Institutional Scholarships FINANCIAL AID OFFICE The Financial Aid Office awards the following scholarships automatically for currently enrolled Fort Lewis College students who meet renewal criteria.  No scholarship specific applications are required.   ACADEMIC PROMISE TUITION SCHOLARSHIP - RENEWAL Cumulative 2.5 FLC GPA and complete 24 credits per academic year Annual award:  $4,000 out-of-state/$750 in-state Renewable for 8 semesters if you meet academic criteria BACCALAUREATE BOUND - RENEWAL Cumulative 2.5 FLC GPA and complete 24 credits per academic year Guaranteed for a total of 8 semesters or 120 credits, whichever comes first $500 awarded per academic year DEAN'S TUITION SCHOLARSHIP - RENEWAL Cumulative 2.5 FLC GPA and complete 24 credits per academic year Annual award:  $6,000 out-of-state/$1,000 in-state Renewable for 8 semesters if you meet the academic criteria FIRST GENERATION STUDENT GRANT AWARD Colorado resident for tuition purposes Neither parent has earned a bachelor's degree FAFSA required Cumulative 2.00 FLC GPA and complete 24 credits per academic year Automatically awarded until funding is gone Renewed for 8 terms of continuous attendance (excluding summer) $2,000 awarded per academic year, 1/2 in Fall and 1/2 in Winter FORT LEWIS ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP - RENEWAL Guaranteed for a total of 8 semesters or 120 credits, whichever comes first Maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete 24 credits per academic year $500 to 1,500 per academic year FORT LEWIS MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FOR COLORADO RESIDENTS - RENEWAL Guaranteed for a total of 8 semesters or 120 credits, whichever comes first Maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete 24 credits per academic year $500 per academic year FORT LEWIS MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FOR NON-COLORADO RESIDENTS - RENEWAL Guaranteed for a total of 8 semesters or 120 credits, whichever comes first Maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete 24 credits per academic year $1,000 per academic year MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS  3.5 College GPA and above - Annual award:  $2,500 out-of-state, $1,000 in-state 3.0 - 3.49 College GPA - Annual award:  $1,500 out-of-state/$500 in-state NEW MEXICO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT - RENEWAL (limited in quantity)  For students who live in New Mexico, with priority given to San Juan County residents In-state tuition rate for students with a 101 index or higher Guaranteed for a total of 8 semesters or 120 credits, whichever comes first Maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete 24 credits per academic year PRESIDENTIAL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP - RENEWAL Cumulative 2.5 FLC GPA and complete 24 credits per academic year Annual award - $8,000 out-of-state, $2,000 in-state Renewable for 8 semesters if you meet academic criteria PROVOST TUITION SCHOLARSHIP - RENEWAL Cumulative 2.5 FLC GPA and complete 24 credits per academic year Annual award - $7,000 out-of-state/$1,500 in-state Renewable for 8 semesters if you meet academic criteria WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE) - RENEWAL For student who live in WUE states:  AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY Guaranteed for a total of 8 semesters or 120 credits, whichever comes first Maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete 24 credits per academic year Approximately $6,000 to $7,000 tuition reduction per year Other Offices: Admission  Alumni Association / Alumni Relations Fort Lewis College Foundation Office Native American Center
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ADMISSION OFFICE Freshmen complete the Fort Lewis College application by our priority deadline of May 1 for Fall semester consideration.  Funding may be available after May 1, but preference is given to applicants who meet the priority deadline.  Scholarships are renewable for 8 semesters or 120 credits if you meet academic criteria.  No other application is needed. PRESIDENTIAL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP  Eligibility:  121 or higher admission index Annual award:  $8,000 out-of-state/$2,000 in-state PROVOST TUITION SCHOLARSHIP  Eligibility:  110-120 admission index Annual award:  $7,000 out-of-state/$1,500 in-state DEAN'S TUITION SCHOLARSHIP   Eligibility:  101-109 admission index Annual award:  $6,000 out-of-state/$1,000 in-state ACADEMIC PROMISE TUITION SCHOLARSHIP   Eligibility:  92-100 admission index Award:  $4,000 out-of-state/$750 in-state MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS Eligibility:  3.5 College GPA and above - Annual award:  $2,500 out-of-state/$1,000 in-state Eligibility:  3.0 to 3.49 College GPA - Annual award:  $1,500 out-of-state/$500 in-state  NEW MEXICO RECIPROCAL SCHOLARSHIP (note:  awards are limited)   Eligibility:  New Mexico resident with 3.5 GPA or higher Annual award:  In-state tuition rate (approximately $12,000 value) NATIVE AMERICAN TUITION SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility:  Member of a federally recognized tribe Annual award:  Full tuition scholarship (approx. $15,000 value out-of-state/$3,000 in-state) Return to Top
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION / OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS The application for the Alumni Scholarship or Old Fort Scholarship (described below) may be entered online at http://www.fortlewis.edu/alumni_friends/alumni/application.asp, or it may be printed and mailed (or dropped off) to Office of Alumni Relations, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, 2201 Berndt hall, Durango, CO  81301.  The application can also be faxed to (970) 247-7175.  Detailed information about the scholarships is also listed at the link above.  Incomplete application packages will not be considered.  Alumni Association application form, letter or essay, all high school and college transcripts (may be unofficial) and documentation of financial or special needs are required for both scholarships.  Application deadline for these scholarships is February 15, 2010. THE FORT LEWIS COLLEGE ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP/AWARD Direct descendent of alumna or alumnus of Fort Lewis College 3.00 cumulative high school or college GPA for Alumni Scholarship, 2.70 for Alumni Award Priority to students enrolled in at least 15 credit hours per term Between $250 and the amount of in-state tuition THE OLD FORT SCHOLARSHIP/AWARD Direct descendent of alumna or alumnus of FLC; preference given to descendents of Old Fort Alumni (those who attended Fort Lewis College when it was located in Hesperus) Preferably completed 30 credit hours at time of application 3.0 cumulative high school or college GPA for the Old Fort Scholarship, 2.70 for the Old Fort Award Priority given to students enrolled in at least 15 credit hours per term Between $250 and the amount of in-state tuition Return to Top
