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Forever Buffs First Generation Scholarship

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The Forever Buffs First Generation Scholarship is provided through the Alumni Association and the University of Colorado Boulder. This scholarship supports first generation students during their journey as Buffs and builds an early connection between them and the Alumni Association. Recipients of the Forever Buffs First Generation Scholarship are awarded for one academic year.

Award $3,000.00

Deadline 15 March 2027

Who it is for, in the provider's words

  • Which collegeForever Buffs First Generation Scholarship - University of Colorado Boulder - Scholarships
  • Who can applyHave minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA .
  • Who can applyThe Forever Buffs First Generation Scholarship is provided through the Alumni Association and the University of Colorado Boulder. This scholarship supports first generation students during their journey as Buffs and builds an early connection between them and the Alumni Association. Recipients of the Forever Buffs First Generation Scholarship are awarded for one academic year. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must: Be an incoming first-year or returning undergraduate degree-seeking student. Enrolled full-time at CU Boulder.
  • Who can applyBe a first-generation student (neither parent, legal guardian or student has received a bachelor's degree or higher). Thoughtfully respond to essay question about the impact of being a first-generation student. Have minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA . Recipients are also encouraged to submit a Post-Acceptance bio and thank you letter to donors and supporters of the scholarship. How to Apply To apply for consideration, you must: Complete the CU Boulder Scholarship Application. Thoughtfully respond to additional essay prompts. Submit your application by the posted deadline.
  • Who can applyThis scholarship aims to support the lived and individual experiences and achievements of first-generation college students. This scholarship is open to qualified CU Boulder applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal, and Regent law.
  • Who can applySchools, Colleges, Departments Alumni Association

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Deadline
15 March 2027
How often
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Name
Forever Buffs First Generation ScholarshipRead on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/33428
Provider
ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/33428
What it provides
The Forever Buffs First Generation Scholarship is provided through the Alumni Association and the University of Colorado Boulder. This scholarship supports first generation students during their journey as Buffs and builds an early connection between them and the Alumni Association. Recipients of the Forever Buffs First Generation Scholarship are awarded for one academic year. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must: Be an incoming first-year or returning undergraduate degree-seeking student. Enrolled full-time at CU Boulder. Be a first-generation student (neither parent, legal guardian or student has received a bachelor's degree or higher). Thoughtfully respond to essay question about the impact of being a first-generation student. Have minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA . Recipients are also encouraged to submit a Post-Acceptance bio and thank you letter to donors and supporters of the scholarship. How to Apply To apply for consideration, you must: Complete the CU Boulder Scholarship Application. Thoughtfully respond to additional essay prompts. Submit your application by the posted deadline. This scholarship aims to support the lived and individual experiences and achievements of first-generation college students. This scholarship is open to qualified CU Boulder applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal, and Regent law.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/33428
Amount
Award $3,000.00Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/33428
Deadline
Deadline 03/15/2027Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/33428
Which college
Forever Buffs First Generation Scholarship - University of Colorado Boulder - ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/33428
Who can apply
Have minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA .Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/33428
Who can apply
The Forever Buffs First Generation Scholarship is provided through the Alumni Association and the University of Colorado Boulder. This scholarship supports first generation students during their journey as Buffs and builds an early connection between them and the Alumni Association. Recipients of the Forever Buffs First Generation Scholarship are awarded for one academic year. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must: Be an incoming first-year or returning undergraduate degree-seeking student. Enrolled full-time at CU Boulder.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/33428
Who can apply
Be a first-generation student (neither parent, legal guardian or student has received a bachelor's degree or higher). Thoughtfully respond to essay question about the impact of being a first-generation student. Have minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA . Recipients are also encouraged to submit a Post-Acceptance bio and thank you letter to donors and supporters of the scholarship. How to Apply To apply for consideration, you must: Complete the CU Boulder Scholarship Application. Thoughtfully respond to additional essay prompts. Submit your application by the posted deadline.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/33428
Who can apply
This scholarship aims to support the lived and individual experiences and achievements of first-generation college students. This scholarship is open to qualified CU Boulder applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal, and Regent law.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/33428
Who can apply
Schools, Colleges, Departments Alumni AssociationRead on 2026-10-11 from https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/33428
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