James E. Schafer UMC Scholarship

The James E. Schafer UMC Scholarship is for continuing undergraduate and graduate students who are currently involved in a Center for Student Involvement recognized student group or organization. CU Boulder alumn James E. Schafer was a respected and vocal advocate for students, and an active supporter of student government during his 23-year tenure as Director of the UMC.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:

  • Be a current CU Boulder undergraduate or graduate student in good standing with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.
  • Be currently involved in a Center for Student Involvement-recognized student group or organization at the time of application (minimum involvement of one semester).
  • Be enrolled in full time credits (12 for undergraduate, 5 for graduate) at the time that the application is due (Spring 2025).
  • Complete the CU Boulder General Scholarship Application.
  • Submit this application by the posted deadline.

Award
up to $1,000
Deadline
02/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. At the time of application, are you currently involved in a Center for Student Involvement recognized student group or organization?
    • At the time of application, are you currently involved in a Center for Student Involvement recognized student group or organization?
    • Have you been involved in this student group or organization for a minimum of one semester?
    • What is the name of this student group or organization?
  2. What characteristic/trait do you think defines a leader? Tell us about a time when you exemplified this trait within your student organization.
  3. How have you taken what you have learned from working as a leader within your student organization to the broader community?
  4. Tell us about a time when your organization struggled. As a leader, how did you persevere and move your team forward?