Ethnic Studies Undergraduate Scholarships

The Department of Ethnic Studies offers four undergraduate scholarships of $1,000 each provided through the Department of Ethnic Studies and the University of Colorado Boulder to majors or minors who are in good academic standing and demonstrate a commitment to the values and goals of the department and field.

Recipients of any of the Department of Ethnic Studies scholarships are awarded for one-year. These are all one-time scholarships.

The following scholarships are currently available:
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 be considered for any of these scholarships, 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

*Additionally, to receive some scholarships students must 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.