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 |
|---|---|---|
| $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 |
| Varies |
Elva Lea Wise Business Scholarship
Dr. Elva Lea Wise, Western Colorado University Emeritus Professor of...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Energy Days Scholarship - Industry Scholarship Program
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $400.00 |
Ernest Degutis Scholarship
The Ernst Degutis Scholarship endowment has been established by friends,...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Fidelity Exploration Scholarship
Eligibility
Full-time students that have been accepted in the Energy...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Firstbank Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by FirstBank Holding Company of...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $400.00 |
Frances Hunter Presidential Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by Bill, Lucille and Theron Hunter to...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Francis Phelps Scholarship
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Frank Musgrave Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by the parents of Frank A. Musgrave, a...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Frank Pribyl Memorial Scholarship
The Frank J. Pribyl Memorial Scholarship has been established by James...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Freda Roof Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by a trust fund for twelve Colorado...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $2,000.00 |
Gary Christopher Memorial Geology Scholarship
The Gary Christopher Memorial Geology Scholarship has been established...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $500.00 |
Gary R. Counterman Memorial Fund
The Gary R. Counterman Memorial Fund has been established by Gary R....
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $700.00 |
George "Jock" & Marguerite Davidson Geology Scholarship
The George and Marguerite Davidson Scholarship was established by...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $750.00 |
George & Marguerite Davidson Language Scholarship
Must be a student in the Communication, Arts, Language and Literature...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
George and Carol Solich Scholarship
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Gerald Caplan WSC Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY:
Graduates of small public schools in Colorado (three-year...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Glen DeBroder Memorial Scholarship
The Glen DeBroder Memorial Scholarship has been established by his son,...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Glenn Kent Memorial Scholarship
The Lt. General Glenn A. Kent Scholarship has been established by...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Gunnison Energy Corporation Scholarship
The Gunnison Energy Corporation Scholarship was established by the...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $2,500.00 |
Gunnison Energy EM Scholarship for the Gunnison Valley
This scholarship is provided by Gunnison Energy Corporation to provide...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Gunnison Promise Fund
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Gunnison Savings & Loan Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
- Have a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Declared business,...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Gunnison Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship
The Gunnison Volunteer Fire Department Honor Band Scholarship is...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Gunnison Watershed Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by Gunnison Watershed District.
Gunnison...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $2,000.00 |
GVH Foundation Nursing Education Scholarship
The GVH Foundation Nursing Education Scholarship has been established by...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
HAAS Scholarship
This is open to any TA who is interested in gaining more experience with...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Haley Borland English Memorial Scholarship
The Glen W. Haley and Dr. Lois Borland English Memorial Scholarship has...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $1,300.00 |
Harold E. Binford Business Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
A. be a declared business or accounting...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $1,000.00 |
Harry & Sylvia Peterson Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by Dr. Harry Peterson (President of...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $1,400.00 |
Harvey Harriman Memorial Fund
The Harvey Harriman Memorial Fund has been established by the Harriman...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $300.00 |
Helen Hirst WIT Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by the donors to the Westerners in...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Vaires |
Herbert J. and Virginia Dorricott Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by the donations from family and friends of...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Holbrook Family Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by the Hollbrook Family for students facing...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Holly Ehrlich Memorial Scholarship
The Holly Ehrlich Memorial Scholarship was established by Scott Ehrlich...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Houston Association of Petrolium Landmen Scholarship
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Hugo A Ferchau Memorial Scholarship
Family and friends established this scholarship to honor Dr. Ferchau for...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Industry Partner Program Scholarship
Eligibility:
Full-time students that have been accepted into the Energy...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Information Security Scholarship Program
To be eligible, candidates must be full-time Western Colorado University...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
J. Ralph Reed Business Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
Be a full-time freshman or sophomore at...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $1,700.00 |
Jacob Baker Memorial Geology Student Field Studies
The Jacob Baker Memorial Geology Field Studies Fund was established by...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
James Bus Cox Admin Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
A. Be a full-time student
B. Be Business...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $550.00 |
James D Nauman Environmental Studies Scholarship
The James D. Nauman Environmental Studies Scholar has been established...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
James Richards Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by Mr. James Richards.
Eligibility:...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $0.00 |
Jared Escobar Memorial Scholarship
The Jared Escobar Memorial Scholarship has been established by his...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $3,500.00 |
Jeane D. Fair Scholarship
The Fair Scholarship in Modern Languages has been established by Dr....
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $700.00 |
Jennie & Fritz Nylund Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
Must be a full-time student
Must maintain...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Jerrold and DeAnn Hanson Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
Must be majoring in a program offered by the...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
John & Rosalie Birkholz Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
Must have a GPA of 2.75
Preference will be...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
John C. Peterson Scholarship
The John C. Peterson Memorial Scholarship has been established by...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |