Private Scholarships
Private scholarships are provided by organizations unaffiliated with CU Boulder such as community foundations, civic organizations, your local high school, national groups, family foundations, businesses and others. For these scholarships, you will apply directly to the sponsoring organization. CU Boulder encourages students to apply for privately-funded scholarships.
Finding Private Scholarships
Search Websites & Resources
Several websites maintain databases of private scholarships making it easier to find ones that match your strengths. Deadlines vary; the majority of deadlines are usually between early November and mid-July.
Tips for Effective Searches
Maximize your chances of winning a scholarship with these tips.
Beware of Scams
Scholarship Services does not endorse any private scholarship or website listed on our webpages. We provide this information as a resource; exercise your best judgment when researching scholarship opportunities.
Finalizing Private Scholarships
Sending your Private Scholarship
Everything you need to know about sending in your private scholarship check.
CU Boulder Scholarship Partners
Scholarship Services can help you with forms and receiving funds from our scholarship partners, such as CollegeInvest, the Gates Millennium Foundation, and baby直播app-based foundations.
Releasing Information to Donors
If your scholarship requires you to provide your donor with information, learn how to release that information.