Students must complete the Mesa State College Admission Application to be considered for the following scholarships.
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.*
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. *
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. *
Value of award: In-state tuition and fees - Colorado residents only
Our most prestigious academic award for incoming freshmen. Selection is based on a combination of GPA, test scores, and academic course selection. This scholarship is available only to Colorado residents. 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.*
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Value of award: Tuition and fees
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.
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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.
Value of Award:
Renewable up to three-years, scholarship available to new transfer students to Mesa State College with a minimum 3.0 GPA
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.
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 3.2, have a letter of recommendation from a PTK advisor, are a U. S. citizen or permanent resident, and do not already possess a bachelor's degree.
Value of Award: $1500 per year
Renewable up to three-years, scholarship available to new transfer students to Mesa State College with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Value of award: resident tuition plus 50 percent
The Western Undergraduate Exchange Program is available to entering freshmen or transfer students from Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Student must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Value of award: resident tuition plus 50%
The Mountains and Plains Award is available to entering freshmen or transfer students from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. Student must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
International students and students with previous baccalaureate degrees
are ineligible for the above awards.
*Scholarship is not available to students who have a sub-score on the ACT below 19.
