Key Scholar Award

In order to be considered for the Key Scholar Award, applicants must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

-Meet all the requirements as an active Key participant, as determined by the Key Community Coordinator and outlined in the Key Communities Contract.
-Be in good academic standing (2.0 cumulative GPA or above)
-Be receiving federal loans as part of your financial aid package for the upcoming year. (If you are unsure of your status, you can contact the Office of Financial Aid at 970-491-6321)
-Be currently in good judicial standing with the university (Students who have a “Loss of Good Standing” designation are not eligible to apply. Students who are on “General Disciplinary Probation” may apply and will need to respond to question 5 on the application)

Award
Varies
College/Department
Institutional Scholarship
Deadline
03/22/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. The Key Communities have high expectations for personal character and community involvement. Key students are expected to;

    1) Contribute positively to the Key Community of students, staff and faculty.

    2) Be a positive representative of the Key Communities.

    3) Conduct myself in the residence hall, on campus, and in the community in a way that positively contributes toward developing a community based on academic excellence, civility and respect.

    4) Fully abide by residence hall and Colorado State University student conduct policies.

    • I am currently in good judicial standing with the university.
    • I understand that the award will be conditional upon a conduct review.
  2. Please indicate which Award you are applying for:
  3. I certify, by my responses below, that I am eligible to apply for the Key Scholar Award:
    • I am in good standing (minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA) at Colorado State University.
    • I have a financial need for scholarship support:
    • I have met all of the requirements as an active Key Participant.
  4. Please respond to the following questions.
    • 1. Describe how participating in Key has impacted your success at CSU.
    • 2. In what ways have you contributed to the Key Community values of academics, leadership, diversity, service, and community through your actions?
    • 3. How will receiving this award support your success at CSU and progress towards graduation?
    • 4. Please share any additional information that you would like the Key Review Committee to know about you.
    • 5. Please share any relevant disciplinary or conduct issues that you want the committee to know (Optional)