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"The Puksta Scholars听program provides a $4500 scholarship for students to develop projects that bring about positive change within our campus and communities," said Roudy Hildreth, Associate Director of 蜜糖直播 Engage and 蜜糖直播 Boulder's Puksta Scholars Coordinator.
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For questions, contact Roudy Hildreth,听roudy.hildreth@colorado.edu