Reisher Transfer Scholarship Finalists

The Reisher Scholars Program was established in Colorado in 2001 by the Reisher family. Roger and Margaret Reisher came from modest means and were the first in their families to attend and graduate from college. While most other scholarships help students get started on their college journey, the Reisher Scholarship is specifically designed to help give well-rounded college students the financial means to actually complete their undergraduate degree.

The Reisher Family Scholarship for community college transfer students provides $8,000 to $30,000 over two years. Up to 25 new awards are given per year.


To qualify, you must:


  • Be a student who will be transferring in from a Colorado community college for spring, summer or fall semester with junior status.

  • Have the ability to graduate within two years of transferring.

  • Be a Colorado resident.

  • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

  • Be Pell Grant eligible or demonstrate unmet financial need while having a household Adjusted Gross Income less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.

  • Submit the FAFSA and UCCS General Scholarship Application by June 1st.

  • Work a minimum of 10 hours per week (exceptions made for those caring for dependents, or for those who are college athletes).


Interviews will be held for finalists in June. Notifications will be sent to all applicants in July.

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Supplemental Questions
  1. Would you like to apply for the Reisher Scholarship?
    The Reisher Scholars Program was established in Colorado in 2001 by the Reisher family. Roger and Margaret Reisher came from modest means and were the first in their families to attend and graduate from college. While most other scholarships help students get started on their college journey, the Reisher Scholarship is specifically designed to help give well-rounded college students the financial means to actually complete their undergraduate degree. The Reisher Scholars Program provides $8,000 to $33,000 over two to three years. Typically, fifteen new awards are given per year. To qualify, you must:
    • Be a transfer student who will have junior status at the beginning of the fall semester and be able to graduate by May 2025.
    • Be a Colorado resident.
    • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
    • Demonstrate significant financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1st. Those with an EFC greater than $9,000 will most likely not qualify.
    • Work a minimum of 10 hours per week (exceptions made for those caring for dependents, or for those who are college athletes).
    If no, select the “no” below.
  2. Reisher Transfer Scholarship interviews will be held on zoom June 8 and 13. I understand if I am selected to move forward in the process, I must attend a virtual interview on one of these days.
  3. What is your major, minor (if any) and expected graduation date?
  4. If you are the primary caretaker of any dependents, list their names and ages below.
  5. Race / Ethnicity (optional) - select all that apply.
  6. Where do you intend to live next year?
  7. This scholarship will fund students for up to two (2) years with the expectation that students graduate on-time. Tell us your academic plan and past academic achievements that will make this possible for you if you were selected.


    Are you prepared to take 15 or more credits per semester?

    Will you take summer classes?

    Intensive classes over breaks?

  8. Our Reisher Scholars have one thing in common. They are hard workers who are actively engaged in our community.

    Where do you work and how many hours per week do you average?
    Do you plan to keep this job next year?
    Are you currently in a work-study position that you intend to continue next year?
  9. What scholarships could you receive next year? List all awards you know you will receive and any you applied for. You may list up to ten awards. Name, amount, and if the award is renewable or one-time. Reisher is a last dollar scholarhip that fills remaining unmet financial need after other grants and scholarships have been applied, so it's important that we have an accurate understanding of your other scholarships.
    • 1) Scholarship Name:
    • 2) Applied for or Received?
    • 3) Amount
  10. Upload your most recent unofficial community college transcript.
  11. I certify that I have completed all "to do" items in the MyUCCS student portal that have been requested by Financial Aid. All outstanding items MUST be submitted to financial aid by interview day to be considered for the Reisher Scholarship. The processing of these documents can take 5-10 business days, so please submit them as soon as possible, but no later than interview day. The documents need to be submitted - not processed - by the interview, date if possible.
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