Colorado scholarships and state aid
These are restricted to Colorado residents specifically. It's the kind of local award that's easy to miss because it's never on the big national scholarship sites.
Most scholarships on this site have no state restriction at all, so it's worth also browsing the full list regardless of where you live. Know of a local Colorado scholarship, through a school, Rotary club, or church, that isn't listed here? Let us know.
Open scholarships for Colorado residents (2)
- Colorado Student Grant$1,000–$5,000
Colorado Department of Higher Education
Colorado resident undergrads at a participating in-state college or university can get roughly $1,000 to $5,000 a year, depending on FAFSA-determined need and how much funding the school has available.
Apply by Jan 1, 2027Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - Union Pacific Latino Employee Network (LEN) ScholarshipUp to $5,000
Union Pacific Foundation
High school seniors and undergrads in their first four years of college can get up to $5,000 through this award if they're connected to Union Pacific's Latino Employee Network community. Kids of current Union Pacific employees don't qualify, and you have to live in Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa, or Colorado.
Apply by Mar 31, 2027Last verified Sep 28, 2026