The Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion honors efforts on campus and in the community to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion practices through awards and scholarships. These currently include the following:

• The Inclusion Scholar Experiential Learning Scholarship is awarded to a student who is currently working in inclusion, equity, and diversity, and who is traveling to attend conferences to present their work. 
• The Mitchell-West Inclusion Award is presented at the George S. Lindsey Film Festival to highlight films that showcase diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Eligibility Information

Experiential Learning Scholarship: 

The Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion awards* $500 travel scholarships to students who are currently working in inclusion, equity, and diversity! Individuals who received these travel funds are now a part of our "Inclusion Scholars"! We are so excited about the opportunity to fund students who are leading initiatives and making changes happen.

*To be eligible, students must present their research or creative activity at a conference. 

Mitchell-West Inclusion Award: 

The Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion also sponsors an award* at the George S. Lindsey Film Festival here on campus! Films entered into the festival that highlight under-represented groups or otherwise highlight diversity, equity, and inclusion are considered for this award. Recipients will be honored at the Festival's Awards Ceremony and will receive a cash reward.

*To be considered, films should be entered into the George S. Lindsey Film Festival and highlight diversity, equity, and inclusion in some manner.