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Empowering and Equipping Diverse Students

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The mission of the Diverse Scholars Program is to empower and equip diverse students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel as scholars, individuals and business professionals.

Driven by the program's four pillars of academic achievement, educational excellence, professional development, and community building, the program provides opportunities that allow students to be both learners and leaders throughout their undergraduate experience.

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Diverse Scholars Program Pillars

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
  • Supplemental and Personal Advising
  • FREE One-on-one Tutoring Services
  • Course Related Academic Workshops for Accounting & Finance
  • Academic Cohorts During 1st Year 
 

 

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
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  • Research Initiative
  • One-on-One with Leeds Faculty and Staff
  • First-Year Global Experience
  • DSP Section Offered - Monteverde, Costa Rica
  • Additional scholarships for DSP section 
 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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  • Corporate Partner Site Visits
  • Networking Skills
  • Personal Branding
  • Keys to success with resumes and interviewing
  • Lunch & Learn Series with Corporate Partners 
 
COMMUNITY BUILDING
 
  • DSP Peer Mentoring
  • Annual Retreat
  • Town Halls
  • Fall & Spring Community Events 

Diverse Scholars Program Benefits

 

What are the Benefits of Being a Diverse Scholar?

The Diverse Scholars Program offers many benefits. Here are just a few:

  • Scholarship awarded each semester if scholar meets program requirements (amount varies)
  • Personal academic advising
  • Access to weekly networking opportunities with corporate and external partners exclusively for DSP students
  • Peer and faculty mentoring
  • Free academic tutoring for business courses
  • Access to special scholarships, such as First Year Global Experience (FGX) aid
  • Community Dialog 

Diverse Scholar Events

Lunch & Learn Series with Corporate Partners. Held virtually (Zoom & Learns) DSP is hosting up to 3 Zoom and Learns a week.

FAQ and the Zoom & Learn link are on the Canvas page under the Zoom & Learn model, and below is a summary of what you will find:

  • The Zoom & Learn Link
  • Upcoming Zoom & Learns with RSVP forms
  • Recommended Zoom & Learn Best Practices
  • Outside ODA Zoom & Learns Submission Form

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As part of the DSP contract, students are required to attend a number of Lunch/Zoom & Learns based on year in college. Other Lunch/Zoom & Learns that fulfill the program requirement include MBSA, Leeds Career Development, Leeds Centers, and CU Career events. More details of which professional development events fulfill DSP requirements are detailed in the Lunch/Zoom & Learn module under the DSP Canvas page. Once you RSVP, your attendance is critical. Repercussions for missing a Zoom & Learn is detailed on the Canvas page under the Zoom & Learn module.

 

FREE One-on-one Tutoring Services

Free tutoring is offered to all Diverse Scholars in all Business classes.  Access to tutors and FAQ are on the Canvas page under the DSP Tutoring Module, and below is a summary of what you will find:

  • How to find a tutor
  • How to apply to be a tutor
  • How to request a tutor
  • Best Practices for Tutoring and Receiving Tutoring

 

What are the Program Commitments?

Students selected to be a Diverse Scholar are required to attend an annual new member retreat and orientation. Additionally, all sophomore DSP students must attend an accounting boot camp prior to beginning classes in the fall. Dates for the 2023-2024 admitted class are as follows:

  • New Member Onboarding: Early August
  • DSP Orientation: August 28
  • Accounting Boot Camp (sophomores only): August 21st and August 22nd

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In addition to these events, DSP students must fulfill semester requirements, such as attending Lunch and Learns with corporate partners, participating in town hall, and completing advising check-ins to maintain DSP status and their DSP scholarship. Various dates and times are offered for most requirements for accessibility and flexibility with scholar schedules.

Joining the ODA Diverse Scholars Program
 

Am I Eligible?

Students applying to the Diverse Scholars Program must meet the following criteria to be eligible for consideration:

  • Applicant must be enrolled in the Leeds School of Business for the 2023-2024 school year
  • Applicant must be in good academic standing

What is the Application Process?

The Office of Diversity Affairs encourages any eligible student with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, academic excellence, and community engagement to apply. Students should submit a full and complete application for best consideration. When completing the application, students should be prepared to provide personal information as well as upload the three following documents in word or PDF format:

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  • Essay one: Please share an experience you had interacting with others who differ from you in terms of culture, socioeconomic status, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, political orientation, or other characteristics. What did you learn about yourself and/or the functioning of your community? How does this influence your desire to join and contribute the Diverse Scholars Program community? (500 word maximum). 
  • Essay two: The Diverse Scholars Program is built on the foundation of four pillars: academic achievement, educational excellence, professional development, and community building. While all of the pillars will add value to your undergraduate experience, which DSP pillar will most challenge and aid in your growth as an individual and why? (500 words maximum).
  • Current Resume. Please note that The Office of Diversity Affairs recognizes activities that promotes their pillars of academic achievement, educational excellence, professional development, and community building as extremely valuable contributions on your resume. Examples of activities may include organization involvement, a part-time job, taking on major household duties, such as caring for younger siblings, and sustained community service.

Application

The application for the 2023-2024 academic year has opened! 

Access Application Here

Application Deadline:

  • Thursday, June 1, 2023

Program Decision Release:

  • Wednesday, June 28, 2023

 

Other Questions?

To schedule a one-on-one informational session with an Office of Diversity Affairs Program Manager go here. 

Email Laura.Moore@colorado.edu or Gerardo.Ceballos@colorado.edu with any follow-up questions.

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