FORT LEWIS COLLEGE FOUNDATION OFFICE Applications are obtained from and returned to the FLC Foundation Office, 2200 Berndt Hall, 1000 Rim Drive, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO 81301 (970)-247-7121 unless otherwise stated, or you can print an application from our website at: http://www.fortlewis.edu/alumni_friends/foundation/scholarships.aspx Please refer to this website for additional requirements specific to each scholarship.  Detailed information about the scholarship is also listed on the website and the website information will take precedent over information in the Fort Lewis College Scholarship Guide. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All scholarships require essays and some require that a FAFSA to be filed with Financial Aid.  Copies of required transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted) must be submitted by the applicant. Depending upon availability of funds, more than one award may be granted on some scholarships.  Scholarship renewals require reapplication. Unless otherwise stated, all applications are reviewed by the FLC Foundation Office and applicable Scholarship Committees.  Application deadline for all Foundation Scholarships if February 15, 2010. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW) SCHOLARSHIP Female non-traditional student at least 25 years of age Must be resident of La Plata, San Juan, Archuleta, Montezuma, or San Miguel counties Must have completed 30 credit hours minimum and have 2.5 cumulative GPA Separate AAUW application required (found on Foundation website) Academic transcripts, FAFSA, and one paragraph statement of short and long term goals $1,000 toward tuition or fees MARYMAUREEN KATHRYN ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIP Pressing economic need, FAFSA required Minimum of one faculty/staff recommendation supporting high moral character required Academic transcripts, Foundation Scholarship Application and essay required $500  RICHARD AND MARJORIE ANESI SCHOLARSHIP List of extracurricular/community activities, academic transcripts, Foundation Scholarship Application and essay required Preference to first generation student, defined as neither parent having obtained a bachelor's degree Durango High School graduate with 2.70 or better high school GPA; Sophomore; junior or senior students may apply if a scholarship is discontinued and re-awarded to another student Can continue up to 8 semesters, but student must declare major by beginning of their junior year Between $1,000 and the amount of in-state tuition DEAN ERNEST H. BADER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FLC Senior, 2.0 FLC cumulative GPA or higher Priority to applicants who show future potential through an essay stating leadership, honors, awards and participation in extracurricular activities  Preference to descendent of FLC alumnus Must demonstrate financial need, FAFSA and Foundation Scholarship Application required BART BETOW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Full time freshman or sophomore with 3.0 cumulative GPA may apply Must show financial need and submit FAFSA to financial aid office Foundation Scholarship Application and essay describing feelings on social consciousness and world peace required $1,000  BLUE ZENITH SCHOLARSHIP Graduate of Mancos High School requiring need-based assistance GPA, active citizenship within the Mancos community and Mancos High School leadership skills also considered Renewable for up to four years, however, must maintain 2.8 GPA Unofficial transcripts, Foundation Scholarship Application and essay required In-state tuition, fees and stipend for books MICHAEL BODO TRUST Post-freshmen students, must not be eligible for need-based financial aid 2.00 FLC cumulative GPA, with consideration given to those whose recent grades indicate an improvement FAFSA, academic transcripts, Foundation Scholarship Application and essay required $1,000 JOHN BORASKI SCHOLARSHIP Junior or senior level with minimum 2.00 FLC cumulative GPA Evidence of participation in one or more school sponsored activities and/or organization required FAFSA, Foundation Scholarship Application and academic transcripts required $500 GERTRUDE BROWN FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP Fine Arts major preferred, letter describing academic goals and interest in Fine Arts required Academic transcripts and Foundation Scholarship Application required $500 to $1,000 JESSE BROWN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP For members, employees and their immediate families, of:  Colorado Timber Industry Association, Koppers Industries or Louisiana Pacific Corporation Colorado resident, must be officially accepted to FLC prior to applying for this scholarship Priority to students who have completed a minimum of 32 credit hours at FLC Academic transcripts, Jesse Brown application (found on the Foundation website) and essay required $500 CARLENO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Resident of (in order of preference) Durango, La Plata County, Southwest CO, CO 3.0 cumulative high school or college GPA Enrolled in major leading to any medical field Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s) and essay required  $500 MARV COLLENTINE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIP For full-time or part-time students GPA must be 3.0 or above Renewable for up to four years if GPA is maintained Application, transcripts and essay required COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Nontraditional, single parent student may apply 2.5 