Congratulations on your eligibility for the Walter Scott, Jr. Undergraduate Scholarship and Program! We hope to see you at one of the candidate events below where you’ll learn more about this incredible opportunity, connect with current and alumni Scott Scholars, and to hear tips to help you stand out in the application process.
Congratulations on receiving the Walter Scott, Jr. Undergraduate Scholarship and welcome to the Scott Scholars Program!
Questions?
Please reach out to the Scott Scholars Program Team at scottscholars@colostate.edu with any questions regarding the Walter Scott, Jr. Undergraduate Scholarship and Program, application process, or any of the candidate events.
Apply by February 1
Access the application for the Walter Scott, Jr. Undergraduate Scholarship and Program at colostate.academicworks.com.
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Upcoming Events
Scott Scholars Candidate Receptions
Join us at one of our candidate receptions to mingle with current Scott Scholars, alumni, and other candidates, and learn more about the scholarship and program, how to apply, and tips to help you stand out in the application process.
The candidate receptions are offered on January 15th in Denver, January 17th in Fort Collins, and January 21st virtually.
Scott Scholars Shadow Day
Candidates wanting a more immersive visit may consider attending the Scott Scholars Shadow Day offered on January 24th in Fort Collins. Shadow Day provides the same mingling and information as the candidate receptions, plus the opportunity to attend classes, activities, and lunch at a CSU dining hall with a current Scott Scholar. After the event concludes, a variety of optional tours will be available for those interested.
Space is limited for our in-person events, so we recommend you register early.
Scott Scholars Social
Students who are offered the Walter Scott, Jr. Undergraduate Scholarship will be invited to attend the Scott Scholars Social. At the social you will meet your fellow 2025 Scott Scholars Cohort, interact with current Scott Scholars, and learn about exciting summer programs you can take part in. The day is filled with fun and begins your journey as a Scott Scholar even before your first day of school.
- Friday, March 14, 2025
- 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. mountain daylight time
- Lory Student Center, Long’s Peak Room
Colorado State University
1101 Center Ave Mall, Fort Collins, CO 80521 - Lunch will be provided
- Note: while your parents, caregivers, friends, and neighbors may have helped you get to this point, this event is all about you. There is no guest programming for this event. If you have a guest planning to come to campus with you, reach out to us in advance as we’d be happy to suggest alternative activities for them.
- 9:45 a.m.
Check-in begins
- 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Event programming and activites
- Click here for a map and directions
- Free parking will be provided via a digital parking pass. Be sure to provide accurate license plate details when registering. You may view or update your registration details (including your license plate information) by emailing scottscholars@colostate.edu.
- You must park in an “A” parking spot, we recommend parking in lot 425 or 310.
- View CSU’s campus parking map here.
- Attire: we welcome you to wear what you are comfortable in. The social is casual and active – you will be walking across campus.
- Colorado weather in March is unpredictable so we recommend bringing layers just in case.
- What to bring: there is no need to bring anything besides any questions you have about the scholarship and program.
- Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time
- Confluence Theatre
Hydro Building, CSU Spur Campus
4777 National Western Dr.
Denver, CO 80216 - Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
- 5:30 p.m.
Check-in begins
- 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mingling with current and alumni Scott Scholars
- 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Presentation and student panel
- Click here for a map and directions
- Please note: Due to the National Western Stock Show, the only way to access the Spur campus is by driving in from the south on 46th / 47th Avenue and coming north on National Western Drive South. There will be attendants at the main shed just south of the railroad track. Please tell the attendant you are there for an event at CSU Spur and they will allow access. No access will be allowed onto the campus coming from the north along Franklin Street or over the 51st Street Bridge.
- View specific driving and parking instructions here. You will park in the lot labeled “CSU Spur parking” on the map.
- Attire: we welcome you to wear what you are comfortable in. Our reception is casual – think “networking with classmates” rather than “job interview.”
- What to bring: there is no need to bring anything besides any questions you have about the scholarship and program.
- Friday, January 17, 2025
- 5:00 -7:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time
- Suzanne and Walter Scott, Jr. Bioengineering Building
Colorado State University
700 Meridian Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80523 - A light dinner will be provided.
- 5:00 p.m.
Check-in begins
- 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Mingling with current and alumni Scott Scholars
- 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Presentation and student panel
- Click here for a map and directions
- Parking on campus is free in “A” lots after 4:00 p.m. There are a limited number of “A” parking spots in lot 165 in front of the Suzanne and Walter Scott, Jr. Bioengineering Building.
- If “A” parking spots in lot 165 are full, we recommend parking in lot 310 or 425.
- View CSU’s campus parking map here.
- If you are arriving before 4:00 p.m., please reach out to us for additional parking options at scottscholars@colostate.edu.
- Attire: we welcome you to wear what you are comfortable in. Our reception is casual – think “networking with classmates” rather than “job interview.”
- What to bring: there is no need to bring anything besides any questions you have about the scholarship and program.
- Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Mountain Standard Time
- Virtual webinar
- This option is great if you cannot make it to an in-person event. You will receive the same information and have the opportunity to ask questions via the virtual chat.
- Pior to 5:30 p.m.
Log into the webinar
- 5:30 p.m.
Webinar begins
- 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Presentation and student panel
- Access the webinar via the link in your registration confirmation email.
- There is no need to prepare anything besides any questions you want to ask.
- Friday, January 24, 2025
- 8:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Mountain Standard Time
- Lory Student Center
1101 Center Avenue Mall
Ballroom D
Fort Collins, CO 80521 - A light breakfast will be served and lunch will be provided for students.
- 8:45 a.m.
Check-in begins
- 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Mingling with engineering faculty, staff, and current and alumni Scott Scholars over a light breakfast
- 9:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Program welcome
- 9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Shadow matching and departure to classes
- 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. (guests only)
Parent and guest presentation and panel
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (candidates only)
Shadowing classes, activities, and lunch on campus
- 2:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Shadowing ends. Mingling with current Scott Scholars
- 2:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Presentation and student panel
- 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (optional)
- Click here for a map and Directions
- Free parking will be provided via a digital parking pass. Be sure to provide accurate license plate details when registering. You may view or update your registration details (including your license plate information) by following the link in your registration confirmation email.
- You must park in an “A” parking spot, we recommend parking in lot 425 or 310.
- View CSU’s campus parking map here.
- Students will attend classes, activities, and lunch with a current Scott Scholar. Due to classroom and lab capacities, guests will not be able to accompany students to classes, activities, or lunch. There will be a brief presentation for guests after students leave for classes.
- Attire: you’ll be walking across campus to get to various classes, etc. so we suggest you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a jacket (the weather in January can be unpredictable).
- What to bring: while you will be attending classes, you shouldn’t need to bring any school supplies. Bring yourself and any questions you have about the scholarship and program.
- A variety of optional tours will be available after the event concludes, more information will be provided during the program welcome.