The Walter Scott, Jr. Undergraduate Scholarship and Scott Scholars Program is the most prestigious and financially significant opportunity offered by the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering at Colorado State University. Awarded to undergraduate engineering students, the scholarship and program promote leadership, excellence, and citizenship with 4+ years of academic and co-curricular activities.
Scott Scholars Sreya Karumanchi, Hannah Katzer, and Morgan Roscoe use their engineering knowledge and Scott Scholar enrichment funding to travel to Quito, Ecuador, where they help build and deliver prosthetic legs along with other CSU students and faculty.
per year renewable up to 4 years*
per year CSU Green & Gold Scholarship
per year for enrichment activities
The goal of the Scott Scholars Program is to develop well-rounded individuals who: lead the effort in solving the world’s grand challenges, pursue their passions, make a positive impact on society, and empower others to lead, pursue passions, and contribute to society.
The following program objectives are in place to ensure the goal of the Scott Scholars Program is achieved:
Scholars will cultivate active citizenship skills by participating in community-based projects and philanthropic efforts locally, nationally, and internationally. Past examples include CSU’s C.A.N.S Around the Oval, CSUnity, and Sustainable Farming in Rome.
Scholars will expand their network of peers and professionals by interacting with university staff/faculty and alumni, participating in undergraduate research and internships, meeting industry leaders and national thought-leaders, interacting with the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation, and attending various events, conferences, and trips.
Scholars will acquire, practice, and grow their leadership skills with a focus on how their individual strengths can help empower others.
Scholars will explore and experience distinct research, internship, and career opportunities to prepare them for their future endeavors. Examples include the Scott Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), ongoing career development and coaching, and industry partnerships with the W.M. Keck Observatory and Kiewit.
Scott Scholars come to the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering from across the state to join a supportive community, gain hands-on experience learning from top-notch faculty members, and get great results upon graduation.
Name, Hometown in Colorado
Approximately 25 to 30 students from across Colorado are selected each year to join the Scott Scholars Program. We encourage all eligible students to start their application early to allow enough time to complete the application in a thoughtful and complete manner.
Applications are due by February 1st.
Admitted to the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering (any engineering major)
Eligible students will receive an invitation to apply for the Scott Scholars Program between November and January via email and U.S. Mail.
Submit the General Application within the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA).
Admitted students can access the CSUSA at colostate.academicworks.com starting October 1.
Complete both the First-Year Incoming Student Application and the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering Application within the CSUSA.
The supplemental applications will appear in the CSUSA after submitting the General Application.
Apply for the Walter Scott, Jr. Undergraduate Scholarship (using the invitation code) under the Other Recommended Opportunities tab within the CSUSA.
The Other Recommended Opportunities tab will appear in the CSUSA after submitting the General Application. Eligible students will receive the code in their invitation email and letter.
Finalists only – participate in a virtual interview.
All applicants will be notified of their application status mid/late February via their CSU email address. Finalists will participate in a brief virtual interview.
Yes, students who receive the Walter Scott, Jr. Undergraduate Scholarship are considered “Scott Scholars” and are part of the Scott Scholars Program.
Information about who is eligible for CSU’s Green & Gold Scholarship can be found on the Office of Admissions website linked here.
Invitation codes are sent to eligible students via email and U.S. Mail between November and January. If you cannot find your invitation code, you can email scottscholars@colostate.edu for assistance.
First, congratulations on being a candidate! You’ll now want to complete the application steps listed above (and included in your email/letter) to continue your candidacy for the scholarship and program.
Be sure to complete all application steps by February 1st.
In addition to the questions asked in the general and supplemental applications within the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA), you will submit an essay response to the Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship opportunity. The essay prompt is:
The values promoted by the Walter Scott, Jr. Undergraduate Scholarship are leadership, excellence and citizenship. Please describe how these values are consistent with your values, your accomplishments to date, and your future career goals as an engineer
Students eligible to apply for the Walter Scott, Jr. Undergraduate Scholarship and Program will receive an email and letter via U.S. Mail notifying them of their candidacy. Note: these notifications are sent after students have been awarded CSU’s Green & Gold Scholarship.
Candidates are encouraged to start their application early to allow enough time to complete the application in a thoughtful and complete manner.
Application deadline.
All applicants will be notified of their application status via their CSU email address.
Finalists advancing to the interview round will be contacted to schedule a brief virtual interview. Virtual interviews will be conducted shortly after finalist notifications.
Finalists will be notified if they have been selected as a Scott Scholar via their CSU email address.
Selected students must accept the scholarship by the scholarship acceptance deadline (specific date and details will be shared with those selected).
The Walter Scott, Jr. Undergraduate Scholarship will provide funding in addition to the Green & Gold Scholarship as outlined below:
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Additionally, Scott Scholars receive $2,000 per year for enrichment activities such as conferences, certifications, and international experiences.
The Walter Scott, Jr. Undergraduate Scholarship can be awarded for up to a total of eight semesters (or ten if earning a biomedical engineering dual degree), or until your degree is complete, whichever comes first. To continue receiving the scholarship each year, you must:
Failure to check off any of the above requirements results in probation within the Scott Scholars Program, or forfeiture of the Scott Scholarship.
Additional information regarding scholarship renewal requirements will be shared with students selected for the scholarship and program.
Renewal criteria is subject to change.
