The INTS Program offers two scholarships annually: 1) The Erica Huss Memorial Scholarship for Global Citizenship; and 2) The INTS Global Crossroads Scholarship. Information about each is below. Contact the INTS Program for additional information.

Erica Huss Memorial Scholarship for Global Citizenship

About Erica

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 and announces the winner at the April induction ceremony of Sigma Iota Rho, the national honor society for International Studies students. For additional information, contact the International Studies program.

INTS Global Crossroads Scholarship

The INTS Global Crossroads Scholarship is a $1,000 award reserved for a deserving CU Denver International Studies major. As a collaboration among the Office of Global Education, the International Studies program, and generous CU Denver alumni, the INTS Global Crossroads Scholarship supports vital international education experiences of International Studies students. The INTS Global Crossroads Scholarship may be used to support both short-term and long-term global study opportunities. In a world where the forces of politics, commerce, culture, and technology are multifaceted and interconnected, the International Studies major provides students with a much-needed global perspective. INTS is an interdisciplinary liberal arts degree that prepares students for international careers and graduate study. The INTS Global Crossroads Scholarship offers students financial support in obtaining direct observation and deep understanding of complex international issues and the underlying drivers that are shaping our world. The scholarship is applied for when applying for a Global Study course or related program from the Office of Global Education.