Karen Raforth Scholarship in LGBTQ Studies

The Karen Raforth Scholarship is awarded to students who meet the following criteria:

  • Currently enrolled full-time undergraduate or graduate students at the University of Colorado Boulder.
  • Students must demonstrate leadership and involvement with LGBTQIA issues and community, and should exemplify steadfastness, visibility, and effectiveness in the quest for LGBTQ rights and the rights of all marginalized people.
  • Complete the CU Boulder General Scholarship Application.
  • Complete this scholarship application by the deadline.

This scholarship was created to help support students who show an aptitude for leadership and involvement with LGBTQIA issues and is named after Dr. Karen Raforth who spent years devoting her time and talent to the LGBTQIA community at CU Boulder.

Award
$750 - $1,500
Schools, Colleges, Departments
College of Arts & Sciences, LGBTQI+
Deadline
03/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you enrolled in the Undergraduate Certificate in LGBTQ Studies? (You do not have to be enrolled in the certificate program to apply)
  2. Are you enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Women and Gender Studies? (You do not have to be enrolled in the certificate program to apply)
  3. Please describe your leadership and involvement with LGBTQIA issues and community, as well as with other campus and community activities or organizations.