Social Work Funding Opportunities in Colorado

by Social Worker License Staff

Updated: August 17th, 2026

Funding for social work education in Colorado comes from multiple sources—your school’s financial aid office, workforce development agencies, community foundations, and federal programs. This guide helps you identify which opportunities match your situation and degree level.

Find Colorado Social Work Funding by Your Situation

Before scanning the full list of opportunities below, use these situation-based sections to narrow your search. Each describes what to do next based on where you are in your education and career planning.

You are pursuing an MSW (master’s degree)

Graduate students in Colorado have access to merit scholarships, fellowships, and workforce-specific stipends. Some opportunities are tied to a service commitment; others are not.

If you plan to work in child welfare, start by checking the Scholarships section for the Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium MSW Scholarship, which offers $12,000–$14,000 per year depending on county location and enrollment status. Understand that this opportunity requires a work commitment in a Colorado county or Tribal child welfare agency.
If you are interested in behavioral health, explore the Fellowships category, including the CSWE Minority Fellowship Program (Master’s), which provides $10,000–$13,000 and targets students serving racial and ethnic minority populations.
Check your specific school’s merit scholarships and application fee waivers. University of Denver’s merit scholarships range from $11,000 to $46,000 depending on program track.
Contact your school’s graduate financial aid office to confirm which opportunities are available to your program and degree track.

You are pursuing a BSW (bachelor’s degree)

Undergraduate social work students have fewer scholarship options listed in this resource but should prioritize school-based aid and workforce programs tied to career paths.

If you have a foster care background, apply for FosterEd, which covers total cost of attendance. The 2026–2027 application opens March 1, 2026.
If you plan to work in child welfare, explore the Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium BSW Scholarship ($7,000–$9,000 per year, varies by county and enrollment status) and the CCWSC Stipend Program. Both include service obligations. Also check Title IV-E University-Agency Partnership Stipend Programs, which may cover tuition, fees, and a living stipend.
Visit your school’s financial aid page to learn about need-based aid, work-study, and school-specific scholarships.

You are a student from a foster care or child welfare background

Colorado has dedicated funding for students with lived experience in the child welfare system.

Start with FosterEd if you are a BSW student. This program covers total cost of attendance.
At Colorado State University, check the 4th Stone Scholarship ($10,000/year) and Fostering Success Program Scholarship ($5,000/year). Both have a March 1 deadline.
Contact your school’s student success or retention office to learn about additional supports or scholarships not listed here.

You are interested in child welfare as a career path

Whether you are a BSW or MSW student, Colorado offers several child welfare–focused funding opportunities, many with service obligations.

The Scholarships section lists both BSW and MSW Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium awards. Applications are open for the 2026–2027 academic year (MSW). Confirm deadlines with your school.
Explore Title IV-E University-Agency Partnership Stipend Programs if your school offers them. These may cover more than your scholarship alone.
Before applying, understand the service obligation: typically, you must work in a county department of human services or Tribal child welfare agency for at least one year for each year of funding you receive.
Contact the Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium at Metropolitan State University of Denver for application details and to confirm which schools participate.

You are interested in behavioral health as a career path

Federal and professional fellowships support social work students committed to serving populations experiencing behavioral health challenges.

The CSWE Minority Fellowship Program (Master’s) provides $10,000–$13,000 for MSW students committed to behavioral health practice serving racial and ethnic minority populations. Deadlines fall between January and March.
The HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) program offers up to $10,000 per year for MSW students willing to work 12 months in rural or underserved communities after graduation.
Contact your school’s career services or graduate advisor to learn if other behavioral health funding is available through your institution.

You identify with a specific racial, ethnic, or cultural community

Several opportunities prioritize students from communities historically underrepresented in social work.

The CSWE Minority Fellowship Program (Master’s) is one option for MSW students.
If you are Indigenous or Native American, check Indigenous and Native People’s Grant at Metropolitan State University of Denver, which covers tuition and mandatory fees. Also explore Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program (LRP) and Pre-Graduate Scholarship.
Contact your school’s diversity, equity, or multicultural student services office for additional resources.

You attend (or plan to attend) a specific Colorado school

Many opportunities are limited to one school or school system. Start by visiting your school’s financial aid website, then use this guide to identify opportunities that apply to your program.

Students at Metropolitan State University of Denver have access to the Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium programs and the Indigenous and Native People’s Grant.
Students at University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work may qualify for merit scholarships ($11,000–$46,000 depending on track), an application fee waiver, and a public service scholarship for those with Peace Corps, Teach for America, or AmeriCorps experience.
Students at Colorado State University may access child welfare scholarships, the Behavioral Health Incentive Program, and school-specific awards. Check the deadline of March 1 for many opportunities.
Visit your school’s graduate or undergraduate financial aid page for a complete list of institution-specific funding.

You are considering a public service or workforce path

If you plan to work in public agencies, rural communities, or with underserved populations, several funding options tie education to employment.

Title IV-E University-Agency Partnership Stipend Programs require work in public or Tribal child welfare after graduation.
HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) requires 12 months of service in rural or underserved communities.
Loan repayment programs—such as NHSC Loan Repayment Program and Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program (LRP)—help pay down student debt in exchange for service commitment.
Before committing to any program with a service obligation, confirm the terms, timeline, and geographic requirements.

You are a doctoral student

PhD and research-focused students have access to fellowships, stipends, and competitive funding packages, primarily through schools.

University of Denver offers PhD Competitive Funding Package (four years of support), PhD Dissertation Fellowship, and PhD Pre-Dissertation Fellowship.
University of Northern Colorado offers the Graduate Dean’s Scholarship and the Nonresident Scholarship.
The Jane B. Aron Doctoral Fellowship from NASW Foundation supports research or advanced study.
Contact your doctoral program director for information on assistantships, teaching fellowships, and other funding specific to your institution.

Quick Comparison of Colorado Social Work Funding Options

After reviewing the situation-based guide above, use this table to compare the available opportunities by audience, amount, deadline, service obligation, and source link. Opportunity names jump to the detailed cards below, while the type column jumps to each funding section.

