University of Colorado Boulder/Scholarship
DiStefano Scholars Fund
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The DiStefano Scholars Fund was created in 2023 to honor the contributions of Chancellor Phil DiStefano, who has spent his entire professional career as a leader within the CU Boulder community, serving as an educator, dean, provost and chancellor. Dr. DiStefano has been active in local, regional and national organizations and maintains close connections with numerous civic organizations.
Award Up to tuition and fees
Deadline 15 March 2027
Who it is for, in the provider's words
- Which collegeDiStefano Scholars Fund - University of Colorado Boulder - Scholarships
- Where you liveThe fund provides undergraduate scholarship support for CU Boulder students who have financial need as demonstrated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) or other similar application and who are first generation in their family to attend college, with a preference for Colorado resident students.
- Who can applyThe DiStefano Scholars Fund was created in 2023 to honor the contributions of Chancellor Phil DiStefano, who has spent his entire professional career as a leader within the CU Boulder community, serving as an educator, dean, provost and chancellor. Dr. DiStefano has been active in local, regional and national organizations and maintains close connections with numerous civic organizations. He is committed to making CU Boulder a nationally recognized research institution that shapes tomorrow's leaders and has a positive impact on humanity.
- Who can applyHe is a proud supporter of Buff athletics, a champion of democracy, and a believer in the value of town-gown partnerships. He and his wife, Yvonne, were both first-generation college students. Alongside her husband, Yvonne is a proud member of the community, raised three daughters in Boulder, is a staunch advocate for CU students, and has served the campus as a donor and CU parent.
- Who can applyThe fund provides undergraduate scholarship support for CU Boulder students who have financial need as demonstrated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) or other similar application and who are first generation in their family to attend college, with a preference for Colorado resident students. Scholarship awards will provide up to the amount of tuition and fees.
- Who can applyThe scholarship is a renewable award which you can receive for up to a maximum of 5 years (10 semesters) total provided you: Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester Maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress . Continue to demonstrate financial need after submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) or other similar application each year by February 15.
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Where this comes from
- Official source
- https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/34055
- Last checked by SCRN
- 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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- Source level
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- Deadline
- 15 March 2027
- How often
- one time
In the provider's words: where each detail comes from
- Name
DiStefano Scholars Fund
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/34055- Provider
Scholarships
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/34055- What it provides
The DiStefano Scholars Fund was created in 2023 to honor the contributions of Chancellor Phil DiStefano, who has spent his entire professional career as a leader within the CU Boulder community, serving as an educator, dean, provost and chancellor. Dr. DiStefano has been active in local, regional and national organizations and maintains close connections with numerous civic organizations. He is committed to making CU Boulder a nationally recognized research institution that shapes tomorrow's leaders and has a positive impact on humanity. He is a proud supporter of Buff athletics, a champion of democracy, and a believer in the value of town-gown partnerships. He and his wife, Yvonne, were both first-generation college students. Alongside her husband, Yvonne is a proud member of the community, raised three daughters in Boulder, is a staunch advocate for CU students, and has served the campus as a donor and CU parent. The fund provides undergraduate scholarship support for CU Boulder students who have financial need as demonstrated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) or other similar application and who are first generation in their family to attend college, with a preference for Colorado resident students. Scholarship awards will provide up to the amount of tuition and fees. The scholarship is a renewable award which you can receive for up to a maximum of 5 years (10 semesters) total provided you: Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester Maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress . Continue to demonstrate financial need after submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) or other similar application each year by February 15.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/34055- Amount
Award Up to tuition and fees
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/34055- Deadline
Deadline 03/15/2027
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/34055- Which college
DiStefano Scholars Fund - University of Colorado Boulder - Scholarships
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/34055- Where you live
The fund provides undergraduate scholarship support for CU Boulder students who have financial need as demonstrated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) or other similar application and who are first generation in their family to attend college, with a preference for Colorado resident students.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/34055- Who can apply
The DiStefano Scholars Fund was created in 2023 to honor the contributions of Chancellor Phil DiStefano, who has spent his entire professional career as a leader within the CU Boulder community, serving as an educator, dean, provost and chancellor. Dr. DiStefano has been active in local, regional and national organizations and maintains close connections with numerous civic organizations. He is committed to making CU Boulder a nationally recognized research institution that shapes tomorrow's leaders and has a positive impact on humanity.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/34055- Who can apply
He is a proud supporter of Buff athletics, a champion of democracy, and a believer in the value of town-gown partnerships. He and his wife, Yvonne, were both first-generation college students. Alongside her husband, Yvonne is a proud member of the community, raised three daughters in Boulder, is a staunch advocate for CU students, and has served the campus as a donor and CU parent.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/34055- Who can apply
The fund provides undergraduate scholarship support for CU Boulder students who have financial need as demonstrated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) or other similar application and who are first generation in their family to attend college, with a preference for Colorado resident students. Scholarship awards will provide up to the amount of tuition and fees.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/34055- Who can apply
The scholarship is a renewable award which you can receive for up to a maximum of 5 years (10 semesters) total provided you: Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester Maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress . Continue to demonstrate financial need after submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) or other similar application each year by February 15.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/34055