Erica Huss Memorial Scholarship for Global Citizenship
$500 to a CU Denver student to participate in the United Nations Intensive Summer Study Program
Erica Huss earned a BA in Political Science and two minors - one in International Studies, and the other in Economics - from CU Denver in 2016 before her unexpected passing. Erica was a dedicated student and active member of Phi Theta Kappa, Golden Key Honor Society, and Co-President of both the Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society and the CU Denver Department of Political Science Student Association. Her interests included international business, political economy, the U.S./Russia relationship, and the study of U.S. embassies abroad.
In 2017, the Department of Political Science and the International Studies program established the Erica Huss Memorial Scholarship for Global Citizenship to honor Erica's memory and to help, each year, a deserving CU Denver student study at the United Nations through and intensive summer program in which Erica participated and valued.
United Nations Intensive Summer Program
Designed for advanced undergraduates, the program fosters global citizenship by immersing participants in the political dynamics of the United Nations.
This week-long program familiarizes students with the inner workings of the United Nations by bringing them together with distinguished practitioners working in the field of multilateral diplomacy. Participants attend official sessions at the United Nations' Headquarters, as well as briefings at the United Nations Association and the United Nations Foundation. Scholarship funds are applied to program tuition and travel expenses.
Application Process
The application for the United Nations Intensive Summer Program becomes available every February.
Students must complete the application form, essay, transcript, and letter of recommendation requirements. CU Denver students admitted to the program are automatically considered for the scholarship. The scholarship committee selects a recipient based on the students' application materials. For additional information, contact the International Studies program.