GPA or better Essay required stating financial need Any class level is considered CRAIG-DYER SCHOLARSHIP Graduate of high schools in La Plata County and/or Archuleta County CO resident, out of school less than 3 years Not eligible for need-based financial aid, FAFSA required Priority to students planning to major in agriculture, education, or engineering; however any major is acceptable Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcripts and essay required $2,000 ROBERT A. AND MITOSHI DALLA SCHOLARSHIP Economic need most important consideration for this award Have and maintain 3.0 cumulative GPA Any grade level may be considered Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s) and essay required $200 HELEN SLOAN DANIELS SCHOLARSHIP Junior or Senior Southwest Studies major who shows strong academic promise Foundation Scholarship Application required $500 TOM DANIELSON CYCLING SCHOLARSHIP Maintain GPA of 2.5 or higher Good standing in men's or women's cycling team Application found on the Foundation website, college or high school (if freshman) transcripts (unofficial ok) required List of outside activities, essay required $500 minimum and up; to cover tuition, fee, and on-campus room and board SHARY DOAK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Non-traditional student preferred Sophomore, junior or senior with GPA of 2.5 or higher Must demonstrate financial need Foundation Scholarship Application, essay and list of outside activities required $350 DURANGO 100 CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Must have one parent employed by City of Durango Police or Fire Department, CO State Patrol, or La Plata County Sheriff's Office or be the child of a parent killed in the line of duty 2.70 high school GPA if first time freshman, or 2.70 cumulative FLC GPA if continuing student Must complete minimum of 12 credit hours at FLC with 2.50 cumulative GPA for fall term in order to be eligible to continue scholarship for winter term Foundation Scholarship Application and academic transcript(s) required $1,000 CECIL P. GARDIPE SCHOLARSHIP Sophomore or higher, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, involved in formal or extra-curricular athletics Preference to Colorado or Four Corners regional students Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s), list of outside activities, essay required $1,000 GARRETT FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Transfer student from Pueblo Community College, Southwest Branch Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s) and essay required $500 LEROY GOODWIN SCHOLARSHIP Interest in politics, public opinion, government, law or political theory Minimum 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA, Foundation Scholarship Application, essay required In-state tuition GREG HARRIS SCHOLARSHIP Preference to junior or senior Political Science major or minor, Political Science Department will select recipient GPA 3.00 or higher, academic transcript(s), Foundation Scholarship Application, essay required $1,000 NATHAN ROBERT HERTZOG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Junior or senior with FLC cumulative GPA of 3.00 Declared major in Latin American Studies or Art  Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s), essay required $500 CONNIE HILB-LUNDQUIST SCHOLARSHIP Completed 30 credit hours at FLC with FLC cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher Any academic discipline, preference given to participant in performing arts courses or activities Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s), list of performing arts accomplishments and essay required In-state tuition BOB & KELLY HILL SCHOLARSHIP Must be a junior, 60 credit hours completed 3.1 GPA and above required Scholarship may continue for second year if GPA is maintained Business or Physical Sciences major $2,500 FERN AND WALTER HOLMQUIST SCHOLARSHIP 2.50 cumulative GPA Preference to Native American students Preference to pre-med, teacher licensing, law enforcement, computer science and all sciences Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s), essay required $500 NORA HORAN LEADERSHIP AWARD Must have overcome or currently be overcoming major obstacle in obtaining degree Cumulative FLC GPA 3.00, evidence of campus leadership required Senior, completed 90 credit hours, intending to graduate from FLC within one calendar year Preference to School of Business major, other majors also considered FAFSA, Foundation Scholarship Application and academic transcript(s) required $1,000 - recipient's choice to take total in one term or spread it over two terms DON AND HELEN JAMES FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP CO resident, completed minimum 30 credit hours 3.0 cumulative FLC GPA, complete 12 credit hours per term FAFSA, Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s), and essay required $2,000 SUZANNE JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CO resident, 3.0 FLC cumulative GPA (applicants with less than 12 credit hours will provide high school GPA), major in business or related field Must complete 15 credit hours for each of the two terms the scholarship is held Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s), and essay required $200 KIWANIS CLUB OF THE NARROW GAUGE SCHOLARSHIP 2.50 cumulative GPA whether high school or college applicant La Plata County resident who graduated or intends to graduate from Durango, Ignacio or Bayfield high school Preference to incoming freshman Must maintain 2.50 FLC cumulative GPA, complete minimum 15 credit hours per term Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s), list of extracurricular activities in senior year of high school or current year of college, and essay required $500 HELEN KROEGER-FARIS SCHOLARSHIP 2.0 high school cumulative GPA for freshman, 2.50 FLC cumulative GPA for sophomores, 2.75 for juniors and 3.0 for seniors Graduate of any high school in drainage area of San Juan or Dolores river basins in Colorado or New Mexico Recipient must complete 15 credit hours per term Foundation Scholarship Application, essay required In-state tuition CALLISTO AND CATHERINE LUCHINI SCHOLARSHIP Freshman formally admitted to FLC; 2.50 cumulative high school GPA; current year graduate of Bayfield, Durango, Ignacio, or Pagosa