Denver Scholarship Foundation

06/05/2026

Mentorship is at the heart of what we do, and we are thrilled to honor DSF's Mentorship Program participants who recently wrapped up their year-long commitment! 🎉

Designed to support DSF Scholars and Alumni in growing professionally and giving back to the Denver community, this program wouldn't be possible without our incredible participants. We are so grateful to the mentors who dedicated their time and wisdom to guiding DSF Scholars and Alumni, and to every mentee who showed up and gave this program their all!

From group get-togethers to one-on-one meetups, it has been an amazing year of connection and growth. Thank you to everyone involved, and we look forward to welcoming our incoming cohort this fall! 👏🏼

05/29/2026

As the Class of 2026 begins the next chapter of their journey, we want to send out one last congratulations to every student who crossed the stage this month. Each diploma represents years of hard work, perseverance, and a future filled with possibilities. 🎓

We are proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and officially welcome the Class of 2026 into the DSF Alumni community, a lifelong network of thousands of fellow DSF Alumni pursuing their goals and making an impact in their communities.

Continue the celebration and learn how you can support Denver graduates:
denverscholarship.org/get-involved/donate/class-of-2026/ 🎉

05/27/2026

May is Month, a vital time to recognize how our mental health impacts our overall well-being. While support looks different for everyone, small and intentional steps can make a huge difference in self-care. 💚

Michele, our DSF College Advisor at North High School, is sharing a few simple but effective ways she cares for her own mental health.

For students 18 and younger, additional free resources are available at imattercolorado.org. 💻

05/21/2026

DSF is honored to have been selected as an NBA Foundation grantee! 🏀🎓

As one of only 160 organizations chosen nationwide, this partnership will help us deepen our impact for thousands of DPS students. Together, we are boosting college enrollment through dedicated advising, strengthening our 82% student success rate, and expanding career-connected programming to bridge the gap between education and the workforce.

Read more about our newest partnership in our latest blog! ⬇️

https://denverscholarship.org/stories/nba-foundation-supports-dsf-in-expanding-college-and-career-pa...

DSF is proud to announce its selection as a grantee of the NBA Foundation, joining just 160 organizations nationwide and only five in Denver awarded funding.

05/20/2026

The rumors are true! ☀️ DSF is offering summer scholarships to DSF Scholars taking summer classes. ☀️

To be eligible, you must:
✅ Have received a DSF award during the current academic year.
✅ Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
✅ Be enrolled in at least 3 summer credits.
✅ Attend 1 of 30 DSF college partners.

How to apply: Visit your DSF Student Portal and complete the Summer Scholarship Intent Form by June 1! 🗓️

05/19/2026

Meet DSF Scholar Flor Prieto, a Class of 2026 first-generation graduate and the newest Marketing alumna from the University of Colorado Denver! Flor’s journey is a powerful testament to the determination we see in so many of our DSF Scholars. While excelling academically, she balanced internships, work, and even launched her own business, all while mentoring her sisters on their own educational paths.

For Flor, this degree is more than just a piece of paper; it’s the power to choose her own future. We are so proud to be part of her support system and are rooting for her every step of the way. Watch her video to get a closer look at her amazing journey and visit the link below to read more about the Class of 2026! 🎓✨

https://denverscholarship.org/get-involved/donate/class-of-2026/

05/15/2026

As graduation season kicks off, hundreds of Denver Public Schools seniors and DSF Scholars are taking that momentous walk across the stage. Their dedication to earning a diploma, certificate, or degree is a powerful reminder that education truly opens doors to a future of endless possibilities. 🎓✨

One of the many incredible graduates we’re celebrating this year is Flor Prieto, a DSF Scholar graduating from the University of Colorado Denver with a degree in Marketing and a minor in Entrepreneurship.

Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we share more of Flor’s journey and continue to celebrate the Class of 2026! 🌟

05/06/2026

As the spring semester wraps up, DSF College Advisors are in full swing, helping seniors get ready for life after graduation and making sure all students feel confident finishing the year strong and coming back in the fall set up for success! 🎓✨

DSF College Advisors Ms. Lopez and Ms. Sierra support North Vikings through everything from financial aid to college applications and are ready to finish the year strong right alongside their students! 💜

05/01/2026

🎓 It’s National College Decision Day! Today, we’re celebrating students across Denver Public Schools, Colorado, and the entire country who are committing to their future through higher education.

To every student who made their choice to attend a specific college, university or technical school, and to every advisor, counselor, and family member who helped them navigate the journey, we celebrate you and this incredible next step! ✨

04/29/2026

Don’t miss your chance to become a DSF Scholar! Applications close this week on May 1. ⌛️

Current DSF Scholars, don’t forget to renew your scholarship! 🎓

The application is quick and simple, with no essay required. Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply. 💸