Walter Scott, Jr. Undergraduate Scholarship & Program

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.

Walter Scott, Jr.

Walter Scott, Jr. earned his civil engineering degree from Colorado State University in 1953. He strongly believed that “with a good education, you have the opportunity to contribute to society” and began providing scholarships to CSU engineering students in 1983. Today, his generosity lives on through the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation, which supports the Scott Scholars Program and the Walter Scott, Jr. Undergraduate Scholarship.

Why become a Scott Scholar?

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:

Promote community engagement

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.

Enhance personal and professional networking

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.

Foster leadership development​

Scholars will acquire, practice, and grow their leadership skills with a focus on how their individual strengths can help empower others.

Support career readiness​

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.

Program benefits

Supportive community of scholars & alumni

Interactions with industry leaders and national thought leaders

Specialized academic programming

$2,000 per year for personal enrichment activities

Leadership opportunities to enhance individual strengths

Unique internships with industry partners

Organized local, national, and international volunteer projects

Meet the Scott Scholars

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.

2024-25 Recipients

Name, Hometown in Colorado

Mia Allen, Colorado Springs
Emily Brown, Denver
Noelle Caulfield, Denver
Liam Cornish, Colorado Springs
Reina Crowley, Centennial
Elias Faughn, Glenwood Springs
Helen Goldberg, Denver
Eleanna Gonzalez, Kersey
Dmitri Gorely, Fort Collins
Sarah Goudjil, Parker
Evan Gouldey, Fort Collins
Rob Iliff, Windsor
Natalie Ingegneri, Longmont
Sylvia Ingegneri, Longmont
Rogelio Islas, Greeley
Phoebe Jones, Berthoud
Nicholas Juba, Highlands Ranch
Hannah Katzer, Parker
Jesse Kiedrowski, Aurora
Jacqueline MacGuire, Broomfield
Brigid Neuheardt, Littleton
Cecilia Neuheardt, Littleton
Taia Nykerk, Glenwood Springs
William Roessmann, Boulder
Leah Roseberry, Castle Rock
Jessie Stong, Lakewood
Quinn Taucher, Glenwood Springs
Avery Turner, Colorado Springs
Maisa Volk, Lakewood
Gabriella Watkins, Windsor
Amelia White, Littleton
Grady White, Colorado Springs
Ella Winthers, Westminster

