Program Components
Annual Scholarship & Financial Support
Based on financial need, Sharer Scholars receive up to $8,000 per academic year for up to two years.
View scholarship details and renewal requirements.
Cohort & Community
- Transfer Success Seminar:ÌýSharer Scholars are required to enroll in FYXP 3000, a 1-credit transfer success seminar for their first semester at CU Boulder (Tuesdays from 11-11:50 a.m.). This course helps students navigate CU Boulder, identify services and resources and develop goals related to their academics and desired careers.Ìý
- Career Development:ÌýTo prepare for a strong career after graduation, scholars engage in ongoing career development and skill building opportunities.Ìý
- Transfer Student Community:ÌýSharer Scholars build a network of fellow Transfer Buffs who have similar experiences as their own by participating in cohort based community building events including:
- Challenge/Ropes course
- Stress(less) Program
- Trivia & Arcade games
- Free Food & Buff Swag
Access to a Peer Mentor & Program Coordinator
- Peer Mentor:ÌýIncoming scholars will be paired with a current scholar, providing additional social and emotional support with the transition to CU Boulder.Ìý Mentors will help their mentees integrate into the Sharer Scholars and CU Boulder communities.ÌýCurrent scholars are required to complete training and serve as peer mentors for the next incoming cohort of Sharer Scholars.Ìý
- Sharer Coordinator:ÌýScholars will meet with the Sharer Scholars Program Coordinator at least once a semester for added assistance and guidance including academic exploration and planning, campus resources connectionsÌýand post-graduation preparation.ÌýÌý
- Scholarship Coordinator:ÌýScholars also have access to a Scholarship Coordinator offering financial aid and scholarship guidance.
Questions? Ìý
Email Jessica Drelles, Sharer Scholars Program Coordinator atÌýjessica.drelles@colorado.edu.Ìý