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Academic Centers
- Silicon Flatirons Telecommunications FundTo support enhancements to the School of Law and the telecommunications curriculum, including but not limited to conferences, speakers, scholarships at the University of Colorado Boulder.
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Popular Program/Faculty Support Funds
- Clinical Programs FundTo provide support for the clinical programs at the University of Colorado Law School.
- Dale N. Hatfield Endowment Fund in Technology and LawTo provide the Silicon Flatirions Center of the Law School with salary and support for research, teaching, and other interdisciplinary activities related to the public policy implications and challenges of Information and Communications Technologies. Pure endowments exist into perpetuity and are invested accordingly. Distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation's Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose.
- Dale N. Hatfield Scholars and Research To provide programmatic support for the Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado Law School. Pure endowments exist into perpetuity and are invested accordingly. Distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation's Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose.
- David H. Getches American Indian Law Clinic FundTo support the American Indian Law Clinic, a course at the University of Colorado School of Law to provide students with the opportunity to gain practice experience by representing clients in areas that includes Indian child welfare cases, probate and trust matters, and tribal code development.
- David H. Getches American Indian Law Program FundTo provide support for the David H. Getches American Indian Law Program at the Univeristy of Colorado School of Law.
- Entrepreneurial Law Program FundFor salary, administrative support and other costs associated with the Entrepreneurial Law Program at the University of Colorado Boulder. Gifts to quasi endowments are invested and distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation’s Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose. However, under circumstances described in the fund documents, all or a portion of a quasi endowment may also be appropriated for the fund purpose.
- Getches and Green Natural Resources Environmental Law Clinic FundTo support the administration, teaching and functioning of the Natural Resources and Environment Law Clinic at the University of Colorado Boulder. Pure endowments exist into perpetuity and are invested accordingly. Distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation's Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose.
- Innovations in Water Law and Policy Fellowship in Honor of David L. HarrisonFellowship to be awarded to one second or third year law student at CU with interest in water resources law and policy for work on a project proposed by The Nature Conservancy (project focus will be outside the U.S., to the extent practical). Gifts to quasi endowments are invested and distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation’s Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose. However, under circumstances described in the fund documents, all or a portion of a quasi endowment may also be appropriated for the fund purpose.
- John H. and Cynthia H. Schultz Endowed Loan Repayment Assistance Program FundTo provide loans and grants to assist recent Colorado Law graduates in repaying law school education while employed in either public service positions or providing legal service to under-served areas.
Pure endowments exist into perpetuity and are invested accordingly. Distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation's Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose.
- Judge Jim R. Carrigan Moot Court Competition FundTo provide support to the National Trial Competition team from the University of Colorado School of Law in honor of Judge Jim R. Carrigan.
Gifts to quasi endowments are invested and distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation’s Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose. However, under circumstances described in the fund documents, all or a portion of a quasi endowment may also be appropriated for the fund purpose.
- Law LibraryTo support Law library expenses at the University of Colorado Boulder.
- Michael L. Bender Mentoring and Engagement Endowed FundTo provide support for programs to promote mentorship and engagement opportunities at the University of Colorado Law School.
- School of Law Professorships FundTo provide faculty support including professorships at the University of Colorado School of Law.
- School of Law Programs FundTo enhance and support programs at the University of Colorado School of Law as determined by the Dean.
- Silicon Flatirons Entrepreneurship Initiative FundTo provide programmatic support for the Silicon Flatirons Entrepreneurship Initiative that includes activities to build bridges and consensus between University groups and private groups at the School of Law at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Popular Scholarship Funds
- Alfred A. Arraj Scholarship FundTo provide scholarships to one or more entering students at the University of Colorado Law School. Gifts to quasi endowments are invested and distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation's Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose. However, under circumstances described in the fund documents, all or a portion of a quasi endowment may also be appropriated for the fund purpose.
- Andy Fisher Memorial Scholarship FundTo provide scholarships to deserving graduates of Colorado High Schools or CU graduates to attend Law School at CU-Boulder. Pure endowments exist into perpetuity and are invested accordingly. Distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation's Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose.