Name, Hometown

Bryce Anderson, Littleton, CO

Alicia Ayensah, Aurora, CO

Brennen Betts, Highlands Ranch, CO

Natalie Bradmon, Arvada, CO

Emika Buschow, Littleton, CO

Jasmine Cheng, Fort Collins, CO

Jake Clare, Boulder, CO

Bram Copeland, Highlands Ranch, CO

Oren Dutton, Nederland, CO

Yousef Faour, Wellington, CO

Owen Geiss, Fort Collins, CO

Jennifer Gutierrez, Montrose, CO

Trisha Hammen, Fort Lupton, CO

Lizzy Heumann, Loveland, CO

Isabella Heydman, Franktown, CO

Quincy Humphrey, Aurora, CO

Lydia Iliev, Centennial, CO

Austin Knolmayer, Conifer, CO

James Laub, Aurora, CO

Elsie Morris, Wheat Ridge, CO

Brandon Mow, Greeley, CO

Abby Pinterpe, Peyton, CO

Maddie Potter, Conifer, CO

Abby Rafert, Lakewood, CO

Gibson Roberts-Brysh, Centennial, CO

Morgan Roscoe, Fort Collins, CO

Logan Rosebrock, Mead, CO

Sarah Sadler, Aurora, CO

Caleb Seyer, Loveland, CO

Jady Sharp, Golden, CO

Ethan Smith, Iowa City, IA

Andrew White, Centennial, CO

Liam Yeiter, Littleton, CO

Name, Hometown

Tyler Archer, Lakewood, CO

Tomas Asiala, Littleton, CO

Dawson Carney, Fort Collins, CO

Mia Chavez, Colorado Springs, CO

Benjamin Elick, Larkspur, CO

Ian Gowen, Pueblo, CO

John Kadillak, Golden, CO

Anisha Kalla, Centennial, CO

Bethany Kantack, Colorado Springs, CO

Sreya Karumanchi, Longmont, CO

Ryan Kindt, Woodland Park, CO

John Lorance, Greeley, CO

Rachel Lorenzen, Fort Collins, CO

Jenifer Macias, Edwards, CO

Braedon McGuire, Colorado Springs, CO

Thomas Metheny, Carbondale, CO

Peter O’Toole, Denver, CO

Ella Olander, Aurora, CO

Jacob Olguin, Trinidad, CO

Trevor Olsen, Fort Collins, CO

D’andre Rogers, Centennial, CO

Cody Saunders, Lyons, CO

Evan Sehnert, Mancos, CO

Emily Thomason, Denver, CO

Michelle Vasquez, Grand Junction, CO

Name, Hometown

Aimee Nicodemus, Alamosa, CO

Delaney Dunlop, Aurora, CO

Brinn Thomas, La Jara, CO

Emma Schmit, Highlands Ranch, CO

Bryson Arnott, Pueblo, CO

Joseph Thompson, New Castle, CO

Kennedy Solheim, Littleton, CO

Brianna Stanley, Parker, CO

Samuel Swing, Loveland, CO

James Nguyen, Fort Collins, CO

Ethan Debelak, Aurora, CO

Hayley Stern, Englewood, CO

Andy Quach, Aurora, CO

Emma Goodall, Colorado Springs, CO

Isabella Kaze, Clarksburg, MD

Aidan Briggs, Scottsdale, AZ

Wyatt Wolff, Boerne, TX

Jevannah Vigil, Albuquerque, NM

Elijah Jackson, Wellsville, UT

Name, Hometown

Andrew Bennett, Grand Junction, CO

James Berg, Windsor, CO

Cecilia Brockett, Boulder, CO

Erik Christoffersen, Golden, CO

Christopher Cordero, Brookfield, IL

Sarah Dann, Aurora, CO

Lindsay Dietz, Englewood, CO

Bridget Ediger, Thornton, CO

Madison Hill, Lakewood, CO

Isabelle Lemma, Chicago, IL

Caroline Loewecke, Allen, TX

Alistair “Sal” Mayfield, Parachute, CO

Amanda Mohrlang, Littleton, CO

Carina Morroni, Aurora, CO

Kyle Pinto, Loveland, CO

Genevieve Reyland-Slawson, Denver, CO

Elaine Smith, Eldorado Springs, CO

Vivia Van De Mark, Greeley, CO

Samuel Vaughan, Prairie Village, KS

Jameson Westhead, Portland, OR

Name, Hometown

Emma Barrett, Parker, CO

Carmen Bowen, Monument, CO

Aidan Brady, Fort Collins, CO

Christian Conrady, Fort Collins, CO

Brandon Dodd, Highlands Ranch, CO

Katie Dunteman, Elburn, IL

Connor Finley, Valencia, CA

Khang Ho, Greeley, CO

Kalyn Kosmiski, Parker, CO

Evan Malloy, Denver, CO

Elliot McCormick, Fort Collins, CO

Joshua McMartin, Highlands Ranch, CO

Erica Miller, Birmingham, AL

EmmaKate Raisley, Fort Collins, CO

Jonah Rockwell, Centennial, CO

Jonathan Steiner, Fort Collins, CO

Kelley Traller, Beaverton, OR

Beau Van Der Sluys, Fort Collins, CO

Anna Wikowsky, Centennial, CO

Rebecca Zulch, Phoenix, AZ

Name, Hometown

Tessa Baur, Aurora, CO
 
Katherine Boyd, Boulder, CO
 
Sierra Curdts, Denver, CO
 
Sara Dmytriw, Arvada, CO
 
Christopher Fueg, Chugiak, AK
 
Macklin Harrington, Westminster, CO
 
Alexander Hooten, Lafayette, CO
 
Weston Johnson, Frederick, CO
 
Joshua Jones, Highlands Ranch, CO
 
Amy Keisling, Monument, CO
 
Julianna Musgrove, Lake Oswego, OR
 
Shelby Oke, Broomfield, CO
 
Hannah Park, Littleton, CO
 
Colette Renier, Fairfax Station, VA
 
Courtney Roush, Lakewood, CO
 
Kathryn Sheridan, Lakewood, CO
 
Jenna Stubbers, Moscow, ID
 
Maxon Thornhill, Issaquah, WA
 
Connor Witt, Colorado Springs, CO
 
Thomas Zakrzewski, Littleton, CO

Name, Hometown

Ethan Barron, Austin, TX
 
Christina Chang, San Marino, CA
 