Opportunity	Provider	Best for	Amount	Deadline	Service obligation	Type / section	Link
Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium (CCWSC) MSW Scholarship	Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium	MSW / graduate students, child welfare career path, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid	Urban county, full-time = $12,000; Urban county, part-time = $6,000; Rural county, full-time = $14,000; Rural county, part-time = $7,000 (Per Year)	Applications for the 2026 – 2027 academic year are now open	Yes — see opportunity	Scholarships	Source
CSWE Minority Fellowship Program (Master's)	Council on Social Work Education	MSW / graduate students, behavioral health career path, identity- or community-based aid	$10,000 to $13,000	January to March	Not listed	Fellowships	Source
Phi Alpha Honor Society Scholarships	Phi Alpha	students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search	$1,000 to $3,000	May 31	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Graduate School of Social Work Merit Scholarships	University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work	MSW / graduate students, school-based aid	Advanced-Standing: $11,000 to $23,000; MSW Program: $22,000 to $46,000	Early Deadline for priority merit scholarship consideration	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Colorado Promise	Colorado Department of Higher Education	students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid	up to two years, or 65 credits, of college paid for	Must enroll within two academic years of high school graduation; FAFSA/CASFA must be submitted by January 15 each year	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
FosterEd	Colorado Department of Higher Education	BSW / undergraduate students, child welfare career path, school-based aid	total cost of attendance	2026-2027 FosterEd application will open on March 1, 2026	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
4th Stone Scholarship	Colorado State University	students checking eligibility requirements, child welfare career path, school-based aid	$10000 for the whole academic year, with $5000 each semester	March 1	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Fostering Success Program Scholarship	Colorado State University	students checking eligibility requirements, child welfare career path, need-based aid, school-based aid	$5000 for the whole academic year	March 1	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Application Fee Waiver for MSW Programs	University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work	MSW / graduate students, school-based aid	$65	Early Deadline	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Dependent Tuition Assistance Program	Colorado Department of Higher Education	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Tuition, on-campus room and board	March 1 through June 30	Not listed	Tuition Support	Contact provider
Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium (CCWSC) BSW Scholarship	Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium	BSW / undergraduate students, child welfare career path, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid	Urban county, full-time = $7,000; Urban county, part-time = $3,500; Rural county, full-time = $9,000; Rural county, part-time = $4,500 (Per Year)	Not listed	Yes — see opportunity	Scholarships	Source
Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium (CCWSC) Stipend Program	Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) & Metropolitan State University of Denver	BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, child welfare career path, school-based aid	millions of dollars in financial stipends	Not listed	Yes — see opportunity	Stipends	Source
Title IV-E University-Agency Partnership Stipend Programs	Federal Title IV-E Training Funds with State or Tribal Agency Match	BSW / undergraduate students, child welfare career path, public service / workforce path, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid	May cover tuition and fees plus living stipend	Not listed	Yes — see opportunity	Stipends	Source
HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET)	Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)	MSW / graduate students, behavioral health career path, public service / workforce path	Up to $10,000 per year	Not listed	Yes — see opportunity	Stipends	Source
McDaniel Scholarship	Adams State University	BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, public service / workforce path, school-based aid	Full Tuition	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI)	Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative	students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search	$1,000 to $5,000	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
CSWE Carl A. Scott Book Scholarship	Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)	BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, general funding search	$500	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund	Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund	students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid	Up to $15,000	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Merit Scholarships	Fort Lewis College	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	$2,000 to $8,000 per year	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Jane B. Aron Doctoral Fellowship	NASW Foundation	doctoral students, general funding search	Varies $17,900	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
NASW Foundation Scholarships	NASW Foundation	students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search	Varies	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Jane Addams Scholarship (City Year AmeriCorps)	University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work	MSW / graduate students, school-based aid	Advanced-Standing MSW: $21,000; Denver Campus MSW: $42,000	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Public Service Scholarship (Peace Corps, Teach for America, AmeriCorps)	University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work	MSW / graduate students, public service / workforce path, school-based aid	$5,000 one-time, one-year scholarship in addition to merit award	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Graduate Dean's Scholarship	University of Northern Colorado	BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, doctoral students, school-based aid	Master's students enrolled in three to eight credit hours will receive $250 per semester. Those enrolled in nine or more credit hours will receive $750 per semester. Doctoral students enrolled in nine or more credit hours will receive $1,000 per semester.	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Nonresident Scholarship	University of Northern Colorado	MSW / graduate students, doctoral students, school-based aid	Minimum award of $500. Only available for one full calendar year. It may be offered for more than one year to students who cannot become residents, such as foreign students. Maximum six semesters.	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
College Opportunity Fund (COF) Stipend	Colorado Department of Higher Education	BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, school-based aid	tuition stipend	Not listed	Not listed	Stipends	Source
MSW Child Welfare Stipend	Colorado State University School of Social Work	MSW / graduate students, child welfare career path, school-based aid	$8,000-$10,100	Not listed	Not listed	Stipends	Source
PhD Dissertation Fellowship	University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work	doctoral students, school-based aid	living stipend	Not listed	Not listed	Stipends	Source
PhD Pre-Dissertation Fellowship	University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work	doctoral students, school-based aid	living stipend	Not listed	Not listed	Stipends	Source
Adams Promise Scholarship	Adams State University	students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid	Last dollar program to cover tuition and fees	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Aims Guarantee	Aims Community College	BSW / undergraduate students, need-based aid, school-based aid	Covers tuition for eligible Colorado residents	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Behavioral Health Incentive Program	Colorado Department of Higher Education	students checking eligibility requirements, behavioral health career path, school-based aid	$5 million in grants distributed to five universities	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP)	Colorado State University Graduate School	MSW / graduate students, school-based aid	resident tuition rates	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Pikes Peak State College Promise Program	Pikes Peak State College	students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid	Last dollar program which covers the remaining costs of on-campus tuition, fees, and books	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Promise Programs – Free Tuition and Fees	Pikes Peak State College	students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid	Covers tuition and fees for up to three years or 60 credit hours	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
PhD Competitive Funding Package	University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work	doctoral students, school-based aid	four years of financial support	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
WICHE/WRPG Tuition Program	Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education	doctoral students, general funding search	Colorado in-state tuition rates	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Indigenous and Native People's Grant	Metropolitan State University of Denver	students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid	tuition and mandatory published fees fully covered	Not listed	Not listed	Grants	Source
Roadrunner Promise	Metropolitan State University of Denver	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	free tuition and mandatory published fees	Not listed	Not listed	Grants	Source
Adams State University COSI County-Based Scholarships	Adams State University Foundation	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	$2,000 to $17,589 depending on county	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Forward Steps Scholarship	Forward Steps	students checking eligibility requirements, child welfare career path, school-based aid	up to $6,000 per academic year	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Emergency Tuition Scholarship	University of Northern Colorado	MSW / graduate students, school-based aid	Varies	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
BSW Child Welfare Stipend	Colorado State University School of Social Work	BSW / undergraduate students, child welfare career path, school-based aid	$4,000-$6,100	Not listed	Not listed	Stipends	Contact provider
Yellow Ribbon Unlimited Benefit	University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work	MSW / graduate students, school-based aid	Full cost of tuition	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Contact provider
Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program (LRP)	Indian Health Service (IHS)	students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path, identity- or community-based aid	Not listed	Applications are accepted October 1 through August 15 and are evaluated monthly beginning in January (or as soon as funds become available).	Yes — see opportunity	Loan Repayment	Source
Federal/Colorado Grants	Federal Government and State of Colorado	students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path, need-based aid	Not listed	Priority deadline March 1st	Not listed	Grants	Source
FAFSA Financial Aid	Pikes Peak State College	students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid	Not listed	March 31 is the priority deadline for FAFSA	Not listed	Grants	Source
Federal Pell Grant	U.S. Department of Education	students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid	Not listed	Priority deadline March 1st	Not listed	Grants	Source
Foundation Scholarships	Adams State Foundation	students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search	Not listed	March 1st prior to the academic year	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
MSU Denver General Scholarship Applications	Metropolitan State University of Denver	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	March 1	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Federal/State Work-Study	Federal Government and State of Colorado	students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path, need-based aid	Not listed	Priority deadline March 1st	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
CASFA Financial Aid	Pikes Peak State College	students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid	Not listed	March 31 is the priority deadline	Not listed	Grants	Source
Northeastern Scholarships	Northeastern Junior College Foundation	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Priority deadline April 1st	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
