Alvin G. Flanagan, co-founder of the Presidents Leadership Class and one-time President of Gannett Broadcasting, was deeply committed to creating leadership education opportunities for bright students. Mr. Flanagan’s friends and colleagues created the Alvin G. Flanagan Scholarship Endowment in 1982 to honor him for his 45-year career in broadcasting, by supporting “worthy and academically promising students.” Flanagan scholarships are awarded to select CU students. Additional consideration is given to students who are members of the Presidents Leadership Class and who have career aspirations in communications, media, information and journalism. Cecil Walker is the custodian of this scholarship and awards scholarships on behalf of his long-time colleague.
Cecil Walker, retired Chairman and CEO of Gannett Broadcasting, was instrumental in establishing the scholarship fund to honor Alvin G. Flanagan, his predecessor at Gannett Broadcasting. A long-time friend of the University of Colorado, Mr. Walker was an officer of KUSA-Channel 9 in Denver, a Gannett station, until 1984. Mr. Walker also served as a trustee for the Presidents Leadership Class. His two sons, Robert Walker and Richard Walker, and daughter-in-law, Karen Harty Walker, are graduates of the University of Colorado. In 1995, the Walker family established a scholarship fund as a personal commitment to expand educational opportunities for promising students at the University of Colorado. Additional consideration is given to students who are members of the Presidents Leadership Class and students in the Leeds College of Business.
Every spring, the Walker family interviews approximately 30 Leeds, CMCI, and PLC students for scholarships from both the Walker Family Fund and the Alvin G. Flanagan Fund. These scholarships are awarded to students with a strong academic record, extensive campus and program involvement, and demonstrated leadership. Financial need is also considered though the awards are primarily merit based. Scholarships range from $500 - $3,500, and are allocated in the following academic school year.
Applications Open: Feb 1 : Application Due Date: April 1 : Interview Dates: TBD - Friday in April
PLC students apply for the Alvin G. Flanagan and Walker Family Scholarship on the Academic Works portal, accessed through the MyCUInfo portal -> Apply For Scholarships.