Scholarships
Please Note: The University Scholarship Application deadline has changed to January 2nd this year (2027)
College of Life Science Scholarships
- ALL applicants MUST have applied for a university scholarship.
- Please see your department for department scholarship application instructions.
- Life Science scholarships are offered for Fall and Winter semesters only.
The primary goal of the College Scholarship Committee is to award a scholarship to as many students as possible. Therefore, applicants receiving a university scholarship will be considered for, but not guaranteed, a college scholarship.
TIPS FOR EXCELLENT APPLICATIONS:
- Don't miss the deadline. (February 1st at 11:59 PM MST)
- Make sure that the application is COMPLETE before you submit it, and that you have hit the "Submit" button when you are done.
- There is a character limit for the essays of 2000. Because of this, you should be mindful about how you respond.
- Do not think reviewers skip reading the essays. They do read them and weigh them heavily. Have somebody else proofread your essays.
Dates/Deadlines
January 2 - University Scholarship Deadline
February 1 - College of Life Sciences Scholarship Deadline
June 1 - College of Life Sciences Scholarship Decisions
Ranking Criteria
1. Completeness of application, including the essays.
2. Grade Point Average
3. Content of essays (Thoughtfulness, clarity, etc.)