Springs high school Preference to students from ranching background Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s), list of extracurricular activities, and essay required $500 per year for books ROBERT LUNDQUIST SCHOLARSHIP Sophomore standing or higher with learning disability FLC cumulative GPA 2.75 or higher, this GPA must be maintained throughout the year Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s), verification of disability from the FLC Disability Service Center, essay required In-state tuition INA WELSH COOK MARTIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Freshman, in-state resident, with a 3.5 GPA Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA during the four years and carry at least 15 credit hours per term Must have strong financial need and complete a FAFSA Priority given to students with a learning disability majoring in teaching, or teaching the disabled Must declare major by beginning of junior year Recipient must be from single parent family and have multiple siblings, or be a single parent student with more than one child Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s), verification of disability, and essay (see Foundation website for details) required Four year scholarship to cover full tuition, fees, books, room and board (may cover one extra term of continuous academia study excluding summer) RALPH MILO MARTIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Freshman, in-state resident, with a 2.50 GPA, carry at least 15 credit hours per term Increase and maintain GPA to a 3.0 during the sophomore, junior and senior years Must be a first generation college student - neither parent having ever attended college Must have strong financial need and complete a FAFSA Must declare major by junior year, preference given to agriculture or environmental majors Must have a ranching or farming background Must be resident of La Plata, Archuleta, or San Juan counties Need no less than three recommendations describing recipient's interest in college and successful qualities Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s) and essay required Four year scholarship to cover full tuition, fees, books, room and board (may cover one extra term of continuous academia study excluding summer) JOSEPH MCKINLEY-KIWANIS SCHOLARSHIP Sophomore, junior or senior; graduate of high school in Dolores, Montezuma, San Juan, La Plata, Archuleta or that portion or Hinsdale or Mineral counties within the drainage of the San Juan River and its tributaries Must show financial need, 2.50 or better GPA FAFSA, Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s), essay required $1,200 MARY ELLEN MOREHART MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Resident of La Plata or Archuleta counties Completed minimum 30 credit hours, current 2.0 cumulative FLC GPA to be maintained throughout the year for which the award is granted Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s), essay required $1,000 KEN PERIMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP First generation college student, defined as neither parent having earned a bachelor's degree Preference to students majoring in English, Music, or Southwest Studies Foundation Scholarship Application, transcript(s), essay required $100 per year for books KEITH AND LORRAINE PETTIGREW SCHOLARSHIP La Plata County resident, with 2.50 FLC cumulative GPA and financial need FAFSA, Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s), essay required Up to $2,000 JOHN F. AND MILDRED S. REED SCHOLARSHIP Incoming freshmen only, Biology major, cumulative FLC GPA 3.60 or higher required Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s), essay required $500 MARY E. RESLER SCHOLARSHIP Must be a tribal member of the Navajo Nation, with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s) and essay required $500 DIAN SANTISTEVAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Graduate of Ignacio High School, must be ethnic minority Preference to students majoring in Business, specifically Accounting  Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s), and essay required $100 per year for books WAYNE AND DARLENE SCHILD BOOK SCHOLARSHIP Must have financial need, be in good standing and have financial need  Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s) and essay required $250 CECILIA J. & JOSEPHINE M. SPONSEL SCHOLARSHIP Student must be a La Plata County or Montezuma County Colorado resident  Must have and maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA Renewable for up to four years $5,000 VECTRA BANK SCHOLARSHIP Graduating high school student officially accepted to FLC as a degree-seeking student prior to application One award to student from each of Durango, Bayfield, Pagosa Springs, Cortez and Ignacio high schools Vectra application found on Foundation website, academic transcripts, narrative of school and community activities, essay and 15 credit hours per term required $250 VIETNAM ERA VETERAN'S SCHOLARSHIP Child of Vietnam Era Veteran defined as serving between January 1963 and December 1975 Resident of La Plata County, must complete 15 credit hours per term 2.50 FLC cumulative GPA, no high school GPA requirement for incoming freshman Vietnam Era Veteran application found on Foundation website, academic transcript(s), photocopy of sponsoring veteran's DD214 required $500 per year for books CINDY WATSON SCHOLARSHIP Business major with 2.0 GPA or higher Western Colorado high school graduate Award given to one freshman and one returning student Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s) and essay required $300 SCOTT C. WHITESIDE SCHOLARSHIP 2.0 minimum cumulative FLC GPA for initial consideration, recipients must increase FLC GPA by at least on-half point to be eligible for second year and complete 12 credit hours per term Preference to psychology major interested in law enforcement or field in criminal justice system Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s), and essay required $500 DEAN AND BETTY WOLCOTT SCHOLARSHIP Preference to continuing college students Foundation Scholarship Application, academic transcript(s), and essay required $1,000 to $1,500 Return to Top
NATIVE AMERICAN CENTER
Application is available in the Native American Center, Miller Student Center.
