Awards and Scholarships

  • Cohen Student Leadership Scholarship

    This scholarship recognizes undergraduate members of registered student organizations who demonstrate an active commitment to:

    • Eliminating bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination
    • Fostering tolerance and understanding within the UConn community

    Open to students from all UConn campuses.

    Nominations (including self-nominations) open October 20, 2025 and close February 3, 2026.
    If you know a student who fits this description, please consider nominating them—it only takes about 10 minutes. Feel free to share this opportunity with any students who may want to apply themselves.

    More details available here: https://cohenscholarship.uconn.edu/

    For more information, contact: Emma Krueger at emma.a.krueger@uconn.edu

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