The Community-Academic Scholars (CAS) program matches undergraduates with an academic mentor and a community partner to collaborate over the summer on a project designed to directly benefit community members served by the partner organization. We are pleased to announce that the Summer 2025 student application period is now open. The deadline to apply is Feb. 6 at 11:59 p.m.
This year’s program features 13 powerful projects addressing a range of topics including accessibility and neurodiversity training for non-profits, reducing maternal health disparities, visualizing the impact of acupuncture through art, the social impact of the CU BIPOC Artist Collective, digital dietary programs, expanding cultural humility in community clinics, body mapping for birth workers, addressing postpartum challenges for Latina mothers, strengthening community and volunteer engagement, robotic assistance for aging populations, culturally inclusive meals, food insecurity among older adults, and English literacy practices among Afghan women. You can read through the project descriptions and the scholar’s role within each project to find projects that most appeal to you and best match your strengths and background.
In addition to developing applied research experience, scholars meet weekly to connect with each other, seek guidance from program leaders, and to hear from invited speakers. Scholars also receive a $4500 stipend to offset the cost of housing and/or living expenses during the program.
If you are interested in applying to be a Community-Academic Scholar, be sure to review eligibility and program requirements on the website. We also encourage you to view the info session recording for application insights and tips. Please contact Celina Trujillo or Max Wallace with questions, and be sure to submit your application no later than 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6.
