison Faculty Award
First year of upper-division, clinical nursing major who shows talent and promise for success in the field.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewRodger E. & Pamela J. Kendrick Nursing Scholarship
Accepted into the Nursing Program; demonstrate financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

NewLisa Marie Kimmell Memorial Scholarship
Full-time junior or senior; major in Criminal Justice; active member of the Criminal Justice Society as determined by the selection committee; 2.5 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewDr. Ginny Gramzow Kinnick Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship
Accepted into the nursing program; demonstrate financial need; preference given to students who intend to specialize in maternity nursing.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Eva Kuykendall Nursing Scholarship
Colorado residents and full time students accepted in the nursing program; demonstrate leadership and commitment to the nursing profession.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Helen Wattenberg Lewis Scholarship for Nursing
Graduate from a high school located in either Moffit, Routt, Rio Blanco or Grand County (with the counties of Moffit and Routt preferred); or attained Associates Degree from Colorado Northwestern Community College; accepted to the nursing program; 2.75 GPA; interest in pursuing a career in a clinical setting.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Dan Libera Memorial Scholarship
Full-time student in fourth semester of the Athletic Training Program; 3.0 GPA; demonstrate a strong work ethic, sound technical judgment, and professional accuracy; demonstrate a willingness to volunteer training skills and have intent to remain in the Athletic Training profession.
To Apply - Contact Shannon Courtney, Head Athletic Trainer

McArthur Scholarship Award
Undergraduate Colorado resident; communication disorders major; demonstrating talent, ability, and future promise in field.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Shirley Meakins Memorial Award
Weld County High School graduate with preference to the Greeley high schools; in good standing with potential for success in obtaining a nursing degree at UNC.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

National Western Stock Show Nursing Scholarship
Senior undergraduate student in the RN program; 3.0 GPA; preference given to applicants who have participated in the National Western Stock Show and/or to applicants from rural communities in Colorado and Wyoming; must agree to practice in a rural community in Colorado or Wyoming for a minimum of two years following graduation.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewNCMC Nursing Scholarship
Nursing major.
To Apply - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

NewNewton Marasco Foundation Scholarship for Environmental Education
Associate in the environmental studies program, minor in environmental studies, or involved in the environmental studies club; 3.0 GPA; enrolled in the fall, spring, or summer term as a junior or senior.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Nursing Alumni Scholarship
Nursing major, senior; preference given to a student demonstrating effort to qualify graduating with Honors, and/or show successful involvement in health care or related service (volunteer or paid) in the past 3-5 years; show leadership roles in campus or community organizations.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

William R. Ross Achievement Award
Senior majoring in nursing; outstanding scholarship, leadership, and services.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Tony Rossi Kinesiology and Physical Education Scholarship
Full-time students in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Physical Education in their junior year and accepted into the Professional Teacher Education Program; 3.0 GPA and/or the standard required by PTEP; financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Schweers Family Memorial Award
Senior during the year the award is offered; mathematics major with intent to pursue a career in teaching mathematics; good GPA; knowledge of the field; promise for the future and ability.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Edith M. Selberg Award
Undergraduate science education major.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

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

NewShropshire Geology Student Scholarship
Undergraduate or graduate student in the geology program
To Apply - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

Berta and Rudolph Singer Scholarship
Undergraduate; priority given to worthy students with financial need and those pursuing nursing or medical training.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Leslie and Dorothee Trowbridge Earth Sciences Scholarship
Junior or senior earth sciences teaching major; minimum GPA 3.25; must have met all Professional Teacher Education requirements; two letters of recommendation from earth sciences department faculty members must accompany application.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Margaret Troxel Scholarship Fund
Nursing major entering senior year; show commitment of service to others; 3.0 GPA; request nominations from clinical supervisors.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