AMERICAN INDIAN SUPPLEMENTAL EXISTENCE FUND Native American CIB, Majors in Arts & Sciences as well as Math, Science or Engineering FAFSA, AISEF application required - commitments listed on application 3 scholarships/year Required FLC GPA of 2.75, priority to those who apply first and to those with the highest overall GPA above 2.75 Up to $500 per term per student - $1,000 per academic year Click here for more information about scholarships for Native American Students. Return to Top
AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT Applications are available at the Biology office, 711 Berndt Hall, or at the Foundation office.  Applications for the January 7, 2010 disbursement will be due on December 15, 2010.  Recipient must have declared a major in Biology or Agriculture and a recommendation from a Biology or Agriculture faculty member.   TED AND LEEANN COMPTON SCHOLARSHIP Junior or Senior at Fort Lewis College with 3.0 or higher GPA Preference to Colorado residents FAFSA and current transcript required $2,000 ANTHROPOLOGY DEPARTMENT Application obtained from and returned with essay as described on form, and a copy of current academic transcript to Anthropology Club, Room 274, Center of Southwest Studies, FLC.  Contact person:  Aaron Lampman at same address.  Application deadline:  April 7, 2010.  Selection of recipient made by committee of Anthropology faculty and Anthropology Club members.  Notification by letter and/or telephone by April 26, 2010. THE RONNIE THOMAS ANTHROPOLOGY MEMORIAL TERM FUND Full time degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA Must have earned minimum 45 credit hours, at least 16 credit hours of Anthropology coursework $200 to $500 THE CONOR WILLEKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Application deadline October 31, 2008, notification by November 30, 2008.  Pick up application from Marge Gomez 273 CSWS or Dr. Philip Duke, 281 CSWS Full time degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours 3.0 cumulative GPA Preference given to applicants with a minimum of 45 credit hours completed at time of application with 16 of these credit hours being anthropology courses Essay explaining long term goals as to why the student would benefit from this scholarship C.V./resume required Transcript required $500 Return to Top
ART DEPARTMENT Application obtained from and returned to the Art Department. Contact person: Chad Colby, phone (970) 247-7152.  Recipients must be full-time degree seeking students and declared Art majors at FLC.  Applicants must provide a portfolio of 8-10 works from college level courses.  Scholarship applications and portfolios are reviewed in March. THE GERTRUDE BROWN FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP Fine Arts major preferred, letter describing academic goals and interest in Fine Arts required Academic transcripts, Foundation Scholarship Application and essay required $500 to $1,000 THE DAVID OLSETH SCHOLARSHIP Junior or above with cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above Amount varies THE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP (ART) Colorado resident Completed 45 credit hours or more, cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 Contingent upon continued funding from the Colorado Commission on Higher Education Approximate value of in-state tuition Return to Top ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT The Fort Lewis College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics competes in NCAA Division II and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC).  Our eleven intercollegiate athletic programs attract and graduate high quality student-athletes.  We create an atmosphere of high expectations and success that is a source of pride for Fort Lewis College and the community.  Athletic Scholarship awards may include but not exceed full tuition, fees, room, board and an allowance for books as per NCAA regulations.  Scholarships are awarded based on athletic merit as determined by the head coach of each sport.  All scholarship recipients must meet NCAA eligibility rules, and initial recipients must be cleared though the Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse.  Contact the head coach of the sport in which you wish to participate about athletic scholarship awards.  For further information visit www.goskyhawks.com.
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BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT Recipient must have declared major in Biology or Agriculture and must describe how the scholarship will help them attain their career and professional goals.  Contact person:  Dr. Julie Korb korb_j@fortlewis.edu or Dr. Ginny Hutchins hutchins_g@fortlewis.edu EVA CATES SCHOLARSHIP  For full-time sophomore or junior student majoring in Biology GPA must be 3.3 and be maintained for renewal Financial need considered, but not primary consideration For in-state or reciprocal state students only Essay required $2,250 TED AND LEEANN COMPTON SCHOLARSHIP Junior or Senior at Fort Lewis College with 3.0 or higher GPA Preference to Colorado residents Foundation Scholarship Application, letter of recommendation from faculty member and current transcript required $2,000 Return to Top CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT Contact person: Ro Babcock, 140 Chemistry Hall, Fort Lewis College. Please visit the Chemistry Department Website for more information. THE CALLENDAR CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP Intent to pursue a career in pharmacy, pharmacology or a related chemical science Sophomore, junior, or senior Amount varies THE RICHARD SENNE MEMORIAL Need-based, FAFSA required Must have strong moral character and plan a career beneficial to mankind Chemistry major, junior or senior Amount varies Return to Top
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT THE HASKELL COMPUTER SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP No application.  Students meeting criteria are automatically considered.  Contact person: Aaron Gordon, 170 Education Business Hall, Fort Lewis College.  Recipients selected by Computer Science Information Systems (CSIS) faculty based on performance in CSIS courses and service to department.  Recipients are notified in writing. For continuing students, attempt made to evenly distribute awards among sophomores, juniors and seniors Funds for up to four students Approximately $300 per term Return to Top
