Our Opportunities

Welcome to the Western Colorado University scholarship opportunities homepage.

The general application for 2025-2026 scholarships open December 15, 2025 for all continuing and admitted students.

Applications completed before March 1, 2026, receive priority consideration, but we do consider applications submitted later 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

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies David & Steven MacAllister Fund
The David and Steven MacAllister Fund has been established by the...
Varies Delia Fay Haefeli Scholarship in K-12
Scholarship Eligibility: Must have a 3.0 GPA or greater Must demonstrate...
$600.00 Delta Sigma Pi Alumni Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility - Be a full-time student at WCU - Be enrolled in...
Varies Denver Association Petroleum Landmen Scholarship
The Denver Association of Petroleum Landmen Scholarship was established...
Varies Denver Cherry Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility: - Be a full-time student at WCU - Declared...
Varies Dexter Sapp Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by a bequest by Reva Sapp O’Connor,...
Varies Dick and Donna Bratton Scholarship
The Dick and Donna Bratton Scholarship has been established by the...
$3,000.00 Dick Todd Memorial Arrupe Scholarship
Please talk to your school councilor to apply for this...
$500.00 Don Goodman Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was created in 1989 by the Goodman family and friends...
Varies Donald Eastman Business Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility: Be a full-time student at WCU Declared...
Varies Donald Eastman Recreation Scholarship
The Donald S. Eastman Recreation Scholarship was established by Don...
$1,000.00 Donald Sager Memorial Academic Scholarship
The Donald Sager Memorial Academic Scholarship has been established by...
$2,500.00 Donna Nicholas-Griesel Scholarship
The Donna Nicholas-Griesel Scholarship has been established by Donna...
Varies Douglas & Charlotte Cotner Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by Doug and Charlotte Cotner. Award depends...
Varies Dr. Elliot Brown MCAT Prep Scholarship
The Dr. Elliot Brown MCAT Preparation Scholarship is designed to...
Varies Dr. Kenneth & Mary Alice Hansen Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility: Must be full-time student Must be studying in...
Varies Dr. Mason & Betty Light Scholarship
Dr. Mason Light, who served the college community for over forty years...
Varies Dustin Roberts Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of former Western Colorado...
$500.00 Ed R. Westwater Math Scholarship
The Ed R. Westwater Math Scholarship has been established by Lynn...
$1,000.00 Ed R. Westwater Physics Scholarship
The Ed R. Westwater Physics Scholarship has been established by Lynn...
Varies Education Department Graduate Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility, with preference given to: Applicants with a...
$375.00 Edwyl Redding Memorial Scholarship
A bequest in Miss Redding’s estate and from gifts from former students,...
Varies Elva Lea Wise Business Scholarship
Dr. Elva Lea Wise, Western Colorado University Emeritus Professor of...
Varies Energy Days Scholarship - Industry Scholarship Program
$235.00 English Scholarship
A general scholarship awarded by the English department to students...
$400.00 Ernest Degutis Scholarship
The Ernst Degutis Scholarship endowment has been established by friends,...
$600.00 Evan James Dirksen Memorial Scholarship
The Evan James Dirksen Memorial Scholarship has been established by...
Varies Fidelity Exploration Scholarship
Eligibility Full-time students that have been accepted in the Energy...
Varies Firstbank Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by FirstBank Holding Company of...
$400.00 Frances Hunter Presidential Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by Bill, Lucille and Theron Hunter to...
Varies Francis Phelps Scholarship
Varies Frank Musgrave Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by the parents of Frank A. Musgrave, a...
Varies Frank Pribyl Memorial Scholarship
The Frank J. Pribyl Memorial Scholarship has been established by James...
Varies Freda Roof Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by a trust fund for twelve Colorado...
$2,000.00 Gary Christopher Memorial Geology Scholarship
The Gary Christopher Memorial Geology Scholarship has been established...
$575.00 Gary Dolezal Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is intended for high school seniors to college seniors...
$500.00 Gary R. Counterman Memorial Fund
The Gary R. Counterman Memorial Fund has been established by Gary R....
Varies Geiman Scholars Program Scholarship
The Geiman Scholars Program has been conceived and established by Mr....
$700.00 George "Jock" & Marguerite Davidson Geology Scholarship
The George and Marguerite Davidson Scholarship was established by...
$750.00 George & Marguerite Davidson Language Scholarship
Must be a student in the Communication, Arts, Language and Literature...
Varies George and Carol Solich Scholarship
Varies Gerald Caplan WSC Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY: Graduates of small public schools in Colorado (three-year...
Varies Glen DeBroder Memorial Scholarship
The Glen DeBroder Memorial Scholarship has been established by his son,...
Varies Glenn Kent Memorial Scholarship
The Lt. General Glenn A. Kent Scholarship has been established by...
$800.00 Gunnison Energy Corporation Scholarship
The Gunnison Energy Corporation Scholarship was established by the...
$2,500.00 Gunnison Energy EM Scholarship for the Gunnison Valley
This scholarship is provided by Gunnison Energy...
Varies Gunnison Promise Fund
Varies Gunnison Savings & Loan Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility: - Have a 3.0 GPA or higher - Declared business,...
Varies Gunnison Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship
The Gunnison Volunteer Fire Department Honor Band Scholarship is...
Varies Gunnison Watershed Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by Gunnison Watershed District. Gunnison...