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 |
| Varies |
Bartleson/Prather Geology Scholarship
The Bartleson/ Prather Geology Scholarship is established to provide...
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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 |
| $3,400.00 |
Casey McKenny Memorial Scholarship
Family and friends of Casey McKenny, an exemplary Western 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 |
| $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 |
| $2,500.00 |
Donna Nicholas-Griesel Scholarship
The Donna Nicholas-Griesel Scholarship has been established by Donna...
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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. Mason & Betty Light Scholarship
Dr. Mason Light, who served the college community for over forty years...
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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 |
| $2,000.00 |
Edmondson-Gibbs Scholarship
The Edmondson-Gibbs Scholarship has been established by David (‘69) and...
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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 |
| $700.00 |
George "Jock" & Marguerite Davidson Geology Scholarship
The George and Marguerite Davidson Scholarship was established by...
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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 |
| $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 |
| $1,000.00 |
Joseph Kastellic Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by Barbara Kastellic and gifts from others...
|
Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Mountaineer STEM Scholarship
The Mountaineer STEM Scholarship has been established by Elaine and...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Oliver & Caroline Whitehead Opportunity Fund
The Whitehead, Oliver & Caroline Opportunity Fund has been established...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $2,500.00 |
Pre-Health Scholarship
The Pre-Health Scholarship has been established by Mr. and Mrs. Erich...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Richard and Belva Moyle Geology Scholarship
The Richard W. and Belva R. Moyle Geology Scholarship has been...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $0.00 |
School Boy Scholarship
Criteria:
Be a science major with a preference to Geology students with...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $3,000.00 |
Stewart Family Scholarship
The Stewart Family Scholarship has been established by Mark E. Stewart...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society Scholarship
The Tri- Beta Biological honor Society Scholarship has been established...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $200.00 |
Valerie Mitchell Geology Scholarship
Valerie Mitchell Memorial Geology Scholarship awards an outstanding...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $3,000.00 |
William Charlesworth Memorial Scholarship
Established with the Western Colorado University Foundation to...
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Deadline04/01/2026 |