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT LARRY C. AND BLANCHE V. FRAZIER ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP Must be Engineering student, any grade level Minimum 3.0 GPA Up to $1,500 WILLIAM G. CARSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Full time student in good standing who has completed one year of active participation in the Engineers Without Borders program at Fort Lewis College GPA of 2.75 or better Long term commitment to involvement in the Engineers Without Borders program at Fort Lewis College, assuming an increasingly significant leadership role Coursework choices that support academic understanding of the Engineers Without Borders program ideals Must complete senior seminar research on an Engineers Without Borders related project Renewable upon annual approval by the scholarship committee $2,000 per academic year ORA V. & CLIFFORD G. MCCATHRON ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP Sophomore standing or higher with Engineering listed as major 3.0 GPA or better and must maintain a 3.0 GPA For both in-state and out-of-state students Essay required to explain reason for choosing Engineering Award to cover tuition, fees and $1,000 towards books Award is renewable up to three years if student meets criteria   Return to Top ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Application not required. Applicants must have English major.  Selection made by English Department faculty. Notification in writing by May 3rd. INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER SCHOLARSHIP Must take 12 to 15 credit hours 3.0 GPA or better Must remain on staff of newspaper Award renewable but must reapply $1,000 THE CRAIG F. MCLEAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Junior standing Minimum 2.50 cumulative FLC GPA Preference to English-Communication majors, special preference to applicants with military background Up to $250 per semester THE PAUL PAVICH SCHOLARSHIP Minimum 60 credit hours 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA $500 THE CARROLL PETERSON SCHOLARSHIP Junior standing Minimum 60 credit hours 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA $1,000 Return to Top
EXERCISE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT THE JOAN SANDERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient must have a declared major in Exercise Science.  Application obtained from and returned to Professor Marcy Jung, Exercise Science Department, 137 Gymnasium, (970) 247-7516. Application deadline is April 15, 2010. Junior standing or higher Cumulative FLC GPA of 3.00 or higher Demonstrate participation in Exercise Science department activities, in particular, intramurals $500 DR. JO ANN SOIGNIER SPORT ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP Recipient must have a declared major in Exercise Science with the Sport Administration Option.  Application obtained from and returned to Professor Paul Petersen, Exercise Science Department, 139 Gymnasium, (970) 247-7577.  Application deadline is April 15, 2010. Sophomore standing or higher Cumulative FLC GPA of 2.50 or higher Accepted into the FLC Sport Administration Program Demonstrated leadership, service and enthusiasm in the field of sport administration $500 Return to Top
GEOSCIENCES Criteria for all scholarships: Geosciences majors only (see individual scholarships for more). More than one student may receive each scholarship. Rarely awarded to incoming freshman, but freshman applicant may be considered if outstanding qualifications evident. Recipient(s) selected by committee of Department of Geosciences faculty; must maintain 2.70 cumulative FLC GPA and complete at least twelve hours each term. All applicants notified of decision in writing. Application obtained from and returned to Department of Geosciences. Contact person: Lauren Heerschap, 410 Berndt Hall, Fort Lewis. Application deadline: March 3, 2010. THE AMOCO GEOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP African-American, Hispanic, or Native American Financial need considered, but not the determining factor, FAFSA required $1,000 THE FRANK O BOWMAN, JR. SCHOLARSHIP  No additional requirements $1,000 JACK & HELEN ELLINGSON GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP No additional requirements $800 THE FOUR CORNERS GEM AND MINERAL SCHOLARSHIP No additional requirements $500 MARY GILLAM SCHOLARSHIP No additional requirements $500 THE LOUIS RIDGWAY SCHOLARSHIP No additional requirements $100 to $1,000, highly variable THURSTON SCHOLARSHIP No additional requirements 2 @ $2,500 THE MARK WELTER SCHOLARSHIP No additional requirements $100 to $1,000 highly variable Return to Top
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT No application required. Committee of Math faculty will nominate and select recipient(s). Recipient(s) notified of decision in mid-April, both verbally and in writing by Department Chair. Contact person: Carl Lienert, 266 EBH, Fort Lewis College. THE BUSHNELL SCHOLARSHIP Senior level. Recipient must complete at least twelve credit hours per semester $200 Return to Top
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Criteria for all: Music major with 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA; must complete at least twelve credit hours per term. Also available to incoming freshman if outstanding qualifications are evident, unless otherwise indicated. Recipient selected by committee of Music Department faculty. All applicants are notified of decision verbally and in writing by May 1st. Application obtained from and returned to the Music Department. Contact person: Rochelle Mann, 212 Sage Hall, Fort Lewis College. Application deadline: March 3, 2010. THE CAROL CORY MEMORIAL PIANO SCHOLARSHIP Piano major Up to $600 THE DURANGO CHORAL SOCIETY LINDA MACK SCHOLARSHIP Choral Music Education major Up to $1,000 SHAWN ELLGOOD SCHOLARSHIP Participant in Concert Band, music major not required $200 VIOLA WOMMER HALLSTED MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP Sophomore standing or higher Must be a music major 3.0 GPA or better For both in-state and out-of-state students Essay required listing goals, activities and reason for choosing music $3,125 MCTEER SCHOLARSHIP Violin or Viola Major Between $200 and approximate value of in-state tuition THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP No additional requirements Between $200 and approximate value of in-state tuition THE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP (MUSIC) No application required Music major, cumulative FLC GPA of at least 3.00, must participate significantly in music programs Recipient is nominated and chosen by a selection committee of music faculty Colorado resident, awards not available to first-time freshman Approximate value of in-state tuition.  This scholarship is funded by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education and availability is contingent upon continued funding THE JAN ROSHONG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Music Education major Between $200 and approximate value of in-state tuition THE SAN JUAN SYMPHONY SCHOLARSHIP String major, audition required Between $200 and approximate value of in-state tuition IRMA B. STRAWN VIOLIN SCHOLARSHIP Violin major Between $200 and approximate value of in-state tuition Return to top.
