Finding scholarships for next year

UNC Bears Finding scholarships for next year

Most Bears receive financial aid or assistance, and that assistance can come from scholarships every year. A lot of people assume that scholarships are just for high school seniors, but we have opportunities that you can apply for every year until you graduate.

 Apply to the UNC Foundation scholarships

UNC offers a variety of student scholarships to help pay for the cost of education, and the money doesn't need to be paid back like a loan. Visit the Office of Financial Aid's Student Scholarships Links to an external site. website for a full list of UNC Scholarships and an application guide!

Every year, the UNC Scholarship application opens on November 1. You can apply through Ursa on your Financial Tab, and the single app makes it easier to find several options at once. You might need to submit additional materials or answer added questions for specific scholarships in the portal. Some of the Foundation Scholarships require you to submit your FAFSA. For more information about filling out the FAFSA, visit the Help with my financial aid page.

February 1 is always the deadline for Foundation Scholarships. Plan on applying over Winter Break to make sure you don't miss any deadlines! If you are awarded a Foundation Scholarship, you will receive it for the next academic year.

 Search for community scholarships

You can also find scholarships across campus by asking your department and applying for community groups. Here's a list of different examples and where to find more information across campus:

• Visit your department office and look for fliers or ask the professors if they know about scholarships in your field
• Talk with our Veterans Services staff and our Certifying Specialists (in the Registrar) about VA Services Benefits Links to an external site.. If you have questions about your class schedule, stop by Bear Central Links to an external site. to double-check how your benefits apply.
• The Reisher Scholars Program Links to an external site. offers funding and recognition to Colorado residents. 
• The Stryker Institute for Leadership Development Links to an external site. provides funding and leadership development to women from under-represented groups.
• The Center for Human Enrichment Links to an external site. (CHE Program) provides funding and community support to first-generation students.
• Consider joining McNair Scholars Program Links to an external site. when you complete 60 credits if you are interested in graduate school.
• Find community scholarships like Weld County Bright Futures Links to an external site. or the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Scholarships Links to an external site.

  Other financial support resources

If you experience other financial hardships, because life happens, Call 211 Colorado Links to an external site. for local financial support options like the Get Help Links to an external site. website with United Way or the Weld County Foodbank Links to an external site..

You can also find food assistance and clothing support on campus:

• The Bear Pantry Links to an external site. lets you choose up to 10 items at no cost every week. The items can be food, cooking supplies, shampoo, and laundry supplies.
• The Professional Attire Closet Links to an external site. lets you take up to one entire outfit including shoes, pants, shirts, and coats to feel confident in your next class presentation, interview, or any other 'professional' event. You can keep the outfit or return it if you only needed it for one day.

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