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In Colorado, DACA and undocumented students are eligible and should apply for:
Permanent Residents, citizens, and approved-status refugees/asylees can apply for financial aid using FAFSA. Federal financial aid is currently not available for students with DACA, TPS, or undocumented status.
For the 22/23 academic year, DACA-status, undocumented, and international students need to complete the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid form to apply for financial aid form the state or the school. This income assessment form assesses the financial need for the student’s household and tax or income information is needed to complete this document, and it needs to be completed for each academic year.
The student also needs to complete the online scholarship application every year.
For more information on financial, please refer to the Office of Financial Aid. or make an appointment with Immigrant Services to get help completing the form:
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/
Starting on October 1st, 2020, Colorado ASSET students are able to apply for state financial aid through an online application called the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA). You can apply for the CASFA here.
The Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) is a safe, confidential, and easy way to apply for state financial aid or workstudy, and/or financial aid directly from MSU Denver.
Who should complete the application?
You should complete the CASFA if you are a graduate or undergraduate student in Colorado who is not eligible for financial aid from FAFSA. This includes:
* DACA & Undocumented students * Non-resident students * International students
When should I complete it?
CASFA becomes available each year in October to apply for financial aid for next year’s fall and spring semester. For example, the CASFA to apply for aid for the ‘22 fall and ‘23 spring semester became available in October 2021, and it is a good idea to complete as soon as you can.
What do I need to complete the CASFA?
To complete the 2022/23 CASFA, you will need your – and potentially your parents’ – 2020 federal tax return or income information. Males between 18 and 25 also need to complete the Selective Service Registration: www.sss.gov/register/
For more information and help completing the CASFA, check out the guide here!
The Scholarship handout SP21 (updated January 2021) provides an overview over some national, state, and local (off-campus) scholarships and links or instructions on how to apply. We usually update this guide once a year.
AfterCollege STEM Inclusion Scholarship
Due: December 31, 2020
Award: $500
Academic Level: Undergraduate Student, Recent Graduate, Graduate Student
Region: National
Field of Study: STEM
Eligibility: • Currently enrolled student working toward a STEM degree • Identify as underrepresented student, which may be defined by gender, race, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, nationality, etc • GPA requirement: 3.0 Link: www.aftercollege.com/company/aftercollegeinc/10/scholarship/242/
Simplr Artificial Intelligence and Technology Scholarship
Due: December 31, 2020
Award: $7,500
Academic Level: Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student, Community College Student
Region: National
Field of Study: Technology or Law
Eligibility: • Enrolled full time at an accredited community college, college, university or law school
Link: www.simplr.ai/scholarships
MarvelOptics.com Scholarship Program
Due: January 5, 2021
Award: $1,500
Academic Level: Undergraduate Student
Region: National
Field of Study: Any
Eligibility: • Current, full-time student at a 2 or 4-year American college
Link: marveloptics.com/blog/scholarship-program
American Water Works Association Scholarships
Due: January 10, 2021
Award: $5,000 – $30,000
Academic Level: Undergraduate Student, Recent Graduate, Graduate Student
Region: National
Field of Study: STEM
Eligibility: • Enrolled at colleges or universities in the U.S., Canada, Guam, Mexico or Puerto Rico • Check website for scholarship-specific eligibilities • AWWA employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply for any scholarships, awards or fellowships • GPA requirement: Varies by scholarship
Link: www.awwa.org/Membership-Volunteering/ Students-Young-Professionals/AWWA-Scholarships
NSHSS-DECA Entrepreneurial Scholar Awards
Due: January 15, 2021
Award: $500
Academic Level: High School Junior or Senior
Region: National
Field of Study: Business, Marketing, Finance or Hospitality
Eligibility: • Current NSHSS or DECA member • GPA requirement: 3.5
Link: https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/nshss-deca-icdc-conference-scholarship/
The Altman & Altman Law School
Scholarship Due: January 15, 2021
Award: $1,500
Academic Level: Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student
Region: National
Field of Study:Law
Eligibility: • Current undergraduate or law student in a JD, LLB or LLM program • Preference for students in Boston metropolitan area
Link: www.altmanllp.com/scholarship.htm
Ascent Law Scholarship
Due: January 17, 2021
Award: $1,000
Academic Level: Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student
Region: National
Field of Study: Law
Eligibility: • All college students and law school students
Link: www.ascentlawfirm.com/scholarship/
Radio Television Digital News Association
Scholarships Due: January 17, 2021
Award: $1,000 – $2,000
Academic Level: College Junior or Senior
Region: National
Field of Study: Any
Eligibility: • Full-time sophomore or higher in a college or university for the upcoming academic year • Interest in pursuing a career in electronic journalism or broadcast media
Link: www.rtdna.org/content/scholarships
Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
Due: January 17, 2021
Award: $7,500 – $15,000
Academic Level: College Senior
Region: National
Field of Study: Public Service
Eligibility: • Graduating senior from a college or university in the U.S. pursuing public service anywhere in the world • Must submit brief abstract of the proposal and estimated budget
Link: www.samuelhuntingtonaward.org/apply
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
Due: January 21, 2021
Award: $500 – $5,000
Academic Level: College Junior or Senior
Region: National
Field of Study: Any
Eligibility: • Junior or senior enrolled full-time at accredited 4-year college or university in the U.S. during the fall semester
