Reisher Bridge Scholarship Program

Unlock your potential with the Reisher Bridge Scholarship Program — a new partnership between The Denver Foundation’s Reisher Scholars Program and the Colorado Community College System’s Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Transfer Program

This program is designed to provide a seamless and structured pathway for Colorado’s high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds, empowering you to earn both your associate and bachelor’s degree with minimal debt.

Benefits to Students

As a Reisher Bridge Scholar, you can:

  • Receive up to $2,000 during your final year of your associate degree to help you take the next step toward earning your bachelor’s degree.
  • Gain access to Reisher Scholarship Navigators, who will mentor and guide you to ensure you’re well-prepared.
  • Become an ideal candidate for the Reisher Transfer Scholarship, offering awards ranging from $4,000 to $15,000 at one of Colorado’s nine partner universities.

University Partners

The Reisher Bridge Scholarship Program is made possible through collaborative agreements between CCCS and select Colorado four-year universities.

Thanks to these creative partnerships, more Colorado students will be able to attend college and complete their four-year degree.

Are You Eligible?

To qualify for the Reisher Bridge Scholarship, you need to:

  • Be enrolled in the Colorado Community College System’s Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Transfer Program.
  • Plan to transfer to one of the nine universities in the Reisher Scholars Program.
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. 
  • Be a Colorado resident. 
  • Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 
  • Be Pell Grant eligible. 
  • Have 30 credits or fewer remaining in your associate degree pathway.
  • Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. 
  • Graduate with an associate degree.

Get Started!

This is your opportunity to take control of your future, graduate with minimal debt, and unlock a world of possibilities. Ready to make the leap?

For more information, contact our Reisher Scholarship Navigators at ReisherBridge@cccs.edu.