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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.

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About your award

Being identified as a CMU Scholar means you have received one of the following merit scholarships. Your merit scholarship is renewable up to 120 credit hours as long as you continue to meet the GPA minimum requirement while successfully completing a minimum of 12 credit hours each fall and spring semester. View the Terms and Conditions of your scholarship for more information.

Fall 2026 admits

Distinguished Scholar
100%

Tuition for CO first-time students with a 4.0+ GPA. Additional application required. Due Feb. 9, 2026.

Additional application required
Trustee
$7,500

per year

Presidential
$5,000

per year

Academic Achievement
$3,000

per year