Reisher Scholars Program

The Denver Foundation

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/1/2025

Closes: 4/1/2026

The Reisher Scholar Scholarship is available to Colorado residents who are rising college sophomores and transfer students from community colleges who are planning to attend one of the partnered public Colorado universities. Students who have financial need and have been successful academically are welcome to apply. Application opening and closing dates vary by school. It is recommended that applicants contact Reisher Scholarship coordinators at the schools for more information.

Win up to

$15,000

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: Yes
Website

Requirements

Minimum 3.00 GPA

Resident of Colorado

Rising sophomore or incoming transfer student from a community college

Seeking a bachelor's degree fulltime

Plan to attend Colorado Mesa University, Colorado State University, Colorado State UniversityPueblo, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Colorado-Denver, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, or University of Northern Colorado

Participation in community service, leadership, or work

Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) between $6,000 and $22,000

Demonstrate financial need