Link: eliewieselfoundation.org/prize-ethics/contest/
Point Foundation Scholarship
Due: January 28, 2021
Award: $2,000 – $4,800
Academic Level: High School Senior, Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student
Region: National
Field of Study: Any
Eligibility: • Must be “out” as a person identified as a member of the LGBTQ community • Enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate or graduate or doctoral program • Students in post-doctoral research programs are not eligible
Link: pointfoundation.org/point-apply/apply-now/
AIAA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Due: January 31, 2021
Award: Varies
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Student Region: National
Field of Study: STEM
Eligibility: • Current AIAA Student member in good standing • Completed at least 1 academic semester of full-time college work • Enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or U.S. Territories (unless noted otherwise) • GPA requirement: 3.3
Link: www.aiaa.org/get-involved/students-educators/scholarships-graduate-awards/eligibility-requirements
California Teachers Association Scholarships
Due: January 31, 2021
Award: $3,000 – $5,000
Academic Level: High School Senior, Undergraduate Student, Recent Graduate, Graduate Student
Region: Regional
Field of Study: Public Education
Eligibility: • Be a dependent child of active member of CTA, CTA/ NEA-Retired or deceased CTA member attending/ attended continuation high school or alternative education program
Link: www.cta.org/scholarships
Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Due: March 1, 2021
Award: $1,000
Academic Level: High School Student
Region: Check website for regions
Field of Study: Any
Eligibility: • Have stood up to intolerance, worked towards greater inclusivity and encouraged understanding and harmony in their communities
Link: princetonprize.smapply.io/prog/princeton_prize_ in_race_relations/
https://princetonprize.smapply.io/
https://pprize.princeton.edu/apply
May Firm Injury Scholarship
Due: January 15, 2021
Award: $1,000
Academic Level: Undergraduate Student, Recent Graduate, Graduate Student, Community College Student
Region: National Field of Study: Any Eligibility: • Enrolled in a community college or university
Link: mayfirm.com/scholarship
Diversity Conference Scholarship
Due: January
Award: $1,200
Academic Level: Undergraduate Student, Recent Graduate, Graduate Student
Region: National
Field of Study: STEM
Eligibility: • Enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD program at a 4-year college or university • Pursuing Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related STEM field • GPA requirement: 3.0
Link:
https://careers.microsoft.com/students/us/en/usscholarshipprogram
Microsoft Tuition Scholarship
Due: January
Award: Full tuition
Academic Level: Undergraduate Student
Region: National Field of Study: Computer Science/Engineering or related STEM discipline
Eligibility: • Enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at a 4-year college or university in the U.S. • Demonstrate record of academic achievement and excellence • Show satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in STEM discipline • GPA requirement: 3.0
Link: careers.microsoft.com/students/us/en/ usscholarshipprogram
PRSA Foundation Scholarships
Due: January
Award: $300 – $7,500
Academic Level: Undergraduate Student, Recent Graduate, Graduate Student
Region: National Field of Study: Public Relations
Eligibility: • Check website for scholarship-specific eligibility criteria and due dates
Link: www.prsafoundation.org/scholarships-awards/
https://www.prsafoundation.org/scholarships-awards/
Public Relations Student Society of America Scholarships
Due: January
Award: $1,000 – $2,400
Academic Level: Undergraduate Student, Recent Graduate, Graduate Student
Region: National
Field of Study: Public Relations
Eligibility: • Open to PRSSA members • Check website for specific scholarship eligibility criteria and due dates
Link: prssa.prsa.org/scholarships-and-awards/ individual-scholarships/
https://www.prsafoundation.org/scholarships-awards/axia-public-relations-scholarship/
BMI Student Composer Award
Due: February 1, 2020
Award: $500 – $5,000
Academic Level: Under the age of 28
Region: National
Field of Study: Music
Eligibility: • Be engaged in the study of music with a recognized and established teacher (other than a relative) • Born on or after February 2, 1992 Applicants must be age 27 or younger as of the competition deadline • Must be a citizen of a country in the Western Hemisphere
Link: bmifoundation.org/programs/info/bmi_student_ composer_awards
CISE Undergraduate Scholarship
Due: February 1, 2021
Award: $2,000
Academic Level: Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student
Region: National
Field of Study: Industrial Engineering
Eligibility: • Active institute member as reflected on or before the October chapter roster • Enrolled full-time in graduate or undergraduate industrial engineering programs • Must have a graduation date of May/June 2021 or later • GPA requirement: 3.4
Link: www.iise.org/Details.aspx?id=857
Libbie H. Hyman Memorial Scholarship
Due: February 4, 2021
Award: $3,448
Academic Level: College Senior, Graduate Student
Region: National
Field of Study: Biology or Zoology
Eligibility: • Advanced undergraduate or 1st or 2nd year graduate student currently enrolled in degree programs • Previous recipients of this scholarship are not eligible
Link: sicb.org/grants/hyman/
Michigan Humanities Emerging Research Scholars Program
Due: February 7, 2021
Award: $1,000
Academic Level: College Junior or Senior, Recent Graduate, Graduate Student
Region: Not currently enrolled at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Field of Study: Humanities
Eligibility: • Rising senior, bachelor’s degree holder or student currently in terminal M.A. program • From educational, cultural, or geographic background that is underrepresented in graduate study in their discipline • Students currently applying to enroll in a doctoral program for Fall 2020 are not eligible • Must be DACA-eligible
Link: rackham.umich.edu/rackham-life/diversity-equityand-inclusion/michhers/
The Guide (updated December 2020) provides an overview over some national, state, and local (off-campus) scholarships and links or instructions on how to apply. We usually update this guide once a year.