External Opportunities
Many private organizations offer scholarships to college students. We have listed some private scholarship opportunities for you to consider on this page. UCCS seeks to assist students searching for scholarship opportunities from both the university and outside scholarship providers. Outside scholarship providers are not under the jurisdiction of UCCS, therefore the University assumes no obligation for verification of the legitimacy of such providers listed on this website. Please be aware of potential scholarship scams. The University assumes no liability or obligation in verifying the validity of postings.
A private scholarship search engine can help you locate additional opportunities. If any scholarship service requires you to pay a fee or claims that you are guaranteed at least a small award, stay away. Most likely, it is a scam. We recommend that you register a separate email address when using these services, as they generate high volumes of email.
Here are some resources to help your scholarship search:
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Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS)
ARCS Scholars are selected annually by qualifying departments of science, engineering and medical research within ARCS Foundation’s 51 academic...
ARCS Scholars are selected annually by qualifying departments of...
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AFAS General Henry H Arnold Education Grant
The Air Force Aid Society is the official charity of the U.S. Air Force and has been meeting the unique needs of Airmen and their families since...
The Air Force Aid Society is the official charity of the U.S. Air Force...
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Air Force Association Scholarships
The Air Force Association (AFA) is the voice for aerospace power and the Air Force family. We connect service members, and the total Air Force...
The Air Force Association (AFA) is the voice for aerospace power and the...
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Alisa's Angels Foundation Scholarship
Alisa Michelle Wallendorf was a compassionate and caring teen who lost her life at 15 in a tragic car wreck. During her short life, Alisa showed us...
Alisa Michelle Wallendorf was a compassionate and caring teen who lost...
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation (AKAEAF) Scholarships
The mission of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation (AKAEAF) is to promote lifelong learning. This is accomplished by securing...
The mission of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation...
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) Aurora Branch
The Aurora, Colorado AAUW Branch was chartered in 1963 with the mission of advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education,...
The Aurora, Colorado AAUW Branch was chartered in 1963 with the mission...
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American Chemical Society Scholars Program
The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students majoring in undergraduate chemistry-related...
The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to...
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American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado (ACEC/CO) Scholarship
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado (ACEC Colorado) is the business association of more than 250 member firms employing more...
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado (ACEC...
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American Indian College Fund
Founded in 1989, the American Indian College Fund has been the nation’s largest charity supporting Native student access to higher education for...
Founded in 1989, the American Indian College Fund has been the nation’s...
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American Indian Education Fund (AIEF) Scholarships
The mission of AIEF’s scholarship service is to give more American Indians and Alaskan Natives the resources and encouragement they need to learn...
The mission of AIEF’s scholarship service is to give more American...
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American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Scholarships
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) helps students move forward in their educational journeys by providing a wide range of...
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) helps...
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Army Nurse Corps Association Scholarship
One of the Army Nurse Corps Association’s major initiatives is the Scholarship Program. Its purpose is the support of nursing education through...
One of the Army Nurse Corps Association’s major initiatives is the...
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Barry Goldwater Scholarship
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to serve as a living memorial to honor...
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation...
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Boren Awards
Boren Awards, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate...
Boren Awards, an initiative of the National Security Education Program,...
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Bridging Scholarships for Japan Study Abroad
The Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Funding from private...
The Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate...
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BUTEX Study Abroad Scholarship
BUTEX brings together universities, colleges and other HE institutions across the UK that have a shared interest in learning abroad. Their mission...
BUTEX brings together universities, colleges and other HE institutions...
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Cesar E. Chavez Scholarship Competition
The Cesar E. Chavez Scholarship Competition is specifically designed to give students the opportunity to submit scholarly work that focuses on a...
The Cesar E. Chavez Scholarship Competition is specifically designed to...
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College Scholarships for LGBTQ Students
LGBTQ students face a variety of obstacles, financial ones included. They may have less support from their families and more demands on their...
LGBTQ students face a variety of obstacles, financial ones included....
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Colorado Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarships
Alpha Delta Kappa is an international honorary organization of women educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism and world...
Alpha Delta Kappa is an international honorary organization of women...
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Colorado Council Scholarship
The Colorado Council is comprised of many dedicated individuals throughout the state who give generously of their time and talents to help students...
The Colorado Council is comprised of many dedicated individuals...
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Colorado Daughters of the American Revolution
The Colorado State Society NSDAR is a vibrant, growing organization of women who are interested in America’s rich history, promoting education,...
The Colorado State Society NSDAR is a vibrant, growing organization of...
