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Substantial and renewable scholarships are crucial for our students and their futures. Learn more about the latest scholarships created by our generous donors and supported by our community:

A Queer Endeavor Kelley Therese Wylder Anderson Scholarship

• The A Queer Endeavor Kelley Therese Wylder Anderson Scholarship was created in memory of Kelley Therese Wylder Anderson. At 26, Anderson lost her battle with bipolar disorder and alcohol addiction, but she did not leave before making an extraordinary impact. Anderson worked with campus and community organizations like Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence, Moving to End Sexual Assault, Youth Global Leaders, A Queer Endeavor and INVST Community Studies. This scholarship supports students who share her spirit, passion and commitments to justice and education.

Leonard M. Baca Scholarship

• The Leonard M. Baca Scholarship was established to continue the legacy of Leonard Baca, the founder of the BUENO Center for Multicultural Education who served as executive director for nearly 40 years. His commitment to quality education for linguistically diverse populations continues to positively impact students at all stages of their learning. The scholarship supports culturally and linguistically diverse students in our programs.

Gort and Bloomquist Endowed Scholarship

• The Gort and Bloomquist Endowed Scholarship supports elementary teacher education candidates who are student leaders contributing to the Latino community and committed to teaching through culturally sustaining and social justice-oriented pedagogies. Through the scholarship, Professor Mileides Gort and her partner, Jeffrey Bloomquist, hope to encourage commitment to the Latino community and to perpetuate the study of Latino culture and history.

Kelley Family Endowed Teacher Opportunity Scholarship

• The Kelley Family Endowed Teacher Opportunity Scholarship was created by Linda and Tom Kelley to support teachers committed to creating culturally relevant learning opportunities for diverse students in inclusive settings. Inspired by the Schools of Opportunity program, a project of the National Education Policy Center that recognizes high schools engaged in closing opportunity gaps, this scholarship aims to further the professional development goals of similarly equity-minded public school teachers.

Elizabeth J. Meyer Endowed Scholarship for Queer Pedagogy

• As a CU Â鶹ӰԺ School of Education alumna and associate professor, Elizabeth Meyer set up the Elizabeth J. Meyer Endowed Scholarship for Queer Pedagogy to reflect her values in education while supporting the LGBTQ and BIPOC communities and students who have financial needs. Meyer’s research and writing focuses on issues related to gender and sexual diversity in K–12 schools.

Moody-Funston Endowed Science Scholarship

• John Alexander and Suzanne Funston Moody have long been interested in science and education, and support aspiring teachers through the Moody- Funston Endowed Science Scholarship. After teaching high school, John has worked as a research hydrologist studying rivers and post-wildfire erosion response. A former librarian, Suzanne works as the special needs coordinator for Head Start. Their scholarship aims to support teachers who spread energy and enthusiasm to their students.

Suzanne Wegener Soled Endowed Scholarship

• The Suzanne Wegener Soled Endowed Scholarship supports students who want to teach diverse populations or are first-generation college students. Soled is a lifelong educator and has spent more than three decades in higher education. She previously served as professor, department chair, associate dean and executive director at universities in the Midwest. Suzanne works for CU Â鶹ӰԺ as assistant vice provost for faculty development and support, and director of faculty relations.

Women Investing in the School of Education (WISE)

• Women Investing in the School of Education (WISE) is a giving circle including alumnae, teachers and friends who are committed to supporting education and believe in the power of education to change lives. Members provide funds and award grants, which support faculty research, outreach and initiatives. A group of WISE members created the School of Education (WISE) Scholarship to support education students.