Merit Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen | Colorado Mesa University

Merit Scholarships are available for all new freshmen that meet 2 of the 3 criteria listed for each award.

Students applying for admission to Colorado Mesa University will automatically be considered for the following scholarships and completing an additional application is not required.
First-year students may have up to 24 accepted college credit hours from another institution.
Students who have earned more than 24 college credits in high school will still be considered for these awards.
International students and students with previous baccalaureate degrees are NOT eligible.

Distinguished Scholar for Colorado residents is in-state tuition

Distinguished Scholar for out-of-state residents is $6,000

Scholarship	Annual Value	Criteria(Only 2 of 3 criteria needed)
Academic Achievement	$1,250	3.20 GPA (weighted) Top 25% of their Class ACT composite score of 22 or SAT combined score of 1110
Presidential	$3,500	3.50 GPA (weighted) Top 15% of their Class ACT composite score of 25 or SAT combined score of 1210
Distinguished Scholar (Colorado Resident)	Tuition (does not cover fees)	3.75 GPA (weighted) Top 5% of their Class ACT composite score of 29 or SAT combined score of 1340
Distinguished Scholar (Out-of-State Resident)	$6,000	3.75 GPA (weighted) Top 5% of their Class ACT composite score of 29 or SAT combined score of 1340

Scholarship	Annual Value	Criteria(Only 2 of 3 criteria needed)
Academic Achievement	$1,250	3.20 GPA Top 25% of their Class ACT composite score of 22 or SAT combined score of 1110
Presidential	$3,500	3.50 GPA Top 15% of their Class ACT composite score of 25 or SAT combined score of 1210
Distinguished Scholar (Colorado Resident)	Tuition (does not cover fees)	3.75 GPA Top 5% of their Class ACT composite score of 29 or SAT combined score of 1340
Distinguished Scholar (Out-of-State Resident)	$6,000	3.75 GPA Top 5% of their Class ACT composite score of 29 or SAT combined score of 1340

Merit aid will be determined using the highest cumulative GPA or class rank (weighted or unweighted) provided on the high school transcript. Multiple test results will be superscored.

The CMU Merit Scholarships are offered based on the application for admission. Your eligibility will automatically be reconsidered if your qualifying criteria improves after admission. To be reconsidered automatically, please send your updated document(s) to CMU. Updated transcripts must be sent directly to CMU from your high school in order to be considered official.

There is also a separate Scholarship Appeal form if you do not meet the criteria and wish to appeal. Please contact your Admissions Counselor prior to completing the Scholarship Appeal Form. Click here to find out who is your CMU Admissions Counselor. If you have any questions, contact the Admissions Office at 970.248.1875.

Accept your Merit Scholarship

Were you awarded a merit scholarship? View and accept your Financial Aid award.

Choose the academic year you will be attending
Click the “Award Offer” tab and select your decision by clicking on "Take Action"
Click “Submit”

Renewal Information

The Merit Scholarships are renewable if the student continues to meet the minimum requirements.

Student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each fall and spring semester (not available during the summer session)
Available until the student earns a bachelor's degree or reaches a maximum of 120 attempted credit hours.
Maintain a minimum cumulative Colorado Mesa University GPA based on the scholarship awarded. The renewal minimum GPA is different from the initial award requirements. Be sure to view the Terms and Conditions for award specific renewal criteria.