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Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee Fiesta Queen Scholarship Pageant
The Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee recognizes that there are many qualities and characteristics that encompass the title of Fiesta Pageant...
The Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee recognizes that there are many...
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Colorado-Washington Security Scholarships Program
Colorado-Washington Security Scholars Program (CWSSP) is a CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program at UCCS for the students in the UCCS...
Colorado-Washington Security Scholars Program (CWSSP) is a CyberCorps...
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is the nation’s premier Hispanic leadership development organization. They are a nonprofit and...
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is the nation’s...
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CORE's Que Llueva Café Scholarship
The “Que Llueva Café” Scholarship aims to support the dreams, hopes, and aspirations of college-bound undocumented students so that they can earn...
The “Que Llueva Café” Scholarship aims to support the dreams, hopes, and...
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Critical Language Scholarship Program (CLS)
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at...
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas...
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DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) / German Academic Exchange Service is an association of German institutions of higher education...
The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) / German Academic...
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El Cinco de Mayo, Inc. Scholarship
El Cinco de Mayo, Inc. is a non-profit all-volunteer organization that is dedicated to increasing cultural awareness and raising scholarships for...
El Cinco de Mayo, Inc. is a non-profit all-volunteer organization that...
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Esperanza Education Foundation Scholarship
The Esperanza Education Foundation (EEF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to receiving grants and donations in order to provide scholarships...
The Esperanza Education Foundation (EEF) is a non-profit organization...
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Executive Women International Scholarship
The EWI ASIST (Adult Students in Scholastic Transition) Scholarship Fund assists non-traditional adult students in a transitional period in their...
The EWI ASIST (Adult Students in Scholastic Transition) Scholarship Fund...
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Foster Care to Success (FC2S)
Foster Care to Success (FC2S) is the oldest and largest national nonprofit organization working solely with college bound foster youth. For over 30...
Foster Care to Success (FC2S) is the oldest and largest national...
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Friends of Nursing
Founded in 1981 the Friends of Nursing, a nonprofit 501c(3) organization, is dedicated to advancing professional nursing through scholarship...
Founded in 1981 the Friends of Nursing, a nonprofit 501c(3)...
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Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs. A...
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually...
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Fund for Education Abroad
The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the US...
The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide...
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Garden Clubs of Colorado
Organized in 1931 and incorporated in 1937, The Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs became a state affiliate of the National Garden Clubs in 1933....
Organized in 1931 and incorporated in 1937, The Colorado Federation of...
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George J. Mitchell Scholarship
The George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program, named to honor former US Senator George Mitchell’s pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace...
The George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program, named to honor former US...
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Gilman Scholarship
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to...
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International...
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Global Grant Scholarship
The purpose of the Rotary Global Scholarship program is to further international understanding and peaceful relations among people of different...
The purpose of the Rotary Global Scholarship program is to further...
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Helen M. McLoraine Scholarship for Foster Care & Emancipating Youth
This scholarship program provides educational scholarships for foster care youth who are emancipated or are in the process of preparing to...
This scholarship program provides educational scholarships for foster...
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher...
Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) empowers Latino...
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Hurliman Scholarship Foundation
The Hurliman Scholarship Foundation is a charitable organization established to assist students in Fremont, Custer or Pueblo counties in Colorado....
The Hurliman Scholarship Foundation is a charitable organization...
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Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
The IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) provides the world’s largest forum for sharing the latest in technological developments in the electric power...
The IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) provides the world’s largest forum...
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Jeannette Rankin Foundation
Each year, the Jeannette Rankin Fund awards scholarships to low-income women, ages 35 and older, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents...
Each year, the Jeannette Rankin Fund awards scholarships to low-income...
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Killam Fellowship Program
The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities in Canada and the United States to...
The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for exceptional...
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Korean American Scholarship
The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) is a non-profit, volunteer-managed organization established to help meet the financial needs of...
The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) is a non-profit,...
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Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF) Scholarship
The Latin American Educational Foundation, LAEF, has established itself as a leader in meeting the higher educational needs of Hispanic students in...
The Latin American Educational Foundation, LAEF, has established itself...
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Founded in 1962, The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is the nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military...
Founded in 1962, The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is the nation’s...
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Marshall Scholarship
Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Up to forty Scholars are selected each...
Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study...
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Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship
Founded in 1971, the Mensa Education & Research Foundation is a philanthropic, nonprofit 501©(3) organization committed to the pursuit of...
Founded in 1971, the Mensa Education & Research Foundation is a...
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National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the...
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the...
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