General Financial Aid and Scholarships for Doctoral Students	Colorado State University	doctoral students, school-based aid	Not listed	March 1st annually	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Red Rocks Community College Scholarships	Red Rocks Community College	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Priority Dates have been established	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
NHSC Loan Repayment Program (LRP)	National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)	students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path	Not listed	Not listed	Yes — see opportunity	Loan Repayment	Source
NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program	National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)	students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path	Not listed	Not listed	Yes — see opportunity	Loan Repayment	Source
NHSC Students to Service Loan Repayment Program	National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)	students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path	Not listed	Not listed	Yes — see opportunity	Loan Repayment	Source
NHSC Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Workforce Loan Repayment Program	National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)	students checking eligibility requirements, behavioral health career path, public service / workforce path	Not listed	Not listed	Yes — see opportunity	Loan Repayment	Source
Fund Sueños Scholarship	Colorado Mountain College Foundation	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Yes — see opportunity	Scholarships	Source
IHS Scholarship Program	Indian Health Service (IHS)	students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Yes — see opportunity	Scholarships	Source
State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)	National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)	students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path	Not listed	Not listed	Yes — see opportunity	Loan Repayment	Source
Doctoral Student Policy Fellowship	Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), and Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work (GADE)	doctoral students, general funding search	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Fellowships	Source
Colorado Student Grant	State of Colorado	students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Grants	Source
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)	U.S. Department of Education	students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Grants	Source
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan	U.S. Department of Education	MSW / graduate students, need-based aid, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Loan Repayment	Source
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan	U.S. Department of Education	MSW / graduate students, need-based aid, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Loan Repayment	Source
Automatic/Merit Scholarships	Adams State University	BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Dr. David & Ms. Darin Tandberg Scholarship for the Prison Education Program	Adams State University	BSW / undergraduate students, need-based aid, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Scholarship Universe	Adams State University	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
CCD Institutional and Foundation Scholarships	Community College of Denver	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Lawanna Renee Barron Scholarship	NASW Foundation	students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Neysa Fanwick Memorial Scholarship	NASW Foundation	students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship	NASW Foundation	students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
PCC Foundation Scholarships	Pueblo Community College Foundation	students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program	Colorado Department of Higher Education	students checking eligibility requirements, child welfare career path, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship	NASW Foundation	students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Federal Student Loans	U.S. Department of Education	students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Loan Repayment	Source
PAACO Scholarship	Pueblo African-American Concern Organization	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
PHEF Scholarship	Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation	students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Application Fee Waiver for Master of Social Work Program	University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work	MSW / graduate students, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA)	Colorado Department of Higher Education	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Grants	Source
Grants	Community College of Denver	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Grants	Source
College of Health and Human Sciences Scholarships	Colorado State University College of Health and Human Sciences	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
FRCC Foundation Scholarship	Front Range Community College Foundation	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
GADE Scholarships	Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education	doctoral students, general funding search	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
American Indians Into Psychology Program	Indian Health Service (IHS)	doctoral students, identity- or community-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
DACA/Undocumented Health Opportunities Program Scholarship	Metropolitan State University of Denver	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Helen Grace Fenhaus Scholarship	Metropolitan State University of Denver	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Scholarship Database Search	University of Colorado Boulder – Office of Scholarship Services	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Fund Sueños Financial Aid Support Services	Colorado Mountain College	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) Resident Tuition Rates	Colorado State University Graduate School	doctoral students, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Funding Opportunities for Graduate School	Colorado State University School of Social Work	MSW / graduate students, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Colorado Health Service Corps Scholarship Program for Addiction Counselors	Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Primary Care Office	students checking eligibility requirements, behavioral health career path, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Pikes Peak State College Scholarships	Pikes Peak State College	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley Youth of the Year Scholarship	Adams State University	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Woodward Scholarship	Adams State University Foundation	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Reisher Bridge Scholarship Program	Colorado Community College System	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
CCWSC New Scholar Award	Colorado Council on Social Work and Social Welfare (CCWSC)	BSW / undergraduate students, general funding search	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
CCWSC Returning Scholar Award	Colorado Council on Social Work and Social Welfare (CCWSC)	BSW / undergraduate students, general funding search	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Colorado EmpowerED for former McKinney Vento Students	Colorado Mesa University	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Colorado FosterEd Financial Assistance Program	Colorado Mesa University	students checking eligibility requirements, child welfare career path, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
First Generation Scholarship	Colorado Mesa University	students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
CMC Scholarships	Colorado Mountain College	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA)	Colorado State University	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Scholarships for Transfer Students	Colorado State University	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
CCD Institutional Scholarships	Community College of Denver	students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Scholarship	Fort Lewis College	BSW / undergraduate students, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
High Needs Student Emergency Scholarships	Front Range Community College	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Pre-Graduate Scholarship	Indian Health Service (IHS)	MSW / graduate students, behavioral health career path	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Preparatory Scholarship	Indian Health Service (IHS)	students checking eligibility requirements, behavioral health career path	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF) Scholarship	Latin American Educational Foundation	students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Metallica Scholars	Metallica Foundation / Front Range Community College	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
CU Boulder Scholarships	University of Colorado Boulder	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
UCCS Scholarships	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	BSW / undergraduate students, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
UCCS Scholarships and Grants	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Aims Tuition Promise	Aims Community College	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Colorado Mountain Promise	Colorado Mountain College	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Financial Aid and Scholarships	Colorado State University	MSW / graduate students, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
First Nations Promise	Pikes Peak State College	students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Military Tuition Assistance and Veteran Benefits	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	BSW / undergraduate students, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Graduate Studies Financial Aid	Western Colorado University	MSW / graduate students, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Colorado Health Service Corps Scholarship Program for Addiction Counselors	Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment	students checking eligibility requirements, behavioral health career path, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Loan Repayment	Source
Trinidad State College Scholarships and Grants	Trinidad State College	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Office of Institutional Grants	Aims Community College	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Grants	Source
Skyhawk Emergency Grant	Fort Lewis College	students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Grants	Source
Boettcher Scholarship	Boettcher Foundation	students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Western Undergraduate Exchange	CU Denver	BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, general funding search	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Financial Aid for Online MSW Students	University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work	MSW / graduate students, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Tuition Support	Source
Social Work Program Scholarships	Colorado Mesa University	MSW / graduate students, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
CU Promise	CU Denver	students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Grants	Source
CoAccess Scholars	MSU Denver Department of Social Work	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
MSW Program Scholarships	MSU Denver Department of Social Work	MSW / graduate students, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
HRSA Scholar Stipend Program	MSU Denver Department of Social Work	students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Stipends	Source
Displaced Aurarian Scholarship	CU Denver	students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Scholarships	Source
Colorado Need-based Awards	Colorado Department of Higher Education	students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Grants	Contact provider
School of Social Work Graduate Assistantships	Colorado State University School of Social Work	MSW / graduate students, doctoral students, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Stipends	Contact provider
Faculty Grant-Funded Graduate Assistant Positions	Colorado State University School of Social Work	doctoral students, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Stipends	Contact provider
Graduate Student Employment Positions	Colorado State University School of Social Work	MSW / graduate students, school-based aid	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Stipends	Contact provider

