First-time freshmen and transfer students must submit the Mesa State College Scholarship Application, the Application for Admission, academic transcripts, and ACT or SAT test results to the Admissions Office by March 2008 for the fall of 2008 to be considered for scholarships listed on this page. Some scholarships require an additional application or information. For more information, contact Admissions Office at 970-248-1875.
(Please follow the Returning Students link if you are a returning student.)

WCCC
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Students planning to enroll in a program within Applied Technology at Western Colorado Community College (WCCC) at the Bishop Campus, must submit the WCCC Scholarship application to be considered for scholarships.

Mesa State College Foundation / Private Scholarships
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The Mesa State College Foundation administers over $300,000 in private scholarships to nearly 260 students each year. These scholarships range from a cash stipend to full tuition and fees. Many of these scholarships require a separate application process and have specific requirements.

Talent Scholarships

The departments of art, theatre, and music annually award scholarships to qualified students. These awards are generally awarded based on talent and auditions. To be considered for these scholarships, contact the individual departments for instructions on completing an application or any special requirements for auditions, tryouts, or portfolios. For information on athletic scholarships, contact the Athletic Department at (970) 248-1503.

Academic Scholarships EZ Scholarship Calculator

Students must complete the Mesa State College Admission Application to be considered for the following scholarships.

Academic Achievement Award
Value of award: $1200 per year
Renewable four-year scholarship awarded to individuals who have distinguished themselves academically. Selection is based on a combination of GPA, test scores, and academic course selection. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be in the top 20% of their class, and have at least a 22 ACT or 1040 SAT.

Presidential Scholarship
Value of award: $2,000 per year
Renewable four-year scholarship awarded to individuals who have distinguished themselves academically. Selection is based on a combination of GPA, test scores, and academic course selection. Students must have a minimum 3.25 GPA, be in the top 15% of their class, and have at least a 25 ACT or 1120 SAT.

Trustee Scholarship
Value of award: $2,500 per year
Renewable four-year scholarship awarded to individuals who have distinguished themselves academically. Selection is based on a combination of GPA, test scores, and academic course selection. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, be in the top 10% of their class, and have at least a 27 ACT or 1200 SAT.

Mesa State College Distinguished Scholars
Value of award: In-state tuition and fees per year
Our most prestigious academic award for incoming freshmen. Selection is based on a combination of GPA, test scores, and academic course selection. Students must have a minimum 3.75 GPA, be in the top 5% of their class, and have at least a 29 ACT or 1280 SAT.

Ambassador Leadership Scholarship (Click here for application)
Value of award: full tuition and student fees per year
The Ambassador Leadership Scholarship is a highly competitive, renewable, four-year leadership scholarship available to incoming freshman. Students must demonstrate that they have extensive leadership experience in their high school, community and in co-curricular activities. Up to ten students are selected each year. Selected students are involved in alumni, admissions, presidential receptions and more. Contact the Admissions Office at (970) 248-1875 to obtain an application.

Canyon Passage Scholarship
Value of Award: $750 per year
Renewable three-year scholarships available to new transfer students to Mesa State College with a minimum 3.0 GPA

First Generation Scholarship
Value of Award: $1,000 per year
Renewable four-year scholarship awarded to entering Western Colorado freshmen whose parents do not have a prior college degree. Selection is based on a combination of GPA, test scores, and class rank. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be in the top 25% of their class, and have at least a 21 ACT or 970 SAT. Recipient must document financial need.

Phi Theta Kappa
Value of award: $2,400
Available to transfer students. Eligibility requirements: Phi Theta Kappa member at an accredited two-year institution; have completed at least 30 semester hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, are a U. S. citizen or permanent resident, and do not already possess a bachelor´s degree.

Two Rivers Scholarship
Value of Award: $1500 per year
Renewable three-year scholarships available to new transfer students to Mesa State College with a minimum 3.5 GPA.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Value of award: resident tuition plus 50 percent
The Western Undergraduate Exchange Program provides students from the western United States the opportunint to enroll at a reduced tuition rate. Participating states include: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. There is a limited number of awards.

Mountains and Plains
Value of award: resident tuition plus 50%
The Mountains and Plains Award is available to entering freshmen or transfer students from Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Iowa and Missouri.

International students and students with previous baccalaureate degrees
are ineligible for the above awards.