PHYSICS DEPARTMENT BRENT JANUS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sophomore standing or higher Physics major preferred/Political Science second 3.2 GPA or better and must be maintained Award per year $750
PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT  Application obtained from and returned to Psychology Department. Application deadline: Last working day of February, 2010. Recipient selected by Psychology faculty; may reapply for scholarship. Applicants notified in writing of decision. THE HAROLD & RITA MANSFIELD SCHOLARSHIP Psychology major, CO resident, show financial need, maintain 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA Enrolled in minimum 12 credit hours per semester Must have spent the last two terms at Fort Lewis College Available to juniors or seniors who have one full year remaining at Fort Lewis College $400 to $800 Return to top
TEACHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Application obtained from and returned to Teacher Education Department.  Contact person:  William A. Camp, Field Experience Coordinator, 242 Education/Business Hall, Fort Lewis College.  Application deadline:  March 15, 2010.  Selection made by Teacher Education Department Selection Committee, unless otherwise noted.  Notification mailed out by May 1, 2010 to recipient and all applicants. AACTE/MOPH Documented service with the disabled; professional training related to teaching/aiding the disabled required $200 ROBERT M BARR AND ROBERTA ARMSTRONG BARR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Certification of CO residency; transcripts; two letters of reference, a 250-300 word essay articulating your larger purposes for seeking a career as a teacher; and FAFSA required $1,500 to $3,000  EDITH BROCHU MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Elementary teacher education student interested in reading; junior or senior status Must demonstrate financial need, FAFSA required Unofficial transcripts, list of extracurricular activities and awards required Approximate amount of in-state tuition  THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SCHOLARSHIP OF THE LA PLATA COUNTY CHAPTER Any resident of the San Juan River basin; full-time; junior level or better with minimum 60 credit hours; seeking elementary, secondary, or K-12 teacher certification Selection made by Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Committee, interview required Must demonstrate financial need, FAFSA required $250 GIERSCH FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Student who will be completing the Teacher Education Program by enrolling in student teaching at the K-12 level with a major in Science, Exercise Science or Business Awarded to applicant with the highest GPA, must have the recommendation of the Teacher Education Department faculty $500 MARILYN JENNINGS SCHOLARSHIP Seeking admission to Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary or K-12 Teacher Licensure Program; minimum cumulative FLC GPA of 2.50; demonstrated financial need May be used to defray various teacher education program costs including texts; fees for fingerprinting; PLACE tests, and license applications $25 - $100 THE MARY K. JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP Must have grown up in La Plata County and graduated from a La Plata County high school Completed minimum 60 credit hours, seeking elementary teacher certification, top cumulative FLC GPA of all applicants, preference given to qualified applicant who demonstrates an interest in and appreciation of music $200 THE JULIE JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Restricted to students interested in early childhood or elementary teaching (no specific major required) 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA, selection based on academic transcript, outside activities involvement and essay $500 THE THEODORE AND EDNA M. JONES SCHOLARSHIP Restricted to students interested in early childhood or elementary teaching (no specific major required) 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA, selection based on academic transcript, outside activities involvement and essay $1,000 THE ALICE LANCASTER "PIONEER" AWARD Full-time student; junior, senior, or post-graduate level, 2.50 cumulative GPA, completed minimum 80 credit hours, enrolled in Teacher Education Department, seeking elementary teacher certification Preference given to applicant with best letter describing his/her educational goals and career plans Must demonstrate financial need, FAFSA required $300 SANDRA MAPEL SCHOLARSHIP Must be accepted as a student teacher candidate and earned a cumulative FLC GPA of 2.50 or better Transcripts; list of outside activities; 1 page essay describing the reasons for applying for the scholarship required $1,000 THE JOAN KATHLEEN MATHIAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CO resident, 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA, completed minimum 60 credit hours, seeking elementary teacher certification, not receiving any other federal or state financial aid $400 to $600 THE MILITARY ORDER OF PURPLE HEART SCHOLARSHIP Sophomore, junior or senior class level; 2.50 cumulative FLC GPA, acceptance into Teacher Education Program, recommendation of Education 324 or 325 instructor required Demonstrated service to disabled population; prior professional training in teaching/aiding disabled required Letter about applicant's career goals, concerns for, experience with and attitudes toward the disabled required $200 CHARLES H. REID SCHOLARSHIP Full time student in good standing, 15 credit hours or more per semester Have and maintain 3.00 GPA each semester Be admitted to the Teacher Licensure Program Preference given to (but not limited to) pre-service mathematics teachers $500 Return to Top
THEATRE DEPARTMENT Application obtained from and returned to the Theatre Department.  DAVID BERG SCHOLARSHIP For Theatre majors with a history of active involvement in FLC Theatre productions The amount is determined on a yearly basis THE GERTRUDE BROWN FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship will be awarded as determined by the faculty. $1,000 ERTESZEK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP One award available to any newly declared Theatre major that has shown a high level of scholarship and involvement in theatre productions; another to established Theatre majors based on their financial need, scholarship and dedication to our productions The amounts are determined on a yearly basis THE BETTY HASKELL THEATRE SCHOLARSHIPS 3.0 GPA and a history of active involvement in FLC Theatre productions required The number and amount of scholarships is determined on a yearly basis THE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP (THEATRE) For Theatre majors with minimum 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA, must be a Colorado resident for tuition purposes and participate in a number of FLC Theatre productions The value is approximate cost of in-state tuition.  This scholarship is funded by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education and availability is contingent upon continued funding Return to Top
