Scholarships and Aid

Philosophy and Everyday Life

Requirements:

  • Any CU Denver student that:
    • Has declared a Philosophy major 
    • Has declared a Philosophy minor 
    • Has declared a Philosophy Ethics Minor 
    • Is currently enrolled in at least their third course in philosophy at CU Denver.
  • Students must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at CU Denver.

Preferences:

  • Currently declared as a CU Denver philosophy major, philosophy minor, or ethics minor 
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher 
  • Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours

This scholarship is intended to reward students for their good academic work; to help defray the cost of their education; to encourage them to take the leap, despite the risks, and continue their formal study of philosophy; and to help them realize for themselves the importance of philosophy in their lives. For the spring semester, the deadline to apply is April 30 by 5:00pm. For the fall semester, the deadline to apply is November 30 by 5:00p. The Department of Philosophy reserves the right not to award a scholarship for any given semester should the evaluating committee judge that no applications merit it. 

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If you have any questions, please email: philosophysupport@ucdenver.edu with the subject line: Philosophy in Everyday Life Scholarship Question

Get an Edge with Ethics

Recipients who apply during the spring semester will receive scholarship funding for the next fall semester. Recipients who apply during the fall semester will receive scholarship funding for the next spring semester.

Requirements:

  • Any CU Denver student who:
    • Is currently enrolled for classes next semester at CU Denver,
    • Has previously completed at least one philosophy ethics course (introductory or otherwise) that could count toward an Ethics Certificate or the Ethics Minor,
    • Is enrolled in and will complete an upper or lower division ethics course next semester (drop/withdraw of ethics course will void eligibility),
    • Has a cumulative CU Denver GPA of at least 3.0.

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage students to take an ethics course and to consider pursuing an ethics certificate and/or pursuing a major or minor in philosophy. For the spring semester, the deadline to apply is April 30 by 5:00pm. For the fall semester, the deadline to apply is November 30 by 5:00p. The Department of Philosophy reserves the right not to award a scholarship for any given semester should the evaluating committee judge that no applications merit it. Please note: Scholarship recipients may, if they wish, apply again for this scholarship for a different semester than the one already awarded. However, priority will be given to students who would be first-time recipients of the award.  

Click Here To Apply For The "Get an Edge with Ethics" Scholarship

If you have any questions, please email: philosophysupport@ucdenver.edu with the subject line: Get an Edge with Ethics Scholarship Question

Philosophy Emergency Aid

The Philosophy Department is looking out for you, the student. If you need emergency financial assistance* that is preventing you from attending class, please reach out to the department Program Assistant for further information. Preference will be given to students who are declared Philosophy Majors and Minors (any of the philosophy minors). Students who have completed two philosophy classes at CU Denver will be considered. Qualifying students cannot be currently employed by CU Denver in any capacity. 

*The Chair in consultation with the faculty will make the decision. Aid will be contingent on the department's budget situation. 

If you have any questions, please email: philosophysupport@ucdenver.edu with the subject line: Philosophy Emergency Aid