Credit Union of Colorado Foundation announces the availability of $100,000 in scholarships
DENVER — The application for Credit Union of Colorado Foundation college scholarships opened March 1, 2026, for students from around the state. The foundation will provide a $5,000 scholarship to 10 students and a $10,000 scholarship to five students — for a total of $100,000 in tuition assistance for the 2026/2027 school year.
“For more than a decade, Credit Union of Colorado Foundation has provided financial support to college students from communities across the state,” said Phil Smith, board chair of Credit Union of Colorado Foundation and president and CEO of Credit Union of Colorado. “Each applicant showcases their academic achievements and future goals in addition to demonstrating their financial needs. By investing in these students, we are helping them achieve their dreams to impact not only their communities but the future of society.”
Credit Union of Colorado Foundation will accept college scholarship applications from March 1 through March 31, 2026. Scholarship eligibility is extended to students who are Colorado residents enrolled in, or scheduled to enter, an accredited community college, college or four-year university as an undergraduate taking at least 12 credit hours per semester. Applicants must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale in high school or during the previous 12 months as a college undergraduate. Students must also submit an essay that explains their financial need for this scholarship assistance.
Scholarship renewals are not automatic; the student must reapply each year. For more information and to access this year’s application, please visit the 2026/2027 Scholarship Application (https://www.cuofcofoundation.org/scholarship-application) on the Credit Union of Colorado Foundation website.
