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 CSU Donations website and select “University Distinguished Professors Scholarship” in the Designation(s) field.
UDP Scholarship Recipients
Christian Sewor,
2025
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences;
Ph.D. candidate, Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
Margaret Walker,
2025
College of Natural Sciences;
Ph.D. candidate, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Ryleigh Gelles,
2024
Graduate Degree Program in Ecology;
Ph.D. candidate, Forest & Rangeland Stewardship
Han-Yun "Heidi" Tseng,
2023
College of Health and Human Sciences;
Ph.D. candidate, Applied Developmental Science
Stephanie Scott,
2023
College of Liberal Arts;
Ph.D. candidate, Journalism and Media Communication
Emily Gordon,
2022
Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering;
Ph.D. candidate, Atmospheric Science
Jillian Katz,
2021
College of Business;
M.B.A. candidate, Business Administration
Hanan El Zabbati,
2020
College of Agricultural Sciences;
Ph.D. candidate, Horticulture
Lynn Pezzanite,
2019
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences;
Ph.D., 2021, Clinical Sciences
Annalise Maughan,
2018
College of Natural Sciences;
Ph.D., 2018, Chemistry
Katherine Lininger,
2017
Warner College of Natural Resources;
Ph.D., 2018, Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Jeff Cook,
2016
College of Liberal Arts;
Ph.D., 2017, Political Science
Leah Marinescu,
2015
Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering;
Ph.D., 2018, Atmospheric Science
Dave Balhiser,
2014
College of Business;
M.S., 2015, Business Administration/Financial Risk Management
Ally Brothers,
2013
College of Health and Human Sciences;
Ph.D., 2016, Applied Developmental Science
Todd Gilligan,
2012
College of Agricultural Sciences;
Ph.D., 2012, Bioagricultural Sciences/Entomology