Fr. Shelton Student Support Fund

The Fr. Shelton Student Support Fund empowers psychology and neuroscience students by giving them the financial support they need to pursue meaningful research, present at national conferences, and participate in transformative professional development opportunities.

This fund honors the legacy of Fr. "Padre" Charles Shelton, a beloved Regis University Professor of Psychology who taught for 26 years and served as chaplain for the men’s soccer and baseball teams. Fr. Shelton was cherished for his warmth, humor, encouragement, and unwavering belief in his students. His mentorship shaped countless lives – and this fund continues that work today.

Thanks to generous donors, the Fr. Shelton Fund has already opened doors for students to present original research in Chicago, Anaheim, San Diego, Boise, and Salt Lake City at major conferences including the Society for Neuroscience and the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. Recent award recipients have explored timely, high-impact topics such as addiction, multilingualism, trait anxiety, ADHD, and reading comprehension.

These are not just trips or projects, they are life-changing academic milestones that help students strengthen their scholarship, build confidence, and gain a competitive edge for graduate school and future careers.

When you support the Fr. Shelton Student Support Fund, you are doing far more than assisting with travel or research costs. You are investing in the next generation of scientists, clinicians, and leaders who will shape the future of mental health, neuroscience, and human flourishing. Your generosity ensures that every deserving student, regardless of financial circumstance, can share their ideas, build their professional trajectory, and carry forward Fr. Shelton’s legacy of curiosity, compassion, and mentorship.

Together, we can continue creating opportunities that ignite discovery, expand possibility, and inspire the kind of breakthroughs that strengthen our communities for years to come.