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Congratulations on your CMU Merit Scholarship!

You excel in the classroom and in your community. Now, it’s time to discover how a degree from Colorado Mesa University will enable you to become the leader of the future. As a CMU Scholar, you have been awarded one of our merit scholarships.

Make it official

Ready to become a Maverick? Apply for housing starting November 2. (Scholarship recipients are required to submit the New Student Enrollment Form by May 1, 2027 for a summer or fall start. The enrollment form launches February 1, 2027.)

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About your award

Being identified as a CMU Scholar means you have received one of the following renewable merit scholarships. View the terms and conditions of your scholarship for maintenance requirements.

For the Fall 2027 incoming class, the Distinguished Scholar Award will be awarded to Boettcher Scholarship Semi-Finalists and Daniels Scholarship Finalists from Colorado.

Merit Scholarships

Trustee Scholarship
$7,500

per year

Renewable
  • 74% of in-state tuition covered
  • Stackable with reduced out-of-state tuition rates
Total: Up to $30,000 over four years of study
Presidential Scholarship
$5,000

per year

Renewable
  • 49% of in-state tuition covered
  • Stackable with reduced out-of-state tuition rates
Total: Up to $20,000 over four years of study
Academic Achievement Award
$3,000

per year

Renewable
  • 30% of in-state tuition covered
  • Stackable with reduced out-of-state tuition rates
Total: Up to $12,000 over four years of study

Did you know that your eligibility is automatically reconsidered if your qualifications increase after admission? For new students entering in Fall 2027, updated records must be received by CMU by August 1, 2027. 

CMU uses your weighted or unweighted cumulative high school GPA. The highest cumulative high school GPA, weighted or unweighted, will be considered. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to CMU. CMU cannot request transcripts on behalf of a student. 

For Fall 2027-Spring 2028 incoming students, we also encourage you to upload your SAT/ACT score report(s) in your applicant portal if we do not already have your results on file. Check out the merit scholarship eligibility matrix:

Merit Scholarship Eligibility