Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI)
Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI)
The Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) offers up to $16,000 for eligible students associated with the 'I Have a Dream' Foundation or its partner programs, aimed at supporting education at Colorado public institutions.
May 6, 2026
29 days left
$16,000
Award amount
6
Requirements
Quick decision
AI insightsBest for
- Dreamer scholars
- Students from partner programs
- Graduating high school seniors
Key highlights
- Award amount: $16,000
- Deadline: May 6, 2026
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 required
Why apply
- Significant financial support for education
- Encourages enrollment in Colorado public institutions
- Supports students from diverse backgrounds
Important checks
- Verify eligibility criteria on the official site
- Check if you are part of a partner program
- Ensure you can demonstrate financial need
Who can apply
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Dreamer scholar, sibling, or parent/guardian
- Student at a partner program (e.g., Boulder Housing Partners, AVID at Boulder High School, or Adelante)
- Graduating high school senior or within 1 year of graduation
- Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree at a Colorado public institution
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
upcoming
Study levels
high_school_senior
Eligible institutions
I Have a Dream Foundation
Payout method
Paid to the college or financial aid office
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
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- Prepare your transcript
- Complete FAFSA or CASFA
- Apply before the deadline
Key requirements (6)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Dreamer scholar, Dreamer scholar sibling, or Dreamer scholar parent or guardian, **or**.
- Student at a partner program (Boulder Housing Partners, AVID at Boulder High School in Colorado, or Adelante).
- Graduating high school senior or within 1 year of graduation.
- Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree at a Colorado public institution.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Financial documentation (if required)
Applying
Applications are accepted until May 6, 2026. Ensure to submit required documents like transcripts and FAFSA.
Award & payment
Amount: $16,000
Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office
About the provider
Overview
COSI provides up to $16,000 for eligible students attending Colorado public institutions, focusing on those connected to the 'I Have a Dream' Foundation.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.