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DSF is honored to have been selected as an @nbafoundation 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.
Visit the link in our bio to read more about our newest partnership in our latest blog! 💡
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! 🗓️
Meet DSF Scholar Flor Prieto, a Class of 2026 first-generation graduate and the newest Marketing alumna from @cudenver! 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 in our bio to read more about the Class of 2026! 🎓✨
As graduation season kicks off, hundreds of @denverpublicschools 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 @cudenver 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! 🌟
#Classof2026 #collegegraduate #CUDenver #DenverPublicSchools
Join us in celebrating Miguel Bañuelos-Garcia, DSF’s newest Values Valedictorian! 🎉
Chosen by his peers, this honor recognizes a staff member who truly embodies DSF’s core values: Innovation, Integrity, Relationships, Learning, Leadership, and Equity.
Miguel’s journey with DSF is a powerful testament to growth and community impact. He originally started his DSF career as a DSF College Advisor at John F. Kennedy High School, where his student-centered mindset helped hundreds of @kennedy_commanders navigate their path to higher education. Since stepping into his current role as the Career and Applied Pathways Manager last year, Miguel has continued to lead with heart, exposing DSF Scholars and Alumni to a world of new possibilities.
As a DSF Alum himself, Miguel is a shining example of what it looks like to give back to your community. His dedication, care, and passion drive the vital work he does every day. We are incredibly proud to recognize Miguel as our newest Values Valedictorian and celebrate the incredible impact he continues to make on students, families and the entire DSF community! 🌟
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! 💜
@dnorthvikings #denverpublicschools #scholarships #northdenver #college #highschool
🎓 It’s #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! Today, we’re celebrating students across @denverpublicschools, 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! ✨
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. 💸
