INVST is currently accepting early applications & they have scholarship awards for students who apply to INVST & are accepted into the Class of 2022-2024. That INVST cohort begins programming in Summer 2022.聽For IAFS Majors & Minors who have a commitment to environmental activism, who work for social justice, who wish to fight climate change as a united global community, who are concerned about immigration policy, or, who have a vision for progressive change, INVST might be an ideal compliment to your IAFS studies.
INVST聽offers community-based learning for eco-social transformation!
INVST聽is a unique opportunity at CU Boulder for students from all Majors who are interested in eco-social justice. We develop community leaders who engage in compassionate action as a lifetime commitment. Our two-year program features a small, cohort-based opportunity to learn with like-minded people who are passionate about making positive change. We offer internships in the local community with non-profit organizations, scholarship support for those who need it, and memorable summer travel experiences.
We are now accepting applications! You can join an聽INVST cohort right away!聽Our聽applications聽are due on a rolling basis & can be found here:聽/invst/clp-apply
In internships,聽INVST聽students work with nearby non-profits on issues like food insecurity; youth voter turnout; gender justice; organic farming & sustainability activism.聽Learn first-hand about immigration, economic justice, and climate action by traveling with us to meet change-makers.
You can earn the Leadership Studies Minor by participating. More than half of聽INVST聽students receive financial aid, including these 2 awards:
- The Dreamer聽Scholarship:聽Dreamers and DACA recipients are encouraged to聽apply聽for an award up to $5,000 to help cover tuition and life expenses. This scholarship will be granted to those who are ineligible for federal financial aid.聽
- James Downton Community Leadership Scholarship: $2,500 will be awarded to two students in the incoming聽INVST聽cohort who demonstrate financial need.聽聽
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