Colorado Social Work Scholarships and Funding Opportunities

Scholarships

Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium (CCWSC) MSW Scholarship

Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium

MSW / graduate students, child welfare career path, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid

Scholarships, Colorado-specific, child welfare career path, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid

Urban county, full-time = $12,000; Urban county, part-time = $6,000; Rural county, full-time = $14,000; Rural county, part-time = $7,000 (Per Year)

Must apply to a participating social work program (CMU, CSU Pueblo, MSU Denver, DU GSSW, or UCCS), participate in competitive CCWSC application and interview process, complete field placement in Colorado county department or Tribal agency, and maintain good standing

Applications for the 2026 – 2027 academic year are now open

Work in a Colorado county department of human services or Tribal child welfare agency for at least one year for each year a scholarship is received

https://www.msudenver.edu/ccwsc/interested-students/applications/

Phi Alpha Honor Society Scholarships

Phi Alpha

students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search

Scholarships, May be broader than one school, general funding search

$1,000 to $3,000

Phi Alpha honor society membership required; GPA and enrollment criteria apply

May 31

https://phialpha.org/

4th Stone Scholarship

Colorado State University

students checking eligibility requirements, child welfare career path, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, child welfare career path, school-based aid

$10000 for the whole academic year, with $5000 each semester

Students who have been in foster care at any time (e.g. foster home, group home, or placed with relative by court order) are eligible to apply. Additional eligibility includes a minimum GPA of 2.5 and full-time status.

March 1

https://fosteringsuccess.colostate.edu/scholarships

Fostering Success Program Scholarship

Colorado State University

students checking eligibility requirements, child welfare career path, need-based aid, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, child welfare career path, need-based aid, school-based aid

$5000 for the whole academic year

Students who have been invited to participate in the Fostering Success Program are eligible to apply. Additional eligibility includes demonstration of financial need, minimum GPA of 2.0, and full-time status.

March 1

https://fosteringsuccess.colostate.edu/scholarships

Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium (CCWSC) BSW Scholarship

Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium

BSW / undergraduate students, child welfare career path, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid

Scholarships, Colorado-specific, child welfare career path, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid

Urban county, full-time = $7,000; Urban county, part-time = $3,500; Rural county, full-time = $9,000; Rural county, part-time = $4,500 (Per Year)

Work in a Colorado county department of human services or Tribal child welfare agency for at least one year for each year a scholarship is received

https://www.msudenver.edu/ccwsc/interested-students/applications/

McDaniel Scholarship

Adams State University

BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, public service / workforce path, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, public service / workforce path, school-based aid

Full Tuition

Junior standing or above; 3.0 cumulative GPA

https://adams.scholarshipuniverse.com/

Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI)

Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative

students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search

Scholarships, Colorado-specific, general funding search

$1,000 to $5,000

Underserved students in Colorado pursuing postsecondary education

https://sites.google.com/a/state.co.us/cosi/

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, need-based aid

Up to $15,000

Enrolled in an accredited degree program with ongoing participation in progressive social change work on campus or in communities. Renewal possible for students who continue both studies and activism.

https://www.davisputter.org/apply

Merit Scholarships

Fort Lewis College

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

$2,000 to $8,000 per year

Admitted students based on high school GPA

https://www.fortlewis.edu/tuition-aid/scholarships/first-year

Jane B. Aron Doctoral Fellowship

NASW Foundation

doctoral students, general funding search

Scholarships, School-specific, general funding search

Varies $17,900

Enrolled in an accredited doctoral program in social work with dissertations focusing on health care policy and practice. Demonstrate outstanding academic performance, strong research plan, and potential to shape policy and practice in health-related social work.

https://www.naswfoundation.org/Our-Work/Scholarships-Fellowships-Awards/Fellowships/Jane-B-Aron-Doctoral-Fellowship

NASW Foundation Scholarships

NASW Foundation

students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search

Scholarships, May be broader than one school, general funding search

Varies

Social work students; some awards target specific populations

https://www.naswfoundation.org/Our-Work/Scholarships-Awards

Graduate Dean's Scholarship

University of Northern Colorado

BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, doctoral students, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

Master's students enrolled in three to eight credit hours will receive $250 per semester. Those enrolled in nine or more credit hours will receive $750 per semester. Doctoral students enrolled in nine or more credit hours will receive $1,000 per semester.

Be admitted to an eligible program prior to the start of the semester. Be a new UNC graduate student for fall term or for a future semester. If enrolling in a master's program, have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2. If enrolling in a doctoral program, have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.2. Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 throughout your master's or doctoral program. Be enrolled in at least three credit hours for a master's student. Be enrolled in at least nine credit hours for a doctoral student in fall and spring semesters.

https://www.unco.edu/graduate-school/scholarships/

Nonresident Scholarship

University of Northern Colorado

MSW / graduate students, doctoral students, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

Minimum award of $500. Only available for one full calendar year. It may be offered for more than one year to students who cannot become residents, such as foreign students. Maximum six semesters.

