The Reisher Scholars Program at Fort Lewis College supports students who demonstrate academic merit and financial need as they pursue a bachelor's degree.
The program provides scholarship support to eligible rising sophomores and community college transfer students who are committed to completing their degrees and making a positive impact in their communities.
Scholarship awards
Scholarship awards vary based on each student's demonstrated financial need and eligibility.
How to apply
You must first complete the Foundation and Departmental Scholarship Application in AcademicWorks before applying for the Reisher Scholars Program. Be sure to allow enough time to complete:
- The Foundation and Departmental Scholarship Application
- The Reisher Scholars Program application
- The FAFSA
Eligibility requirements
To be considered for the Reisher Scholars Program, you must:
- Be a Colorado resident or an out-of-state student receiving the Native American Tuition Waiver or New Mexico Reciprocal Scholarship.
- Plan to enroll full-time in the fall and work toward your first bachelor's degree.
- Be either:
- A rising sophomore on track to complete your degree within four years, or
- An incoming transfer student from a community college, entering Fort Lewis College as a junior and on track to graduate within two years.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Complete the Foundation and Departmental Scholarship Application by the published deadline.
- Complete the FAFSA or approved federal equivalent by the published deadline.
- Demonstrate financial need as determined through the financial aid process.
- Demonstrate qualities such as motivation, responsibility, leadership, community involvement, or the potential to make a positive contribution to society.
- Be Pell Grant eligible or meet the program's income eligibility guidelines.
About the Reisher Scholars Program
The Reisher family established the Reisher Scholars Program through the Denver Foundation to help students complete their undergraduate degrees while minimizing student debt.
Roger and Margaret Reisher were the first in their families to attend and graduate from college. Inspired by the impact education had on their lives, they created the program to support future generations of college students.