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.