Grants and scholarships--a category of financial aid that you do not have to repay--can be based on merit, talent and/or financial need.

Generally, you are automatically considered for merit scholarships from DU when you submit an application for admission. Your eligibility for need-based grants is determined by your financial aid application.

Grants and scholarships may come in the following forms:

• Federal Aid
• Colorado State Aid
• Institutional Aid

Private Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities are available through various entities not affiliated with DU. These scholarships can come from a variety of sources, including community organizations and women's, ethnic or religious organizations. Check with organizations near you to see if scholarship funding is available, as some opportunities are not broadly advertised.

Throughout the year, many organizations provide our office with information regarding their private scholarship and grant opportunities. To help you in your search, we have developed a scholarship search page. Be sure to follow up with the organization directly for details about deadlines and eligibility criteria.

Where to Send Private Scholarship Checks

If you received a private scholarship, please send it (or have your donor send it) directly to our office for processing:

Financial Aid
University of Denver
2197 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80204

Once processed, your scholarship will appear as a part of your financial aid award in webCentral and will disburse to your account in the same way as the rest of your aid.