Featured byColorado School of Mines
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
Up to $10,000 per year
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Starzer Service Scholarship Program Established in 2012, the Starzer Scholarship has directly supported students for nearly one decade. Starting Fall, the Starzer Service Scholarship will support a community of scholars defined by focused programming, community building, and an array of support services.
Founded by Mike and Patty Starzer, both Colorado School of Mines alumni, the Starzer Service Scholarship attracts and cultivates humble, mission-driven servant leaders.
Recipients belong to a close-knit campus community focused on humility, meaningful service, and mission impact. Community programming includes learning sessions with nonprofit leaders, skill-building workshops on communication and fundraising, and service opportunities.
Benefits
Starzer Service Scholars receive financial awards ranging from $5,000 – $10,000 per academic year at the Colorado School of Mines.
Eligibility
- Preference is given to graduating high school students from the state of Colorado, but out of state and International students will be considered and are encouraged to apply.
- Compelling scholarship candidates demonstrate a commitment to community service, outreach, or mission-based work.
- To remain eligible for the scholarship, Scholars must maintain a 2.85 cumulative GPA as well as complete a meaningful service project with a local nonprofit or philanthropic organization.
- Scholars are further expected to actively participate in community programming and model humility, compassion, and care for others on campus.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
226 nationalities
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
31 Mar 2026
Please complete the Mines General Scholarship Application.
Please respond to the three short scholarship questions on the scholarship portal. Questions can be found on the “Application Questions” tab.
Finalists will be invited to interview with the review committee.
Application opens: Early December – after Admission
Application deadline: Monday, March 31.