Denver Scholarship Foundation
303 E. 17th Ave.
Suite 200
Denver
CO
80203
United States
Contact Name:
Nate Easley
Contact Email:
Program Description:
The Denver Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships and college advice to help Denver Public Schools achieve a post-secondary education.
Established:
2006
Number of Students Served:
33,000
Funding:
Private Donations, public and private grants
Mission Statement:
The Denver Scholarship Foundation inspires and empowers Denver Public Schoolsâ students to enroll in and graduate from postsecondary institutions of higher education, by providing the tools, knowledge, and financial resources essential for success.
Objectives:
Our Future Centers, Scholarships and on-campus support systems are designed not just to get students into college, they work seamlessly to help students graduate. Since our launch in 2006, we've made tremendous progress: ■$17 million in scholarships awarded to 3,300 students ■30 percent increase in college enrollment ■80 percent of our scholarship recipients are still in school or have completed their program
Specialty:
College Access and Completion
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
High School (9-12):
Yes
Day:
Yes
Evening:
Yes
Weekdays:
Yes
During School:
Yes
Summer:
Yes
Academic:
Yes
Minimum GPA:
2
School Attended:
Yes
Income Based:
Yes
Residency Based:
Yes
Other Requirements :
Demonstrate financial need
Male:
35%
Female:
65%
First Generation:
75%
Two Year:
26%
Four Year:
71%
Other (including military, workforce, vocational/trade school):
3%
Hispanic/Latino (including Spain):
50%
Asian:
8%
Black or African American:
26%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander:
0%
White (Including Middle Eastern):
11%