DSF Scholars

Denver Scholarship Foundation Scholars

Please scroll down to the bottom see scholarship eligibility requirements.

The Denver Scholarship Foundation was founded in 2006 based on wide recognition that Denver Public Schools students face multiple barriers to completing a postsecondary degree. Philanthropists Tim and Bernadette Marquez joined Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet to look at how to make access to higher education possible for all DPS students today and for generations to come.  This “kitchen table” founders’ conversation resulted in a $50 million pledge from the Marquez family in the form of a challenge grant, which catalyzed the process of putting into place a comprehensive program to support DPS students in completing high school and obtaining a higher education degree.  Since its inception, DSF has partnered with 30+ colleges and universities in Colorado.

The DSF scholarship program offers need-based scholarships to qualifying graduates of Denver Public Schools.  The scholarship can be used at DSF’s Partner Colleges in Colorado, including technical, community, and four-year colleges and universities.  Students must enroll full-time.  The scholarship is renewable for up to four years at Colorado School of Mines.

For more information about DSF, please visit the Denver Scholarship Foundation webpage.

 

PASCAL Center Contacts: 

  • Students A – E:  Aubrey Kray
  • Students F – M:  Luis Sandoval
  • Students N – Z:  Jeri Brewer 

The Denver Scholarship Foundation awards need-based scholarships for qualifying graduates of Denver Public Schools. The scholarship is renewable for up to four consecutive years, depending on the type of college. Along with their scholarship award, DSF scholars get personalized advising and support provided by the PASCAL Center team.

To be considered for the Denver Scholarship Fund award, applicants must meet the following criteria:  

  • Attend a Denver Public Schools (DPS) high school for all four consecutive years before graduation, unless you transferred into DPS from another state or country while in high school.
  • Graduate from a DPS high school with a minimum final cumulative GPA of 2.0, and meet DSF’s GPA requirement for your college type.
  • Enroll full-time at Mines (minimum 12 credits).
  • Demonstrate financial need with an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) of $15,515 or less.
  • Qualify for Colorado residency for in-state tuition or state aid.

To apply:

  • The Denver Scholarship Foundation scholarship application can be accessed through the DSF Student Portal.
  • Student must also apply for 3 additional scholarships (or 2 scholarships and a student support program).
  • Applicants must apply using their Social Security Number (or COF ID if they do not have an SSN) and a parent/guardian must electronically sign the application.

Important Dates and Deadlines:

  • Application opens: Beginning of February
  • Application deadline: May 1st
  • Awardees are notified