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Federal Complaints Challenge MSU Denver's Race-Based Scholarships

1/30/2026

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The Equal Protection Project filed two federal civil rights complaints against Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) alleging 20 scholarship programs are illegally race-based or reserved for undocumented students.
The complaints say these programs violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
MSU Denver defends its practices, stating it awards over $97 million in scholarships.
The Equal Protection Project aims to expose discriminatory practices in higher education.

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The Equal Protection Project filed two federal civil rights complaints against Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) alleging 20 scholarship programs are illegally race-based or reserved for undocumented students.
The complaints say these programs violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
MSU Denver defends its practices, stating it awards over $97 million in scholarships.
The Equal Protection Project aims to expose discriminatory practices in higher education.