Rams, We Believe in You
A scholarship – no matter the size – is a gift with priceless outcomes.
A scholarship shows students their desire to learn, in their own ways and for their own reasons, is all we need to know to support their dreams and ambitions.
Scholarships mean security. They can make things easier for busy students. They often are the real difference between yes and no, and the bridge between day one and graduation. Always, scholarships show students someone believes in their future.
Thank you for supporting scholarships at Colorado State University.
Look at what your gifts inspired this year!
Scholarship Recipients Share their Stories
Three students, on very different academic tracks and with individual goals, share what your scholarship support has meant to them through a peek into their CSU experiences.
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At CSU, Ella Alexander is blending design, sustainability, and innovation to shape the future of fashion. Your support gives students the freedom to create boldly — turning ideas into impact across industries and communities.
Growth, By Design
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For first-generation student Josiah Early, a single moment sparked a new path in music therapy and service. Your support empowers students to say yes to new futures and create lasting impact in the communities they serve.
No Plan, Just Yes
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CSU veterinary student Morgan Berner-Jones is turning skill into service — delivering critical care to underserved communities. Your support helps students like Morgan expand access to care and lead with purpose in moments that matter most.
More than Medicine
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Scholarship Recipient Community
Words of Thanks
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“I am proud to be a CSU Ram because CSU gives me the tools and support to grow not only as a student but also as a person ready to make a difference in my community. Most importantly, students like me get opportunities that once felt out of reach. Coming from a community where higher education often feels out of reach. But thanks to organizations and people like you, many of us are given the chance and privilege to pursue our dreams. I’m truly grateful for your support.”
– Maria R. (B.S., ’28), CHFA Building the Future Scholarship
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“Receiving the Michael Smith Scholarship has greatly assisted me over the past three years. This allowed me to dream bigger than I ever had before and gave me the opportunity to shoot for the stars. Thanks to this gift, I am now living my best self and can continue to invest in my future. It is the gift of this community that makes me proud to be a CSU Ram.”
– Christian P. (B.S., ’27), Michael Smith Scholars in Geosciences
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“Scholarships have provided tremendous support towards my education and long-term goals. They have granted me the ability to fully focus on my courses and work towards completing my thesis. The agricultural community has always been my biggest supporter, helping me feel supported and encouraged to create a spot for myself within it. My greatest hope after finishing this program is to give back in the same way. Thank you for believing in me and allowing me to work harder, dream bigger, and make the most of every opportunity.”
– Paige A. (M.S., ’26), Dr. James S. Brinks Scholarship in Animal Breeding
Your Support Sparks Bright Futures
Your generosity does more than fund a scholarship – it fuels ambition, opens doors, and changes lives. Thanks to your support, students are walking across the graduation stage ready to lead, give back, and shape a better future.
Your support echoes in every achievement, every challenge overcome, and every Ram who dares to dream bigger because someone like you believed in them.
Explore further, you’ll see – and feel – the true impact of your support. From powerful student stories to graduation day moments, every memory reflects the impact you’ve made. Thank you for being part of their journey.
“Scholarships are central to CSU and its ability to deliver on its mission of making a college degree accessible to everyone. They are also a lasting investment in tomorrow’s leaders, problem-solvers, and changemakers. Thank you for your scholarship support and for believing in our Rams!”
– Scott Roberts
President and CEO, CSU Foundation
Building Futures, Year After Year
Your generosity inspires, motivates, and provides students courage to succeed – year after year. Explore past scholarship impact videos to see how your support has made a difference over time.
Fueling Student Futures
Your support helps students focus on education and pursue opportunities that shape what comes next.
You Make the Difference
One word says it all: You. Your support empowers the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers at CSU.
Opening Doors, Changing Lives
Every scholarship gift opens doors. Your generosity fuels passions, empowers education, and shapes futures.