CWC Leadership Scholars
Join a Community of Leaders
Our cohort-based Leadership Scholars Program develops diverse, thoughtful, civically-responsible leaders who thrive at DU and beyond. Our program harnesses the open and supportive environment that is the legacy of the Colorado Women’s College.
58 In the 2022-2023 school year, there are 58 students in the program from different parts of the U.S. and the world!
100% All CWC Leadership Scholars are first-generation college students, people of color, and/or LGBTQ+.
98% Participants in the CWC Leadership Scholars program agree that they feel belongingness in the program.
Program highlights:
Academic, community, and financial support for 15-20 incoming undergraduate students who identify as first-generation college students and/ or students from historically underrepresented communities.
Up to $6,000 in scholarship funds per year for students with financial need
Community-based learning and problem solving across all four years of the program
Workshops and mentoring opportunities to develop workplace readiness and leadership skills
Numerous Scholars-specific events each quarter, including retreats in fall and winter, and engagement with CWC alumnae and networks
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