Scholarships

Every enrolled student.

Awarded after all federal, state, institutional and private grants and scholarships are considered, to cover the remaining cost of tuition.

Awarded to all students to assist with tuition.

Every student; no payment toward housing and food is asked.

Every student.

Most students who study abroad; one grant per student.

Exceptional first-year students chosen on academic, leadership and extracurricular achievement in the admission application.

Students on the NCAA Division I men's ice hockey and women's soccer teams.

National Merit finalists who name Colorado College as their first-choice college and have not received another National Merit award.

Admitted international students who applied for need-based aid; typical award.

All applicants are considered.

Need-based; fills the gap between federal need-based aid and overall institutional need. Eligibility is determined by the CSS Profile.

Available to international students only.

College-funded, need-based loan for international students; eligibility determined by the CSS Profile.

Selected students receive a four-year merit scholarship and a four-year leadership program.

Students with an interest in creative writing and related creative fields.

Students interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Students interested in earth and environmental sciences and allied social sciences.

Students interested in public service.

Students selected through the New York City and Miami chapters of The Posse Foundation (10 from each city).

One student admitted each year from J.P. McCaskey High School.

Dependents of eligible employees at Tuition Exchange member institutions.

Highly qualified students interested in studying chemistry; recipients are hand-selected and expected to major in chemistry or a related field.

Incoming students with academic excellence and a commitment to the Jewish community through volunteerism and youth activities.

Incoming students, with preference to employees of Manheim Auto Auctions and their children or grandchildren, students affiliated with Unitarian-Universalist churches, and graduates of Lancaster County high schools.

Qualifying NCAA Division I wrestling student-athletes; awarded by the head coach.

Students who enroll through Early Decision I.

Pennsylvania residents: household income below $75,000 attend tuition-free; household income of $75,000 to $150,000 pays no more than in-state tuition at Penn State.

High school seniors attending a high school outside the United States, with a minimum 3.25 unweighted GPA in college preparatory courses and demonstrated leadership, who enroll on an F-1 visa.

All full-time applicants are considered; varsity student-athletes and students earning a second bachelor's degree are not eligible.