Sharer Scholars Program

Join our Sharer Scholars community and benefit from financial, social and academic support as you complete your ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder degree and prepare for a successful career after graduation!  

The Sharer Scholarship is awarded to newly admitted transfer students who are Colorado residents, transferring to ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder from a Colorado college or university and plan to graduate within two years. While students from all majors are welcome to apply, preference is given to students pursuing a major or career in the natural sciences, health professions, engineering, business or economics.  

The scholarship donors believe transfer students with grit, talent, motivation and drive can succeed at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder and that financial need should not be a barrier to success. We look forward to recognizing you for your accomplishments and celebrating all that you bring to the ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder community!

The Sharer Scholars Program is no longer accepting applications

Why students love being Sharer Scholars

Hernandez

"The Sharer Scholar’s Program represents an opportunity for me to continue my education, be the first one in my family to go to college, and connected me with other students from different fields of study. The program has supported me in achieving my educational goals as well as a unique mentorship program that contributes to my success as a college student." Giovanni Hernandez
 

Mandujano
"The Sharer Scholar's Program has helped my transition to ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder be smoother and better than I expected. The transfer class offered through this scholarship allowed me to get used to the new environment, find my way around campus, and allowed me to explore campus resources which have contributed to my success in school. The program has also given me an opportunity to continue my education and has always supported me through Sharer's faculty checking up on me and through the mentorship program as well." Jesus Mandujano

Kendall
"I am so thankful for the support this program has provided me over the last two years at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder. Being a Sharer has brought me enhanced professional learning, friends, and a community that shares my academic and financial background. The individuals in my scholarship cohort have been a warming presence on campus and the program overall has made the challenge of transferring less intimidating." Kendall Mesch
 

Zuleyka
"Entering the University of Colorado Boulder as a transfer student wouldn’t have been possible without all the opportunities and resources the Sharers Scholarship offered me. This scholarship gave me the motivation to keep pursuing my career and allowed for many connections that helped me grow as an individual." Zuleyka Aguirre Jimenez

Program Components

Annual Scholarship & Financial Support

Based on financial need, Sharer Scholars receive up to $8,000 per academic year for up to two years.

View scholarship details and renewal requirements.

Cohort & Community

  • Transfer Success Seminar: Sharer Scholars are required to enroll in FYXP 3000, a 1-credit transfer success seminar for their first semester at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder (Tuesdays from 11-11:50 a.m.). This course helps students navigate ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder, identify services and resources and develop goals related to their academics and desired careers. 
  • Career Development: To prepare for a strong career after graduation, scholars engage in ongoing career development and skill building opportunities. 
  • Transfer Student Community: Sharer Scholars build a network of fellow Transfer Buffs who have similar experiences as their own by participating in cohort based community building events including:
    • Challenge/Ropes course
    • Stress(less) Program
    • Trivia & Arcade games
    • Free Food & Buff Swag

Access to a Peer Mentor & Program Coordinator

  • Peer Mentor: Incoming scholars will be paired with a current scholar, providing additional social and emotional support with the transition to ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder.  Mentors will help their mentees integrate into the Sharer Scholars and ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder communities. Current scholars are required to complete training and serve as peer mentors for the next incoming cohort of Sharer Scholars. 
  • Sharer Coordinator: Scholars will meet with the Sharer Scholars Program Coordinator at least once a semester for added assistance and guidance including academic exploration and planning, campus resources connections and post-graduation preparation.  
  • Scholarship Coordinator: Scholars also have access to a Scholarship Coordinator offering financial aid and scholarship guidance.

Questions?  

Email Jessica Drelles, Sharer Scholars Program Coordinator at jessica.drelles@colorado.edu.