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To be considered for the Cohen Student Leadership Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Enrollment Status: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students at any UConn campus.
2. Involvement in a Registered Student Organization (RSO):
   At the time of their notable activity or accomplishment—and at the time of nomination—students must have held active membership in a registered student organization.
   • Preference will be given to students affiliated with RSOs that do not receive student fee support.
3. Activity Requirements:
   • Eligible activities must be directly connected to the nominee’s involvement in a registered student organization.
   • Activities must be concrete, identifiable, and of significance to the causes of eliminating bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination, and fostering tolerance and understanding.
   • Activities may be one-time events, ongoing initiatives, or long-term commitments.
4. Financial Need: Nominees must have a demonstrated financial need.
5. Academic and Conduct Standing:
   • Nominees must not have been on academic or conduct-related probation at the time of the notable activity/accomplishment.
   • Nominees must not be on conduct-related probation during the current semester or while participating in the scholarship program.
6. Organization Status:
   • At the time of the activity/accomplishment, the RSO must have been registered with the University for at least six continuous months.
   • The RSO must have been in good standing—without conduct-related issues—both at the time of the activity and at the time of nomination.

Note: The qualifying activity must be directly tied to the nominee’s participation in a registered student organization.