Connor Cloherty, Elk Grove Village, IL
 
Kolbin Dahley, Castle Rock, CO
 
Nicholas Daly, Lakewood, CO
 
Kiley Dindinger, Centennial, CO
 
Katie Graham, Parker, CO
 
Michael Kwolkoski, Littleton, CO
 
Cara Leone, Lakewood, CO
 
Alexander Lynch, Ravenna, OH
 
Casey Natsch, Saint Louis, MO
 
Dixie Poteet, Grand Junction, CO
 
Cole Riechert, Highlands Ranch, CO
 
David Rohrbaugh, Fort Collins, CO
 
Turner Solheim, Littleton, CO
 
Kamryn Steel, Parker, CO
 
Juan Venegas Jimenez, Fort Lupton, CO
 
Sydney Villers, Colorado Springs, CO
 
Nathan Waanders, Centennial, CO
 
Owen Wahl, Westminster, CO

Become a Scott Scholar

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.

Eligibility requirements​

  • Incoming, first-year undergraduate student
  • Admitted to the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering (any engineering major)

  • Receive the CSU Green & Gold Scholarship for Residents
  • Colorado resident
  • U.S. citizen or legal resident

Eligible students will receive an invitation to apply for the Scott Scholars Program in December or January via email and U.S. Mail.

Steps to apply​

  1. Submit the General Application portion of the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA).

    Admitted students can access the CSUSA at colostate.academicworks.com starting October 1.

  2. Complete the supplemental Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering Application.

    The college’s application will appear in the CSUSA after the General Application is submitted.

  3. Apply for the colostate.academicworks.com(and enter the invitation code) under the Other Recommended Opportunities tab.

    The Other Recommended Opportunities tab will appear in the CSUSA after the General Application is submitted. Eligible students will find the code in their invitation letter and email.

  4. Finalists only – participate in a virtual interview.

    All applicants will be notified of their application status mid/late February. Finalists advancing to the interview round will participate in a brief virtual interview.

Contact the Scott Scholars Program Team via email at scottscholars@colostate.edu.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, students who receive the Walter Scott, Jr. Undergraduate Scholarship are considered “Scott Scholars” and are part of the Scott Scholars Program. 

The Scott Scholars Program is not a residential living-learning community, rather a scholarship program that promotes leadership, excellence, and citizenship by utilizing a cohort model. Scott Scholars benefit from unique academic and co-curricular activities throughout their time at CSU.

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 in December/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 college of engineering portions of 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

December – January:

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.

February 1:

Application deadline.

Mid/late February:

All applicants will be notified of their application status.

Finalists advancing to the interview round will be contacted to schedule a brief virtual interview. Virtual interviews will be conducted shortly after finalist notifications.

By March 1: 

Finalists will be notified if they have been selected as a Scott Scholar. 

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:

  • $22,000 per year renewable for up to four years (up to five years if earning a biomedical engineering dual degree) provided recipient lives on campus and meets all renewal requirements.

OR

  • $15,000 per year renewable for up to four years (up to five years if earning a biomedical engineering dual degree) provided recipient meets all renewal requirements.

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:

  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA
  • Continue to receive CSU’s Green and Gold Scholarship
  • Complete at least 12 credits each fall and each spring semester
  • Complete at least a total of 24 credits each year
  • Remain an engineering major
  • Complete ENGR120 (Scott Scholars Seminar Class) 
  • Participate in one Scott Scholar event each fall and each spring semester
  • Participate in two community service/volunteer hours each year

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. 

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