Current Scholars

Zahra wants to develop a mentorship programs to help support immigrant K-12 students, specifically Muslim girls. Inspiration: I am a refugee/immigrant myself. If I had someone direct me in an educational path rather than trying to figure everything out myself, it would have made my time as a student a lot more efficient and easy. Future Plans for Project: I hope to make at least one student’s future brighter by...

Paola is passionate about the social justice issues of access to higher education and community development. She wants to develop a mentorship program to help first generation students successfully navigate the college application and financial aid process.

Sara is a second year student studying political science. She wants to create a community in which people can learn more about their roots to encourage both collective cultural and individual growth Project: In an attempt to create a community in which people can learn more about their roots, I will provide resources and a safe space which encourages both collective cultural and individual growth. I also hope to collaborate...

Lluvia wants to spread awareness to faculty and staff to build a supportive platform for DACA students. In the CU community DACA students are currently facing real uncertainty with their futures. Since undocumented students cannot receive federal aid and are a small portion of the student body (at the moment), there is little support provided from CU in contrast with other universities. For this reason, I would like to help...

Edwin is a chemistry major and 2nd year student at CU. He is teaming with local attorneys to hold workshops for undocumented high school students and counselors on the college application process and knowing their rights.

Marwa is working at the intersection of social justice and enviromental justice on campus. She is interning with the E Center working on their E co-Social team .

Anthony is a second year student who is helping students, specifically seniors, navigate the financial aspect of college. Project: My project concentrates on helping students specifically seniors navigating the financial aspect of college. Getting in is one step but anybody hardly talked about how to make it a financial reality which seems far out of reach for most students. This tends to be the case a majority of the time...

Mato is a first year student studying Political Science. He wants to increase access to arts education in low-income communities. Project: In order to address the lack of arts education in Denver Public Schools, I propose a writing retreat for youth of color in collaboration with community organizations working to increase access to arts education in low-income communities. The program would include writing workshops based on issues faced by students...

Sana is a second year student studying Integrative Physiology. She wants to focus on immigrant youth and basic human rights. Project: My Puksta Project will focus on the immigrant youth who are getting their basic human rights taken away. Such as how the United States is violating the 14th amendment. Inspiration: Due to the recent political debate on children being taken away from their families and lifestyle, I decided to...