CWC Leadership Scholars Enrichment & Emergency Assistance Fund 24-25 Applications

The CWC Leadership Scholars program provides limited financial assistance to CWC Leadership Scholars currently enrolled at the University of Denver for enrichment activities and emergency needs. The fund is designated to offset a short-term financial need and is not intended to replace or supplement financial aid. Funds are awarded as a grant, and unlike a loan, do not need to be repaid. Funds are awarded through the student's financial aid package and as such, may count as income and may be subject to federal and/or state taxes.

Enrichments funds are considered for CWC Leadership Scholars seeking to pursue opportunities related to enhancing their leadership development. 

Applicants can only receive enrichment funds for up to $500 each time they apply. The applicant may receive up to $1000 total during their time as a CWC Leadership Scholar.

Types of enrichment expenses that may be covered:

• Travel (airfare, gas, etc.) to and from enrichment opportunity (Please note we cannot split ticket costs exceeding $500)
• Hotel/Lodging costs related to enrichment opportunity
• Conference registration fees
• Meals during enrichment opportunity 

Emergency funds are considered for CWC Leadership Scholars who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses because of a temporary hardship related to an unexpected situation that directly impacts the student's ability to persist at DU. 

Applicants can only receive emergency funds twice during the time they are in the CWC Leadership Scholars Program. The applicant may receive up to $2000 on each occasion, not to exceed $4000 total. 

Types of emergency expenses that may be covered:

• Replacement of essential personal belongings due to fire, flood, theft, or natural disaster
• Emergency or temporary housing assistance
• Medications or costs related to emergency medical care (not covered by insurance)
• Assistance with rent or utilities due to an emergency situation
• Emergency transportation costs related to a family death or illness
• Safety-related needs (i.e. changing a lock)
• Emergency related costs that will impact a student's ability to fully participate in their academic career at DU (including computer, technology needs, course materials, and books)
• Tuition Expenses (if the student's financial aid situation has changed outside of the normal financial aid cycle)

Types of expenses that are not covered:

• Penalties, fines, tickets, legal fees, or jail bonds
• Lost IDs or meal cards
• Non-essential utilities, household or furniture costs not related to damage or theft
• Costs for entertainment, recreation, or non-emergency/enrichment travel
• Replacement of non-essential personal items due to fire, flood, theft, or natural disaster

Eligibility Guidelines (all of the following must apply):

•  Applicant must be an active participant in the CWC Leadership Scholars Program (making progress towards their Leadership minor and attending required events)
• Applicant must be a currently enrolled student at the University of Denver
• To qualify for emergency funds, the applicant must have financial hardship resulting from an emergency, accident, or another critical incident. 
• Other possible resources have been considered and are either unavailable or insufficient. 
• If requesting tuition assistance, the applicant has met with the Office of Financial Aid before submitting a request. 
• Priority will be given to students who have not received additional aid from the CWC Leadership Scholars Program within the past year. 

• Students are expected to seek assistance from all other campus resources (i.e. Financial Aid, Student Assistance Fund) prior to applying to the CWC Leadership Scholars Enrichment and Emergency Assistance Fund. 
• The student's request may not be fully funded. Long-term needs will be directed to Financial Aid for further funding options. (NOTE: Financial Aid options could include self-help aid such as loans or work-study.)
• Receiving this grant could affect the student’s financial aid package. If the student’s financial aid package will be impacted by the grant the student will be notified via email prior to awarding so they are able to make an informed decision. Please, see the Student Award Policy on the Financial Aid website.
• Student may be expected to write thank you cards to the generous donors who help us fund our Enrichment and Emergency funds.