Through financial, academic, and social/emotional supports, the Reisher Ready program seeks to prepare promising students for the Reisher Scholars Program at Colorado Mesa University (CMU).
The Reisher Ready Program awards up to five - $5,000 tuition and fees scholarships to incoming freshman who meet all the following criteria:
- Colorado Resident
- High school senior graduating from a Grand Junction (D51) high school or Montrose High School
- Attending CMU in the fall as a full-time student (12 or more credits)
- High school GPA 3.0 or above – or show academic promise, as evidenced by an academic reference
- Have a completed FAFSA/CASFA for the year of application
- Demonstrate specific financial need as determined by FAFSA.
- Complete the application process
Qualifying incoming freshmen can receive the Reisher Ready scholarship for their freshmen year (fall/spring semesters only). Additional funding is not available in the Reisher Ready Program.
To Apply:
- Contact your high school College and Career Advisor (CCA) or Upward Bound Advisor (UB) and set up a meeting!
- Complete a graduation plan template with your CCA or UB Advisor
- Submit your application essay to your CCA or UB Advisor
Grad Plan and application essays are due back to your CCA or Upward Bound Advisor by March 31st at 11:59 PM MST.
Questions? Please contact Mack Lewis [email protected]
Reisher Scholars Program
The Reisher Scholars Program awards need-and-merit-based scholarships. These awards are given to continuing sophomores and transferring juniors who transfer from community or junior colleges. Awards range from $4,000 to $15,000 for students who meet the following criteria:
General Eligibility Criteria
- Colorado resident
- Have a completed FAFSA/CASFA for the year of application
- Demonstrate specific financial need as determined by FAFSA/CASFA
- Enroll as a full-time student each semester (12 or more credits)
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (CMU or transfer)
Continuing CMU Students
Must meet the above general legibility criteria in addition to the following:
- Sophomore standing (30-59 completed credits) by Fall of the next year enrolled at CMU
- Have a cumulative CMU GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Have an expected graduation date within 3 years of being selected as a Reisher Scholar
Transferring Students
Must meet the above general eligibility criteria in addition to:
- Transfer from a junior or community college with a junior standing (60-89 transferable credits) by the first year enrolled at CMU.
- CMU Tech students with a completed associates may qualify
- Transferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Have an expected graduation date within 2 years of being selected as a Reisher Scholar
Renewal Criteria (all criteria must be met to be eligible)
- Student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each fall and spring semester (scholarship not available during the summer session).
- Maintain cumulative Colorado Mesa University GPA of 3.00 or higher.
- Must stay on-track to graduate within funding timeline (3 years for continuing, 2 years for transfer students).
- Complete the FAFSA/CASFA every year in a timely manner to meet early priority deadlines
- Work an average of 10 hours per week during the school year
- Attend required Reisher Scholar events
For additional information, check out the Reisher Scholars Program website.
Questions? Please contact Mack Lewis [email protected]