What types of scholarships are distributed at UCCS?
UCCS students receive more than $4.5 million in scholarships each year. This figure includes private scholarships as well as the institutional scholarships given by UCCS. Private scholarships are distributed and managed by external organizations, not UCCS. The application and selection processes are between the external organization and the student. Students can use these scholarship dollars at any college, unless the donor specifically limits where the funds can be used. UCCS only awards the scholarships after the funding has arrived from the donor. Institutional scholarships are distributed and managed by UCCS. They are scholarships set up by donors through the CU Foundation or the University. Selection methods vary for each scholarship. Many awards are distributed by selection committees. Representatives from the donor organization may participate to some degree in the selection, processing, and management of these scholarships.