O. L. Troxel Scholarship
Entering senior year; one award for a nursing major; one award for a rehabilitation major; show exceptional past performance in field of study and potential for contribution to that field.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Sidney D. Walker African-American Scholarship
Outstanding incoming or returning African-American undergraduate math or science major; minimum 3.0 GPA; ACT/SAT scores required to be submitted; written recommendations to support future promise from high school, community college, and/or University faculty math and science educators may be requested from eligible applicants.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Richard A. Whiteside Earth Sciences Scholarship
Full-time student majoring in Earth Sciences with preference to applicant with an emphasis in Meteorology.
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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"2-10-12" Music Scholarship
Second semester freshman and above students studying in the wind and percussion instrumental music program; show promise of talent; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Arts Alive! Scholarship
Must be a graduate of any Greeley High School entering UNC as a new freshman or completing the freshman year at UNC; admitted to an arts degree program; Must continue in the arts degree program to receive the second half of the award; enrolled full-time at UNC.
To Apply - Contact the Community Foundation Serving Greeley and Weld County at (970) 304-9970 or info@greeleyweldcomfound.org. Application deadline is late February.

Buddy Baker Trombone Scholarship
Trombonists who are full-time students in music on the basis of talent, skill and potential; 3.0 GPA; must study trombone privately and perform as needed in "major" and/or jazz ensembles.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

Richard F. and Gladys M. Ball Art Education Scholarship
Full-time student majoring in Fine Arts Education; 2.5 GPA; selection not based on need alone, but also on the likelihood that this financial assistance will provide a greater opportunity for diligent recipients to complete their education.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Florence M. Barnes Fund in Performing and Visual Arts
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

NewKathryn A. Christmann/Isaac P. Simmons Musical Theatre Scholarship
Talent based scholarship; deserving male full-time student; senior in musical theatre program.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Department of Theater Arts, Frasier Hall.

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 - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

Dale Dykins Award
Enrolled in the Theory and Composition Department; further qualifications determined by theory faculty.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Theory/Composition Department Chair.

Kevin Easley Memorial Guitar Scholarship
Full or part-time talented guitar students committed to music exploration; creative ability; may include music education; transfer students, minimal GPA and diverse prior education such as home schooling, GED, or specialized schooling will be acceptable.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

Kevin Easley Music Opportunity Fund
Guitar students willing to teach music at the Weld Community Opportunity School.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

Ellinger Award for Painters of Promise
Art education major; selection by the Fine Arts Department, show need, promise and talent.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts & FAFSA.

Kenneth G. Evans Oboe Scholarship
Undergraduate music education oboe major in good standing academically and socially.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

John H. Fluke Memorial Award
Junior or senior music education major who shows special interest in teaching children with disabilities; academic excellence.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Music Education Department Chair.

Deborah Francis Scholarship
Visual Art students with an emphasis in elementary education; women needing financial aid; full time students; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Music Education Department Chair & FAFSA.

NewFrank Scholarship
Female musical theatre scholarship from the Las Vegas, Nevada community.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Department of Theater Arts, Frasier Hall.

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 - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

Homer Gammill Scholarship Award
Junior or senior majoring in vocal music; at least 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Voice Department Chair.

Becky Gilbert Little Theatre of the Rockies Scholarship
Theatre Arts major; demonstrate talent.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Department of Theater Arts.

Henry T. and Blanche L. Ginsburg Music Scholarship
Scholarship in the School of Music based on merit and talent in performance; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - Contact the UNC School of Music.

Rupert Goodbrod School of Music Award
Areas of greatest need; preference given to scholarships or assistantships for Keyboard majors.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

NewTom & Nona Gordon Theatre Scholarship
Enrolled in or accepted to the School of Theatre; priority shall be given based on the student's scholastic ability, talent and the ability to demonstrate financial need.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Department of Theater Arts.

Grand 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 - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

NewDavid & Dawn Grapes School of Theatre Arts and Dance Director's Award
Annual award to recognize students in at least one or multiple categories: Excellence in Performance, Excellence in Design, Excellence in Theatre Technology, Excellent in Stage Management, Excellence in Student Teaching, Excellence in Theatre or Dance Scholarship Research; selections may be made from student work on main stage theatre, Little Theatre of the Rockies, opera theatre, dance concerts, one-act plays, Alpha Psi Omega productions or other appropriate production projects sponsored by the school of Theatre Arts and Dance.

NewPatrick E. Healey Musical Theatre Scholarship
Male musical theatre/theatre major; accepted into the Musical Theatre Program; sophomore, junior or senior; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Department of Theater Arts, Frasier Hall.

