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Scholarship Application Process

To apply for scholarships, follow the directions below and complete the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA), available online beginning December 1. The deadline is March 1 at 11 p.m. (MST).

The following application process can be downloaded as a PDF.

Are you applying for a merit scholarship, a need-based scholarship, or both? Based on your answer, complete the following requirements:
  1. Applying for a Merit-Based Scholarship

    To be considered for all merit-based scholarships awarded by the College of Natural Sciences and its departments, you must complete everything by March 1, 2010.

    1. Two Letters of Recommendation

      Please submit contact information in the CSUSA for two (2) references from individuals who know you well and can speak for your past academic accomplishments and your potential for future academic success. (Remember to ask his or her permission before you list someone.) These contacts will be notified within 72 hours with instructions to submit their letters of reference. They will be required to submit a letter of reference online. Letters of recommendation submitted online must be a Microsoft Word, PDF, or text file.

      • " If you are an incoming freshman, letters of recommendation are taken very seriously and are to address your academic record. Letters from teachers are the ideal; therefore, at least one letter must be from a teacher.

      • If you are a current CSU student or a transfer student, at least one letter must be from a professor, preferably one in your major. College students should not use high school teachers as recommenders.

      2. Letters of recommendation are preferred to be submitted online. If they are not submitted online, they must be:

      • on official letterhead paper
      • sealed in an official envelope with a signature or official stamp across the seal
      • Note: We will not accept: faxed letters, letters on plain paper, copied letters without an official stamp or original signature
        • .


      Transcripts

      • Incoming freshmen: this must be an official high school transcript, sealed in an official envelope with a signature or official stamp across the flap. At this time, we do not have access to materials sent to Admissions or other offices at CSU.

      • Transfer students: please submit an official transcript from all postsecondary schools you have attended. At this time, we do not have access to materials sent to Admissions or other offices at CSU.

      • Continuing CSU students: We will get your unofficial transcript from RamWeb.



    2. Complete the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA)

      To apply for scholarships, complete the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA), available online beginning December 1. The deadline is March 1 at 11 p.m. (MST). Go to RAMweb at ramweb.colostate.edu and login using your eID (eName and ePassword). Then select the CSU Scholarship Application link. Be sure to complete the College of Natural Sciences section of the CSUSA.

      Complete the "Extracurricular Activities," "Awards/Honors/Scholarships," and "Goals" sections of the CSUSA application carefully. The Scholarship Committee is particularly interested in your previous activities and achievements in the area of math and science. Be sure to list all of your activities, achievements, and awards completely. Also, be sure your statement of "Goals" clearly addresses the questions asked in that section. Proofread these sections carefully! Don't rely on your computer spell check. If you already completed these sections, you can go back and make changes.

  2. Applying for a Need-Based Scholarship
    Complete and submit your FAFSA form as early as possible. It generally takes several weeks to process, and we must know your financial need status when we consider your application in April.

    NOTE: Incoming freshmen and transfer students are not eligible for CNS Need-Based Scholarships.

  3. Both Merit Scholarships and Need-Based Scholarships
    Complete both sets of requirements listed above.

Final Submission Directions

Remember, all paper scholarship materials must be received in the College of Natural Sciences Dean's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday March 1, 2010, and the online CSUSA application must be completed by 11:00 p.m. MST, March 1, 2010.

Please note: It is very important that you keep your address, e-mail and phone number updated on the CSU system. We must be able to reach you by phone, e-mail, or writing.

Send All Supplemental Materials to:
College of Natural Sciences Dean's Office
Attn: Scholarship Committee
117 Statistics
1801 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1801
For questions/clarification, please contact:
CNS Scholarship Coordinator
(970) 491-1300
Email: CNS_Scholarships@mail.colostate.edu

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