💰 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships

19

Automatic

9

In-State Awards

$2,000-$3,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$10,000/yr

Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit

Requirements vary by scholarship

What you'd actually pay at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Tuition & fees

$28,368

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Largest annual award

$10,000

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Students receiving it pay about

$18,368/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $15,442), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information

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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus — no separate application

9 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Five Levels (Level 1)

Award

$5,000/yr out-of-state

Students who successfully complete level 5 at CU Denver’s ESL Academy and continue with CU Denver for their undergraduate degree studies are guaranteed a scholarship of $1,000 per year, for each level completed at the ESL Academy.

Eligibility: Open to self-pay (non-sponsored) undergraduate students. The award will repeat up to four years for freshmen and two years for transfers. Must maintain full-time enrollment and a cumulative CU GPA of 2.5+.

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗

Four Levels (Level 2)

Award

$4,000/yr out-of-state

Students who successfully complete level 5 at CU Denver’s ESL Academy and continue with CU Denver for their undergraduate degree studies are guaranteed a scholarship of $1,000 per year, for each level completed at the ESL Academy.

Eligibility: Open to self-pay (non-sponsored) undergraduate students. The award will repeat up to four years for freshmen and two years for transfers. Must maintain full-time enrollment and a cumulative CU GPA of 2.5+.

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗

GPA 2.85–2.99

Award

$2,500/yr out-of-state

**Automatic Merit Scholarship** | No | $5,000 - 10,000per academic year | GPA Students will be notified of the scholarship award in their admission letter.

Eligibility: International GPAs are converted to the United States 4.0 scale during the admission review; scholarships are awarded automatically based on a student’s GPA.

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA, 12 credits Source ↗

GPA 3.0–3.29

Award

$5,000/yr out-of-state

**Automatic Merit Scholarship** | No | $5,000 - 10,000per academic year | GPA Students will be notified of the scholarship award in their admission letter.

Eligibility: International GPAs are converted to the United States 4.0 scale during the admission review; scholarships are awarded automatically based on a student’s GPA.

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA, 12 credits Source ↗

GPA 3.3–3.69

Award

$7,500/yr out-of-state

**Automatic Merit Scholarship** | No | $5,000 - 10,000per academic year | GPA Students will be notified of the scholarship award in their admission letter.

Eligibility: International GPAs are converted to the United States 4.0 scale during the admission review; scholarships are awarded automatically based on a student’s GPA.

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA, 12 credits Source ↗

GPA 3.7+

Award

$10,000/yr out-of-state

**Automatic Merit Scholarship** | No | $5,000 - 10,000per academic year | GPA Students will be notified of the scholarship award in their admission letter.

Eligibility: International GPAs are converted to the United States 4.0 scale during the admission review; scholarships are awarded automatically based on a student’s GPA.

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA, 12 credits Source ↗

One Level (Level 5)

Award

$1,000/yr out-of-state

Students who successfully complete level 5 at CU Denver’s ESL Academy and continue with CU Denver for their undergraduate degree studies are guaranteed a scholarship of $1,000 per year, for each level completed at the ESL Academy.

Eligibility: Open to self-pay (non-sponsored) undergraduate students. The award will repeat up to four years for freshmen and two years for transfers. Must maintain full-time enrollment and a cumulative CU GPA of 2.5+.

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗

Three Levels (Level 3)

Award

$3,000/yr out-of-state

Students who successfully complete level 5 at CU Denver’s ESL Academy and continue with CU Denver for their undergraduate degree studies are guaranteed a scholarship of $1,000 per year, for each level completed at the ESL Academy.

Eligibility: Open to self-pay (non-sponsored) undergraduate students. The award will repeat up to four years for freshmen and two years for transfers. Must maintain full-time enrollment and a cumulative CU GPA of 2.5+.

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗

Two Levels (Level 4)

Award

$2,000/yr out-of-state

Students who successfully complete level 5 at CU Denver’s ESL Academy and continue with CU Denver for their undergraduate degree studies are guaranteed a scholarship of $1,000 per year, for each level completed at the ESL Academy.

