Scholarships

Scholarships are awards based on academic performance, leadership potential, or other talent. Scholarships do not have to be repaid. They may be federal, state, or institutional funds. Full-time enrollment is required for most scholarships. To learn more about scholarships, including the new Irish Community Fund scholarship, scroll down.

Many scholarship opportunities exist for both undergraduate and graduate students, but you must be willing to take the time to find them. Click the Scholarship Search button below to begin your search.

Notable Scholarships

VANGUARD SCHOLARSHIPS
For students who will be seniors in 2010
Vanguard Scholarship Program
Vanguard Women in Information Technology Scholarship

COLORADO BPW EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Colorado Business and Professional Women's Education Foundation
Deadline October 31. For women over 25, residents of Colorado, attending a Colorado institution of higher education, and able to demonstrate financial need.

IASP SCHOLARSHIPS
Information Assurance Scholarship Program

CPS TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
CPS Education Home Page
Application

The Financial Aid office, high school guidance offices, and public libraries have listings of scholarships provided by companies, individuals, and trusts outside the University. In addition to the opportunities listed below, the Scholarship Search database helps you find scholarships under the categories: Minorities, Disabled, Health Care, Colorado scholarships, Continuing Education scholarships, and others. The possibilities are many and warrant a few hours research.

Regis University offers some merit-based scholarships (below), which cover tuition only. If a student receives more than one scholarship, award funds may not exceed the cost of tuition.

Board of Trustees, Blue and Gold Scholarships, Regis Achievement Awards

A limited number of Board of Trustees and Blue and Gold Scholarships are offered to entering Regis College freshmen with high scholastic achievement. The award is renewed each year for a total of four years (eight semesters), so long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 grade point average. These scholarships are not available during the Summer Semester.

A limited number of Regis Achievement Awards are offered to entering Regis College freshmen with proven ability. The award is renewed each year for a total of four years (eight semesters), so long as the recipient maintains a 2.750 grade point average.

Natural Science Scholarship

This full-tuition scholarship is awarded to Regis College freshmen who plan to major in chemistry, biology, or mathematics. A test of proficiency is given at the University in February. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years of study (eight semesters for freshmen and four semesters for transfers) for students who maintain a 3.0 or higher grade point average. Recipients must remain in the field of study for which the award was made. Natural Science Scholarships are not available during the Summer semester.

Forensic Award

A limited number of awards are offered to entering Regis College freshmen and continuing students with competitive public speaking skills. Interested students should contact the Communications Department. The award is renewable each year based on review of speech performance.

Endowed/Restricted Scholarships

Regis University offers nearly seventy endowed and annual scholarships to students enrolled in Regis College, the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, and the College for Professional Studies. These scholarships have been established through the generous support of foundations, corporations, and the University’s alumni, parents, and friends. Scholarships are an investment in the students of Regis, and the University community is grateful for the vision of our scholarship donors. Scholarships are a very meaningful way to honor families, friends and loved ones.

Criteria for each scholarship is determined by the donor and selection is made by the Scholarship Committee of Regis University. Eligibility is based on merit and/or financial need. The Scholarship Committee uses information provided by students in the general application process including the FAFSA and academic records. Students are automatically considered for scholarship awards at the time of application; there is no separate application for these scholarships. On occasion, students may be asked to furnish additional information for selected scholarships. Scholarships are renewable for four years if the student maintains certain academic requirements and funding is available.

Service Scholarships through Americorps

If you are involved in service activities, including tutoring or mentoring K-12 students, community-based services addressing human needs, work study in a community service agency, or are participating in service or service learning activities, you may eligible for a service scholarship. The following scholarship amounts are available:

• 300 hours or 7.5 hours/week $1,000.00
• 450 hours or 11 hours/week $1,250.00
• 900 hours or 22 hours/week $2,363.00

For more information please click on AmeriCorps Scholarship Program

Athletic Awards

Athletes in baseball, volleyball, basketball, softball, lacrosse, cross country, soccer and golf may be awarded athletic grants by the Athletic Department at Regis. Students should contact the Athletic Department or coach of their sport. Additional aid may be awarded from other sources if the FAFSA is completed and further eligibility is indicated. Students who receive full athletic grants for tuition, fees, room and board may not receive other gift or work assistance except for Federal Pell Grants. All awards must comply with NCAA or AIAW and conference rules, including the academic eligibility prescribed. Reversal conditions are set by the athletic department.

