Scholarships
At UNC, we believe in rewarding hard work, talent, and determination. Scholarships help make your education more affordable while recognizing your achievements鈥攚hether academic, athletic, artistic, or community-focused. Every scholarship is an investment in your future, and best of all, these awards 诲辞苍鈥檛 need to be repaid.
Scholarship Search Tips听
- Start early 鈥� many deadlines are in February and March.
- Complete the UNC Scholarship Application each year. 听
- Apply for local scholarships from your high school, community groups, or employers.听
- Don鈥檛 skip the small awards 鈥� they add up!听
- Watch out for scams鈥擭ever pay to apply or share personal financial information when searching for scholarships.听
UNC Scholarships
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Admissions Application
When you apply for admission to UNC, you’re automatically considered for admission-based scholarships. Your eligibility is determined using the information you submit with your application, such as your high school transcripts and academic achievements.
To see a full list of these scholarships, visit the UNC Admission Based Scholarship Web page.
Please Note: All UNC admission-based scholarships (including the Provost, Presidential, and Trustee Awards) serve as the university’s match for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
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UNC Scholarship Application
The UNC Scholarship Application connects you to hundreds of scholarships funded by the UNC Foundation. You can access it in MyUNC. From the Bear Central tab, look for the Financial Aid card and select the UNC Scholarship Application. You’ll need your Bear number to apply.
- November 1 – Application opens
- February 1 – Priority deadline for new freshmen and continuing students
- June 1 – Priority deadline for international, new transfer and graduate students
Submitting the application each year helps you stay in the running for a wide range of donor-funded scholarships that support student success at UNC.
Talent Scholarships
Scholarships for Art & Design, Theatre, music and Athletics are awarded directly by each department. Some may require an audition, portfolio, or tryout as part of the selection process.
If you鈥檙e interested, reach out to your department for details about eligibility, requirements, and deadline:
- Art and Design: (970) 351-2143
- Theatre: (970) 351-1921
- Music: (970) 351-2993
- Athletics: (970) 351-2534
Private or External Scholarships听
If you鈥檝e earned a scholarship from a business, foundation, or community group outside UNC 鈥� congrats!听
Have the organization make the check payable to the University of Northern 黑料社区 and mail it to:听
UNC 鈥� Account Receivable听
Campus Box 14
501 20th St 鈥� Greeley, CO听 80639听
To make sure your funds are applied on time, checks should arrive by August 1 for Fall and January 1 for Spring. Most scholarships over $999 are split between fall and spring unless the donor says otherwise.听听
Outside scholarships are first used to cover any remaining financial need. If you no longer have unmet need, your aid may be adjusted to follow federal and state regulations.听听