Amount: Varies ($5,000 - $15,000)
Deadline: November 15 (for admission with scholarship consideration)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Norlin Scholars Program at CU Boulder is a highly selective merit scholarship for intellectually curious and engaged students with strong leadership potential.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.8+
- Incoming freshman admitted to CU Boulder
- Exceptional academic achievement, intellectual curiosity, and leadership potential
Required Materials
- CU Boulder application for admission
- Automatic consideration for eligible applicants; possible interview for finalists
Timeline
Apply for admission by November 15. Finalists notified in January. Scholars announced in February.
Tips
Emphasize your intellectual vitality, unique perspectives, and how you engage with complex ideas in your admission essays. Leadership and extracurriculars are also important.