Scholarship Programs
The University of Colorado at Boulder has an outstanding reputation for scholarship and interdisciplinary research. Students play a vital role in this success, bringing fresh energy, ambition, and ideas to the CU-Boulder academic community.
- The CU Leadership, Excellence, Achievement, and Diversity (CU-LEAD) Alliance
The CU-Lead Alliance is a set of multidisciplinary academic neighborhoods that unites students, faculty, and staff in promoting diversity and educational access for underrepresented and first-generation students. These neighborhoods provide academic enrichment, leadership activities, small classes, links to faculty and staff, counseling, and opportunities for community service. More information >> - Norlin Scholars Program
Norlin Scholars receive an education tailored to fit their interests and goals in any of CU-Boulder's undergraduate colleges or schools. The program offers academic challenge, breadth of experience, and close work with faculty. Each Norlin Scholar receives a merit-based award of $3,000 per year. Students who enter the program as freshmen receive a four-year award, contingent upon academic progress. Applicants should demonstrate excellent academic or creative ability. Apply online by February 2. More information >> - Presidents Leadership Class (PLC)
The Presidents Leadership Class offers a unique opportunity to those students who want to make a difference within themselves and their community. PLC, one of the nation's premier leadership programs, has won numerous national awards for excellence over the past three decades. PLC scholars receive a minimum $2,500 scholarship for the first two-and-a-half years and may earn up to an additional $10,000 based on their participation in the program over four years. Scholars also gain access to Colorado's largest merit-based scholarship pool. Apply online by February 1. More information >> - Puksta Scholars Program
The education of students to be responsible citizens within our society constitutes a key part of CU-Boulder's educational mission. Puksta Scholars serve as catalysts for bringing about positive change in the campus culture and in the local communities, while acquiring the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experiences necessary for ethical, responsible citizenship. Puksta Scholars are required to be actively involved in an intensive, year-long civic project that will serve a local community. The Puksta Scholars Program is funded by the Puksta Educational Foundation of Denver and the CU Parent Fund. It was established by the late Harry and Eva Puksta and the CU Parent Fund. More information >> - Top Scholarship Office
The Top Scholarship Office works to promote and coordinate prestigious national scholarship opportunities--including Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, Goldwater, Udall, National Security Education Program (NSEP), and others--for CU-Boulder's high-achieving students. More information >>
Grant and Assistantship Programs
Undergraduate research, scholarly, and creative activities introduce students to the investigative process, sharpen their problem-solving skills, strengthen their relationships with faculty, and shape their career directions.
- Bioscience Undergraduate Research Skills and Training (formerly URAP)
Students with little or no research experience earn an hourly wage working on a research project with a faculty mentor. Preference is given to sophomores and juniors. More information >> - Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
UROP is designed to create research partnerships between faculty and undergraduate students in all disciplines by providing funding for students to do research or creative work. More information >>