Leeds EXCEL Scholars
The Leeds EXCEL Scholars Program is an innovative, independent program geared to meet the specific business education needs of students who identify as first-generation and/or low-income. All CU Boulder Leeds applicants are considered for the EXCEL Scholars Program and the Program 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.
Only referred students by the Office of Admission at CU Boulder will be invited for an interview. Since the EXCEL Scholars Program is an referral based program, all invitees must complete an interview to be considered for acceptance to the Program.
Students accepted to the EXCEL Scholars Program are required to participate in a three-week Summer Bridge Program, from July 12- July 31, 2026. Through Bridge, EXCEL Scholars have an in-depth introduction to their first semester business courses, meet with corporate partners, connect with current Leeds faculty, staff and students, as well as learn and experience many of the services that Leeds provides during the academic year.
The EXCEL Scholars Program also cohorts scholars in courses for their first year, meaning that all EXCEL Scholars will be enrolled in the same class sections to assist in the formation of study groups and for effective tutoring services. All services and resources will be provided by the Diverse Scholars Program, which EXCEL Scholars are required to participate in for their first year at Leeds to support academic, social, and professional development and transitions to CU and Leeds.
If you received a letter in your acceptance to CU, inviting you to interview for EXCEL, we are excited to connect with you! Schedule your interview with Yazzmynn Martinez, Program Manager of the EXCEL Scholars Program below. If you have not been invited to interview, your registration will be cancelled.
Leeds EXCEL Scholars Alumni
We invite you to learn more about the EXCEL Scholars Program and watch our informational video.