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BOLD Scholarships are founded under the principals of high-impact practices and diversity-serving programs within the field of STEM education. In addition to financial awards, recipients can expect to engage in a community of staff and peer mentoring, academic and professional development, and additional opportunities.
BOLD intentionally recruits and supports students who are under-represented nationwide in engineering colleges, including women, under-represented minority, first-generation, and low-income students. However, BOLD Scholarships are open to any engineering student who is invested in issues around diversity and inclusion and wants to be involved in the BOLD Center mission.
All BOLD Scholarships are Participation Scholarships which requires recipients to agree to and adhere to participation requirements in order to be awarded. Specific participation requirements are outlined under each scholarship opportunity.
How do I apply?
Beginning in the 2020-2021 academic year, all BOLD scholarships will be housed in the CU Scholarship Application through the AcademicWorks portal.
Students complete a single common application to be considered for a variety of scholarship opportunities. Applications are considered on a rolling basis until scholarship funds are exhausted.
The BOLD Center offers three in-Center scholarship opportunities: The Leadership BOLD Scholarship, The Engagement BOLD Scholarship, and The One-Year BOLD Scholarship. However, there is only one supplemental application for all BOLD opportunities, the BOLD Scholarship Application. The opportunities each have different awarded amounts, criteria for consideration, and participation requirements, so please read over the scholarship descriptions below to understand what they entail.
For consideration for a BOLD scholarship, applicants must follow a two-step process:
1.Complete the CU General Scholarship Application
You will be prompted to complete the CU General Scholarship Application first. This application is used for multiple scholarships and requires information about extracurricular activities, community service, work and an essay.
You cannot submit the BOLD Scholarship Application until you have submitted the CU General Scholarship Application.
To Access the Application:
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Prospective Students can access this application as soon as they have applied to CU through their Admissions Application Status page.
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Current and Admitted students can reach this application through their Buff Portal.
2.Complete the BOLD Scholarship Application
After you submit the CU General Scholarship Application, additional recommended scholarship opportunities may display, including the BOLD Scholarship Application. You can also preview the supplemental BOLD Scholarship application.
When do I apply?
Timeline
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November 1, 2019 - CU Boulder General Scholarship Application and the BOLD Scholarship Application opens
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March 13, 2020 - BOLD Scholarship Application Priority Deadline, CU Boulder General Scholarship Application closes for general consideration*
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June 15, 2020 - CU Boulder General Scholarship Application closes for Transfer student consideration*
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September 2, 2020 - BOLD Scholarship Application closes
*Students can still apply for BOLD Scholarships even after the CU general Scholarship Application deadline has passed on March 13, 2020 (or June 15, 2020 for incoming Transfer students) but we highly recommend students complete the CU general Scholarship Application by these deadlines for maximum scholarship consideration.
You do not need to wait for your admission decision to apply. If you are applying to the College of Engineering and Applied Science then please apply early for a BOLD Scholarship.
PRIORITY DEADLINE MARCH 13, 2020
Selection on a rolling basis until September 2, 2020 or until scholarship funding is exhausted
The BOLD Leadership Scholarship ($3,000) is for students who exemplify the BOLD mission and values through demonstrated leadership, academic excellence, and a commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity.
Leadership Scholars participate in a cohort-based community of up to 50 peers through special programming including a retreat, cohort activities, and 1:1 peer mentoring. The BOLD Leadership Scholarship is renewed on an annual basis as long as eligibility is maintained.
Funding is applied with Fall financial aid after student completes scholarship acceptance documents (to be provided at time of selection).
Who Should Apply?
To apply for this opportunity you must be an incoming undergraduate student who is either a freshman, enrolling in a 4-year university degree program for the first time, or a transfer student, enrolling in CU Boulder for the first time this calendar year (Spring, Summer or Fall).
If you are a current student and not incoming, you are not eligible for either the Leadership or Engagement Scholarship, but please consider our One-Year Scholarship.
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Be admitted into the CU College of Engineering & Applied Sciences for Fall 2020
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Be a full time student enrolled in 12 credits/semester and 24 credits/year
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Have an incoming cumulative GPA above a 3.0, and a continuing cumulative GPA of 2.8.
Priority consideration is given for students from CU and BOLD partner programs, pre-collegiate leadership programs, and first generation families
Need is not a prerequisite consideration and FAFSA is not required. This scholarship is open to In-state, Out-of-state, DACA and ASSET eligible students.
Participation Requirements
Applicants must accept and agree to the ongoing Participation Requirements to receive funding:
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Annual 1:1 advising with a BOLD Scholarship Advisor
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10 BOLD Community Activities per year
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Active Membership in a BOLD Student Society
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Attendance at the BOLD Scholarship Orientation Meeting during Launch
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Attendance at the BOLD Leadership Scholars Retreat in Fall 2020
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Attendance at affiliated events as required by BOLD Scholarship donor (if applicable)
DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Selection on a rolling basis until September 2, 2020 or until scholarship funding is exhausted
The BOLD Engagement Scholarship ($1,000) is for students who believe in and commit to supporting the BOLD mission through participation in The BOLD Center Student Societies.
