Program Overview

Grewcock Presidential Scholars

The Grewcock Presidential Scholarship Program is an intense leadership development experience and a close-knit student community. Established in 2020, it prepares the next generation of civic and industry leaders, guided by a focus on intellectual curiosity, cross-disciplinary thinking, and emotional intelligence.

Program Overview

The program is inspired by Bruce Grewcock's managerial stewardship at Kiewit Corporation, where he led thoughtful and intentional leadership development programs for young managers. As a graduate of the Mines Class of 1976, Bruce Grewcock donated $30 million to his alma mater to establish the Grewcock Scholarship Program – the largest single charitable gift in the college's history.

Program Components and Expectations

The Grewcock Presidential Scholarship Program awards full tuition and mandatory fees for eight semesters. In addition to financial support, the program funds extracurricular opportunities with national leaders, skill-building workshops, and group travel. It is designed to complement students' technical education at Mines with multidisciplinary experiences outside of the classroom.

Student Community

The Grewcock Presidential Scholarship is a tight-knit student community. Students meet weekly for leadership development workshops, student-led programs, guest speaker presentations, and community-building activities. Grewcock Scholars also benefit from wraparound support, one-on-one advising, and specialized professional development events through the PASCAL Center.

Applicant Requirements

We consider complete applications from in-state and out-of-state first-year undergraduate students. If selected, applicants will be invited to interview for the Grewcock Presidential Scholarship Program. Ten scholars will ultimately be selected for the program.

Competitive Applicant Qualities

Competitive applicants for the Grewcock Presidential Scholarship demonstrate the following dispositions and/or skills:

• A robust interest in leadership and growing as a leader.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Humility and a sincere desire to learn from others.
• Desire to contribute to a tight-knit campus community of student leaders.

Application Process

1. All applicants must first complete the Mines General Scholarship Application.
2. Upon completing the Mines General Scholarship Applications, applicants will be prompted to complete their applications for foundation scholarships—including Grewcock.
3. Applicants must complete four essay questions.
4. Finalists will be invited to attend a virtual interview.

Important Dates and Deadlines

• Application opens: December 15, 2025
• Application deadline: March 1, 2026

Essay Questions

Applicants must respond concisely to the following four short answer prompts:

• Share an experience where you helped bring a group together or made a person feel more connected. (Max 900 words)
• Tell us about a time when you learned an important lesson from someone who had a completely different background or viewpoint than your own. How did that experience change the way you think or respond to challenges? (Max 900 words)
• Think of a person that has significantly influenced your leadership style. What qualities do they have that you would like to embody? (Max 350 words)
• Idioms and clichés are common in leadership education. What is your least favorite idiom, and why? (Max 150 words)