Ethnic Studies Undergraduate Scholarships

The Department of Ethnic Studies offers four undergraduate scholarships of $1,000 each to majors or minors who are in good academic standing and demonstrate a commitment to the values and goals of the department and field. Please see the current opportunities along with the qualifications listed below.

Carlotta Walls LaNier Civil Rights Scholarship: this scholarship honors the work of African American activist Carlotta Walls LaNier by providing support to undergraduate students who demonstrate a commitment to civil rights.

Dr. George F. Rivera Social Justice Scholarship: this scholarship honors the work of Dr. George F. Rivera by providing support to undergraduate students who demonstrate a commitment to social justice issues.

Ella Cara Deloria Endowed Scholarship: this scholarship honors the legacy of Dakota scholar and anthropologist Ella Cara Deloria by providing support to undergraduate students who demonstrate a commitment to mentoring marginalized groups. Priority will be given to students working on Indigenous sovereignty and rights.

Minoru Yasui Endowed Community Leadership Scholarship: this scholarship honors the legacy of Japanese American lawyer Minoru Yasui by providing support for undergraduate students who demonstrate a commitment to community leadership.

To qualify for any of these scholarships, you must meet the following eligibility criteria: (1) be a CU Boulder undergraduate majoring or minoring in Ethnic Studies with at least one semester left before graduation, (2) be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, (3) have demonstrated financial need as determined by the FASFA/CASFA and (4) complete the CU Boulder General Scholarship Application. Preference will be given to first-generation college students, students who have disadvantaged backgrounds and have faced unusual adversity, and students with an interest in and commitment to social justice or civil rights.