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Colorado State University – Pueblo seeking transfer students for Daniels Fund scholarships
Pueblo- Thanks to a $150,000 Daniels Opportunity Award from the Denver-based Daniels Fund, Colorado State University - Pueblo will offer 10 scholarships for the 2004-2005 academic year to qualifying transfer students. CSU-Pueblo welcomes applications from students who meet the following criteria:
- Must have at least 30 transferable credit hours
- Transfer grade point average must range between 2.5-3.69
- Must be a resident of Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, or Utah
- Must be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
In establishing the Daniels Fund, its founder Bill Daniels wanted to help individuals overlooked by other scholarship programs who had potential to complete a college education if given the chance and the necessary support. CSU-Pueblo will be providing 10 scholarship recipients with $4,000 per year to help cover the costs of pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
Qualified candidates should complete an application available from CSU-Pueblo Financial Services Office and return it by July 30. A completed 2004 Scholarship Application Form, includes a response to three essay questions, unofficial copies of all college academic transcripts, and one letter of recommendation. Successful applicants will be called for an interview with a selection committee that will make the final decision regarding the 10 scholarship recipients.
If you have questions about this opportunity, please call Sandy Lundahl, scholarship funds manager, at 719-549-2967 or e-mail her at
sandy.lundahl@colostate-pueblo.edu.
Colorado State University - Pueblo is a regional, comprehensive university
emphasizing professional, career-oriented, and applied programs. Displaying
excellence in teaching, celebrating diversity, and engaging in service and
outreach, CSU-Pueblo is distinguished by access, opportunity, and the overall
quality of services provided to its students.
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