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Scholarships

Because of their achievements, Honors students are eligible to apply for many scholarships, including the following. Contact the Financial Aid office (970-943-3085) for a complete list.

  • Presidential Scholarships - Eight awards per year of $2,500.00. Based on GPA for incoming freshmen, activities, career goals.

  • Valedictorian Scholarships - Covers tuition and fees for the Valedictorian of any Colorado high school graduating class for four years as long as the student remains eligible.

  • Foundation Scholarships - Four scholarships each year of $4,000. Based on GPA, activities and test scores.

  • Academic Excellence Awards - Competitive, renewable scholarships amounting to $1,000.00 each.

  • Academic Leadership Program - Competitive, renewable scholarships of $1,500.00 each.

Contact the Admissions office for more information and for a complete list of available scholarships.




  • Assistant:
    Leslie Osgood
    970.943.2030
    losgood@western.edu
  • Program Director: Heather Thiessen-Reily
    970.943.7128
    hthiessen@western.edu
  • Address:
    Honors Program
    Crawford Hall 102
    Western State College of Colorado
    Gunnison, CO 81231