Community College Transfer Scholarships

Regis University offers Community College and Provost Scholarships to community college transfer students. To be eligible for either scholarship, a student will: transfer a minimum of 60 hours; of these, 15 semester hours must be earned at the community college in which the student is currently enrolled; apply for the scholarship by the deadline; and meet the admissions requirements of the academic program the student wishes to pursue at Regis University. For more information on these scholarships, go to transfertoregis.org.

Academic Achievement Awards

There are several awards, some with cash stipends, made during the academic year to students who achieve special distinction in various academic areas. Recipients are nominated by individual departments. Awards are made through the Financial Aid office.

Employee Tuition Benefit (ETB)

ETB is available to eligible employees of Regis University and to the eligible employee’s spouse and dependent children. Amounts of benefits vary according to the number of hours and months an employee has worked. Students must be admitted to an eligible program and be eligible to receive the benefit. Complete details are included in the ETB application available in the Human Resources Department.

Faculty Children’s Exchange (FACHEX)

FACHEX awards are tuition-only grants offered by Regis University to Regis College undergraduate students whose supporting parent works for a participating Jesuit Institution. A very limited number of FACHEX awards are made each year to new recipients. FACHEX awards are not available for use during the Summer semester. Awards are renewed for four years/eight semester maximum if a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher is maintained.

Tuition Exchange

Tuition Exchange awards are tuition-only grants offered by Regis University to Regis College undergraduate students whose supporting parent works for a participating institution. A very limited number of Tuition Exchange awards are made each year to new recipients. Tuition Exchange awards are not available for use during the Summer semester. Awards are renewed for four years/eight semester maximum if a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher is maintained. For more information, click Tuition Exchange Program.

Full-tuition Regis Scholarships cover tuition for up to 18 credit hours per semester. They are credited to your student account within five working days after your program’s LAST add/drop period for the semester, assuming enrollment can be accurately verified.

OTHER SOURCES OF AID

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Grants are available to students who are at least one-fourth American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut and who are issued an Indian Certification by their tribe. This grant is usually a supplement to other types of financial aid. Students should apply to a Bureau of Indian Affairs agency.

Dependent’s Tuition Assistance

This program provides tuition for dependents of National Guardsmen, law enforcement officers or firemen killed or disabled in the line of duty. It also assists dependents of Coloradoans who were prisoners of war or missing in action. Students should apply to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education.

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Students with physical or emotional handicaps may be eligible for assistance for tuition, fees, books, supplies, maintenance, medical services and transportation. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation may be contacted for additional information.

State Scholarship/Grant Programs

Some states, such as Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Vermont, Pennsylvania and New Hampshire, offer grant and scholarship assistance for students attending Regis University. Information on these programs may be obtained from a school counselor or the Higher Educational Assistance Agency in an interested student’s home state. Colorado Undergraduate Merit Funds are funded by the Colorado General Assembly.

Veterans’ Benefits

The University is approved by the State Approving Agency of Colorado, a division of the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education, to offer courses of education and training for veterans and eligible dependents throughout the state of Colorado under the provisions of the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Additionally, Regis University is approved to provide the same service in the state of Nevada. Veterans and other eligible persons should obtain their certificates of eligibility from the regional office of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) before entrance into the University.

The payment of benefits by the VA differs by Regis University programs. Students who are eligible for veterans’ benefits should check with the Regis University certifying official in the Enrollment Services-Registrar for specific information about their particular program. Additionally, students receiving veterans’ benefits must notify the Regis University certifying official under the following conditions:

• The student is temporarily withdrawing from the program.
• The student is permanently withdrawing from the program.
• The student is changing programs and/or majors.
• The student is attending another college or university.