NewGene Hoffman Award for Excellence in Graphic Design
Student must be accepted to the School of Art and Design; major in Graphic Design
To Apply - Contact the UNC School of Art & Design.

Price and Gladys Hopkins Scholarship
Theater arts major; demonstrate talent; promise for the future, good moral character and potential; two letters of recommendation from the sponsoring programs must accompany application
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

Peg Howard Inspiration Award
Music major with a deep commitment to the field; zest for life and respect for others; a person who reaches out to touch other lives; has a propensity to share joy with others.
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 - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

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 - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

Steven H. Jostes Memorial Music Scholarship
Member of a high school jazz ensemble who plays trumpet, trombone, saxophone, piano, guitar, bass or drums, preferably accomplished in jazz improvisation; audition tape; must become member of the UNC jazz ensemble.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Jazz Studies Office.

Dr. Helen Langworthy Award
Student who participates in the Little Theater of the Rockies; demonstrate ability, promise, and need.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Department of Theater Arts & FAFSA.

NewBernice E. Magnie Visual Arts Scholarship in Memory of Grace Baker
Enrolled in or accepted into the School of Art & Design; priority shall be give based on the student’s scholastic ability and talent.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Department of Theater Arts, Frasier Hall.

McArthur Scholarship Award
Undergraduate Colorado resident; music major; demonstrating talent, ability, and future promise in field.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

Anthony and Marian Menk Music Scholarship
Music major with selection of recipient based on talent.
To Apply - Contact the UNC School of Music.

James E. Miller Scholarship
Full-time undergraduate; French horn major; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

Fred Myers Award for Excellence in Drawing and Painting
Junior or senior art major student with a declared emphasis in painting and/or drawing; demonstrate potential for success in painting and/or drawing; recommended by at least one faculty member in same areas.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Ed Nelson Memorial Jazz Scholarship
Music major; play an instrument in the UNC Jazz Ensemble; 3.0 GPA
To Apply - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

Lynn Johnstone Osborn Scholarship
Junior or senior theater arts major with emphasis in acting, directing, design, teacher education or music theater; 2.8 GPA.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

NewFrank G. and Betty Ottesen Performing and Visual Arts Scholarship
Majoring in any of the College of Performing and Visual Arts three schools (Music, Theatre & Dance or Art & Design); full-time sophomore, junior, or senior; 3.0GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Pearson Family Band and Music Education Scholarship
Freshmen meeting minimum entrance requirements or upper class students with 3.0 GPA; band students with music education major who intend to become music teachers.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Band Office.

Nyla McNatt Penland Music Award
Junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in music; good academic standing; demonstrated financial need; talent.
To Apply - All eligible students will be considered & FAFSA

William Pfund Trumpet Scholarship
Music major with an emphasis in Trumpet.
To Apply - Contact the UNC School of Music.

Presser Scholarship
Currently enrolled junior music major with at least 3.0 GPA; awarded for senior year.
To Apply - Contact the UNC School of Music.

NewLarry & Judy Roots Art & Design Scholarship
Visual arts major; scholastic ability; talent; demonstrate financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Laura Kay Rushing Vocal Music Scholarship
Vocal music major.
To Apply - Contact the UNC School of Music.

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 - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

Robert T. Stach Performing Arts Scholarship
Theatre or vocal music majors; completed a minimum of 60 credit hours; preference given to students from the Hawaiian Islands; 3.0GPA.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

S.T.A.R. Excellence in Theatre Scholarship
Major in theatre with an emphasis in design and technology; full-time; 3.0 GPA; selected on the basis of ongoing contributions to the production program in the School of Theatre Arts and Dance and potential for success in the professional workplace.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Department of Theater Arts.

Stillwell Theatre Arts Scholarship
Graduate of a Colorado high school, preferably from Greeley, Colorado; major in Theater Arts.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

Stillwell Vocal Music Scholarship
Graduate of a Colorado high school; preferably in Greeley, Colorado; majoring in Vocal Music.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

Joe Tennessen Family Scholarship in the College of Performing and Visual Arts
Selection of recipients to be determined by a committee appointed by the Dean.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

Theatre Arts/Dance Faculty & Staff Award Fund
Full-time (12 or more credit hours); not receiving any other departmental scholarships; demonstrate creative activities in theatre or dance; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - Contact the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts.

