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Merit Scholarships

University of Colorado - Denver

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$5,000 - $10,000
Auto-applied
Updated Jun 5, 2025
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Overview

The University of Colorado Denver offers Automatic Merit Scholarships for international undergraduate students, providing substantial financial support based on academic excellence. These scholarships range from $5,000 to $10,000 per academic year and are designed to help international students achieve their educati…

The University of Colorado Denver offers Automatic Merit Scholarships for international undergraduate students, providing substantial financial support based on academic excellence. These scholarships range from $5,000 to $10,000 per academic year and are designed to help international students achieve their educational goals while managing tuition costs. Award Value - Scholarships range from $5,000 to $10,000 per academic year depending on GPA. - Renewable for up to 4 years for freshmen and 2 years for transfer students. - Funding is awarded for fall and spring terms only. Eligibility Criteria - Open to non-resident, non-sponsored international freshman and transfer students. - Must be enrolled in on-campus degree programs at CU Denver. - Not available for online study or CU Denver partnership programs. - Scholarships are awarded automatically based on GPA converted to the US 4.0 scale by International Admissions. - Students with an approved Reduced Course Load (RCL) by CU Denver International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) retain their scholarships according to policy. GPA and Scholarship Amounts - GPA 3.0 to 3.29: $5,000 per year - GPA 3.3 to 3.69: $7,500 per year - GPA 3.7 and above: $10,000 per year Important Notes - Scholarships are available for students admitted in fall, spring, and summer terms; however, summer admits receive their first award in the following fall term. - Scholarship awards are communicated in the admission letter. - Early application is encouraged to maximize scholarship opportunities and course enrollment options. This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students seeking financial aid based on academic merit at the University of Colorado Denver. Apply early to secure your funding and advance your academic journey with strong financial support.

Eligibility

Eligible levels: 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma Eligible nationalities: All nationalities (unless noted in description)

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