Student scholarships are not affected by SB 17 if they are awarded and administered by a System university without regard to race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin, and if a DEI statement is not required or considered as part of the application. However, if a scholarship is closed to a specific race, color, ethnicity, nation of origin, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation, a System university cannot support the efforts under SB 17, federal law, and System policy. If an entity separate from the university offers a closed scholarship that is prohibited by SB 17, System policy, or federal law, the System university may not participate in any manner in the award or implementation of the scholarship. Further, such “closed scholarships” offered by external groups cannot be specifically advertised on System websites and should be removed if identified.