Fully admitted. Must be a nonresident student for tuition classification purposes. Master's and specialist must have an admission grade point average of 3.25 (or higher). Doctoral must have an admission grade point average of 3.5 (or higher). Must have GRE scores of at least 1000 if GRE is required. Must be enrolled in 9 to 10 hours.

https://www.unco.edu/graduate-school/scholarships/

Adams State University COSI County-Based Scholarships

Adams State University Foundation

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

$2,000 to $17,589 depending on county

Students from Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Huerfano, Las Animas, Mineral, Rio Grande, or Saguache Counties

https://www.adams.edu/foundation/

Forward Steps Scholarship

Forward Steps

students checking eligibility requirements, child welfare career path, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, child welfare career path, school-based aid

up to $6,000 per academic year

Colorado foster youth pursuing post-secondary education, enrolled as full-time college students

https://www.forwardsteps.org/become-a-scholar/

Foundation Scholarships

Adams State Foundation

students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search

Scholarships, Colorado-specific, general funding search

March 1st prior to the academic year

https://www.adams.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/featured-scholarships/

MSU Denver General Scholarship Applications

Metropolitan State University of Denver

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

March 1

https://www.msudenver.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/

Northeastern Scholarships

Northeastern Junior College Foundation

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

General scholarship application available for various scholarships

Priority deadline April 1st

https://www.njc.edu/scholarships

General Financial Aid and Scholarships for Doctoral Students

Colorado State University

doctoral students, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

Ph.D. in Social Work students

March 1st annually

https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/ssw/programs-and-degrees/advising-and-support/funding-opportunities-for-graduate-school/

Red Rocks Community College Scholarships

Red Rocks Community College

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

Priority Dates have been established

https://www.rrcc.edu/fin-aid/scholarships

Fund Sueños Scholarship

Colorado Mountain College Foundation

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

Must be enrolled at CMC, ineligible for Title IV, and pursuing a credential tied to strong labor market outcomes in fields such as business, community service, construction, culinary arts, early childhood education, education, healthcare, or translation/interpretation. Must maintain 2.5 GPA and meet advising and participation requirements.

After graduation, students promise to reinvest their gained skills and experience from CMC and Fund Sueños to future Fund Sueños Scholars through financial support to the Fund Sueños program or becoming a volunteer advisor, paid mentor, coach, or facilitator

https://powerforms.docusign.net/f8c6061a-10b4-40e3-9288-122aa9481d76?env=na3&acct=82e217ab-f9d6-47f4-85e1-8691b2053a69&accountId=82e217ab-f9d6-47f4-85e1-8691b2053a69

IHS Scholarship Program

Indian Health Service (IHS)

students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid

Scholarships, May be broader than one school, identity- or community-based aid

American Indian and Alaska Native health professions students

minimum two-year service commitment within an Indian health program

https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/apply/

Automatic/Merit Scholarships

Adams State University

BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

https://www.adams.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/automatic-awards/

Dr. David & Ms. Darin Tandberg Scholarship for the Prison Education Program

Adams State University

BSW / undergraduate students, need-based aid, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, need-based aid, school-based aid

Must be registered at least half-time (6 credit hours) in the Prison Education Program upon first award; be a fulltime Colorado resident; maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2; and demonstrate financial need. Scholarship may transfer to another Adams State University online or on-campus degree program if awardee is released from prison prior to degree completion.

https://www.adams.edu/foundation/

Scholarship Universe

Adams State University

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

https://adams.scholarshipuniverse.com/

CCD Institutional and Foundation Scholarships

Community College of Denver

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

Must maintain minimum GPA (varies by scholarship), enroll in required number of credits, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, and meet with advisor

https://ccd.academicworks.com/

Lawanna Renee Barron Scholarship

NASW Foundation

students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search

Scholarships, May be broader than one school, general funding search

https://www.naswfoundation.org/Our-Work/Scholarships-Fellowships-Awards/Scholarships/Lawanna-Renee-Barron-Scholarship

Neysa Fanwick Memorial Scholarship

NASW Foundation

students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search

Scholarships, May be broader than one school, general funding search

https://www.naswfoundation.org/Our-Work/Scholarships-Fellowships-Awards/Scholarships/Neysa-Fanwick-Memorial-Scholarship

Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship

NASW Foundation

students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search

Scholarships, May be broader than one school, general funding search

https://www.naswfoundation.org/Our-Work/Scholarships-Fellowships-Awards/Scholarships/Verne-LaMarr-Lyons-Memorial-Scholarship

PCC Foundation Scholarships

Pueblo Community College Foundation

students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, need-based aid, school-based aid

Academic ability, specific educational interests, talent, and/or financial need

http://puebloccfoundation.org/scholarship-opportunities/

Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship

NASW Foundation

students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search

Scholarships, May be broader than one school, general funding search

https://www.naswfoundation.org/Our-Work/Scholarships-Fellowships-Awards/Scholarships/Consuelo-W-Gosnell-Memorial-Scholarship

PAACO Scholarship

Pueblo African-American Concern Organization

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

Graduated from southern Colorado high schools or recently attended PCC or CSU Pueblo; pursuing first college degree; application and essay required

http://www.paaco.org/

PHEF Scholarship

Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation

students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search

Scholarships, Colorado-specific, general funding search

Graduated from Pueblo County or Pueblo City high school or earned GED from Pueblo institution; application and essay required

http://www.phef.net/

College of Health and Human Sciences Scholarships

Colorado State University College of Health and Human Sciences

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

Outstanding academic achievement

https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/academics/scholarships/

FRCC Foundation Scholarship

Front Range Community College Foundation

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

https://www.frontrange.edu/admissions-aid/paying-for-college/scholarships/frcc-foundation-scholarship/index.html

GADE Scholarships

Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education

doctoral students, general funding search

Scholarships, May be broader than one school, general funding search

Ph.D. students in social work

https://www.gadesocialwork.org/funding

American Indians Into Psychology Program

Indian Health Service (IHS)

doctoral students, identity- or community-based aid

Scholarships, May be broader than one school, identity- or community-based aid

American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing PhD in clinical psychology at accredited universities

https://www.ihs.gov/careeropps/studentopportunities/american-indians-into-psychology-program/

DACA/Undocumented Health Opportunities Program Scholarship

Metropolitan State University of Denver

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

DACA and undocumented students in health programs

https://www.msudenver.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/

Helen Grace Fenhaus Scholarship

Metropolitan State University of Denver

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

DACA and undocumented students

https://www.msudenver.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/

Scholarship Database Search

University of Colorado Boulder – Office of Scholarship Services

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

https://colorado.academicworks.com/

Colorado Health Service Corps Scholarship Program for Addiction Counselors

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Primary Care Office

students checking eligibility requirements, behavioral health career path, school-based aid

