Scholarships
Scholarships are a great resource for funding and help reduce the out-of-pocket cost of your undergraduate education.
Scholarship Resources
The Scholarship Center coordinates applications for a variety of scholarships for MSU Denver students. The annual application deadline is March 1st for scholarships to be used the following fall semester.
The Institute for Women's Studies and Services coordinates workshops on how to develop successful scholarship applications and hosts a database of community-based scholarships.
Scholarships for Human Services Majors
The Department of Human Services has six scholarships for Human Services students. Awards are made on an annual basis depending on availability of funds.
To Apply: Apply through the Scholarship Center. Be sure to include your major and concentration on your application; write about your commitment to your chosen field; and address any criteria listed below in your essay.
John Donohue Endowed Scholarship is for students with a declared Addiction Studies concentration. Applicants who are in recovery must be clean and sober for a minimum of two years.
Additional Qualifications:
- minimum grade point average of 3.0
- enrolled full-time, be degree-seeking
- show financial need
- be a sophomore, junior or senior
Donald Kubacki Endowed Memorial Scholarship is for students with a declared Addiction Studies concentration. Applicants who are in recovery must be clean and sober for a minimum of two years.
Additional Qualifications:
- minimum grade point average of 3.0
- enrolled full-time
- be degree-seeking
- show financial need
- be a sophomore, junior or senior
Jan Embree-Bever Endowed Scholarship is for a student with a declared High Risk Youth concentration. Preference is given to single parents.
Additional Qualifications:
- minimum grade point average of 3.0
- show financial need
Human Services Student Memorial Endowed Scholarship is given to a major with a disability in even-numbered years and a student studying to work in the domestic violence field in odd-numbered years.
Additional Qualifications:
- minimum grade point average of 3.0
- enrolled full-time
- show financial need
Tyler Bass Endowed Scholarship is for a Human Services major in any concentration.
Additional Qualifications:
- minimum grade point average of 3.0
- enrolled full-time
- show financial need
- be a sophomore, junior, or senior
Nonprofit Professional Scholarship is for a Human Services major with a concentration in Nonprofit Studies. The application process for this scholarship is through the department. Students write an essay addressing their qualifications and include a list of their volunteer activities over the past three years. For further information about how to apply for this scholarship, contact Ms. Kelly Felice.
Additional Qualifications:
- be a junior or senior
- 3.0 grade point average in nonprofit courses
- evidence of commitment to a career in the nonprofit profession
- preference given to students with volunteer experience