Matthew R. Tieman Memorial Scholarship
Trombone major accepted into School of Music; out-of-state resident from Wyoming; freshman student; 3.0 GPA; shows interest in jazz.
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 - No application necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered.

B. William Van Loo Memorial Award In Theater Design
Junior or senior theater design-technology major demonstrating technical excellence; financial need; preference to students who have an emphasis in lighting and/or set design.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Department of Theater Arts, Frasier Hall & FAFSA

Wayman and Jo Walker Scholarship
Full-time music education major who shows promise and ability with a wind or percussion instrument; must be a member of the Concert Bands; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Director of Bands.

Dorothea Weber Wallace Memorial Scholarship
Music major, preferably with emphasis in piano; minimum 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - Contact the UNC School of Music.


Monfort College of Business
Unless otherwise noted, you must use the UNC Universal Scholarship Application to apply for the following scholarships.

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Accounting Scholarship
Incoming or present freshman accounting major; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Accounting Scholarship - Sophomore or Junior
Full-time sophomore or junior accounting major; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewJunior Achievement Scholarship Match
Received the Junior Achievement Scholarship; Full-time student with a declared major within the Monfort College of Business; maintain good academic standing.
To Apply - All eligible students will be considered.

Anderson & Whitney Scholarship
Accounting major; have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours; demonstrate merit and commitment to the accounting profession.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewBrian Berkenkotter Memorial Scholarship
Full-time student enrolled in the Monfort College of Business; preference given to students participating in club hockey; financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Beta Alpha Psi/Professional Accounting Association (BAP/PAA) Scholarship
Junior accounting major who is a member of the Beta Alpha Psi/Professional Accounting Association; preference given to a graduate from a high school with enrollment of 200 students or less; demonstrate leadership, motivation, creativity, scholastic performance and ability to meet goals; provide documentation of community involvement and work experience.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewBradley, Allen & Associates, LLP Accounting Scholarship
Accounting major; demonstrate merit and commitment to the accounting profession; extra-curricular involvement in campus or community activities; 3.0 GPA
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Budget Office Scholarship Fund
Business major (9 or more credit hours); not receiving any other scholarships; 3.0 GPA; have completed 30 or more credit hours.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewBank of Colorado Edward A. Capra Scholarship
Enrolled full-time; management major with more than 60 completed hours; 3.0 GPA; demonstrated financial need (low to moderate income).
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

NewAnton Collins Mitchell LLP Accounting Scholarship
Accounting major with more than 60 completed hours; 3.0 GPA; demonstrate merit and commitment to the accounting profession
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

John A. Damgaard, Jr. Scholarship
Full-time junior or senior majoring in Management; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Jeffrey C. Dollarhide Business Scholarship
Accepted into the College of Business; sophomore, junior or senior with an emphasis in accounting, finance or marketing; participate in extra curricular activities; demonstrate financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

NewEKS&H Accounting Scholarship
Accounting major with more than 60 completed hours; demonstrate merit and commitment to the accounting profession; 3.0 minimum overall GPA or 3.0 minimum accounting GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

John E. Elsea Accounting Scholarship
Accounting major; 3.0 GPA; preference given to non-traditional students in their junior and/or senior year.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Finley-Ledall Scholarship
Academic merit, talent. Need can be considered but is not required.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

NewBank of Choice Nicholas D. Frances Scholarship
Enrolled full-time; finance major with more than 60 completed hours; 3.0 GPA; demonstrated financial need (low to moderate income).
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Carroll Gilbert Scholarship
Full-time junior or senior majoring in a field of business; 3.0 GPA; show talent; academic ability; future promise in the field of business and an interest in retail business and good interpersonal skills.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