Scholarships, Colorado-specific, behavioral health career path, school-based aid

Colorado residents pursuing professional addiction counseling certification

https://cdphe.colorado.gov/prevention-and-wellness/health-access/health-professional-loan-repayment/colorado-health-service

Pikes Peak State College Scholarships

Pikes Peak State College

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

https://www.pikespeak.edu/costs-scholarships-aid/scholarships/index.php

Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley Youth of the Year Scholarship

Adams State University

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

Must be selected as Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley Youth of the Year

https://www.adams.edu/admissions/apply-online/

Woodward Scholarship

Adams State University Foundation

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

Graduates of Centauri High School

https://www.adams.edu/foundation/

Reisher Bridge Scholarship Program

Colorado Community College System

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

Colorado resident

https://cccs.edu/colleges-programs/programs/transfer-programs/reisher-bridge-scholarship/

Colorado EmpowerED for former McKinney Vento Students

Colorado Mesa University

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

https://www.coloradomesa.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/other/colorado-empower-ed.html

Colorado FosterEd Financial Assistance Program

Colorado Mesa University

students checking eligibility requirements, child welfare career path, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, child welfare career path, school-based aid

https://www.coloradomesa.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/other/colorado-foster-youth.html

First Generation Scholarship

Colorado Mesa University

students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid

https://www.coloradomesa.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/other/first-generation.html

CMC Scholarships

Colorado Mountain College

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

CMC students

https://coloradomtn.edu/scholarships/

CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA)

Colorado State University

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

https://thehub.colostate.edu/financial-aid/csusa/

Scholarships for Transfer Students

Colorado State University

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

Transfer students

https://thehub.colostate.edu/financial-aid/transfer-scholarships/

CCD Institutional Scholarships

Community College of Denver

students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, need-based aid, school-based aid

FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for many scholarships, but scholarships also require a separate application

https://www.ccd.edu/financial-aid-scholarships

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Scholarship

Fort Lewis College

BSW / undergraduate students, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

Out-of-state students

https://www.fortlewis.edu/tuition-aid/scholarships/first-year

High Needs Student Emergency Scholarships

Front Range Community College

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

https://www.frontrange.edu/admissions-aid/paying-for-college/scholarships/high-needs-emergency-scholarship.html

Pre-Graduate Scholarship

Indian Health Service (IHS)

MSW / graduate students, behavioral health career path

Scholarships, May be broader than one school, behavioral health career path

https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/scholarships/

Preparatory Scholarship

Indian Health Service (IHS)

students checking eligibility requirements, behavioral health career path

Scholarships, May be broader than one school, behavioral health career path

https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/scholarships/

Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF) Scholarship

Latin American Educational Foundation

students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search

Scholarships, Colorado-specific, general funding search

Colorado resident

http://www.laef.org/Scholarship

Metallica Scholars

Metallica Foundation / Front Range Community College

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

https://www.frontrange.edu/admissions-aid/paying-for-college/scholarships/metallica-scholars.html

CU Boulder Scholarships

University of Colorado Boulder

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

https://www.colorado.edu/scholarships/cu-boulder-scholarships

UCCS Scholarships

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

BSW / undergraduate students, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

https://uccs.academicworks.com/

UCCS Scholarships and Grants

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

Undergraduate students enrolled in UCCS Online programs

https://online.uccs.edu/tuition

Trinidad State College Scholarships and Grants

Trinidad State College

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid

https://www.trinidadstate.edu/scholarships/index.html

Boettcher Scholarship

Boettcher Foundation

students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search

Scholarships, Colorado-specific, general funding search

https://www.ucdenver.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/boettcher-scholarship

Displaced Aurarian Scholarship

CU Denver

students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search

Scholarships, Colorado-specific, general funding search

https://www.ucdenver.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/displaced-aurarian-scholarship

Fellowships

Tuition Support

Colorado Promise

Colorado Department of Higher Education

students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid

Tuition Support, School-specific, need-based aid, school-based aid

up to two years, or 65 credits, of college paid for

Must be Colorado resident (1+ year), high school graduate or GED recipient after January 1 2024, enroll within two years of graduation, complete FAFSA or CASFA annually by January 15, and have family AGI of $90,000 or less

Must enroll within two academic years of high school graduation; FAFSA/CASFA must be submitted by January 15 each year

https://cdhe.colorado.gov/colorado-promise

FosterEd

Colorado Department of Higher Education

BSW / undergraduate students, child welfare career path, school-based aid

Tuition Support, School-specific, child welfare career path, school-based aid

total cost of attendance

Current Colorado resident; was in foster care from age 13+ in Colorado or in non-certified kinship care from age 13+ in Colorado and was adjudicated neglected or dependent; attending a state public institution of higher education, local district college, or area technical college; currently enrolled in courses leading toward a certificate, associate, bachelor's, or postgraduate degree; in satisfactory academic standing; all required college files complete by deadline.

2026-2027 FosterEd application will open on March 1, 2026

https://cdhe.colorado.gov/fostered

Dependent Tuition Assistance Program

Colorado Department of Higher Education

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Tuition Support, Colorado-specific, school-based aid

Tuition, on-campus room and board

Dependents of Colorado law enforcement officers, fire or national guard personnel killed or disabled in the line of duty, and dependents of prisoners of war or service personnel listed as missing in action

March 1 through June 30

Adams Promise Scholarship

Adams State University

students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid

Tuition Support, School-specific, need-based aid, school-based aid

Last dollar program to cover tuition and fees

Family income $70,000 or less, Colorado resident, first-time freshman or transfer student, completed FAFSA/CASFA, must receive Colorado College Opportunity Fund (COF), enrolled full-time, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress

https://www.adams.edu/promise/

Aims Guarantee

Aims Community College

BSW / undergraduate students, need-based aid, school-based aid

Tuition Support, School-specific, need-based aid, school-based aid

Covers tuition for eligible Colorado residents

Must be Colorado resident for tuition purposes, complete FAFSA or CASFA, enrolled in 6 or more credits toward program of study, seeking degree or certificate, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, no prior Bachelor's degree, complete all required verification documentation

https://www.aims.edu/

Behavioral Health Incentive Program

Colorado Department of Higher Education

students checking eligibility requirements, behavioral health career path, school-based aid

Tuition Support, School-specific, behavioral health career path, school-based aid

$5 million in grants distributed to five universities

Low-income and rural Colorado students enrolled in behavioral health programs at Colorado Mesa University, Colorado State University, University of Northern Colorado, University of Denver, or University of Colorado Colorado Springs

https://cdhe.colorado.gov/behavioral-health-incentive

Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP)

