Prospective Students
Scholarship Opportunities
Community • Cohort • Culturally Responsive Curriculum
We believe in the possibility of a just and sustainable world.Ìý We develop community leaders who engage in compassionate action as a lifetime commitment.ÌýINVST is an academic program that admits 14 to 18Ìýstudents each year in order to foster a small, interactive environment. The program combines practical skills training, meaningful community-based action, and theory in a unique, participatory model.Ìý
Change your life, while learning to change the world, in INVST.
The specific skills and experiences that will be part of INVST will last a lifetime.Ìý
First of all, INVST is a cohort-based learning journey. You will be admitted with up to 17 others and you'll travel with them on the Climate Justice Summer, which is important because in this kind of work, we need each other. The INVST family of alumni stretches across the nation,Ìýremaining connected longÌýafter the program completes. Ìý
"INVST's cohort-based learning model and emphasis on leadership skills are the foundation of my career. These experiences have reached far into my life -- informing how I understand the world and how to contribute to positive change. I can say confidently that I would never have experienced such richness without INVST. "
-INVST graduate, class of 2014
INVST students are multidisciplinary, passionate, and engaging. Everyone comes from different academic backgrounds and passions, which allows for creative and multifaceted problem-solving and collaboration, as people can bring their own unique insights and life experiences. INVST students also deeply care about the world around them and use their resources and ingenuity to connect with and improve our communities.Ìý
"I would describe INVST staff as deeply empathetic and compassionate towards their students but also challenge everyone to be the best version of themselves. They provide seemingly endless resources and care about cultivating long-term relationships that transcend students' time in INVST and at CU. Staff are always there to listen and support their students, willing to address any concerns or questions in order to make students' time in the program the best it can be."
--Jordan Camp, Former INVST StudentÌý
Being a part of INVST feels like being part of a community that's hard to find at 91PORN. As an INVST student, you'll feel challenged, supported, and encouraged by your community. Students form close relationships with their peers and remain connected to the community years into the future. Being an INVST student also feels hopeful.Ìý
We offer scholarships to those with financial need. Please apply and then seek financial support if you need it, simply by sharing your most recent FAFSA summary sheet, or alternative documentation. Dreamers encouraged to apply!