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Scholarship Information for Students

The University of Colorado Denver's College of Arts & Media is committed to improving the quality and accessibility of educational experiences for students pursuing careers in the arts in the Rocky Mountain region. An important component of this commitment is an undergraduate scholarship program that makes higher education in the arts available to and affordable for talented students.

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2006 – The Colorado State Legislature passed House Bill 1023, which requires the University to gather additional information for any student who applies for an received any form of federal, state, or local public benefits, including in-state tuition and merit, need, or other institutional financial assistance through a state institution of higher education.  Any student who has not applied for financial aid by filling out the FAFSA, or who has not applied for the College Opportunity Fund must also sign an affidavit stating that s/he is lawfully present in the United States and present appropriate identification to the Registrar’s Office in order to receive the benefits.

Please note that online applications can be completed on the Scholarship Resource Office website.

Both online and paper applications will be accepted for applications with an April 1, 2008 deadline.

There are two places students should start in their quest for scholarships:

1. Scholarship Resource Office Phone: 303-352-3608, CU-120
This office gathers information about scholarships for the entire University, offers great tips about applying for scholarships, and will help individual students with their applications. 

2. Complete CAM Scholarship Guide
This guide provides information about all of the scholarship the College offers. Please read the guidelines carefully as well as the information about each scholarship for which you apply. Unless otherwise noted, the College of Arts & Media scholarships are awarded on an academic year basis, rather than semester-by-semester.

CAM Scholarship Application Cover Sheet
 (Students applying for a CAM scholarship must include this cover sheet with each and every scholarship for which they apply.)

Dean's Fellowship for all CAM Majors

Incoming Students Scholarship for all CAM Majors

Scholarships for Music Majors

Scholarships for Visual Arts Majors

Visual Arts Study Abroad Scholarship

Digital Animation Center Scholarship

General Guidelines

  • Students are required to submit complete packets for each scholarship for which they are applying with the required portfolio pieces or examples of work (as noted in scholarship criteria) should be submitted in the College of Arts & Media office, Arts Building 177, Auraria campus.
  • Recipients must attend one (1) CAM event (e.g., Open House, etc.) as a student representative for each scholarship that they are awarded.
  • Recipients have to sign and return the Scholarship Acceptance Form in order to receive their award.
  • Students may only receive a specific scholarship award for two (2) consecutive semesters. (The student may reapply for the scholarship after one semester of not receiving an award.)
  • If additional requirements are noted in individual scholarships, students are responsible for adhering to all listed requirements (e.g., reports, meetings, letters to donors, etc.).
  • The total value of any combined scholarship cannot exceed the tuition being charged to that student in the current semester.
  • CAM does not accept responsibility for materials submitted.
  • Students are responsible for ensuring that letters of recommendations arrive before the deadline.
  • Include high school and/or college transcripts where a minimum GPA is required (unofficial, web printouts or photocopies are acceptable).
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered (including but not limited to missing/incomplete Application Form, missing materials – e.g., resume, etc.).
  • Upon graduation and once in a financial position to do so, scholarship recipients are encouraged to help fund scholarships (in any amount) for current students.

Deadlines

  • Applications submitted in Spring 2008 should be complete by 5pm on April 1.
  • Applications submitted in Fall 2008 should be complete by 5pm November 1.

Portfolios

  • Examples of work may be picked up in ARTS 177 after the Scholarship Committee has met.
  • Other submissions (e.g., application packet) will not be returned.
  • If you are applying for multiple scholarships that require work submitted, you only have to submit one portfolio (unless the portfolio requirements are different).

More questions? 
Contact a CAM advisor:
CAMAdvising@cudenver.edu