Colorado State University Graduate School

MSW / graduate students, school-based aid

Tuition Support, School-specific, school-based aid

resident tuition rates

Residents of Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) member states or territories; only on-campus format eligible

https://graduateschool.colostate.edu/western-regional-graduate-program/

Pikes Peak State College Promise Program

Pikes Peak State College

students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid

Tuition Support, School-specific, need-based aid, school-based aid

Last dollar program which covers the remaining costs of on-campus tuition, fees, and books

For Colorado Springs District 11: Graduated from Mitchell, Coronado, Palmer, Doherty, or Opportunity Academies, Colorado resident, 2.5 GPA or better, 90% high school attendance rate, enrolled within 3 semesters of high school graduation, completed FAFSA/CASFA and authorized COF

https://www.pikespeak.edu/costs-scholarships-aid/promise-programs/index.php

Promise Programs – Free Tuition and Fees

Pikes Peak State College

students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid

Tuition Support, School-specific, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid

Covers tuition and fees for up to three years or 60 credit hours

Qualifying graduates from participating schools in Colorado Springs area (District 2 and District 11) and all Native American Tribal Members

https://www.pikespeak.edu/costs-scholarships-aid/promise-programs/participating-schools/index.php

WICHE/WRPG Tuition Program

Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education

doctoral students, general funding search

Tuition Support, Colorado-specific, general funding search

Colorado in-state tuition rates

Western state region applicants to Ph.D. program

http://www.wiche.edu/wrgp

Emergency Tuition Scholarship

University of Northern Colorado

MSW / graduate students, school-based aid

Tuition Support, School-specific, school-based aid

Varies

Admitted to a graduate degree program, meeting minimum admissions standards (3.0 GPA or better), enrolled in at least six hours. Priority will be given to incoming students who are starting a degree program, students in low-enrolled graduate programs, and first generation and need based students.

https://www.unco.edu/graduate-school/scholarships/

Federal/State Work-Study

Federal Government and State of Colorado

students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path, need-based aid

Tuition Support, Colorado-specific, public service / workforce path, need-based aid

Must complete FAFSA to be eligible

Priority deadline March 1st

https://www.njc.edu/workstudy

Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program

Colorado Department of Higher Education

students checking eligibility requirements, child welfare career path, school-based aid

Tuition Support, Colorado-specific, child welfare career path, school-based aid

https://cdhe.colorado.gov/etv-program

Fund Sueños Financial Aid Support Services

Colorado Mountain College

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Tuition Support, School-specific, school-based aid

Must be enrolled in Fund Sueños program at CMC and ineligible for Title IV federal aid.

https://powerforms.docusign.net/f8c6061a-10b4-40e3-9288-122aa9481d76?env=na3&acct=82e217ab-f9d6-47f4-85e1-8691b2053a69&accountId=82e217ab-f9d6-47f4-85e1-8691b2053a69

Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) Resident Tuition Rates

Colorado State University Graduate School

doctoral students, school-based aid

Tuition Support, School-specific, school-based aid

Residents of Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) member states or territories; on-campus format only

https://graduateschool.colostate.edu/western-regional-graduate-program/

Aims Tuition Promise

Aims Community College

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Tuition Support, School-specific, school-based aid

https://www.aims.edu/departments/financial-aid/aims-tuition-promise

Colorado Mountain Promise

Colorado Mountain College

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Tuition Support, School-specific, school-based aid

Colorado residents

https://coloradomtn.edu/colorado-mountain-promise/

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Colorado State University

MSW / graduate students, school-based aid

Tuition Support, School-specific, school-based aid

https://www.online.colostate.edu/faqs/financial-aid.dot

First Nations Promise

Pikes Peak State College

students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid

Tuition Support, School-specific, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid

All Native American Tribal Members

https://www.pikespeak.edu/costs-scholarships-aid/first-nations.php

Military Tuition Assistance and Veteran Benefits

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

BSW / undergraduate students, school-based aid

Tuition Support, School-specific, school-based aid

Veteran, active duty, reservist, National Guard, and dependent students

https://online.uccs.edu/tuition

Graduate Studies Financial Aid

Western Colorado University

MSW / graduate students, school-based aid

Tuition Support, School-specific, school-based aid

Graduate students

https://western.edu/admissions/graduate/graduate-studies-financial-aid/

Western Undergraduate Exchange

CU Denver

BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, general funding search

Tuition Support, Colorado-specific, general funding search

https://www.ucdenver.edu/student-finances/tuition-fees/western-undergraduate-exchange

Stipends

Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium (CCWSC) Stipend Program

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) & Metropolitan State University of Denver

BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, child welfare career path, school-based aid

Stipends, School-specific, child welfare career path, school-based aid

millions of dollars in financial stipends

Social work students interested in or already working in public child welfare in Colorado

Work commitment required for program graduates in child welfare

https://www.msudenver.edu/ccwsc/interested-students/applications/

Title IV-E University-Agency Partnership Stipend Programs

Federal Title IV-E Training Funds with State or Tribal Agency Match

BSW / undergraduate students, child welfare career path, public service / workforce path, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid

Stipends, May be broader than one school, child welfare career path, public service / workforce path, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid

May cover tuition and fees plus living stipend

Current child welfare workers and students seeking positions in child welfare; available for in-person, online, full-time, or part-time students

Graduates are required to work in public or Tribal child welfare in roles funded by title IV-E for a specified period

https://www.msudenver.edu/ccwsc/interested-students/applications/

HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET)

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

MSW / graduate students, behavioral health career path, public service / workforce path

Stipends, May be broader than one school, behavioral health career path, public service / workforce path

Up to $10,000 per year

MSW students in integrated behavioral health tracks; commitment to rural or underserved community practice

12 months service in rural or underserved communities after graduation

https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-grant/bhwet-faqs

College Opportunity Fund (COF) Stipend

Colorado Department of Higher Education

BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, school-based aid

Stipends, School-specific, school-based aid

tuition stipend

Must be classified as in-state student for tuition purposes, enrolled at participating institution, have completed online COF application, and not exceeded 145 credit-hour lifetime limitation.

https://cof.college-assist.org/

Grants

Indigenous and Native People's Grant

Metropolitan State University of Denver

students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid

Grants, School-specific, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid

tuition and mandatory published fees fully covered

Indigenous and Native American students

https://www.msudenver.edu/financial-aid/#grant-opportunities

Roadrunner Promise

Metropolitan State University of Denver

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Grants, School-specific, school-based aid

free tuition and mandatory published fees

Colorado resident students with family income below a certain threshold

https://www.msudenver.edu/financial-aid/#grant-opportunities

Federal/Colorado Grants

Federal Government and State of Colorado

students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path, need-based aid

