Carlotta Walls LaNier Civil Rights Scholarship in Ethnic Studies

The Carlotta Walls LaNier Civil Rights Scholarship is provided through The Department of Ethnic Studies and the University of Colorado Boulder. Recipients of the Carlotta Walls LaNier Civil Rights Scholarship are awarded for one year. This is a one-time 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.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be a CU Boulder undergraduate majoring or minoring in Ethnic Studies with at least one semester left before graduation.
  • Be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
    *Have demonstrated financial need as determined by the FASFA/CASFA
    *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.

How to Apply

To apply for consideration you must:
*Complete the CU Boulder General Scholarship Application.

This scholarship aims to support the lived and individual experiences and achievements of first-generation college students. This scholarship is open to qualified CU Boulder applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal, and Regent law.

Award
Varies
Schools, Colleges, Departments
College of Arts & Sciences
Deadline
03/15/2026