Scholarship Administrator Resources
Annual policy training is required for all administrators to maximize compliance across awarding units on campus. Continuing administrators should complete their annual policy training in October each year. Staff awarding only Law School, Graduate School or CU Athletics scholarships are recommended to complete the training but it's not required.
Getting Started
Step 1
First, complete the annual policy training, available as a self-paced course
Step 2
Upon completion of the policy training, you'll receive a confirmation email with your next steps, including instructions to join a support channel with additional resources and request access to the campus-wide award management system.
Key Resources
CU Boulder has approved the Scholarship Administration Policy effective October 2023.
Reference the Scholarship Administrators User Manual as needed.
Connect with our support channel. Refer to your policy training confirmation email for a link to join.
Standardized Awarding Timeline
2025-26 Dates
Administrators should complete the following tasks each year.
| Incoming First-year & Continuing Undergraduate Students | Incoming Transfer Students | Renewal Scholarships | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CU Boulder Scholarship Application opens in BAM | November 1 | November 1 | June 1 |
| Scholarship opportunities close in BAM (no later than) | March 15 | June 15 | July 1 |
| Award notification (no later than) | Mid-April | July 15 | July 15 |
| Recommended acceptance deadline | May 1 | August 1 | August 1 |
*Additional updates on timing of need-based scholarship awarding will be provided, but the tentative schedule is to finalize at the beginning of May.