The Reisher Scholars Program at Fort Lewis College

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The Reisher Scholars Program awards scholarships to Fort Lewis College students who demonstrate financial need, qualify for merit, and are:

  • Colorado residents or out-of-state residents receiving the Native American Tuition Waiver or New Mexico Reciprocal Scholarship
  • Rising sophomores, who will receive three years of support
  • Community college transfer students entering Fort Lewis College as juniors, who would receive two years of support
  • Out-of-state transfer students, who will receive reduced tuition to in-state levels

The program aims to assist promising students in completing their undergraduate degree while taking out minimal debt.

Scholarship amounts range from $4,000 to $15,000 for the 2025-2026  academic year and are designed to fulfill the unmet financial need of each student.

Applicant requirements
How to apply

History of the Reisher Scholars Program

The Reisher Scholars Program was established by the Reisher Family in 2001 through The Denver Foundation. Roger and Margaret Reisher came from modest means and were the first in their families to attend and graduate college. Appreciating how much their education impacted their lives and success, the Reishers created the program to support students earning their undergraduate degrees.

The Reisher Scholars Program has provided $33.1 million in scholarships to help nearly 2,000 students complete college and pursue their ambitions. More than 380 Reisher Scholars are working to achieve their dreams of a college education here in Colorado. 

Contact for questions and help

Phone: 970-247-7142
Email: finaid_off@fortlewis.edu