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SOBA) An application with professional/personal statement and official transcript is required for the following SOBA Scholarships.  The application form is obtained from the SOBA's Dean's Office or can be accessed on-line at http://soba.fortlewis.edu/soba/scholarship_app/.  The completed application and attachments should be returned to the SOBA's Dean's Office, 132 Education/Business Hall or the completed application can be emailed to Jean Walter at walter_j@fortlewis.edu. Applicants may apply for all SOBA scholarships simultaneously by using one application form.  All scholarship applicants must complete a statement of financial need.  Some SOBA scholarships have additional requirements such as a scholarship-specific essay.  Application deadline:  February 12, 2010.  Recipients will be selected by SOBA Faculty Scholarship Committee.  All applicants notified of decisions in writing no later than March 15, 2010.  These scholarships are for students in any declared SOBA major including Accounting, Business Administration (any option), Economics (any option), and Marketing unless scholarship is specifically restricted to one or more of the declared SOBA majors/options.  Computer Science Information Systems students (any option) should contact a Computer Science professor to discuss scholarship possibilities. 1st NATIONAL BANK OF DURANGO ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP Continuing Fort Lewis College major, must have completed BA 205, New Business Venturing Must submit a scholarship-specific essay $500 THE ALLSUP ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP Continuing junior or above with declared Accounting major; must have minimum 3.0 GPA in business courses Preference given to female applicant $250 to $500  JEREMY AND JUDITH COLEMAN STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP Must submit a scholarship-specific essay Must be planning a study abroad trip in upcoming year Amounts to be determined WILLIAM B. AND BARBARA J. DODDS SCHOLARSHIP Must be declared Business Administraion major- Marketing option or Marketing major Must have a minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA and financial need  Must submit a scholarship-specific essay $750  ROBERT DOLPHIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship awards made to deserving students with the number of awards to be determined by the SOBA Faculty Scholarship Committee in consultation with the Dean $100 to $500 JIM FOSTER SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship awards made to deserving students, with the amount and number of awards determined by the SOBA Faculty Scholarship Committee in consultation with the Dean $100 to $500 EDWARD FREIENMUTH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Must have successfully completed minimum of 24 credit hours in previous two terms at Fort Lewis College, six of which must have been in SOBA major (any option) courses $250 to $500 CONSTANCE FRINK SCHOLARSHIP Must be female and a declared Accounting Major Must have minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA & have completed ACC 323 Intermediate Accounting 1 Financial need is a consideration $1,000 PAUL AND SHIRLEY MCGURR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AWARD Must have minimum cumulative 2.50 GPA Must be registered for SOBA faculty sponsored innovative month in upcoming Summer Approximate value of in-state tuition for innovative month THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEAN'S SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship awards made to deserving students, with the amount and number of awards determined by the SOBA Faculty Scholarship Committee in consultation with the Dean $100 to $500 THE TAMARRON RESORT SCHOLARSHIP Must be declared Business Administrations major- Tourism & Resort Management option or Tourism & Hospitality Management option Must have minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA Must submit scholarship-specific essay $1,000 KAREN TUSTIN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Must be declared Business Administration major- Engineering Management option Based on need first, then academic standing Continuing sophomore or above with minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA $400 THOMAS M. AND RUBY WALKER ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP Must be declared Economics major- Business Economics or Economics option Continuing junior or above with mimimum cumulative 3.00 GPA Must be serious about completing the economics degree Must have completed ECON 262 AND 272 (or ECON 266) with a greade of 'B" or higher $500    Return to Top
Important Information and Scholarship Policies This guide is not designed to provide complete detailed information on every scholarship listed.  Please contact the department offering the scholarship if you have specific questions or need complete information. Most of the scholarships listed will require an application.  Unless otherwise noted, applications must be obtained from and returned to the department authorizing the scholarship.  Scholarships are generally for full-time, degree-seeking students who have not previously earned a bachelor's degree. Most recipients will be notified of their scholarship award(s) by mid-June 2010.  Generally, unsuccessful applicants will not be notified. Applications require free Adobe Acrobat Reader software to open. Scholarships are credited to the student's Fort Lewis College bill.  Amounts are approximate and depend on fund availability each year. The total amounts are for the entire year and are split evenly between Fall and Winter terms, unless otherwise indicated.  The recipient must sign a Financial Aid Award Notification formally accepting the scholarship and agreeing to the conditions governing financial aid. Definitions You will find the following terms in this web page. Please become familiar with them. Academic Year - Fall and Winter terms, generally September - April. CO - Colorado. CO Resident - Colorado resident as defined for tuition classification purposes. Please contact the Registrar's Office or the Admission Office for specifics. County - all counties referred to are presumed to be in Colorado, unless otherwise stated  Degree-seeking Student – Student enrolled in an academic program that leads to a specific degree such as Bachelor's of Art or Bachelor's of Science. EFC - Expected Family Contribution, established by the US Dept. of Education according to your FAFSA, used to determine need for financial aid     FAFSA - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2010-2011 school year, which is used to determine financial need. You may go to www.fafsa.gov and complete it on-line. It should be completed, signed and transmitted to the US Department of Education as soon after January 1st as possible, but no later than February 15th to be considered an early applicant. Go to www.pin.ed.gov to obtain a pin number to sign your FAFSA.  The Office of Financial Aid strongly urges you to complete a FAFSA each year whether the scholarship(s) you are applying for requires one or not. FLC – Fort Lewis College Full-time Student – Minimum 12 credit hours per term, many institutional merit-based scholarships require the student to enroll in and pass at least 15 credit hours per term GPA - Grade Point Average - When a required GPA is listed, it is the minimum GPA to be considered for the scholarship award. Index - Colorado Commission on Higher Education Admission Eligibility Index, used to determine eligibility for certain scholarships.  Return to Top
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