Our Opportunities
Welcome to the Western Colorado University scholarship opportunities homepage.
The general application for 2026-2027 scholarships open December 15, 2025 for all continuing and admitted students.
Applications completed before March 1, 2026, receive priority consideration, but applications submitted after March 1 will be considered for scholarships that are not awarded in the first round of consideration.
Although certain scholarships are designed to promote diversity, applicants will be considered without preference to race, sex, color, or national origin.
Having trouble or have questions? Contact scholarships@western.edu
| Award | Name | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| $175.00 |
A.W. Lawrence Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship commemorates the service to Western Colorado University...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $1,000.00 |
Alumni Association Future Alumni Scholarship
The Alumni Scholarship has been established by Western Colorado...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $500.00 |
Alva Sloan Memorial Internship
Alva W. Sloan served in the field of accounting for thirty-six years as...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Ann Zugelder Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
Must be pursing Elementary Education...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $2,500.00 |
Anne Flick Steinbeck Scholarship
The Anne Flick Steinbeck Scholarship has been established to honor...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Barr Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
Must be a Colorado resident
Must be a...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Bartleson/Prather Geology Scholarship
The Bartleson/ Prather Geology Scholarship is established to provide...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Beta-Gern Communication & Theatre Scholarship
The Beta Engineering/Jess Gern Scholarship was established in 1974 by...
|
Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $5,000.00 |
Bill and Bertha Mae Schindler Memorial Scholarship
The Bill and Bertha Mae Schindler Memorial Scholarship was established...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $2,500.00 |
Blees Family "Well-Rounded" Scholarship
When alumnus Chris Blees 94 was a student in the 1990s, he had his heart...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Borick Business Scholar Days Scholarship
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Borick Business Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
Be a full-time freshmen or sophomore at...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Brenda Gail Kenny Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by Rob and Mary Costello to celebrate the...
|
Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Brennecke Elkins Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
Must have completed 60 credit hours
Must plan...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
C. Ralph and Florence Walker Memorial Scholarship
The Walker family created this fund in memory of C. Ralph and Florence...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $600.00 |
Calkins-Barge Math Scholarship
The Calkins-Barge Mathematics Scholarship has been established by Glenn...
|
Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Casebier Education Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
Must be a full time student
Must maintain a...
|
Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $3,400.00 |
Casey McKenny Memorial Scholarship
Family and friends of Casey McKenny, an exemplary Western Colorado...
|
Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $1,000.00 |
Charles & Lucile Piquette Memorial Scholarship
Charles and Lucille Piquette encouraged all of their children to receive...
|
Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Charles Livermore Memorial Scholarship
Family and friends established the Charles H. Livermore History...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $500.00 |
Charles R. Walker, Jr. Memorial Music Scholarship
The Charles R. Walker Jr. Memorial Music Scholarship has been...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Charles Tutor Education Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
Must be full-time
Must be pursuing teacher...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Chevron Award - Industry Partners Scholarship Program
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $1,250.00 |
CHFA- Building the Future Scholarship
The Building the Future Scholarship has been established by the Colorado...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
CO/WY Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Scholarship
The CO/WY Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Scholarship has been...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Cope/Chevron Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by Dr. John Cope, Sr., long-time employee...
|
Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $500.00 |
Cynthia Smith McHolland Memorial Fund
The Cynthia Smith-McHolland Memorial Scholarship has been established by...
|
Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $475.00 |
D.H. and Mildred Cummins Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by D.H. Cummins, Ph.D., Professor of...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Dan Tredway Memorial Education Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
Must be a resident of Colorado
Preference...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
David & Shirley Killian Scholarship
The David and Shirley Killian Music Scholarship has been established by...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
David & Steven MacAllister Fund
The David and Steven MacAllister Fund has been established by the...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Delia Fay Haefeli Scholarship in K-12
Scholarship Eligibility:
Must have a 3.0 GPA or greater
Must demonstrate...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $600.00 |
Delta Sigma Pi Alumni Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility
- Be a full-time student at WCU
- Be enrolled in...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Denver Association Petroleum Landmen Scholarship
The Denver Association of Petroleum Landmen Scholarship was established...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Denver Cherry Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
- Be a full-time student at WCU
- Declared...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Dexter Sapp Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by a bequest by Reva Sapp O’Connor,...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Donald Eastman Business Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
Be a full-time student at WCU
Declared...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Donald Eastman Recreation Scholarship
The Donald S. Eastman Recreation Scholarship was established by Don...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $1,000.00 |
Donald Sager Memorial Academic Scholarship
The Donald Sager Memorial Academic Scholarship has been established by...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $2,500.00 |
Donna Nicholas-Griesel Scholarship
The Donna Nicholas-Griesel Scholarship has been established by Donna...
|
Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Douglas & Charlotte Cotner Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by Doug and Charlotte Cotner.
Award depends...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Dr. Elliot Brown MCAT Prep Scholarship
The Dr. Elliot Brown MCAT Preparation Scholarship is designed to...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Dr. Kenneth & Mary Alice Hansen Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
Must be full-time student
Must be studying in...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Dr. Mason & Betty Light Scholarship
Dr. Mason Light, who served the college community for over forty years...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Dustin Roberts Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of former Western Colorado...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $500.00 |
Ed R. Westwater Math Scholarship
The Ed R. Westwater Math Scholarship has been established by Lynn...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $1,000.00 |
Ed R. Westwater Physics Scholarship
The Ed R. Westwater Physics Scholarship has been established by Lynn...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Education Department Graduate Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility, with preference given to:
Applicants with a...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Edward W. Bohac Accounting Scholarship
Edward and Nancy Bohac have established the Edward W. Bohac Accounting...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $375.00 |
Edwyl Redding Memorial Scholarship
A bequest in Miss Redding’s estate and from gifts from former students,...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |