The Western Presidential Scholars Award

The Western Presidential Scholars Award is a full tuition scholarship available to Colorado Residents aimed at increasing the number of high achieving students attending Western State Colorado University. The scholarship is renewable for eight consecutive semesters and will cover full in-state tuition charges after the COF stipend is applied. The Western Presidential Scholars Award would replace any other merit scholarship that may have already been awarded to the student. It will be marketed as a Full-Tuition Scholarship for high achieving students of Colorado high schools. The Western Presidential Scholars Award is a competitive scholarship (application is required) as there are a limited number of awards available each year.

Minimum Criteria
• 3.80 cumulative High School GPA
• 25 ACT score/1200 SAT combined score

Renewal Criteria
• Must enroll in and successfully complete 12 credits each semester (24 credits each year)
• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA at Western

Application Process
To apply students must submit a letter of application and one letter of recommendation

Award
Varies
Deadline
07/31/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Describe your accomplishments and explain why YOU should receive THIS scholarship.
  2. What was your rank in your high school graduating class? Make sure you tell us your rank and the total number of students in your Graduating Class.
  3. Request a letter of recommendation: