I Run for Team DSF!

Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) is a nonprofit helping to make college possible. With support from community members like you, DSF builds the educational and economic future of Denver by collaborating with Denver Public Schools (DPS) high school students, families, and partners statewide to increase access and completion of post-high school learning, while also expanding generational exposure to career and entrepreneurial opportunities.  

DSF Future Centers help DPS seniors apply for college, financial aid, and scholarships. DSF also provides scholarships to qualifying DPS graduates who enroll in one of 31 College Partner schools, which include technical, community college, and universities across Colorado. The DSF Scholarship is considered promise-based because every student who meets eligibility requirements and deadlines receives the scholarship award. Since DSF's creation in 2007, community members like you have helped DSF award Scholarships to more than 9,600 DPS graduates. 

As a first-year employee of Denver Public Schools and the 8th Grade Social Worker at my school, this is an organization and project I am extremely passionate about. Seeing my students preparing to graduate middle school and head out to high school next year has been incredible, and talking to them about the goals and dreams they have after leaving McAuliffe is always so inspiring and uplifting. Through scholarships like these granted by DSF, I know that my students (no matter their background or socioeconomic status) have opportunities, resources, and advocates available for them to ensure that those goals and dreams come true.

Our Scholars receive $3 in additional financial aid from our College Partners for every $1 they receive from DSF.

On average, each year our Scholars receive $3 in additional financial aid from our College Partners for every $1 they receive from DSF. Because it takes more than just financial aid, DSF College Partners guarantee our Scholars additional academic and financial support on campus by providing additional grants and scholarships. Our College Partners also connect Scholars with special programs and services such as mentoring, tutoring, workshops, and other programs to help them succeed and graduate.

By running for Team DSF in the Colfax Marathon, we are raising funds and awareness to help make college possible for DPS students!