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 Agreement.
  • Be in good academic standing (2.0 cumulative GPA or above)
  • Demonstrate financial need as established by the Office of Financial Aid
  • 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
03/01/2027
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 themselves 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. Are you currently enrolled or have you participated in the Key Communities program as first year and/or second year student?
  3. Please respond to the following questions:
    • Describe how participating in Key has impacted your success at CSU.
    • How will receiving this award support your success at CSU and progress towards graduation?
    • In what ways have you contributed to fostering a culture of academic excellence and belonging within Key Communities? Please share examples of how your contributions have supported students and/or the Key community.
    • Please share any additional information that you would like the Key Review Committee to know about you.