How to Apply
The Fall 2026 Application is Open!
The CWC Leadership Scholars Program welcomes first-year undergraduate students with a desire to join our community of diverse, thoughtful and civically-responsible students passionate about feminist and culturally responsive leadership who thrive at DU and beyond. Our program harnesses the open and supportive environment that is the legacy of the Colorado Women’s College. We admit 15-20 incoming first-year students. All applicants must be entering their first year at DU as an undergraduate student for the 2026-2027 academic year to be eligible for the program.
Application timeline:
- Application Deadline: Friday, April 3rd, 2026
- Student Interviews: Monday, April 6th – Friday, April 10th, 2026
- Notify students of acceptance/awards: Monday, April 20th, 2026
What you’ll need to apply
Application Materials
Please gather the following materials to complete your application:
- Resume or description of community involvement
- Letter of Recommendation from a Teacher or Mentor
Required Essays Questions
Applicants are required to complete four required essay questions. Each essay should be 250-500 words.
How is this similar to other programs?
There are many programs at the University of Denver that provide support and learning. We encourage applicants to CWC Leadership Scholars to also consider applying to Living & Learning Communities, PLP, and Puksta. However, due to the similarities of these programs, if you are accepted to more than one program, you will only be able to participate in one of the programs.
Ready to get started?
The application for the CWC Leadership Scholars is OPEN! If you have any questions, please reach out to Program Coordinator, Yona Estrada, at Yonahiza.Estrada@du.edu. Thank you for your interest in the CWC Leadership Scholars program!