Mechanical Engineering – University of Colorado Partnership
Scholarships and Discounts
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There are a number of scholarships and discounts that apply to the Western-CU partnership program, depending on year of study. Scroll down for more information about the various opportunities and how to qualify.
Western-CU Boulder Partnership Program
Scholarships
Eligibility
- Accepted to Western by April 15
- Declared major in the Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering partnership programs by April 15
| GPA | Award amount per year (In-State) | Award amount per year (Out-of-State) |
| 3.50-3.749 | $3,500 | $9,000 |
| 3.75-3.999 | $5,000 | $10,500 |
| 4.0 | $6,500 | $12,000 |
Renewal Criteria
- Remain in the partnership program
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
- Complete MATH 151 Calculus 1 with grade of C or better prior to the start of second fall semester (to be evaluated at the end of first spring semester).
Description
The Rady Merit Scholarship is awarded for 4 semesters (maximum of 6 semesters upon successful appeal), while the student is considered a full-time Western student (enrolled in 12 credits or more) and Western is processing the student’s financial aid. The number of scholarships awarded is based on fund availability.
NCAA student-athletes who transfer to CU Boulder after Year 2 within the Western-CU partnership program retain their athletic scholarships through their eligibility to compete.
Western’s Scholarship Application portal allows you to search for, apply to and manage your scholarship opportunities. This platform houses over 300+ departmental and privately funded scholarship opportunities available to both new and returning students. Through the scholarship portal, students may identify scholarship opportunities based on academic program, campus involvement, academic standing, specific keywords and more. Students may click below to begin learning about what scholarship opportunities are available to them.
You can apply for scholarships after being admitted to Western and logging in to Blackbaud Award Management (BAM) Academic Works. Please note you do not need to commit to Western before applying for scholarships.
Western Colorado University alumni can nominate prospective students for a $500 scholarship ($250 per semester) for the first year only. Application deadline is typically June 1. For more information, visit western.edu/mars.
The Presidential Promise is guaranteed to students who have received a scholarship through the Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) and/or GearUp—and are eligible for a Pell Grant.
For students who meet these criteria, Western will cover the cost of tuition and fees through the combination of federal, state and institutional aid. For more information on the Presidential promise, visit western.edu/scholarships.
Discounts
The College Opportunity Fund (COF) provides a stipend to eligible Colorado residents attending a Colorado public or participating private institution. Students wishing to use COF toward the cost of undergraduate, in-state tuition must:
- Register for the College Opportunity Fund at cof.college-assist.org
- Authorize Western to access the funds on your behalf
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) or Central Plains (CP) tuition represents a substantial savings relative to normal, out-of-state tuition. Students eligible for the WUE or CP program will be charged 150 percent of Western’s total in-state tuition. For 2018-19, total in-state tuition was $8,934. WUE/CP tuition was $13,401. The WUE/CP discount is valued at $4,695.
For more information about the WUE and CP geography-based programs, visit Western’s Tuition Discount Programs page.
Students with a permanent address from one of the seven contiguous neighboring states to Colorado who have demonstrated financial need are automatically considered for a special $1,000 per year grant, totaling $4,000 over four years.
The Western Neighboring States program can be added to WUE, CP or merit scholarships. So, if you are a permanent resident of one of those seven states—and show financial need—you are eligible.
For more information about the Neighboring States program, visit Western’s Tuition Discount Programs page.
Scholarships
After completing the first two years at Western, students apply to transfer from Western to CU Boulder (while remaining on Western’s campus). For more information about CU Boulder’s automatic scholarship consideration for transfer students, visit colorado.edu.
Once admitted to the CU Boulder portion of the partnership program, students are eligible to apply for additional scholarships through the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences specifically. Additional details can be found on the CU Boulder Engineering Financial Resources page.
NCAA student-athletes who transfer to CU Boulder after Year 2 within the Western-CU partnership program retain their athletic scholarships through their eligibility to compete.
Discounts
The College Opportunity Fund (COF) provides a stipend to eligible Colorado residents attending a Colorado public or participating private institution. Students wishing to use COF toward the cost of undergraduate, in-state tuition must:
- Register for the College Opportunity Fund at cof.college-assist.org
- Authorize Western to access the funds on your behalf
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) and Central Plains (CP) tuition discounts represents a substantial savings relative to normal, out-of-state tuition. Students eligible for the WUE or CP program will only pay 150 percent of CU Boulder’s total in-state tuition.
For more information about the WUE and CP, visit Western’s Tuition Discount Programs page.
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