Student Resources

Lorenzo de Zavala (LDZ) Youth Legislative Session is a week-long Summer Program at Colorado State University for high-achieving Latinx students who are sophomores or juniors. Students who attend are eligible for CSU’s Partnership Award ($2,500/year for 5 years). More details and NHI downloadable flyers, Registration.

Contact: Lucia.Delgado@colostate.edu

BRIDGE 8 week Summer Program- for first generation and underrepresented HS seniors heading directly to CSU in Fall 2023. Students receive 6 academic credits and are eligible for CSU’s Partnership Award ($2,500/year for 5 years). Informational video.

Application Deadlines: 1) Early Bird Deadline: December of each year 2) Regular Consideration: February of each year. 

Contact: Angel.Ruiz@colostate.edu

CSU Black Issues Forum:  The Black Issues Forum provides high school students an opportunity to participate in meaningful conversation, enhance their leadership potential, and deepen their understanding of their cultural heritage while discussing issues facing today’s Black community at the local, state, national, and/or global levels. The program takes place in the summer 2025 at CSU’s main campus.

Native Education Forum: The Native Education Forum is a five-day summer program for rising high school seniors and incoming CSU freshmen. Students gain university classroom experience, research issues critical to Native American/Indigenous communities, and get valuable assistance from professionals in the university application process. During the program, students will have the chance to interact with university faculty, staff, and current students as they discuss and evaluate important issues that affect Indigenous communities. The program takes in the summer 2025 at CSU's main campus.

Contact: tyrone.smith@colostate.edu

Colorado State University (CSU): Support for Undocumented Students

CSU offers a wide range of resources to support undocumented students in their educational pursuits. CSU is committed to helping every individual, regardless of their background or circumstances, achieve their academic and personal aspirations. To support students, please see their List of Available Resources and Support for Undocumented Students

Questions? Jelitza Garcia Martinez, Coordinator, Undocumented Student Services & First Generation University Initiatives

Email: Jelitza.Garcia_Martinez@colostate.edu  P: (720) 226-1647

CUMBRES Program- Support and scholarships offered for seniors heading to UNC who pursue a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Teaching License. TSD’s EDI Department provides an additional annual renewable scholarship to any TSD graduates who maintain the Cumbres program requirements as a student.

Contacts: Aldo.Romero@unco.edu and Penelope.Mascarenas@unco.edu

ISAAC of Northern Colorado- The Interfaith Solidarity & Accompaniment Coalition:  A voice for immigration justice. Internships and Fellowships for bilingual bicultural youth. 

• CO-ALAS Student Scholarship- for first year college/university/technical school students who identify as of Latin American/Hispanic descent.