Guardian Scholars Program
Each fall semester we hope to admit six to eight new students into the Guardian Scholars program with an ultimate goal of reaching forty scholars in the program at one time.
More Than A Scholarship
In addition to all annual fees, academic tuition, textbook and supplies, the Guardian Scholars Program provides:
- Orientation to CU-Boulder
- Year round on-campus housing
- Off-campus housing will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- On-campus student employment opportunities
- One-to-one counseling opportunities
- Friendly and informal biweekly meetings with the program coordinator
- Mentoring
- Financial aid application assistance
- Monthly meetings and events for scholars and program supporters
- Community service and outreach opportunities
- Assistance with off-campus jobs in career field
- Post-graduation career planning and assistance
- Up to five years of financial support (renewed annually)
Eligibility Requirements
- Highly motivated students between the ages of 17 and 23 who are legally independent (or wards of the state)
- Admissible based on criteria established by CU-Boulder's Office of Admissions as either a freshman or transfer applicant
- Current CU-Boulder students
- Qualify for "Independent Student Status" under federal, state, and university financial aid guidelines.
- Qualify as a Colorado resident
Continuing eligibility
- Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Enroll in 12 semester-hours and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by the Office of Financial Aid (unless a formal leave of absence is granted)
- Fully participate in all aspects of the Guardian Scholars Program, including meetings, events, etc.
- Only scheduled classes and special circumstances are considered acceptable absences. In these cases, two weeks prior written notice must be given.
- Abide by all university standards for appropriate conduct and behavior
- Allow monitoring of university records and academic performance via progress reports by Guardian Scholars staff.
- In collaboration with the Guardian Scholars staff, participate in academic and support services, as recommended.