MSU Denver Foundation Board Endowed Scholarship

Purpose:
The Foundation was originally established in 1965 to purchase a house for the first president of the University. In its early years, the Foundation functioned with informal bylaws and meetings “as needed.” Following a period of dormancy during the 1970s, the Foundation resurfaced and developed the first set of formal bylaws. In 1986, the Foundation began to define itself as an organization dedicated to promoting the University in the community and raising funds for University departments, programs, and student scholarships. Each successive board has moved the Foundation toward greater prominence in University activities and within the Denver community. As the University has matured, so has the Foundation. Although it began as a board composed primarily of University alumni, the Foundation has grown to include community leaders, heads of foundations, and CEOs from the most celebrated businesses in Colorado.
These volunteers, who give so selflessly of their time and talents to help MSU Denver students, have also made significant financial contributions in order to create this endowment to help them financially as well.

Criteria:
• Be meeting MSU Denver’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements and cannot be in default or owe any refund/repayment of federal, state or institutional aid.
• Be taking 12 or more credit hours during the semester(s) the scholarship is received.
• Have a declared major at MSU Denver.
• Be a sophomore, junior, or senior at the time of the award.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.