The Reisher Scholars Program awards need-and-merit-based scholarships. Awards range from $4,000 to $11,000 for those students who meet the following criteria:
- Awarded to rising sophomores and transfer students from community or junior colleges.
- Must be full-time, have a 3.0 GPA or above, and have financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
- Awarded to Colorado residents only.
Eligibility Criteria
Colorado Mesa University (CMU) rising sophomores students will meet the following requirements:
- Be a Colorado Resident
- Be a continuing CMU student who will be a "sophomore" with 30-59 completed credits by Fall of the year enrolled at CMU.
- Be enrolled as a full-time student with an expected graduation within 3 years after being selected as a Reisher Scholar.
- Maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher by the end of the Spring semester prior to becoming a Reisher Scholar and continue to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Demonstrate specific financial need as determined by FAFSA.
- Complete the FAFSA by Feburary 1st each year.
Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Transfer students will meet the following requirements:
- Be a Colorado Resident
- Be a "junior" with 60-89 transferable credits from a junior or community college by Fall of the year enrolled at CMU.
- Plan to enroll as a full-time student with an expected graduation within 2 years after being selected as a Reisher Scholar.
- Maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher by the end of the Spring semester prior to becoming a Reisher Scholar and continue to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Demonstrate specific financial need as determined by FAFSA.
- Complete the FAFSA by March 1st each year.
Renewal Criteria (all criteria must be met to be eligible)
- Student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each fall and spring semester (scholarship not available during the summer session).
- Maintain cumulative Colorado Mesa University GPA of 3.00 or higher.
- Must stay on-track to graduate within funding timeline (3 years for continuing, 2 years for transfer students).
For additional information, check out the Reisher Scholars Program website.
Questions? Please contact Sarah Merry – [email protected].