Grants, Colorado-specific, public service / workforce path, need-based aid

Must complete FAFSA to be eligible

Priority deadline March 1st

https://www.njc.edu/financial-aid-assistance/applying-aid

FAFSA Financial Aid

Pikes Peak State College

students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid

Grants, School-specific, need-based aid, school-based aid

March 31 is the priority deadline for FAFSA

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Federal Pell Grant

U.S. Department of Education

students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid

Grants, May be broader than one school, need-based aid, school-based aid

Students with negative SAI may qualify for maximum Pell Grant award if they have not exhausted lifetime amounts and met all student eligibility requirements

Priority deadline March 1st

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

CASFA Financial Aid

Pikes Peak State College

students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid

Grants, School-specific, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid

March 31 is the priority deadline

https://www.pikespeak.edu/costs-scholarships-aid/financial-aid/asset-students.php

Colorado Student Grant

State of Colorado

students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search

Grants, Colorado-specific, general funding search

DACA and undocumented students eligible in Colorado

https://cdhe.colorado.gov/state-aid-available

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

U.S. Department of Education

students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid

Grants, May be broader than one school, need-based aid, school-based aid

U.S. Citizens or Eligible Non-Citizens

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA)

Colorado Department of Higher Education

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Grants, Colorado-specific, school-based aid

Colorado ASSET students who complete CASFA may be awarded state-funded financial aid. Students must have graduated from a Colorado high school or completed high school equivalency in Colorado, and been physically present in Colorado for at least 12 consecutive months prior to enrollment.

https://casfa.grantpropathway.com/

Grants

Community College of Denver

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Grants, School-specific, school-based aid

Most financial aid programs require enrollment of at least half-time (six or more credits)

https://www.ccd.edu/financial-aid-scholarships/types-aid/grants

Office of Institutional Grants

Aims Community College

students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid

Grants, School-specific, school-based aid

https://www.aims.edu/departments/office-institutional-grants

Skyhawk Emergency Grant

Fort Lewis College

students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid

Grants, School-specific, need-based aid, school-based aid

https://www.fortlewis.edu/tuition-aid/scholarships/featured/skyhawk-emergency-grant

CU Promise

CU Denver

students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search

Grants, Colorado-specific, general funding search

https://www.ucdenver.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/grants/cu-promise

Colorado Need-based Awards

Colorado Department of Higher Education

students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid

Grants, Colorado-specific, need-based aid, school-based aid

Qualified students with documented financial need

Loan Repayment

Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program (LRP)

Indian Health Service (IHS)

students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path, identity- or community-based aid

Loan Repayment, May be broader than one school, public service / workforce path, identity- or community-based aid

Health professionals with eligible student loans. American Indian and Alaska Native applicants who are members of federally recognized Tribes receive priority consideration. Must have current, non-temporary, full and unrestricted license to practice before employment begins.

Applications are accepted October 1 through August 15 and are evaluated monthly beginning in January (or as soon as funds become available).

IHS Health Professions scholarship recipients must submit a copy of your completion letter documenting that you have fulfilled your service commitment in order to be considered for an LRP award.

https://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/lrponlineApp/

NHSC Loan Repayment Program (LRP)

National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)

students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path

Loan Repayment, May be broader than one school, public service / workforce path

Service requirements apply

https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-loan-repayment-program

NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program

National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)

students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path

Loan Repayment, May be broader than one school, public service / workforce path

Service requirements apply

https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-rural-community-loan-repayment-program

NHSC Students to Service Loan Repayment Program

National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)

students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path

Loan Repayment, May be broader than one school, public service / workforce path

Service requirements apply

https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-students-to-service-loan-repayment-program

NHSC Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Workforce Loan Repayment Program

National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)

students checking eligibility requirements, behavioral health career path, public service / workforce path

Loan Repayment, May be broader than one school, behavioral health career path, public service / workforce path

Service requirements apply

https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-sud-workforce-loan-repayment-program

State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)

National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)

students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path

Loan Repayment, Colorado-specific, public service / workforce path

Service requirements apply

https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/state-loan-repayment-program/

Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan

U.S. Department of Education

MSW / graduate students, need-based aid, school-based aid

Loan Repayment, School-specific, need-based aid, school-based aid

Must complete FAFSA, be admitted to University of Denver, and be enrolled at least half-time (4 credits) per quarter. Available to borrowers before July 1, 2026.

https://www.du.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/graduate-financial-aid/types-aid/loans

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan

U.S. Department of Education

MSW / graduate students, need-based aid, school-based aid

Loan Repayment, School-specific, need-based aid, school-based aid

Must complete FAFSA, be admitted to University of Denver, and be enrolled at least half-time (4 credits) per quarter

https://www.du.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/graduate-financial-aid/types-aid/loans

Federal Student Loans

U.S. Department of Education

students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid

Loan Repayment, May be broader than one school, need-based aid, school-based aid

Based on income and financial need; requires FAFSA submission

https://pikespeak.edu/costs-scholarships-aid/financial-aid/aid-types/student-loans.php

Colorado Health Service Corps Scholarship Program for Addiction Counselors

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

students checking eligibility requirements, behavioral health career path, school-based aid

Loan Repayment, Colorado-specific, behavioral health career path, school-based aid

https://cdphe.colorado.gov/prevention-and-wellness/health-access/health-professional-loan-repayment/colorado-health-service

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You are pursuing an MSW (master’s degree)

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You are interested in child welfare as a career path

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You identify with a specific racial, ethnic, or cultural community

You attend (or plan to attend) a specific Colorado school

You are considering a public service or workforce path

You are a doctoral student

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Colorado Social Work Scholarships and Funding Opportunities

Scholarships

Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium (CCWSC) MSW Scholarship

Phi Alpha Honor Society Scholarships

Graduate School of Social Work Merit Scholarships

4th Stone Scholarship

Fostering Success Program Scholarship

Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium (CCWSC) BSW Scholarship

McDaniel Scholarship

Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI)

CSWE Carl A. Scott Book Scholarship

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

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Jane B. Aron Doctoral Fellowship

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Adams State University COSI County-Based Scholarships

Forward Steps Scholarship

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MSU Denver General Scholarship Applications

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FRCC Foundation Scholarship

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American Indians Into Psychology Program

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Helen Grace Fenhaus Scholarship

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Colorado Health Service Corps Scholarship Program for Addiction Counselors

Pikes Peak State College Scholarships

Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley Youth of the Year Scholarship

Woodward Scholarship

Reisher Bridge Scholarship Program

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Colorado EmpowerED for former McKinney Vento Students

Colorado FosterEd Financial Assistance Program

First Generation Scholarship

CMC Scholarships

CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA)

Scholarships for Transfer Students

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Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Scholarship

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