How to Join MASP

How to Join MASP

Students can join MASP through one of three entry programs, which are described below. Each of the entryÌýprograms providesÌýstudents a uniqueÌýcohort experienceÌýemphasizingÌýacademic enrichment and the opportunity to build aÌýsupportiveÌýcommunity of peers, faculty, and staffÌýin the College of Arts & Sciences. Students who join MASP through one of our entry programs are eligible for scholarship funding.

How To Apply

To apply to MASP and receive scholarship funding, students must first complete the CU General Scholarship Application. We recommend you read the and our​​Ìýdocument before starting the scholarship application.Ìý

Apply via CU Scholarship Application

Program for Excellence in Academics and Community (PEAC)
The Bound Programs: MASP’s Divisional Community Cohorts
Learning, Inclusion, Networking & Community (LINC)

ÌýÌýWhat it is:Ìý3-week residential Summer Bridge program for students entering their first year at CU Boulder. With its successful completion, students receive a $1000 stipend and become eligible for MASP and its related participation scholarship of $2,000 per academic year for up to eightÌýsemesters.Ìý

ÌýÌýWho is it for: Incoming first-year students

ÌýÌýWhen: July 11, 2026 - July 31, 2026Ìý

ÌýÌýPriority Application Deadline: March 1, 2026Ìý

ÌýÌýFinal Application Deadline:ÌýMarch 15, 2026Ìý

To apply for this scholarship, students must first complete the CU General Scholarship Application. We recommend you read through the and our​​Ìýdocument before starting the scholarship application.Ìý

Appl via the CU Scholarship Application
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ÌýÌýWhat it is:ÌýYear-long academic and community building program for first-year students, grouped by their area of study (e.g., Natural Sciences, Social Sciences or Arts & Humanities).ÌýWith its successful completion, students receiveÌý$2000 participation scholarship ($1000 in the Fall and $1000 in the Spring).Ìý

ÌýÌýWho it is for: Incoming first-year students

ÌýÌýWhen: ÌýOrientation: ÌýFriday, August 14, 2026, to

Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýMonday, August 17, 202

Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýFall 1-credit Course: Mondays or

Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Wednesdays 3:34-4:50
ÌýÌýPriority Application Deadline: March 1, 2026Ìý

ÌýÌýFinal Application Deadline:ÌýMarch 15, 2026Ìý

To apply for this scholarship, students must first complete the CU General Scholarship Application. We recommend you read through the and our​​Ìýdocument before starting the scholarship application.Ìý

Apply via the CU Scholarship Application
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ÌýÌýWhat it is:Ìý LINC is a weekend retreat that takes place in January for currently enrolled students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The LINC retreat creates an inclusive academicÌýcommunity of diverse scholars from across A&S majors. Students who complete LINC receive a $250 participation award at the conclusion of the retreat and become eligible for a MASP participation scholarship of $1000/semester.

ÌýÌýWho it is for: ÌýStudents currently enrolled in the ÌýÌý

Ìý Ìý Ìý College of Arts & Sciences

ÌýÌýWhen:ÌýJanuary 16th, 17th, and 18th, 2026.
ÌýÌýPriority Application Deadline: Application Closed

ÌýÌýFinal Application Deadline:ÌýApplication Closed