The Group Inc., Jackie Calhoon Legacy Scholarship
Graduate of a Weld or Larimer County High School; completed 60 credit hours or more; accepted to the Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business; have an interest in real estate; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Kenneth J. and Beatrice E. Hansen Scholarship
Recipient must be full-time student with a business major; may receive scholarship during junior or senior year and must have been enrolled at UNC for one year just prior to receiving scholarship; recipient will be deserving student with excellent future promise; minimum 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Bob Harris Advertising Award
Full-time senior in the Advertising Program with an emphasis in marketing; demonstrate career interest in the field of advertising; 2.7 GPA; consideration given to students employed a minimum of 20 hours or more weekly.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Ray Heimerl Scholarship Award
Recipient must be full-time student with a business major (general business emphasis); apply in junior year for senior year; recipient should be well-rounded student involved in extracurricular activities at the University and/or community.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewRichard W. Hill Memorial Accounting Scholarship
Accounting major; financial need; demonstrate extra-curricular involvement in campus and/or community activities; preference to minority and/or non-traditional students in their junior and/or senior year.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

David C. James Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Undergraduate student in the Monfort College of Business with plans to pursue career in small business or related entrepreneurial endeavor; 2.5 GPA or below.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewJSW '92 Accounting Scholarship
Accounting major with more than 60 completed hours; 3.0 GPA; demonstrate merit and commitment to the accounting profession.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Kennedy & Coe Award
Junior or senior accounting major; 3.0 GPA; show financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

McArthur Scholarship Award
Undergraduate Colorado resident; business major; demonstrating talent, ability, and future promise in field; may reapply.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Monfort College of Business Students of Excellence
Supports Monfort College of Business students who have been recognized based upon their excellent academic performance.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewNew Frontier Bank AVANZA Scholarship
Declared major within the Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business; shall be bilingual; demonstrated financial need (need-based award and will only be allocated to those students with low to moderate income).
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Nyla McNatt Penland Business Award
Junior or senior majoring in a business related field; good academic standing; demonstrated financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Sample & Bailey CPAs Accounting Scholarship
Student must be an accounting major; 3.0 GPA; demonstrate merit and commitment to the accounting profession; extra-curricular involvement in campus or community activities.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Howard E. and Marjory M. Smith Scholarship in Business Ethics
Undergraduate student admitted into the Monfort College of Business; completed 30 hours at UNC with grade point average of 3.0; financial need; finalist will be asked to submit essay.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

State Farm Personal Financial Planning Scholarships
Finance majors.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewJack and Maye Stewart Accounting Scholarship
Kit Carson School District R-One graduate; full-time Junior; has declared an accounting emphasis and been accepted by the UNC Accounting Department
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

NewHarry Trueblood Scholarship
Full-time student; based primarily on merit.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

George E. Vosmera Memorial Scholarship
Business majors in good standing; demonstrate financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Price Waterhouse Scholarship Fund
Outstanding junior in the Accounting Department; 3.5 GPA; Strong leadership potential; Strong interpersonal skills; Good team player (group project examples); relevant work experience a plus but not required; initiative in financing own education; desire to enter Public Accounting profession upon completion of degree.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application

Roland C. and Mary N. Waterman Memorial Scholarship Award
Accounting major; show interest in accounting profession, University, and/or community organizations, academic performance; financial need.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Wells Fargo Bank Scholarship
Full-time junior or senior business major; show ability, talent, promise; financial need; may reapply.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & FAFSA

Winograd Scholarship for the College of Business Administration
Recipient must be full-time business major, demonstrate need, promise, ability and performance; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - UNC Universal Scholarship Application & 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.

Hibino Global Understanding Awards Endowment
Student in good standing socially and academically; outstanding leadership to foster cross-cultural understanding.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Center for International Education

Allen and Lily Huang Scholarship
Full-Time international student from Taiwan; graduate or undergraduate.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Center for International Education.

Dr. Jongrak Krainam Scholarship
Full-time international student from Thailand; graduate or undergraduate
To Apply - Contact the UNC Center for International Education.

Anna C. Petteys UNC International Memorial Scholarship
Full-time International student; financial need; 3.0 GPA.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Center for International Education.

Chinese Opportunity Scholarship
Citizen of the Peoples Republic of China; main academic interest area should be business; preference to female candidate.
To Apply - Contact the UNC Center for International Education.

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