Engagement Scholars are a group of approximately 150 students admitted each fall who serve as ambassadors of the BOLD Center across CEAS.
The BOLD Engagement Scholarship is renewed on an annual basis as long as eligibility is maintained.
Funding is applied with Fall financial aid after student completes scholarship acceptance documents (to be provided at time of selection).
Who Should Apply?
To apply for this opportunity you must be an incoming undergraduate student who is either a freshman, enrolling in a 4-year university degree program for the first time, or a transfer student, enrolling in CU Boulder for the first time this calendar year (Spring, Summer or Fall).
If you are a current student and not incoming, you are not eligible for either the Leadership or Engagement Scholarship, but please consider our One-Year Scholarship [hyperlinked].
You must:
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Be admitted into the CU College of Engineering & Applied Sciences for Fall 2020
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Be a full time student enrolled in 12 credits/semester and 24 credits/year
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Have an incoming cumulative GPA above a 3.0, and a continuing cumulative GPA of 2.8.
Need is not a prerequisite consideration and FAFSA is not required. This scholarship is open to In-state, Out-of-state, DACA and ASSET eligible students.
Participation Requirements
Applicants must accept and agree to the ongoing Participation Requirements to receive funding:
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First year 1:1 advising with a BOLD Scholarship Advisor
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Active Membership in a BOLD Student Society
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Attendance at the BOLD Scholarship Orientation Meeting during Launch
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Attendance at affiliated events as required by BOLD Scholarship donor (if applicable)
PRIORITY DEADLINE MARCH 13, 2020.
Selection on a rolling basis until September 2, 2020 or until scholarship funding is exhausted.
The BOLD One-Year Scholarship ($1,000) is a one-time scholarship award for current CEAS students who are not receiving either the BOLD Leadership or Engagement Scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year but are committed to serving the BOLD mission and the pursuit of academic excellence.
One-Year Scholars are a group of up to 25 students who have demonstrated participation in The BOLD Center in previous years and contribute to the larger BOLD Community.
Funding applied with Fall financial aid after student completes scholarship acceptance documents (to be provided at time of selection)
Who Should Apply?
To apply for this opportunity you must be a current undergraduate student in the College of Engineering and Applied Science.
If you are an incoming student and a current student you are not eligible for the One-Year Scholarship but please consider either the Leadership or Engagement Scholarships.
You must:
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Have demonstrated participation in The BOLD Center in previous years
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must be a current undergraduate student in the CU College of Engineering & Applied Sciences.
Participation Requirements
Applicants must accept and agree to the ongoing Participation Requirements to receive funding:
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1:1 advising with a BOLD Scholarship Advisor
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Active Membership in a BOLD Student Society
Some scholarships listed on our website require demonstrated financial need, so be sure to complete your FAFSA as early as possible (February 15th is the recommended deadline for CU Boulder priority). These scholarships are not funded or managed by the BOLD Center, so be sure to contact the designated person for each scholarship if you have questions.
General Scholarships
ACEC Scholarships (American Council of Engineering Companies)
National Society of Professional Engineers Awards and Scholarships
Science Ambassador Scholarship
Microsoft College Scholarship Program
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
University of Colorado at Boulder – Additional Scholarships
Incoming First-Year Students
Elevations Credit Union Foundation Scholarships
ESET Women in Cyber Technology Scholarship
Virtix IT Stem Studies Scholarship
Underrepresented Minority Students
African-American Students in STEM
Scholarships for African-American Students
Latinx Students in STEM
Scholarships and Grants for Hispanic and Latino Students
Women in STEM
Scholarships for Women in Computer Science
Scholarships for Women in Science
Women Forward in Technology Scholarship
Women in Computing Scholarship
Women in Engineering Scholarships
Women Techmakers Scholars Program
All Underrepresented Minority Students
ALA Spectrum Scholarship Program
Emma Bowen Foundation Scholarship
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Internships & Research
NASA Internships and Scholarships
NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program
STEM Internships & Scholarships Compilation
70+ Undergradute Scholarships and Paid Research Opportunities
If you were awarded a 4-year BOLD Scholarship before 2020, these are the requirements that apply to you. If you applied starting in 2020, this description is no longer accurate.
BOLD Participation Scholarships (pre-2020)
- The BOLD Engagement Scholarship: $1000 per year (renewable for up to 4 years). Students receiving a BOLD Engagement Scholarship are required to be active in a BOLD Student Society but do not have additional requirements. These students are part of the BOLD community and welcome to participate in other BOLD programs and volunteer opportunities even though it is not a requirement.
- The BOLD Leadership Award: Some students may qualify for a $3000 award (renewable for up to 4 years) if they meet additional criteria (first-generation students, students with high financial need, and/or students who have been involved in a BOLD partnership program). Students receiving this larger award are required to be active in a BOLD Student Society and to participate in additional BOLD Community programs or volunteer events (10 hours per academic year). These events and programs are opportunities for professional development, networking, and building connections within the BOLD community.
Current BOLD Participation scholarship recipients need not reapply; however, you must meet your BOLD participation requirements (tracked in Canvas) in order to renew.