In addition to director-directed program and academic support, Leeds Scholars offers opportunities to:
mentoring
During the first year of the program, each Leeds Scholar must contact an upperclassman Leeds Scholar. Through this outreach, students can expand their knowledge about general education, career paths, and extracurricular activities. In her second year, a Leeds Scholar will receive mentorship from young graduates of Leeds Business School as well as other experienced professionals in her field of interest. As a junior, scholars will receive expert guidance from Leeds graduates with over 10 years of experience in the scholar's area of interest. You will also have the opportunity to receive mentorship from members of the Young Presidents Organization, university staff and faculty, and industry leaders.
opportunity funding
The Leeds Scholars Program provides each member with a first-year global business and experiential trek (if travel is possible) and $4,000 in opportunity funding. Previous global treks include Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cape Town, South Africa; and Tokyo, Japan. This Opportunity Fund can be used for tuition scholarships (up to $1,000 per year), unpaid internships, service-learning opportunities, conference attendance, or other opportunities that foster professional and personal growth.
Individualized instruction
Leeds Scholars receive ongoing coaching directly from the Leeds Scholars Director. Formal meetings occur each semester, and informal coaching occurs as needed.
academic excellence
Leeds Scholars are selected for their past academic achievements and are expected to maintain that excellence throughout their experience as a Leeds Scholar. To remain a Leeds Scholar and receive funding from the program, a Leeds Scholar must maintain her 3.3 GPA.
leadership
Leeds Scholars are selected for their involvement in their high school and community. For this reason, scholars are encouraged to continue developing their leadership and professional development skills and to engage with the University of Colorado Boulder in ways that are meaningful to them.
- Leeds Scholars must demonstrate involvement in student groups and organizations outside of the core program.
- Students are required to actively attend and participate in one additional extra-curricular course within Leeds Business School during their first or second year.
