SALT LAKE CITY — A new scholarship aims to create opportunities for potential community leaders.
Mayor Ralph Becker's Office of Diversity and Human Rights will grant one Human Rights Commission Leadership Utah Scholarship to attend Leadership Utah, a Salt Lake Chamber-designed training program.
"Crucial issues must be met with effective leadership," said Yolanda Francisco-Nez, coordinator for the office. "This important scholarship gives emerging leaders an opportunity to learn from the best and, in return, refine individual skills to effectively serve underrepresented communities through human rights."
Residents of Salt Lake City who are members of the city's underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. One recipient will be selected by the Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission. The application deadline is Friday, July 23, 2010. For more information, visit www.slcgov.com/mayor/divHR/.