Los Seis Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Los Seis scholarship was created to honor the memory of students who were fighting for parity representation and inclusion of Chicano students and other students of color at CU Boulder, in the Spring of 1974.
The intent of the Fund is to support any student whose background would bring economic, racial, or ethnic parity representation to the student body at CU Boulder. These scholarships are provided without regard for race, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected class.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:

  • Submit a FAFSA/CASFA
  • Priority is given to applicants who have demonstrated financial need
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.8
  • Be a part of one of the following:
  • Aquetza, BUENO (Bilinguals United for Education and New Opportunities), UMAS y MECHA (United Mexican American Students y Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan), MLS (Multicultural Leadership Scholars), EDS (Education Diversity Scholars Program), Ethnic Studies Major, Gender and Women’s Studies Majors.

Applicants with active Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow (ASSET) statuses are encouraged to apply.

The priority deadline for incoming first-year and continuing students is March 15. For incoming transfer students the deadline is June 15

Additional Information
The Los Seis; Una Jaakola, Reyes Martínez and Neva Romero, died on May 27, 1974, after a car bomb exploded at Chautauqua Park, and Francisco Dougherty, Heriberto Terán and Florencio Granado, who died on May 29, 1974, after a second car bomb exploded near 28th and Canyon, also injuring Antonio Alcántar.

Award
Varies
Schools, Colleges, Departments
School of Education, Transfer
Deadline
03/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you an active member of, or applying to, Aquetza, UMAS y MECHA, the BUENO Center, Multicultural Leadership Scholars or Education Diversity Scholars, or an Ethnic Studies or Women and Gender Studies major or minor?
  2. Of the above organizations and majors, which one(s) are you affiliated with? And, are you an active member or an applicant?
  3. Describe how your personal and community experiences relate to the advocacy for creating more equitable and just communities that was important to Los Seis de Boulder.