University Distinguished Professors Scholarship
First awarded in 2012, the University Distinguished Professors Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship created by the UDPs to amplify the professional development opportunities of graduate students. It is awarded annually to a Colorado State University graduate student who demonstrates excellence in research and academia.
The current scholarship selection process rotates between the colleges. There is not a campuswide call for nominations. For more information, view the UDP Scholarship Process (PDF).
This scholarship award is funded by the UDPs and accepts donations year-round. If you would like to donate, please visit the UDP Scholarship donation page.
UDP Scholarship Recipients
Ryleigh Gelles,
2024-24
Graduate Degree Program in Ecology;
Ph.D. candidate, Forest & Rangeland Stewardship
Han-Yun "Heidi" Tseng,
2023-24
College of Health and Human Sciences;
Ph.D. candidate, Applied Developmental Science
Stephanie Scott,
2023-24
College of Liberal Arts;
Ph.D. candidate, Journalism and Media Communication
Emily Gordon,
2022-23
Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering;
Ph.D. candidate, Atmospheric Science
Jillian Katz,
2021-22
College of Business;
M.B.A. candidate, Business Administration
Hanan El Zabbati,
2020-21
College of Agricultural Sciences;
Ph.D. candidate, Horticulture
Lynn Pezzanite,
2019-20
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences;
Ph.D., 2021, Clinical Sciences
Annalise Maughan,
2018-19
College of Natural Sciences;
Ph.D., 2018, Chemistry
Katherine Lininger,
2017-18
Warner College of Natural Resources;
Ph.D., 2018, Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Jeff Cook,
2016-17
College of Liberal Arts;
Ph.D., 2017, Political Science
Leah Marinescu,
2015-16
Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering;
Ph.D., 2018, Atmospheric Science
Dave Balhiser,
2014-15
College of Business;
M.S., 2015, Business Administration/Financial Risk Management
Ally Brothers,
2013-14
College of Health and Human Sciences;
Ph.D., 2016, Applied Developmental Science
Todd Gilligan,
2012-13
College of Agricultural Sciences;
Ph.D., 2012, Bioagricultural Sciences/Entomology