Eligibility: Open to self-pay (non-sponsored) undergraduate students. The award will repeat up to four years for freshmen and two years for transfers. Must maintain full-time enrollment and a cumulative CU GPA of 2.5+.

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗

Other scholarships at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (10)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Chancellor's Scholarship

$3,000/yr

**Annual Amount** Up to $3,000

Eligibility: **Who is eligible?** In-state first-year students

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Distinguished Scholars Scholarship

$5,000/yr

**Annual Amount** Up to $5,000

Eligibility: **Who is eligible?** Out-of-state first year students

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Provost Scholarship

$2,000/yr

**Annual Amount** Up to $2,000

Eligibility: **Who is eligible?** In-state transfer students

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SEHD Dean's Colorado Merit Scholarship

SEHD Dean's Colorado Merit Scholarship \n\n Awards depend upon available funds.

Eligibility: Recipients must be undergraduate, resident, degree-seeking students (not second degree). Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in their University of Colorado career, and enrolled in 12 or more credit hours.

How to apply: ["Undergraduate, resident, degree-seeking students", "Enroll in 12 or more credit hours"]

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WUE Scholarship

$3,000/yr

**Annual Amount** Up to $3,000

Eligibility: **Who is eligible?** Out-of-state WUE first-year student

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Additional Merit Scholarship

$8,000/yr

Additional Merit Scholarship | Apply Now (link) | Up to $8,000per academic year | GPA and scholarship application

Eligibility: Available to students admitted in fall and spring terms only, as long as funding is available. Application required: The CU Denver Combined Financial Aid Application for International Undergraduate Students will be available August 1.

How to apply: ["Complete CU Denver Combined Financial Aid Application for International Undergraduate Students (application)", "Accept award within 2 weeks of notification"]

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Diana S. Boulter Scholarship

$3,000/yr

Diana S. Boulter Scholarship - Up to $3,000 \n\nAwarded to School of Public Affairs graduate students based on a combination of financial need and academic merit, defined as a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eligibility: Awarded to School of Public Affairs graduate students based on a combination of financial need and academic merit, defined as a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

How to apply: ["Apply via Scholarship Universe", "Must be enrolled full time in the School of Public Affairs", "Maintain good academic standing"]

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IEA Public Service Scholarship

$2,500/yr

IEA Public Service Scholarship – Up to $2,500 \n\nUp to two awards for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration program who successfully completed a CU Succeed course or other CU dual or concurrent enrollment course while in high school.

Eligibility: Preference is given to students who completed Introduction to Public Service and Leadership in the CU Succeed program, and to students who completed CU coursework as part of the Colorado Student Leadership Institute as a high school student.

How to apply: ["Apply via Scholarship Universe", "Must be enrolled full time in the School of Public Affairs", "Maintain good academic standing"]

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Marshall Kaplan Scholarship

$3,000/yr

Marshall Kaplan Scholarship - Up to $3,000 \n\nAwarded to School of Public Affairs graduate students with an outstanding academic records and demonstrated enthusiasm for public service.

Eligibility: Awarded to School of Public Affairs graduate students with an outstanding academic records and demonstrated enthusiasm for public service. Financial need may be taken into consideration.

How to apply: ["Apply via Scholarship Universe", "Must be enrolled full time in the School of Public Affairs", "Maintain good academic standing"]

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Susan C. Kirk Scholarship

$2,500/yr

Susan C. Kirk Scholarship - Up to $2,500 \n\nAwarded to School of Public Affairs undergraduate or graduate students on the basis of academic merit, financial need, and demonstrated commitment to community activism or advocacy for issues relating to women.

Eligibility: Awarded to School of Public Affairs undergraduate or graduate students on the basis of academic merit, financial need, and demonstrated commitment to community activism or advocacy for issues relating to women.

How to apply: ["Apply via Scholarship Universe", "Must be enrolled full time in the School of Public Affairs", "Maintain good academic standing"]

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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Regular Decision

Rolling

Common questions about University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus give?

Published awards range $1,000-$10,000/yr. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus lists 19 merit scholarships in total.

Does University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$10,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 35% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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