The Cohen Student Leadership Scholarship is awarded to multiple undergraduate student members of registered student organizations who have demonstrated a significant and active commitment to eliminating bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination and the fostering of tolerance and understanding among the campus community as a part of their active membership in their student organizations.

Undergraduate students from any UConn campus interested in applying to the Cohen Student Leadership Scholarship can apply in one of two ways:

1. You can apply to the program directly – click
   here to learn more, or
2. Be nominated by a UConn faculty member, staff, or graduate student – click here for details.

Applications open on October 19th, 2026 and close on January 22nd, 2026. Students will be notified of their acceptance before Spring Break.