- Bryan Shaha Scholarship FundTo support an endowment to provide scholarships for students at the School of Law with the commitment to eventually work with an indigent services provider.
- Class of 2008 Jennifer Lee Shelton Scholarship FundTo provide scholarships for third year Law Students at the University of Colorado Boulder in memory of Jennifer Lee Shelton. Pure endowments exist into perpetuity and are invested accordingly. Distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation's Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose.
- Clifford J. Calhoun Scholarship Endowment FundTo provide scholarship support to a second or third year student in the Law School at the University of Colorado in honor of Professor Clifford Calhoun's retirement. Gifts to quasi endowments are invested and distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation’s Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose. However, under circumstances described in the fund documents, all or a portion of a quasi endowment may also be appropriated for the fund purpose.
- Dan Barash Scholarship FundTo provide scholarship support in memory of Dan Barash at the University of Colorado School of Law for students participating in a criminal clinic and intending to work for an indigent defense services provider. Pure endowments exist into perpetuity and are invested accordingly. Distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation's Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose.
- David H. Getches Scholarship Endowment FundTo provide scholarship support for students of the Law School at the University of Colorado Boulder. Pure endowments exist into perpetuity and are invested accordingly. Distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation's Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose.
- Don Sears Scholarship FundTo provide scholarship support to students who demonstrate financial need and who assist in the achievement of a diverse student body at University of Colorado School of Law in honor of Don Sears. Gifts to quasi endowments are invested and distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation’s Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose. However, under circumstances described in the fund documents, all or a portion of a quasi endowment may also be appropriated for the fund purpose.
- Edward C. King Scholarship FundTo provide general scholarship support in the School of Law at the University of Colorado Boulder.
- Harold H. Bruff Endowed Scholarship FundTo provide general scholarship support at the University of Colorado Law School in honor of Harold H. Bruff, former Dean of the Law School. The selection of recipients will be made by the School Financial Aid Committee.
Gifts to quasi endowments are invested and distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation’s Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose. However, under circumstances described in the fund documents, all or a portion of a quasi endowment may also be appropriated for the fund purpose.
- James E. Scarboro Scholarship Endowment FundScholarship support for students in the Law School at CU-Boulder who embody the spirit of Jim Scarboro with special consideration for those with commitment to the State of Colorado and public service and to professional responsibility and legal ethics.
Pure endowments exist into perpetuity and are invested accordingly. Distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation's Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose.
- Jean Breitenstein Scholarship FundTo provide an award for a third year law student at the University of Colorado Boulder. Gifts to quasi endowments are invested and distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation's Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose. However, under circumstances described in the fund documents, all or a portion of a quasi endowment may also be appropriated for the fund purpose.
- Law Scholarship FundTo support financial aid/scholarship for Law students at the University of Colorado Boulder.
- Penfield Tate II Memorial Scholarship FundTo provide scholarship to benefit students enrolled in the School of Law at the University of Colorado Boulder in honor of Penfield Tate II. Gifts to quasi endowments are invested and distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation’s Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose. However, under circumstances described in the fund documents, all or a portion of a quasi endowment may also be appropriated for the fund purpose.
- Rodney Lewis Scholarship FundTo support scholarships for second or third year law students at the University of Colorado. If $25,000 is raised within five years, the gifts will be invested as a permanent endowment subject to CU Foundation policies. Pure endowments exist into perpetuity and are invested accordingly. Distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation's Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose.
- Tom Lustig Environmental Scholarship Endowment FundTo provide scholarship support to a student interested in pursuing a career in public interest environmental law at the Law School at the University of Colorado. Pure endowments exist into perpetuity and are invested accordingly. Distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation's Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose.
- William C. McClearn Scholarship Endowment FundScholarship support for a Law School student at CU-Boulder who reflects the values of Wiliam McClearn with consideration for demonstrated strength of character, high integrity, intellectual ability, academic excellence and commitment to community service. Pure endowments exist into perpetuity and are invested accordingly. Distributions pursuant to the CU Foundation's Spending Policy are available for the fund purpose.
